anaheim-gazette 1897-05-13

LIFE IN MEXICO. John Schauman Writes of the Sister Republic. The Country Seems to be Enjoying an Era of Prosperity, and Extensive Railroad Operations are in Progress - How the Farmers Till the Soil - Primitive Methods of Harvesting Wheat - Goes to See A Bull Fight, and Compares the Mexican Audience With the American — Otro Caballo! Otro Caballo! ANAHEIM; May 9, 1897. EDITORS GAZETTE. — Gentlemen: Since my return from Mexico I am asked at every turn: How is Mexico; how did you like the country; what are the chances there for business; for farming; in fact for anything; what are the prices for farm products; how are the lands; is there enough water for irrigation; how do they irrigate; how is free silver; how did you find the Pecos Valley when you were there; how is the climate? These and a few other questions have been put to me. I shall here endeavor to answer them as far as my observations went. Mexico appeared to me to be on a prosperous footing; at least I believe times are as good there now as they have ever been, so I was told. Just now there are new industries springing up, principally railroad construction. The Mexican Central is about to put up several large buildings at Guadalajara and neighborhood. West of there they are going to extend the road to the coast. I was told this by the head agent, when I had purchased my ticket for home. On my way home I learned that Luis Creel, the president of the Banco Minero of Chihuahua, had just had a concession from the government to build a railroad from Chihuahua to the western coast somewhere, at $16,000 per mile. There is also a road under construction from Ciudad Juarez into the State of Durango. Taking this and other things into consideration, Mexico appears to enjoy good times, at least they think so there. This was worked by one man also, and with this apparatus, or old-fashioned well, he also raised much water for irrigating the strawberries, but was much harder work than the other contrivance above mentioned. Along the rivers they irrigate much the same as here. I can give a few prices I recollect paying while keeping batchelor's hall at Chapala: Meats, 15 cents per pound; eggs, 2 cents each; potatoes, 6½ cents per pound: American potatoes, 11 cents per pound; sugar, 6¼ cents; coffee, I am uncertain about, I believe 90 cents per kilo, which is 21-5 pounds; water melons, from 25 cents to 50 cents each; bananas from 1 to 3 cents each; charcoal, used for fuel, 50 cents per sack. The land south of Logos, most all I could see, is fine, rich, black soil, and certainly in the hands of our farmers ought to produce much more than they do at present. These lands probably have been scratched with their wooden plows for a century or more only three or four inches deep, and yet, when I was on my way to Guadalajara, I saw some very fine corn fields on my way out. Wheat fields: This crop, was very light. The wheat is poor and harvested before the rainy season, and is irrigated because, they say, the wheat rusts after the rains. I saw them cutting this wheat by hand with a hand sickle. This to me, of course, looked like fifty years behind the times, but they seemed to have plenty of labor to do it. I cannot account for this; except that all the work is done by oxen, and I don't believe a reaper or mower is made yet that will work well with ox power. Besides I was told they cost more for repairs, on account of the ignorance of the operators, than it costs to cut by hand. How is free silver? Well, I cannot say what Mexico would be if she had a gold basis, but silver seems to be all right there. No one complains; no one except the banks and the importers keep posted as to the rate of exchange. Everybody takes silver or its equivalent, and as for myself, I never had more than a few dollars in change, the rest was in paper money, so I was not loaded down with silver. I wish I had been, I would then still have been there. The fact is, it appears, as long as silver keeps declining, that Mexico's industries keep growing. I have noticed at Guadalajara, that there are three foundries, the first started up ten years ago, and the other two in the past three years. The first is a pretty large concern; all appear to do business. There are also a few furniture factories, one does a business of seventy thousand dollars a year, I was told by the manager. This concern has been seven years in operation. I noticed that most of the jobbing and importing is done by foreigners. The natives are a slow people, to-morrow is just as good as to-day; they are not worried about the morrow. This seems to be the general rule; there are, of course, exceptions to all rules. the horse in the side, and was near fence. He lifted horse and man at three feet from the ground, and placed them against the fence for fully an acute, and when he let up, the man ried and scrambled off of the horse; the poor horse galloped around ring, before he was capped with his entrails hanging out, and each step protruded further. Then a horrible sight to me, and they dived even kill the horse, but led him and I was told that they were all to die naturally. Then