anaheim-gazette 1898-08-18

INSTITUTE PAPERS. Continued from First Page. has been down nearly seven years and apparently is as good as ever.) Second—The wooden flume can be carried about, one-half above the ground, which allows the water to run out of the boles easily. The cement flume has to be placed lower in the ground, and it has to be raised so it will be full in order to force the water out and up to the surface of the soil. And the gate being on the inside one has to reach so deep into the water to regulate the stream. I think 16-foot lumber is the best; longer lumber being very heavy to handle. I prefer 8-inch for the sides, with 18-inch bottom; or in some cases 10-inch sides with 16-inch bottom at the entrance. I put the flume nearly on a level, with just a trifle of fall. I place the first length about one-half in the ground, and as it goes along and comes up too high, I put in a drop of 2 or 3 inches, or more if necessary, and so on through the length of the flume. The first section, however, should be about two feet wide, narrowed to the size of the flume, so as to control the stream. Collars should be put around every eight feet, one in the center and at the end joints. These should be 2x3 on the bottom and sides with 1x3 on top. This makes a strong, durable flume. The lengths of the flume should be divided as the stream will decrease as it goes along; the flume should be decreased also, from, we will say, 16-inches to 14, 12, 10 and 8-inch sides throughout, or 10-inch sides on the 16-inch bottom and 8-inch on the rest, nailed to the sides of bottom piece. The garters should be about 30 inches apart and on the inside instead of the outside, as they will collect less trash, the hole through the wood making a lodgment for leaves, etc., and in the narrow and flat flume it is much easier to fix the gates; you do not have to stoop so low or put the hand into the water much. All flume material should be of the best redwood and soft lumber should be used, as the hard wood warps and cracks. From 8 to 9 furrows for trees set 24 feet apart is sufficient. The lower 3 or 4 rows are blocked up by more. I prefer to let the water waste a little last three hours, as at no time should there be over ten inches, if the streams are cut down small enough. The stream should be run in from 10 to 12 inches, according to the soil and fall of ground. I commence the stream small and increase if necessary later on. The streams should be kept as near together as possible, and when the end is reached the gate should be closed down, so as to allow the stream to just trickle to the end. In this manner the soil will become thoroughly wet from one end to the other. If air from the ocean prevail while the tree is in bloom, foliage and maturing its fruit. A distance of five to ten miles from the ocean (depending upon geographical surroundings) seems to be most favorable for successful and profitable cultivation. Third, Irrigation.—Soil and climatic conditions being satisfactory, facilities for economical irrigation must be secured, for without irrigation regular and continued profitable productiveness cannot be depended upon. Varieties of the Walnut—The three foregoing primeval conditions being secured, the next following is the selecting and planting of the trees. Of the varieties best success thus far has been from the Santa Barbara improved soft shell, and budded trees of this variety from reliable nurserymen are to be preferred, although trees from the nursery two or three years old from the planting of nuts which were selected from trees in vigorous health, and bearing large, smooth, thin-shelled and full meated nuts, will not dissappoint the grower. Planting and cultivation.—In removing trees from the nursery, the length of the tap root should be, as far as possible, preserved. The trees having been set at not less than 40 feet apart each way, care and attention are next in order. For three or four years root crops or corn may be planted, occupying a space not exceeding 20 feet wide between the rows of trees, leaving 10 feet on either side of the tree free from cultivation. The growing of crops between the trees is, however, entirely an economical measure, and where those setting an orchard can afford to dispense with this source of income, the trees will be better for leaving the ground wholly unoccupied. Deep plowing once a year when the trees are out of leaf and frequent cultivation during the year, while the trees are in active growth, with disc and shovel-tooth cultivator and harrow, are essential in promoting growth and fruitfulness of the trees. This, with thorough irrigation three or four times during the months interviewing between March 1 and the commencement of maturity of the nuts, will, so far as human agency goes, result in reasonable returns upon the outlay of money and labor given the orchard. Fertilization.—As the trees increase in size and productiveness, the subject of fertilization should have careful consideration, with fertilizers rich in phosphoric acid and potash. Pruning and bringing the trees into proper shape to allow thorough cultivation should be attended to in January or before the flow of sap has commenced. Harvesting the nuts commences when the nuts are sufficiently matured to begin falling from the trees. They should be gathered as soon as possible after falling. There is a second gathering of all that can be shaken from air from the ocean prevail while the tree is in bloom, foliage and maturing its fruit. A distance of five to ten miles from the ocean (depending upon geographical surroundings) seems to be most favorable for successful and profitable cultivation. Third, Irrigation.—Soil and climatic conditions being satisfactory, facilities for economical irrigation must be secured, for without irrigation regular and continued profitable productiveness cannot be depended upon. Varieties best success thus far has been from the Santa Barbara improved soft shell, and budded trees of this variety from reliable nurserymen are to be preferred, although trees from the nursery two or three years old from the planting of nuts which were selected from trees in vigorous health, and bearing large, smooth, thin-shelled and full meated nuts, will not dissappoint the grower. Planting and cultivation.—In removing trees from the nursery, the length of the tap root should be, as far as possible, preserved. The trees having been set at not less than 40 feet apart each way, care and attention are next in order. For three or four years root crops or corn may be planted, occupying a space not exceeding 20 feet wide between the rows of trees, leaving 10 feet on either side of the tree free from cultivation. The growing of crops between the trees ishowever entirely an economical measure,and where those setting an orchard can afford to dispense with this source of income,the trees will be better for leavingthe ground wholly unoccupied.Deep plowing once a year whenthe treesareoutofleafandfrequentcultivationduringtheyear，whilethetreesareinactivegrowthwithdiscandshoveltoothculitiorandharrow，areessentialinpromotinggrowthandfruitfulnessofthetrees.This.withthoroughirrigationthreeorfourtimesduringthemonthsinterviewingbetweenMarch1andthecommencementofmaturityofthenuts，willsofarashumanagencygoes，resultinreasonablereturnsupontheoutlayofmoneyandlaborgiventheorchard. Fertilization.—Asthetreesincreaseinsizeandproductiveness,thesubjectoffertilizationshouldhavecarefulconsiderationwithfertillizersrichinhosphoricacidandpotash. PruningandbringingthetreestoinpropershapetoallowthoroughcultivationshouldbeattendedtoinJanuaryorbeforetheflowofsaphascommenced. Harvestingthenutscommenceswhenthenutsaresufficientlymaturedtobeginfallfromthetrees。Theyshouldbegatheredassoonaspossibleafterfalling。Thereisasecond gatheringofallthatcanbeshakenfromairfromtheoconnervalleyavailabilityofmaterialsforproductioninSouthernCalifornia.ThemonthofJuly，22;liabilities000;assets,$21,000;against11in1897;liabilities,$17,000;and$11,000.LosAngeles，Aug.8，1898. From 8 to 9 furrows for trees set 24 feet apart is sufficient. The lower 3 or 4 rows are blocked up by more. I prefer to let the water waste a little the last three hours, as at no time should there be over ten inches, if the streams are cut down small enough. The stream should be run in from 10 to 12 inches, according to the soil and fall of ground. I commence the stream small and increase if necessary later on. The streams should be kept as near together as possible, and when the end is reached the gate should be closed down, so as to allow the stream to just trickle to the end. In this manner the soil will become thoroughly wet from one end to the other. If the streams are run too fast most of the water will be wasted, as it slickens, or cements, the soil so it will not take the water. However, on loose sandy soils it might do. Anyone, with a little practice, could regulate the streams, according to the nature of his soil, as only general principles can be laid down. This mode of irrigation is more natural for the soil. It does not pack and drys evenly, while blocking drys unevenly—too dry in some places and too wet in others—and after harrowing it cultivates up in clods of various sizes and does not full back fine, but causes so many air spaces that it soon drys out. By the furrow system the soil when harrowed is of a very even character, soft and mellow, fine as sand, and the harrow leaves it in the finest condition possible; and the same in cultivating, making a perfect mulch, with very few air spaces, if any, and the soil retains its moisture much longer. And an orchard will get along with less water and do better than by blocking, and the cost is very much less. Fully two-thirds of the cost of irrigating is saved, besides the soil works so much easier. It is a large saving on teams. Two horses can furrow out ten acres in one half day easy, while the other way four are required to ridge; and the time it takes and the plowing down of the ridges again is something for every orchardist to study over. Once the furrow system is used, it is always used; and more water can be put into the ground this way than any other, if managed properly. In conclusion, I will say a great many places can be so arranged as to use the little waste water in this way of irrigating, without blocking, by diverting it along a row of trees or on a small alfalfa patch. Other ways can be found in each individual case. I feel I have not done this subject sufficient justice, owing to lack of time to prepare it. Placentia, Cal., Aug. 3d. Walnut Cultivation. By L.B. Benchley at the Fullerton Farmers' Institute. While the soft and hard-shelled English (more properly Persian) walnut will grow and thrive in many sections of our state, its productiveness seems to be confined to a comparative small section and this section limited for profitable production to the counties of San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara, and in this limited section soil and climatic conditions must be favorable to insure profitable production. First, Soil.—A strong, rich loam, at good depth, with good drainage without hardpan, with a covering of from 8 to 12 inches of a light sandy loam, seems to be in every way adapted to the rapid growth and continued productivity of the tree. While the tree will thrive luxuriantly for the first few years where the water is near the surmise. Fertilization.—As the trees increase in size and productiveness, the subject of fertilization should have careful consideration, with fertilizers rich in phosphoric acid and potash. Pruning and bringing the trees into proper shape to allow thorough cultivation should be attended to in January or before the flow of sap has commenced. Harvesting the nuts commences when the nuts are sufficiently matured to begin falling from the trees. They should be gathered as soon as possible after falling. There is a second gathering of all that can be shaken from the trees, and the third and last gathering is of nuts beaten off—the trees with long poles. If the nuts are allowed to remain on the ground any length of time they become discolored and consequently unmerchantable. Each day's gathering of nuts should be placed on trays with slat bottoms, carefully shaded from the rays of the sun; the nuts being frequently shaken or raked over on the trays until fully dried and free from shell fiber and dirt. When so treated and sufficiently dry, they can be placed in bins and worked over with shovel and rake. Bleaching.