the crowd bled to get frantic; any number of them on their feet and threw their hatches at the ring and shouted—hats which them two or three months' work They also do that when a bander throws his two bandérillas, which barbed darts about three feet long wrapped with different colored pants He stands right in front of the bull till the bull is within a couple of feet him, then with lightning rapid throws the two darts at once into neck of the bull, and about the time jumps to one side out of it of the horns of the animal. Appeared to me to require their skill. I was told that now and they miss their calculation and gored to death, but not often after a while they seem to think this bull had enough and then gives the signal and then proceeds to kill the bull. This does take long. This work belongs to matadore, who does it with a sword and must strike him right behind horns. If he succeeds to hit these place at first the bull collapses at but he must be like the banderrillin front of the bull, so it is very serious. The first bull I saw killed horns extraordinarily long and apart, so they made slow work but finally succeeded. Two horses generally allotted to each bull about four to five bulls must be before the crowd is satisfied. They got on their feet and yelled at caballo! Otro caballo!" it made sick. I witnessed two bulls killed though the performance was no over I left. I had quite enough what's more. I do not care to see more. One prize fight and one fight ought to be enough. Whose gusted me most was the fact great many foreigners witnessed bull fight and a great many yelled and applauded as loud as theirs. Now, if any who reads this count of a bull fight in Mexico, find I have omitted some details, I being excused, as I only witnessed on rather half of a performance, but two bulls killed, and as the second counterpart of the first I conclude that the rest would be the same truly, JOHN SCHAUM Well, there are many things an American does not like—the cooking, for instance, at Mexican hotels. There are Americans in the hotel business in nearly every town or city of any size, but these do not do business for the fun there is in it; and Americans in my circumstances, cannot always afford to patronize the highest priced hotels; so you must shut one eye and have a good appetite, for most of these Mexican hotels and eating places are not any too clean. The climate will provide you with a good appetite, at least in the regions in which I lived while there. I stayed longest in Aguas Calientes, Guadalajara and Chapala. I believe I dare say that the State of Jolisco has the best climate in Mexico, and it certainly is far more heathful than California. The difference between day and night is much less than here. During my five months’ stay in Mexico I did not see a single fog, and with the exception of a few cloudy days, when it threatened to sprinkle, the weather was always clear and dry. The rain season begins in June and extends, I am told, over a period of three months. Their summer months are April and May. I lived at Chapala all the month of April, and we had a thermometer which registered 88 degrees, the warmest, and 62 the coolest, which was at night during that month. The chances for business, it appears to me, if you have some capital to start with, to be good there. Of course, first and foremost, it is necessary to have a knowledge of the language, and try and adapt yourself to the habits and customs of the people. Money brings a higher rate of interest. I knew a hotel keeper at Aguas Calientes, who told me that he had $11,000 out at interest at the rate of 2 per cent per month. This man went to that city twelve years ago, and I was told he was poor when he started the hotel; now he is rich, but he is a cold-blooded money man; this rate of interest I suppose is the highest. Aguas Calientes is the most poverty-striken place I was in during my stay in Mexico. At Guadalajara I found that the rates were much less. Farming. Judging from the ruling prices in the localities I visited, it must be a paying business. Oranges, 3 cents each, all seedlings, sweeter than ours, very fair size, and I don’t believe that the growers there ever prune or trim the trees, and take very little care of them. Cultivators they have none; I suppose what little stirring the land gets, is done by hoe or wooden plow. I doubt from the few trees I saw whether they get that even on one ranch. I have seen the owner claim to have 25,000 trees one year old; I saw them plowing with steel plows and teams. The irrigating on this ranch was just the same as ours or nearly so. But I saw at Chapala another style of irrigation like this: Around the lake the land is all or mostly so in the hands of small holders, as from half acre up appears, as long as silver keeps declining, that Mexico’s industries keep growing. I have noticed at Guadalajara, that there are three foundries, the first started up ten years ago, and the other two in the past three years. The first is a pretty large concern; all appear to do business. There are also a few furniture factories, one does a business of seventy thousand dollars a