—In preparation for this process by sulphur fumes, it is better not to immerse the nuts in tanks or casks, but to spray them on the trays just before placing them in the bleaching house, thereby avoiding the danger of water entering the shell of the nut, causing a rancid and mould condition. The grading and packing of the walnuts must conform to the requirements of the purchaser. The Future—The future of the industry appears to be, as to its profitability, attended with less risk than most of the horticultural products of our State, chiefly because of the limited section of the State where the nuts can be profitably grown, and because of freedom from foreign competition and from overproduction (thanks to our tariff) within our own State. CONVENTION ECHOES What the Santa Ana Papers Say of the Republican Gathering. From the Blade. Richard Melrose of Anaheim, who served in the responsible position of chairman of the Republican county convention, is entitled to a word of commendation for the able and fair manner in which he discharged his duties. His rulings were always so fair and just that they were never questioned. The honor conferred upon him by his election as chairman and the subsequent election as delegate at large to the state convention was well and worthy bestowed. While referring to Mr. Melrose it is opportune to state that the gentleman was at no time an aspirant for the nomination for assemblyman and would not, under any circumstances, have permitted himself to be placed in nomination. In justice to Mr. Melrose, and because a statement to the contrary was published in a Los Angeles paper, this statement of fact is made. *** An exchange asks, "What shall we do with the Philippines?" What's the matter with giving them to Cash Harvey? From the Herald. John Beatty thinks Cash Harvey is Dewey in disguise. COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE. HARVEST TO COMMENCE. From the Chino Champion, Aug. 15 Orders were issued from the factory the first of the week for her to commence on next Monday here and at Anaheim. It is esti­nt that there will be about 7000 to beets to come from Orange county a considerable portion of the Vero county crop will also come here. Orders contemplate the delivery about 700 tons per day from The Although Monday is set for the commence harvesting; it is not pdated that many, if any beets were delivered on that day as plowing not commence before that month The factory people now expect a palign of about three months' dur­ Comfortable Traveling. Comfort is the first thing to take consideration when laying plans for trip. Time to reach destination ease in reaching same is also consis­tious All the necessary accommodation attain this end can be secured by taking on the Santa Fe route. Its service cannot be excelled by any line between California and east points With its direct connection reaches all large cities in the Canada and Mexico. Only 3 days Kansas City, Chicago and St. Louis and correspondingly short to other points; no change sleepers between Los Angeles Kansas City and Chicago fortable Palace and Tourist sleeps The coolest route in summer crosses most of the desert in The Rates of fare as low as over any owing line. Full information and via this line can be secured at Santa Fe depot at Anaheim. RECORD OF THE TEMPERATURE Maximum Minimum A Aug. 2 78 57 Aug. 3 69 Aug. 4 79 Aug. 5 60 Aug. 6 78 61 Aug. 7 79 54 Aug. 8 80 50 Cave Up Hope Foared Her Little Boy Could Not Recover But Hood's Sarsaparilla Made Him Well and Strong. "My little boy was taken with inflammatory rheumatism when he was two years old. Some one had to sit up with him every night. At one time we thought he could not live from day to day. He had a heart trouble caused by the rheumatism. I had about given up all hope of his recovery, but I got a bottle of Hood's Sarsaparilla. Before he had taken half the contents he began to improve. He kept on gaining and now he is well and strong and goes to school every day. I owe his life to Hood's Sarsaparilla." Mrs. P. S. Lockridge, 1328 West Second Street, Los Angeles, Cal. Hood's Sarsaparilla Is the best—in fact the One True Blood Purifier. Sold by all druggists. $1; six for $0. Hood's Pills easy to buy, easy to take, easy to operate. An exchange asks, "What shall we do with the Philippines?" What's the matter with giving them to Cash Harvey? From the Herald. John Beatty thinks Cash Harvey is Dewey in disguise. COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE. At a meeting of the Republican County Central Committee at Santa Ana on Saturday afternoon L. L. Shaw of Santa Ana was elected chairman and C. E. Parker of Santa Ana secretary. The membership of the central committee is as follows: Delhi, Cash Harvey; El Toro, S. W. Munger; Fullerton, W. L. Halc, Garden Grove, J. W. Duckworth; Laguna, F. R. Farman; Newhope, C. R. Stevens; Newport. Thomas Willits; Orange J. J. Gray; San Joaquin, J. W. King; San Juan, F. A. Foster; Santa Ana, No. 1, Dr. W. H. Hill; Santa Ana, No. 2, H. E. Smith; Santa Ana, No. 3, W. M. Smart; Santa Ana, No. 4, L. L. Shaw; Santa Ana No. 5, Mit Phillips; Silverado, Ed Julian; Tustin, Nat N. Brown; Trabucca, G. F. Haven; Westminster A. A. Bates; Yorba, R. B. Marquez; Anaheim, Max Nebelung; Newport Beach, R. B. Roy; Alamitos, G. H. Shaw; Buena Park, Harry Whitaker; West Orange, S. B. McTarnahan; West Anaheim, Charles Norman; El Modena, J. L. Powers; Olive; B. C. Barker. The Executive Committee, as appointed by the chairman, is composed of Cash Harvey, Delhi; Dr. W. H. Hill, Santa Ana; W. M. Smart, Santa Ana; Charles A. Norman, West Anaheim; J. J. Gray, Orange, and the auditing committee is composed of George E. Peters, First Supervisor District; Dr. F. E. Wilson, Second District; W. L. Hale, Third District; J. G. Talbott, Fourth District, and N. N. Brown, Fifth District. A resolution was presented asking that a committee be appointed to procure information as to the workings of the Crawford county system of nominating candidates for a county ticket with the view of having it introduced in Orange county. The resolution was adopted that N. N. Brown of Tustin, W. M. Smart, Santa Ana and B.C.River of Olive be appointed to investigate and report at the next meeting of the committee. And where, good men is the harm kissers and kisses be healthy, and love stands sponsor. It is only who health has blasted the sweet cleanliness youth that death lurks upon its lips, deadly germs of dread consumption harmless as June-time butterflies to young man or woman who is thorny clean, sweet and healthy in every fibre tissue. The