year, I was told by the manager. This concern has been seven years in operation. I noticed that most of the jobbing and importing is done by foreigners. The natives are a slow people, to-morrow is just as good as to-day; they are not worried about the morrow. This seems to be the general rule; there are, of course, exceptions to all rules. Now, I have also been asked, why one could not buy land there and do well? To be sure, I believe one could do well near the large cities, but the land is all held in large tracts, which is worth having, and they will not sell, especially in small tracts. They pay no taxes on their lands, and so it costs them nothing to hold idle land. Land which is sold in small tracts is away farther from market, and mostly in the tropics where not every body can stand that climate. There are two companies formed. I believe, in the City of Mexico advertising these lands for sale, booming them, so to say, very much the same as in this country, and many Americans are buying these lands. Some will no doubt make money, others will not. Although these lands are cheap, it takes from three to five years to get some returns, and the difference of opinion as to the proper altitude for this industry is so various as to confuse the buyer. As to the Pecos Valley I can say that I came to the conclusion that the beet grower is better off right here. The beets were high in percentage, but light in tonnage. Last year the tonnage is ascribed to the ignorance of the grower. I am unable to state why the stand was so light; there may be causes. Water for irrigation seemed to be plenty, though I was told by a few parties that the irrigation system was not properly taken care of; some had more than their share, while others could not have it when wanted. These were the words when I asked for information. I went to see a bull fight. Now in conclusion I may be permitted to give an account of a bull fight which I witnessed on the last day I was at Guadalajara. They have them every Sunday. I heard so much said about them, that I was curious about them, same as I was once about prize fights, and one of each is quite enough to satisfy me. I am not yet settled in my mind which of the two is the most brutal. If the poor horses were left out of the bull fight, I would not be long in deciding that the prize fight is the most brutal. At Guadalajara, as in most of the large cities of Mexico, they have bull fights every Sunday afternoon. They have a music band and a procession around all the principal streets, with banners and large posters in the forenoon, advertising the great event for the afternoon. About 4 o'clock you go to the bull ring. In this case I found a large amphitheater, I judge it would hold ten thousand people. On this day there were about five thousand people. This structure is built in a circle with seats all around, one row above the other, then inside is a wooden fence about six feet high, with several gates at different points. The crowds that make up the audience, act just the same as here in a circus or theater, "holler," whistle, stamp their feet, etc., when they get tired waiting. Well finally the band began to play and the bull fighters came marching into the ring about the same as circus performers and dressed in guadalajara appears, as long as silver keeps declining, that Mexico's industries keep growing. I have noticed at Guadalajara, that there are three foundries, the first started up ten years ago,and the other two in the past three years.The first is a pretty large concern; all appear to do business. There are also a few furniture factories, one does a business of seventy thousand dollars a year.I was told by the manager. This concern has been seven years in operation.I noticed that most of the jobbing and importing is done by foreigners.The natives are a slow people,tomorrow is just as good as to-day;they are not worried about the morrow.This seems to be the general rule;there are.of course.exceptions to all rules. Now,I have also been asked，why one could not buy land there and do well? To be sure，I believe one could do well near the large cities，but the land is all held in large tracts，which is worth having，and they will not sell，especially in small tracts They pay no taxes on their lands，and so it costs them nothing to hold idle land.Land which is sold in small tracts is away farther from market，and mostly in the tropics where not every body can stand that climateThere are two companies formed.I believe，在the City of Mexico广告宣传这些土地的for sale，booming them，so to say，very muchthe same as in this country,and manyAmericans are buying these lands.Some will no doubt make money，otherswill not.Although these lands are cheap，它 takes from three to five yearsto get some returns,andthe differenceof opinionastotheproperaltitudeforthisindustryissovariousastoconfusethebuyer. As to the Pecos ValleyI can say thatI came totheconclusionthatthebeetgrowerisbetteroffrighthere.Thebeetswerehighinpercentage，但lightintonnage.Lastyearthetonnageisascribedtotheignoranceofthegrower.Iamunabletostatewhyyethestandwassolight;theremaybecauses.Waterforirrigationseemedtobepleant thoughIwastoldbya fewpartiesthattheirirrigationsystemwasnotproperlytakencareof;somedhadmorethantheirsshare，而otherscouldnothaveitwhenwanted。