germs of disease only that which is already partly decayed. There is a great medicine that is safe and certain protection against all genders and a speedy cure for all germ diseases. It gives youthful zest to the apples it corrects all faults of the digestion aids assimilation. It fills the blood the vital life-giving elements of the body builds sweet, clean healthy tissue every part of the body It drives out disease germs It cures 68 per cent cases of bronchial throat and lung infections if taken in time All good medical sellers sell it and have nothing "just good." Mr Jos. Henderson Dirblan, of 544 Joseph Street, New Orleans, La., writes: "I was for some two years suffering from dyspepsia tired feeling, and loss of energy and appetite I tried one bottle of Dr Pierce's Golden M Discovery and found great relief I took more bottles three in all and one or two of the 'Pellets,' when I was in good health I recommend Dr Pierce's Golden M Discovery to do all that it is claimed to help." A man or woman who needs constipation suffers from diarrhea and two a mild catheter All medicine dealers sell their other pills are "Just as good." TRADE CONDITIONS. Dun & Company's Monthly Review Business in Southern California. The prospect of peace and the looked result of the opening up of new marstimulates business throughout the city. July trade is usually light. It is the outcome and movement of it, but this year there has been no change. The past month records more success than any previous July known. Up outlook promises prosperity for near. The wheat yield is usually high, the corn about the same as last Cotton prospect good. The increased foreign demand for all form of iron and steel has seriously assisted in improving the condition in these metals. There is no pressure in the money market, nor likely to be, and the bail-in foreign trade continues to set favor of this country. Our immediate district there is now to report. It is quiet in most patches of trade. Freshing and hay baling is progress-The supply of fruits has been allowed to be not so light after all, and prices have ruled. The canneries now paying $30 a ton for peaches and prospects of price advancing. Returns from eastshow unsatisfactory market, generally loss to the buyer. Lemon market is active, never so good, but crop about exited. The Chino factory will start up about middle of August with a full crew. We will be considerable sugar prod in spite of the dry year. The dried fruit market little is offered. Apricots claimed the attention of the month, and the output. 175 carloads for Southern California, is practically disposed of. It netted to the grower $20 to $22 per pound. Producers who have held now @10 per pound. The plan of the Raisin-growers' Association to pool the raisin product of State has succeeded, and 90 per cent of the output will be controlled. Should solve the problem of successfully marketing this product. The season for walnut picking will here very shortly. The output faced at 4500 tons, as against 3750 of year. No prices yet reported as any association for opening the new market. Reports from the various cattle-growing centers show that while cattle suffered, the mortality has been greatly exaggerated. Illures in Southern California for month of July, 22; liabilities, $43; assets, $21,000, against 11 in July; liabilities, $17,000, and assets, $000. Los Angeles, Aug. 8, 1898. A Beautiful Present In order to further introduce ELASTIC STARCH (Flat Iron Brand), the manufacturers, J. C. Hubinger Bros. Co., of Keokuk, Iowa, have decided to GIVE AWAY a beautiful present with each package of starch sold. These presents are in the form of Beautiful Pastel Pictures They are 13x19 inches in size, and are entitled as follows: Lilacs and Pansies. Pansies and Marguerites. Wild American Poppies. Lilacs and Iris. These rare pictures, four in number, by the renowned pastel artist, R. LeRoy, of New York, have been chosen from the very choicest subjects in his studio and are now offered for the first time to the public. The pictures are accurately reproduced in all the colors used in the originals, and are pronounced by competent critics, works of art. Pastel pictures are the correct thing for the home, nothing surpassing them in beauty, richness of color and artistic merit. Elastic Starch ALL GROCERS KEEP ELASTIO STARCH. ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE "Light Housekeeping." "Rooms to rent for light housekeeping" is a sign that is steadily creeping into the windows of down at the heol mansions and into others which, though bearing a prosperous air, house occupants who "have experienced reverses." Just where the line is drawn between the light and heavy variety of this domestic science it is difficult to determine, but it is conclusive proof that if you buy your pastry in bags at the bakery; if, lacking a back door of your own at which to receive the morning milk Marriages In Southern India. The inhabitants of southern India have peculiar marriage customs, according to Dr. Boeck, the German explorer. There are always two marriage ceremonies, he says, one taking place when the betrothed ones are mere infants and the other when the bridegroom takes his wife to his own home. At the infant marriage rites two brothers of the boy place him on an elephant and take him around to give him a glimpse of the city where he and his bride are to live, and at the same time the girl's PENSIONS. A Letter from Dr. Balch Receives Vouchers. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS, LOS ANGELES, Cal., Aug. 4, EDITOR GAZETTE:—The encular letter received from the Commissioner of Pensions expresses self, and relates to the subject ofversation when I saw you yesterday. This circular, as I explained it not special and particular in its intention, but refers generally to wherever it may exist, in the case of pension vouchers. I will thank you for copy-GAZETTE in which mention matter may appear. Very respectful. S. C. BALCH, Special Excuse. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D.C., (no date). SIR: Recent investigation by Bureau to ascertain the methods by public officials in executing vouchers has demonstrated an ability disregard of the laws and regularizing the subject. It is clearly evidenced that lax, indifferent and perfunctious censure now extant has become a proper and safe conduct of this Bureau, so far as it relates toment of pensions, and special enforcing the subject. While it is believed that man who assist in the execution of vouchers have no conception of final liability in the premises, it certain that many others, to secure vantage in the numerical number clientage, knowingly and wilfully violate of the law. To the end that the former profit by this notice this circular rises there can be no justification in enthaste and laxity existing offices, by which post-dating, false claim and "stock" will become a factor in the administration acknowledgment of pension voucher. It is the intention of this Burgee facts warrant such action, that criminal proceedings against those indulge in these illegal acts practices, and they are warned accordingly. By following strictly the instructions on each voucher, the man explained of may be entirely remedied respectfully. The Triumph of Danny Several years before the disaster at Pithole an Irishman was Carthy and his son Dan came country from the Emerald Isle was a young man of 20, but he looked upon him as a mere seemed to take delight in him before people. "Yis, Dan is a good b'y," says sarcastically, "but, Danny yez'll niver set the river on fire." This was his stock witticliness annoyed Dan very much, but best and soon surprised the owner by securing a lucrative job. "Yis, Danny has a job all rea- CASTORIA For Infants and Children. Kind You Have Always Bought years the nature of the VOICE OF THE PRESS. HARVEST TO COMMENCE. From the Chino Champion, Aug. 13. Adders were issued from the sugar first of the week for harvest commence on next Monday, both and at Anaheim. It is estimated there will be about 7000 tons of to come from Orange county, and considerable portion of the Ventura city crop will also come here. The ars contemplate the delivery of 700 tons per day from the start. ough Monday is set for the day to enforce harvesting; it is not expected that many, if any beets will be ered on that day as plowing will commence before that morning. factory people now expect a cammunity of about three months' duration. Strong Nation is made up of strong and healthy women, and health strength are given by Hood's Sarcilla, America's greatest medicine. Only Hoods. Hood's Pills are easy yet efficient. Comfortable Traveling. Immortal is the first thing to take into deration when laying plans for a Time to reach destination and in reaching same is also considered. The necessary accommodations to this end can be secured by travelon the Santa Fe route. Its train race cannot be excelled by any other between California and eastern states. With its direct connections it has all large cities in the east, Idaho and Mexico. Only 3 days to Las City, Chicago and St. Louis, correspondingly short time other points; no change of doors between Los Angeles and San City and Chicago. Comble Palace and Tourist sleeping. The coolest route in summer. It lies most of the desert in the night. As far as low as over any oppose-nea. Full information and tickets this line can be secured at the Fe depot at Anaheim. RECORD OF THE TEMPERATURE. Maximum. Minimum. Average rea. 2.78 57 07.5 3.78 79 08.5 4.79 80 08.5 5.79 80 08.5 6.79 80 08.5 7.79 80 08.5 "Light Housekeeping." "Rooms to rent for light housekeeping" is a sign that is steadily creeping into the windows of down at the heel mansions and into others which, though bearing a prosperous air, house occupants who "have experienced reverses." Just where the line is drawn between the light and heavy variety of this domestic science it is difficult to determine, but it is conclusive proof that if you buy your pastry in bags at the bakery; if, lacking a back door of your own at which to receive the morning milkman, you are obliged to lay in wait for that personage at corners, then you are a "light housekeeper"—though perhaps your burdens are heavy. We are prone to look upon these humble housekeepers as beings without home or country, because their foothold upon the terra firma of society is light, but often there is much snugness within the few rooms and much culture, too; though it is hard to conceive of a culture that is nourished on bag lunches. If you will get up early enough some morning, you may see the husband of one of these light housekeepers, with his paper and pitcher, just returning from a chilly encounter with the milkman, and as he passes into his rooms you may catch a ray from the smile which awaits him, and which, unlike the house, belongs entirely to him.—Chicago Post. Women in the Public Service. A government officer, it seems, repeated the other day the well worn tale that "women were first employed in the government service soon after the outbreak of the war," meaning the war of 1861, and that Mr. Spinner made the experiment. I have no intention of diminishing Mr. Spinner's honors, but I beg leave to say, without fear of successful contradiction, that the employment of women in the service of the United States began in 1776. Before the Revolution of 1776, it was not unusual to employ women in the public service. Lydia Hill, who died on July 28, 1768, had been postmaster of Salem for many years, and in those days far greater skill was required than now. The first postmaster of Baltimore was Mary Katharine Goddard, who served from about 1773 to about 1790, printed the Declaration of Independence for congress and occupies, with her brother, William Goddard, a high place in American annals. It was the Goddards who gave us an American postal service before 1776, and in direct opposition to the crown. The earliest list of postmasters in this century, now before me, reports a woman postmaster for Lancaster, Pa., and a woman filled the office until 1850. The first "blue book" of the United States, issued in 1816, gives the names of three women as postoffice clerks on one page. The civil service law of the United States does not discriminate against women, but the law used to be administered to the exclusion of women, who were placed on separate lists, and never certified, unless the appointing officer called for a woman. I am informed that the civil service commission is less arbitrary at present, for which I am duly married in Southern India. The inhabitants of southern India have peculiar marriage customs, according to Dr. Boeck, the German explorer. There are always two marriage