这些wordswhenIaskedforinformation. Iwenttoseea bullfight.NowinconclusionImaybepermittedtogiveanaccountofabullfightwhichIwitnessedonthelastdayIwasatGuadalajaraTheyhavethemeverySunday.Iheardso muchsaidaboutthem,theiwasonceaboutprizefights,andoneofeachisquiteenoughtosatisfyme.Iamnotyetsettledinmymindwhichofthetwoisthemostbrutal。Ifthepoorhorseswereleftoutofthebulldight.Iwouldnotbelongindecidingthattheprizefightisthemostbrutal.AtGuadalajara，asinmostofthelargecitiesofMexico,theyhavebullfightseverySundayafternoon.Thehavemakea音乐bandandaprocessaroundalltheprincipalstreetswithbannersandlargepostersintheforeenoon Advertisingthegreateventfortheafternoon. About4o'clockyougo.tothebulldring.InthiscaseIfoundalargeamphitheater.Ijudgeitwouldholdtenthousandpeople.OnthisdaytherewereaboutfivethousandpeopleThisstructureisbuiltinacirclewithseatsallaround,一onerowabovetheother,theinsideisawoodenfenceaboutsixfeethigh.withseveralgatesatdifferentpoints.The Crowdsthatmakeuptheaudience，actjustthesameinhareinacircusortheater,"holler,"whistle，stamp theirfeet，etc.,whentheygettiredwaiting. 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But I saw at Chapala another style of irrigation like this: Around the lake the land is all or mostly so in the hands of small holders, as from half acre upwards; here they usually dig a trench into their land from the lake to allow the water to flow in, then they construct a large wheel about eight feet in diameter; through the rim they bore a lot of holes and drive pieces of round wood, about two feet long. On one side of this rim they pass two ropes of the same length about four inches apart. This rope chain is endless with buckets of tin cans fastened to it at intervals of about ten inches or twenty apart. This forms an endless bucket chain, passed around the wheel and drops down into the trench. At the other side of the wheel are two posts and are about the height of the middle of the wheel; between the posts is a seat fastened on which sits a man with his feet resting on the rungs projecting out of the other side of this wheel, and when he is at work he appears to be climbing a ladder. This propels the wheel, and brings the buckets to the top of the wheel, when they empty themselves in a trough. This in turn empties in a long trough or stone wall plastered out at the top to hold water, which carries the water to the highest point on the land, and from where it is distributed over the land as we do it here; but I want to remark here no one man could pump or raise water with the best hand pump made and throw as much water. All the way from Aguas Caliente south to Guadalajara or nearly so the water seems to be nearer to the surface, as is proven by the other system of pumping water for irrigation I have seen. At Iraputa I stopped off, and while there I strolled into some of the strawberry fields, one of them I judged as being about twenty acres. There I counted thirty-five wells or holes in the ground. On the edge of each hole was a tree trunk with a fork at the top, and the end dug into the ground. At the fork was a long pole running horizontally, with a weight at one end and a rope and jug or bucket at the other. About 4 o’clock you go to the bull ring. In this case I found a large amphitheater, I judge it would hold ten thousand people. On this day there were about five thousand people. This structure is built in a circle with seats all around, one row above the other, then inside is a wooden fence about six feet high, with several gates at different points. The crowds that make up the audience, act just the same as here in a circus or theater, “holler,” whistle, stamp their feet, etc., when they get tired waiting. Well finally the band began to play and the bull fighters came marching into the ring about the same as circus performers and dressed in guady knee breeches, velvet jackets, red stockings and in fact everything about them is showy. They are divided into four classes. The matadores, who kill the bull with a sword; the banderilleros, who thrust barbed darts banderillas into the neck of the bull; the picadores, who ride horses and stick the bull with their lances; and the chulos and capas, who tease him with gayly colored cloths, and assist the toreadores generally. Well, finally a bull was let out into the ring. At first he did not care to come out, and one of the chulos began to tease him with his colored cloth gy swinging it at him. It took a few minutes, but at last he came out aflying, and made at the first thing he saw. They were all kept busy dodging the bull for a while, when finally some one blew a horn, which was the signal for the picadores to sacrifice a horse. The horse is blindfolded on one eye, and the picador has one of his legs protected with a steel legging; also one ankle and his thigh. He rides up to within a little distance of the bull, the bull eyes them a moment, then makes at him at full tilt. The picadore does not try to avoid the onslaught. The horse is protected only in front, with a leather apron. The first and perhaps the second time he faces the bull, with horse’s head towards the bull, the result generally is that the horse is thrown to the ground, with the man still on him. There is considerable scrambling to untangle the mess. The wonder was that the man did not have his bones broken. I suppose they do occasionally. Well, they kept on teasing the bull with the colored cloth, and to see how these fellows on foot dodge the bull is exciting enough. It takes skill, sure enough, for that; perhaps as much as for a prize fighter to avoid the blows of his opponent. Then the horn blew again, and again the picadore got himself and horse in position near the bull. The maddened animal caught “Cut Rate” Corset Prices following lines at greatly reduced Dr.Schilling’s Detroit Waist sale price... Dr.Schilling’s “454,” regular p... Dr.Schilling’s “97,” regular p... Dr.Warner’s “Coraline,” regular... Dr.Warner’s “B.B.B.” regular Down’s “G.D.” $2.50 French G... A full line of “W.B.” Cor... “Honest Goods are for Hones TABLE LINENS, TOWE 15 pieces 60 inch bleached Damask, at... 10 pieces 72 inch one half-blea ask, at... 125 dozen of the best full bleask Napkins, ever shown, do 50 pieces Cotton, 6c Crash... SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY. SPECIAL EXCURSIONS TO THE EAST Via Three Routes, as follows: Via kl Pass and the Sunset Route; Leave Los Angeles Sundays, 8:15 a.m. for New Orleans, Washington, New York. Leave Los Angeles Saturdays, 8:15 a.m. for New Orleans, Chattanooga, Cincinnati. Via Ogden and the Scenic Route: Leave Los Angeles Mondays, 11:00 a.m. for Denver, Kansas City, Chicago. Leave Los Angeles Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. for St. Joe, Chicago, New York. Leave Los Angeles Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. for Denver, Pa., Jc., Chicago. Leave Los Angeles Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. for Omaha, Connell Bluffs, St. Paul, Chicago. Via Portland and the National Park Route: Leave Los Angeles Mondays, 8:30 p.m. for Butte, Helena, St. Paul. No change of cars between Los Angeles and destination, and service is the very best. All trains arrive in Chicago by daylight. A daily first class service by all these routes, running Standard Pullman Sleepers, with connections for all parts of the United States, Mexico and Canada. First and second class tickets for sale to all railway points in the United States, Canada and Mexico; baggage checked through. Round trip tickets to and from Eastern cities and orders sold from the East to Anaheim. Steamship passage secured via the "Hamburg-American" line from Galveston to Europe, and tickets sold direct to all ports touched by "Pacific Mall," Oceanic or Occidental Steamers. Our local train service is unexcelled for comfort. Day coaches are equipped with the celebrated Scarritt seats, luxuriously upholstered, and passengers for Los Angeles are lended right in the center of the business part of the city—at First street or Commercial street—within a block of the large wholesale houses. We connect at Mojave for the famous gold mining camp of Randsburg is superb; good hotel at Mojave and other local points at greatly reduced rates. Limit six mouths. For further information, call at the Southern Pacific depot at Anaheim. T. A. DARLING, Agent. A. D. SHEPARD, Asst. Gen Pass. Agt., Los Angeles, 229 South Spring St. PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP CO. The Company's elegant steamers Santa Rosa and Corona leave Redondo at 11 A.M. and Port-Los Angeles at 2:20 P.M. for San Francisco via Santa Barbara and Port Harford. May 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28 June 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29 July 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31. Leave Port Los Angeles at 6 A.M., and Redondo at 11 A.M., for San Diego, May 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30 June 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27 July 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25. The Corona calls also at Newport. Cars connect via Redondo leave Santa Fe depot at 10 A.M., or from Redondo Ry. depot at 9:30 A.M. Cars Connect via Port-Los Angeles leave S.P. R.R. depot at 1:35 P.M. for steamers north bound. The steamers Eureka and Goose Bay leave San Pedro and East Sae Pedro for San Francisco via Ventura; Carpenteria, Santa Barbara, Gaviota, Port Harford. Cayucos, San Simeon, Monterey and Santa Cruz at 6:30 P.M. May 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29 June 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 26.30 July 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28 Cars connect with Steamers via San Pedro leave S.P. R.R. (Arcde Depot) at 5:05 P.M. and Terminal Ry. depot at 5:12 P.M. RECORD OF THE TEMPERATURE. Maximum. Minimum. Average You Want Value For Your Money Our Facilities FOR BUYING AT THE LOWEST PRICES FAR EXCEED ALL CONTAINERS TO BUY RIGHT MEANS TO SELL RIGHT. Then come and sell Our New Goods---Amends the many good values we have to offer WE QUOTE AS FOLLOWS: Boys' Sailor Hats...25c Boys' Waists & Blouse...25c, 50c Boys' Knee Pants...25c, 50c, 75c Boys' Bib Overalls...25c Boys' Fast Black Hose...12c Boys' all Wool Suits...