ceremonies, he says, one taking place when the betrothed ones are mere infants and the other when the bridegroom takes his wife to his own home. At the infant marriage rites two brothers of the boy place him on an elephant and take him around to give him a glimpse of the city where he and his bride are to live, and at the same time the girl's mother is doing her share by singing to the little one a marriage song. At the final marriage the mother-in-law leads the young husband by the nose into a room, where his friends and relatives are awaiting him, and amid the loud noise of tamtams, the shrill whistle of pipes and the roaring of trumpets, she brings an opportunity to gaze at her, because in future no man but her husband may look at her face. Should this rule be broken at any time, her husband must commit suicide, and she must be burned on a funeral pyre before the sin is blotted out. The bride is placed in a basket during the Brahman marriage ceremony, and when it is over she emerges veiled and closely guarded by her husband and his friend—a New York Tribune. Pacific Coast Steamship Co. The Company's elegant Steamers SANTA ROSA and POMONA leave Redondo at 11:30 p.m. for San Francisco via Santa Barbara and Port Harford Aug. 11 m. and Port Los Angeles at 2:30 p.m. for San Francisco via Santa Barbara and Port Harford Aug. 11 m. and Port Los Angeles at 2:30 p.m. for San Francisco via Santa Barbara and Port Harford Aug. 11 m. and Port Los Angeles at 2:30 p.m. for San Francisco via Santa Barbara and Port Harford Aug. 11 m. The steamers COOS BAY and HOMER leave San Pedro and East San Pedro for San Francisco via Ventura, Carpenteria; Santa Barbara; Gavolta; Port Harford; Caucasus; San Seimeo; Monterey; South Seimeo; Amityville; Oakland; Oct. 3 and every fourth day thereafter. Cars connect with steamers via San Pedro leave S.P.R.R (Arcade depot) at 5:03 p.m. and Terminal R.y.dept at 5:40 p.m. For further information obtain folder. 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. SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY In making plans for a trip to any part of the East it is well to remember that a choice of three routes can be bad over the Southern Pacific lines,viz.: Their Sunset route, Ogden route and via Portland.The Sunset line is especially adapted to winter travel,and the limited trains are during the season crowded to their full capacity with an exclusively first-class patronage. This is the most magnificent train in America, vestibulated throughout, illuminated with prismis gas and heated by steam.Every train is made up as follows: One composite car containing bath-room,barber-shop,cafe library and smoker; one compartment car with lavatory in each compartment,and parlor for the special use of ladies,and a ladies'maid in attire. When oil was found at Pitt hurried to the scene and was sitting unusually large wages as stater.All the petroleum was barrels,and teams were in a mand.Hew saved his money,acre of land and soon had a wedge that was producing 100 barrels per day at $10 per barrel.McCarthy joined him,saw they ceived a liberal gift of money,hooked his head ominously. "Tis a good thing,Dan croaked;"yee'd reo well,但worruds,yez'll niver set ther fire.me b'y." A few days later a flood willed Dan's small wooden tank ran down the river,and there excitement.As Dan and his father on the bank watching the oil厂Dan drew a match and lightened "Father,"he said cooley,tolme yes say Ol'l niver set ther fire.place remembrant that Chance wanst,and—and didn't bedad!"Then he blew out the matper's Bazar. Can't Tell Their Husbands Jim Hissey,aged 48,是 a pear grain dealer in Yale.Has two sons and a daughter.Was aged 48,his brother lives alive He is also married.Thew two twins,and all through life he living duplicates of each one near alike are they even cannot tell them apart.The alike,their voices are alike hair and mustaches have the curls.When boys,they tagged so that their parents are ears would know the difference Jim gets a crick in the back liable to have the same compliance when Will gets the rheumatism so gets it precisely in the sausage They were formerly both engaged milling business and served a ticehip under the same man were born in western Ontario parents being Jacob and Betty Jim's wife has only one way she can tell her husband from er.He has a slight curve in view. Then he must give a before he is received into full fllom of the home circle.Many stances of mistaken identity are at two.-Detroit Tribune. Wanted to Buy. A big strong horse,must be years of age and gentle.R.F.jyl4-tf. The Best Remedy for Flu Mr John Mathias,a well-known The earliest list of postmasters in this century, now before me, reports a woman postmaster for Lancaster, Pa., and a woman filled the office until 1850. The first "blue book" of the United States, issued in 1816, gives the names of three women as postoffice clerks on one page. The civil service law of the United States does not discriminate against women, but the law used to be administered to the exclusion of women, who were placed on separate lists, and never certified, unless the appointing officer called for a woman. I am informed that the civil service commission is less arbitrary at present, for which I am duly thankful. Of course, I am wholly unable to see why postoffice clerks, in their applications, examinations, ratings, certifications, appointments and promotions should show any allusion to sex, save in names. The law, surely, does not draw the line. But the point I wished to make is that apparently at no time was the pay roll of the United States without the names of women, and that the practice of 1776 was adopted from the past.—C. W. Ernst in Woman's Journal. BLADDER TROUBLES are inconvenient during the day and destroy rest at night. They make life a misery instead of a blessing. They affect many persons after they reach the age of 40, and are usually accompanied by a decay of vital power. They can be CURED "I have suffered from disordered kidneys and irritable bladder for several years and have tried many remedies in hope of relief, but all failed until I obtained a sample box of Dr. Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills. They gave me such relief that I bought a full box and since using it feel like a new man. My back has ceased aching, my rest is no longer disturbed by rising at night time to urinate, and I never felt better in my life. I shall always feel grateful for the good your medicine has done me." Dr. Hobbs SPARAGUS Kidney Pills. Dr. Hobbs Pills for Sale in Anaheim by P.A. Derge, Pharmacist. If you have been sick you will find Hood's Sarsaparilla the best medicine you can take to give you appetite and strength and restore you to a condition of perfect health. Hood's pills cure headache, billiousness and all liver ills. COMPANY In making plans for a trip to any part of the East it is well to remember that a choice of three routes can be had over the Southern Pacific lines, viz.: Their Sunset route, Ogden route and via Portland. The Sunset line is especially adapted to winter travel, and the limited trains are during the season crowded to their full capacity with an exclusively first-class patronage. This is the most magnificent train in America, vestibulated throughout, illuminated with Prinzsch gas and heated by steam. Every train is made up as follows: One composite car, containing bath-room, barber-shop, cafe, library and smoker; one compartment car with lavatory in each compartment, and parlor for the special use of ladies, and a ladies' maid in attendance; as many double drawing room, tension sleepers as may be necessary, with toilet annexes, one dining-car, meals served a la carte. Season from November until April. In addition to the above first-class service the Southern Pacific tourist system is positively unequalled by any competitive schedule. Note carefully their various excursion routes, and take your choice. Tourist sleeper leave Los Angeles as follows, Sunset route, via New Orleans, to Chicago—8:15 a.m., Tuesday; Sunset route, via El Paso, to Chicago—8:15 a.m., Tuesday; Sunset route, via El Paso to St. Paul—8:15 a.m., Wednesday; Sunset route, via New Orleans to Washington—8:15 a.m., Thursday and Sunday; Sunset route, via New Orleans to Cincinnati—8:15 a.m., Saturday. Oguen route: Los Angeles to Chicago—11:50 a.m., Monday; Los Angeles to Chiago—11:50 a.m., Tuesday; Los Angeles to Chicago—11:50 a.m., Thursday; Los Angeles to Chicago—11:50 a.m., Friday; Los Angeles to Sacramento—10:20 p.m., daily, and connect with a through tourist sleeper to Chicago. Shasta route—Los Angeles to Portland—10:20 p.m., daily; Los Angeles to St. Paul—10:20 p.m., Tuesday; Los Angeles to St. Paul—10:20 p.m., Monday, only once each month. First and second-class tickets for sale at Anaheim at Los Angeles prices, and baggage checked through to any point in the United States, Canada or Mexico. 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 landed right in the center of the business part of the city—a First street or commercial street—within a block of the large wholesale houses. Our connection at Molave for the famous gold mining camp of Randsburg is superb; good hotel at Molave and elegant stage coaches through to the city of gold. Fare from Anaheim to Randsburg,$7.55. Family commutation kits for sale between Anaheim and Los Angeles, and other local points at greatly reduced rates. Limit six months. For further information, call at the Southern Pacific depot at Anaheim. T.A.A. DARLING, Agent G.W.LUCE, Asst. Gen Pass. Agt., Los Angeles, 229 South Spring St. PENSIONS. A Letter from Dr. Balch Relative to Vouchers. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. BUREAU OF PENSIONS, LOS ANGELES, Cal., Aug. 4, 1898. EDITOR GAZETTE!—The enclosed circular letter received from the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions explains itself, and relates to the subject of our conversation when I saw you yesterday. This circular, as I explained in part, is not special and particular in its application, but refers generally to laxity wherever it may exist, in the execution of pension vouchers. I will thank you for copy of the GAZETTE in which mention of this matter may appear. Very respectfully, S. C. BALCH, Special Examiner. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. BUREAU OF PENSIONS. WASHINGTON, D.C. (no date) 1898. SIR: Recent Investigation had by the Bureau to ascertain the methods employed by public officials in executing pension couchers has demonstrated an almost total disregard of the laws and regulations governing the subject. It is clearly evidenced that the illegal tax, indifferent and perfunctionary procedure now extant has become a menace to the proper and safe conduct of the affairs of this Bureau, so far as it relates to the payment of pensions, and special efforts are contemplated to correct the existing abuses. While it is believed that many officials who assist in the execution of pension couchers have no conception of their criminal liability in the premises, it is equally certain that many others, to secure an advantage in the numerical number of their clientage, knowingly and wilfully resort to violations of the law. To the end that the former class may profit by this notice this circular is issued. There can be no justification in the prevalent haste and faxility existing in many offices, by which post-dating, false certification, false claim and "stock" witnesses have become a factor in the administration and acknowledgment of pension couchers. It is the intention of this Bureau, where the facts warrant such action, to institute criminal proceedings against the parties who indulge in these illegal and irregular practices, and they are warned accordingly. By following strictly the instructions printed on each voucher, the matters complained of may be entirely remedied. Very respectfully, H. CLAY EVANS, Commissioner. The Triumph of Danny. Several years before the discovery of oil at Pithole an Irishman named McCarthy and his son Dan came to this country from the Emerald Isle. Dan was a young man of 20, but his father cooked upon him as a mere boy and seemed to take delight in ridiculing him before people. "Yis, Dan is a good b'y," he would say sarcastically, "but, Danny, me b'y,nez'll niver set the river on fire." This was his stock witticism, and it annoyed Dan very much, but he did his best and soon surprised the old gentleman by securing a lucrative job. "Yis, Danny has a job all right," he The Triumph of Danny. Several years before the discovery of all at Pithole an Irishman named McCarthy and his son Dan came to this country from the Emerald Isle. Dan was a young man of 20, but his father looked upon him as a mere