$2.50 Boys' Wash Suits from...$0.50 Men's all Wool Pants...$2.50 Men's all Undershirts and Drawers at...$2.50 and up In Fact We Know That You will Be Pleased When you see our rich assortment. Whether you wish cheap, moderate priced or high-priced novelty you'll find here. Cheap enough for the thin pocket-book—fine enforcing the rich. London Clothing Co. And 119 to 125 N. Spring St., Santa Ana. A New Line of JAPANESE GOOD AT DICKET'S Notice to Creditors. State of Cristie Lieb Pratt, Deceased. Price is hereby given by the undersigned, administrator of the estate of Cristie Lieb Pratt, used, to the creditors of and all persons claiming against the said deceased, to ex-ten, with the necessary vouchers, within months after the first publication of this notice, via Ventura, Carpenteria, Santa Barbara, Cavioa, Port Harford, Cayucos, San Mateo, Monterey and Santa Cruz at 6:30 p.m. May 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29, June 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30 July 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28. Cars connect with Steamers via San Pedro leave S.P.R.R. (Arcade Depot) at 5:30 p.m. and Terminal Ry. depot at 5:12 p.m. The Company reserves right to change without previous notice, steamers, sailing dates and hours of sailing. W. Parris Agt. 124 W. Second St. Los Angeles. GOODALL, PERKINS & CO., Gen. Agts., S.F. RECORD OF THE TEMPERATURE. Maximum. Minimum. Average May 5.....77 47 62.0 May 6.....82 40 61.0 May 7.....78 40 59.0 May 8.....78 46 62.0 May 9.....84 50 67.0 May 10.....81 51 66.0 May 11.....79 56 67.5 Dry stove wood delivered at $6 per cord, novtf. C. Otto Rust. SPECIAL Annex and Building During this week and until May 22d Unusual Values and Low Prices for reliable Dry Goods. MAIL ORDERS Solicited and carefully attended to. Any article not in our stock will be secured if possible, without extra charge. Our capacity and floor space is being doubled to meet the demands of a growing business, giving us over 9000 square feet of space adding an “L” annex opening on Second street, with two magnificent dows and plenty of light. Plenty of room and plenty of light—that goods need, provided they are worth buying. Dress Goods. Inch all wool habit cloth, navy, browns, greens and mixtures, splendid values, 35c goods for...25c yard Inch black and colored Mohair Brocades, very pretty and stylish...25 and 28 inch Inch changeable Coverts, make very handsome suits...28 inch Inch Novelty Mixtures and Checks, splendid bargains...45c and 50c inch Inch fine extra wide all wool Serges, in black, brown, navy and green, 75c goods for...47c yard Inch extra weight Clay Worsted $1 Serge for...75c yard Inch black and colored Mohair Etimines, very desirable...73c yard Wrappers. Percale and Calico Wrappers, honestly made and guaranteed to fit and wear, 85c,$1.00,$1.25 and up. This being a new department with us, we have only latest styles. Corsets and Waists. “Cut Rate” Corset Prices—We are closing out the foliage lines at greatly reduced prices: Schilling’s Detroit Waists, regular price $1.00, sale price...79c Schilling’s “454,” regular price 75c,sale price...67c Schilling’s “97,” regular price $1.50,sale price...97c Warner’s “Coraline,” regular price $1,sale price...79c Warner’s “B.B.B.” regular price $1.50,sale price $1.00 own’s “G.D.” $2.50 French Corset sale price...$1.00 A full line of “W.B.” Corsets and Ferris Waists. Honest Goods and Honest Light for Honest Trade.” TABLE LINENS TOWELS DRAPERIES ETC. 75 pieces, best values in the city, all linen Crashes. 6c,8c,10c and 12¢ yard 1000 yards fine Drapery Ticking, stripes and figures, sold else where for 25c our price...14c yard 500 yards Hand Loom 15c Dotted Swisses...10c yard 100 dozen Cotton Huck Towels, excellent goods... 5c and 7¢ each 100 dozen brown Turkish 15c to 20c Towels,great values...10c and 12¢ each 200 dozen best values all linen Huck Towels... 10c,12¢ and 25¢ each HOSIERY. We have just purchased 600 dozen Fast Black Hosiery from an Eastern manufacturer at a great bargain. We give you the benefit of this exceptional purchase: 100 dozen Boys’ Heavy Ribbed Hose 12¢ a pair worth 20c 100 dozen Misses’ Fine Ribbed Hose,(2 pair 25¢) 15 c a pair worth 25¢ 100 dozen Boys’ Extra Quality Hose..19 c a pair worth 35¢ 100 dozen Ladies’ Fast Black Seamless Hose....10 c a pair worth 15¢ 100 dozen Ladies’ Fast Black Seamless Hose....12¢ a pair worth 20¢ 100 dozen Ladies’ Fine Lisle Hose, extra long...29 c a pair worth 50¢ 50 dozen Ladies’ Seamless Tan Hose.12¢ a pair,2 pair 25¢ 50 dozen 40-gauge Ladies’ Tan Hose.25 c a pair worth 35¢ We guarantee the colors to be absolutely stainless. WASH DRESS GOODS AND WHITE GOODS. 1500 yards best 7¢ Indigo Prints, 5£ a yard. 1500 yards best 6¢ Percale Prints, 4£ a yard. 2000 yards extra value heavy brown L.L.7¢ Muslin.at 5£ a yard. 1000 yards Lonsdale Bleached Muslin 7£ a yard. 25 pieces full bleached Pequot Corsets and Waists. "Cut Rate" Corset Prices—We are closing out the following lines at greatly reduced prices: Schilling's Detroit Waists, regular price $1.00, sale price... 79c Schilling's "454," regular price 75c, sale price... 67c Schilling's "97," regular price 1.50, sale price... 97c Warner’s "Coraline," regular price $1, sale price... 79c Warner’s "B. B. B," regular price $1.50,sale price $1.00 Dawn's "G. D." $2.50 French Corset sale price... $1.00 A full line of "W. B." Corsets and Ferris Waists. Honest Goods and Honest Light for Honest Trade." TABLE LINENS, TOWELS, DRAPERIES, ETC. pieces 60 inch bleached all linen 75c Table Damask, at... 50c yard pieces 72 inch one half-bleach 75c Table Damask, at... 50c yard dozen of the best full bleached, all linen, Damask Napkins, ever shown, dozen... $1.50 pieces Cotton, 6c Crash... 31c yard 35 S. Spring St. FIXEN & CO. LOS ANGELES. C. N. Ad. Co. CHICAGO DRY GOODS HOUSE. IVERY SALE AND FEED STABLE, J. HANN, Proprietor. MODOC Kentucky bred Jack will make the Season 7 at the above stable, at $10 for the season return privileges. Money due at time of service, or approved note. H. A. STOUGH. GENERAL BLACKSMITHING! work done in first-class manner, and at as low as the lowest. Horse-Shoeing Only and Promptly Done. - Shop in Hart's Block, Center St., Anaheim. Hotel Reception FULLERTON, CA. C. B. Huggans, Proprietor. First-Class in Every Respect. Meals Served At all hours. The finest the market affords always on hand. Game and Oysters served in any style. Courteous and attentive waiters. Finest Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Beer and Ale, Etc. E. B. Merritt & Co. FURNITURE Dealers. CENTER STREET. OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE. CITY RESTAURANT! F. F. SADELIUS, HENRY WUESTEFELD, PROPRIETORS. Backs Block, Center Street,... Anaheim Having purchased the City Restaurant from C. A. Calmar, we take this means of informing our friends and the public generally that we shall completely renovate the premises and continue the business at the old stand Our table will be supplied with the best the market affairs and our rates will be the lowest. Our specialty is Short Ord-r and OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE. Meals served at all hours, from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. Special Notice. Notice is hereby given that the Savings, Loan and Building Association of Anaheim has opened a new Series of Stock. Persons desiring to subscribe to the same may obtain all necessary information by calling at the office of the Secretary at Anaheim, Cal. mv6-1m H. W. CHYNOWETH, Secretary. Dr. Coffin, the dentist, in his office in the Metz block on Monday and Tuesday of each week. With the Modern App At hand we are now Fully Prepared TEST YOUR E And Fit Glasses and Frames Priced We carry a Large & Lenses And our Assortment of Frames Is Genuine We also have all kinds of Spectacles in London Smoked Shades best to wear in the bright sunlight. O. R. LUED JEWELER AND ORIGINAL Anaheim apl22-8m STERN & GOODMAN'S Department Store FULLERTON. Special Reduction THIS WEEK ON Mowers, Rakes, Farm Wagons, Buggies AND ALL KINDS OF FARMING IMPLEMENTS. TOOLS AND HARNESS. We carry the LARGEST STOCK in Orange County, in our 100-foot Front Department Store And can supply you with most anything your heart desires. Give us a call if in need of anything, and oblige, RESPECTFULLY, STERN & GOODMAN. STERN BROS. Leading Merchants and Shippers. FINEST ASSORTMENT OF Straw Hats ELEGANT LINE OF Ladies' Shoes AND Men's Shoes Latest Patterns SALE 1500 yards Crash Suitings, greatest bargain of the season, worth 18¢ per yard, will be sold at... 9¢ yard 500 yards checked 19¢ Nainsooks, at... 5¢ yard 500 yds white 10¢ Victoria Lawns, splendid values. 5¢ yard 1500 yds figured Tambour Mulls, worth 25¢, at... 15¢ yard SILKS. 75 cent 18 inch Brocaded Silks, for... 50¢ yard 50 cent 18 inch China Silks, many shades... 20¢ yard 75 cent 27 inch Black Lyons Dye China Silks for... 50¢ yard 60 cent 21 inch... for... 35¢ yard 25 cent Kai Kai Silks, for... 21¢ yard 20 pieces 20 inch Taffeta Silks, just from N. V., a bargain at... 19¢ yard LACES. "The best values and handsomest patterns in the city," is the verdict of all who have seen our stock of Laces. 50 dozen Val. Laces, pretty patterns, good value at... 1£ yd 50 dozen Val. Laces, pretty patterns, very good value at... 1£ e, 2£, 3£ yd 50 dozen French Val. Laces, fine as real lace at 3£ to 10£ yd 25 pieces 4 to 6-inch net top Oriental Cream Lace, handsome patterns... 8 l-3e, 10e, 12e to 25£ yd 25 pieces 2 to 7-inch Cream Silk Lace, beautiful patterns, at... 12£ e to 35£ yd HANDKERCHIEFS. 50 dozen Children's Printed Border H'dk'fs 4¢ each, 45¢ doz 50 doz Children's plain hemstitched h'dk'f 5¢ each, 55¢ doz 50 doz Lace border and embroidered h'dk'fs 5¢ each, 55¢ doz 50 doz Ladies' all linen hemstitched h'dk'fs... 10£ each 50 doz Ladies' all linen hemstitched and embroidered Handkerchiefs, splendid value... 2 for 25£ 100 doz extra special values in H'dk'fs... 15£, 25£ and 35£ SALE UNDER FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE. In the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California. Security Savings Bank, a Corporation, plaintiff, vice D. F. Pritchard I. Mary B. Prichard, David Babbitt, Sara J. Smith, William D. Powell and Edward R. Landt, defendants. Under and by virtue of a Decree of Foreclosure and Order of Sale duly made and entered in the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, on the 5th day of May, A.D. 1897, and a Writ of Execution for the enforcement of judgment requiring property under foreclosure or mortgage issued out of the said Superior Court on the 5th day of May, A.D. 1897, in the above entitled action, in favor of Security Savings Bank, a corporation, plaintiff, and against B. F. Pritchard, Mary A. Pritchard, David Babbitt, Sarah L. Smith, William D. Powell and Edward R. Landt, defendants, for the sum of seven thousand seven hundred twenty-four and fifty-十 thousand ($7724 - $50 - 100) dollars, gold coin of the United States, besides interest attorneys' fees, and all costs, a copy of which said because of Foreclosure, duly attested under the seal of the said Superior Court, on the same day, together with the said Writ annexed thereto, whereby I am commanded to sell at public auction, for cash, gold coin off of the United States, the following, and in said Decree, described real estate: That certain real property situated in the county of Orange, State of California, being a portion of the King-bearer Coopotes, particularly described as follows, to wit: The southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section one (1): the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter and the east half of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section three (2): the southeast quarter of section three; except the northwestern quarter and the north half of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section nine (9): all in township four (4) south, range eleven (11) west, S. B. M.; also, the west half of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter and the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section two (2). In township four (4) south, range eleven (11) west, S. B. M., containing 60 acres. Public notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 8th day of June, A.D. 1897 at 1 o'clock p.m. of said day I will proceed to sell at the Courthouse door. No. 304 East Fourth street, in the City-Area Ana, A.D. 1897 at highest builder for cash, in gold coin of the United States, all the above described real estate, or so much thereof as will be sufficient to satisfy Decee e for principal interest attorneys' fees and all costs. Given under my hand this sixth day of May, A.D. 1897 J.C. NICHOLS, Grutes O'Melkeny & Shankland, Attorneys for Plaintiff. PALACE Shaving and Billiard Parlor. FIRST-CLASS TONSORIAL ARTISTS. BILLIARD & POOL TABLES. Choice Brands of Cigars 50 dozen Val. Laces, pretty patterns, very good value at... 12c, 2e, 3e yd 50 dozen French Val. Laces, fine as real lace at 3c to 10c yd 25 pieces 4 to 6-inch net top Oriental Cream Lace, handsome patterns... 8 l-3e, 10e, 12e to 25e yd 25 pieces 2 to 7-inch Cream Silk Lace, beautiful patterns, at... 12e to 35e yd HANDKERCHIEFS. 50 dozen Children's Printed Border H'dk'fs 4c each, 45c doz 50 doz Children's plain hemstitched h'dk'f 5c each, 55c doz 50 doz Lace border and embroidered h'dk'f 5c each, 55c doz 50 doz Ladies' all linen hemstitched h'dk'fs... 10c each 50 doz Ladies' all linen hemstitched and embroidered Handkerchiefs, splendid value... 2 for 25c 100 doz extra special values in H'dk'fs ...15c, 25c and 35c SHIRTWAISTS, SKIRTS AND WRAPPERS. In the above goods we are showing a choice variety, ranging in price from 50c to $2. We made special mention of our $1.19, $1.23 and $1.73 qualities. Separate skirts from $1.25 to $10 each. CO. 211 W. Second St LOS ANGELES C. N. Ad. Co. FRED PRESSEL Blacksmithing AND... Wagon - Making. Horse-Shoeing a Specialty. AGENT FOR... TULOL, (HOOFCOOL STUFFING.) Superior to anything for Staffing horses' feet. It keeps the frog soft and the hoof tough and draws fever from the foot. Guaranteed to prevent corns, fever in feet, brittle hoof, etc. 10 pound can, $1.25. Try it. Shop on Center Street, opposite Metronolitan Block F. BACKS, UNDERTAKER And Dealer in FURNITURE. Wall Paper, Cornices, Window Shades, Picture Frames, Upholstery Goods, Paints, Oils and Glass Sewing Machine Supplies, Etc. O. R. LUEDKE, JEWELER AND OPTICIAN Anaheim Cal. E. W. McCollum has a full line of '37 Bicycles and Bicycle Supplies. He will sell you any make of Bicycles that you want, from $12 to $100. Wheels to rent. All kind of repairing done. PALACE Shaving and Billiard Parlor. FIRST-CLASS TONSORIAL ARTISTS. BILLIARD & POOL TABLES. Choice Brands of Cigars. Agency Santa Ana Steam Laundry. Fred Netzow, Prop. ANAHEIM CIGAR FACTORY A. ARNOLD, PROP. CALLS THE SMOKERS' ATTENTION TO HIS CELEBRATED "Our X Rays" CIGARS CHOICEST LONG FILLER AND SUMATRA WRAPPER. F. BACKS, UNDERTAKER And Dealer in FURNITURE. Wall Paper, Cornices, Window Shades, Picture Frames, Upholstery Goods, Paints, Oils and Glass Sewing Machine Supplies, Etc. Corner Los Angeles and Chartres "It is the Best on Earth." That is what Edwards & Parker, merchants of Plains, Ga., say of Chamberlain's Pain Balm; for rheumatism, lame back, deep seated and muscular paing Sold by P. A. Derge."