boy and seemed to take delight in ridiculing him before people. "Yis, Dan is a good b'y," he would say sarcastically, "but, Danny, me b'y,nez'll niver set the river on fire." This was his stock witticism, and it annoyed Dan very much, but he did his best and soon surprised the old gentleman by securing a lucrative job. "Yis, Danny has a job all right," he said. "It's $1.50 a day, but the b'y'll niver set the river on fire. Not he." When oil was found at Pithole, Dan murried to the scene and was soon earning unusually large wages as a teamer. All the petroleum was drawn in barrels, and teams were in great demand. He saved his money, bought an acre of land and soon had a well drilled that was producing 100 barrels of oil per day at $10 per barrel. The elder McCarthy joined him, saw the well, received a liberal gift of money, and then hook his head ominously. "Its a good thing, Danny," he brooked; "ye're doin well, but mark me vorruds, yez'll niver set the river on fire, me b'y." A few days later a flood wrecked one of Dan's small wooden tanks, the oil can down the river, and there was great excitement. As Dan and his father stood on the bank watching the oil float away Dan drew a match and lighted it. "Father," he said coolly, "the next time you say Oi'll niver set the river on fire plaze remember that Oi had a chance wast, and—and didn't do ut, sedadl!" Then he blew out the match.—Harper's Bazar. Can't Tell Their Husbands Apart. Jim Hisey, aged 48, is a prosperous grain dealer in Yale. He has a wife, two sons and a daughter. Will Hisey, aged 48, his brother, lives at Sparta. He is also married. The two men are twins, and all through life have been the living duplicates of each other. So near alike are they even their wives cannot tell them apart. They dress alike, their voices are alike and their hair and mustaches have the same color and curls. When boys, they had to be tagged so that their parents and teachers would know the difference. When Jim gets a crick in the back, Will is unable to have the same complaint, and when Will gets the rheumatism Jim also gets it precisely in the same place. They were formerly both engaged in the milling business and served an apprenticeship under the same man. They were born in western Ontario, their parents being Jacob and Betsy Hisey. Jim's wife has only one way in which she can tell her husband from his brother. He has a slight curve in one of his fingers, which has to be held up in full view. Then he must give a password before he is received into full fellowship of the home circle. Many amusing instances of mistaken identity are told of the two.—Detroit Tribune. Wanted to Buy. A big strong horse, must be under 5 years of age and gentle. R. FOSSEK. jy14-tf. The Best Remedy for Flux. Mr. John Mathias, a well-known stock THE SAN DIEGO BREWING COMPANY Makers of the Famous Prima and Pilsener Lager Beer We have resolved that no beer will be offered for sale from our Brewery less than three months old. For Sale at R. Wisser's, Aug. Freise's and T.J. F. Boege, Anaheim. A. FREISE, ...KEEPS THE FINEST OF... Wines, Liquors And Cigars. San Diego Beer ON DRAUGHT. Koll Block, Los Angeles Street. Roman Wisser Favorite Saloon Finest of Wines, Liquors & Cigars Pool & Billiard Tables Schindler's Building, Center St., Anaheim San Diego Beer ON DRAUGHT. F. BACKS, UNDERTAKER And Dealer in FURNITURE. Wall Paper, Cornices, Window Shades, Picture Frames, Upholstery Goods, Paints, Oils and Glass Sewing Machine Supplies, Etc. H. A. McWilliams. Contractor AND Builder. FRITZ RUHMANN'S Germania Halle. BACKS' NEW BUILDING LOS ANGELES STREET. Keeps on hand a Large and complete stock of liquors, wines and cigars. Cold beer always on draught FRED. PRESSEL BlacksmithING AND... Wagon - Making. Horse-Shoeing a Specialty. AGENT FOR... TULOL, (HOOFCOOL STUFFING.) Superior to anything for Stuffing horses' feet. It keeps the frog soot 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 Metropolitan Block. City Stables, A. L. LEWIS & CO.. PRCP. Center St. opp. Kroeger Block BICYCLES FOR SALE OR RENT. Single and Double Teams GO TO THE Oak Barber Shop FOR A FIRST-CLASS SHAVE OR HAIR CUT. TWO DOORS WEST OF BANK. HUSMANN BROS. T. J. F. BOEGE. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Choice Wines, Liquors & Cigars Keeps always on hand a complete stock of the Finest Wines and Liquors. By the Keg, Oallon ON DRAUGHT. F. BACKS, UNDERTAKER And Dealer in FURNITURE. Wall Paper, Cornices, Window Shades, Picture Frames, Upholstery Goods, Paints, Oils and Glass Sewing Machine Supplies, Etc. Cor. Los Angeles & Chartres Sts. F. CRIST Merchant Tailor LATEST STOCK OF Spring and Summer SUITS, $18 UP. PANTS, $5 UP. Goods of latest Styles. Call and see my stock. Center St. Near Operahouse About one month ago my child, now fifteen months old, had an attack of diarrhoea accompanied by vomiting. I gave it such remedies as are usually given in such cases, but as nothing gave relief, we sent for a physician and it was under his care for a week. At this time the child had been sick for about ten days and was having about twenty-five operations of the bowels every twelve hours, and we were convinced that unless it soon obtained relief it would not live. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was recommended, and I decided to try it. I soon noticed a change for the better; by its continued use a complete cure was brought about and it is now perfectly healthy. C.L. Boggs, Stump-town, Gilmer Co., W. Val. For sale by P.A. Derge. Money to Loan From $5,000 to $10,000 in sums to suit, one real estate or approved security. Apply to Richard Melrose. HAIR CUT. TWO DOORS WEST OF BANK. HUSMANN BROS. T. J. F. BOEGE. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Choice Wines, Liquors & Cigars Keeps always on hand a complete stock of the Finest Wines and Liquors. By the Keg, Oallon or Bottle. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Goods delivered free of charge. OPPOSITE S. P. DEPOT. D. Lieb’s Saloon. Dominick Lieb, Proprietor. BEST BRANDS OF ALL KINDS OF Wines, Liquors & Cigars! KEPT ON HAND. BEER ON TAP! Kroeger’s Block, - Anaheim. GRAY BROTHERS & WARD Cement Contractors Shillinger Patent. Contracts for RESERVOIRS, IRRIGATION MITCHES, Cellar and Stable Floors, Sidewalks, Etc. OFFICES—No. 125 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, Cal. Telephone—236. No. 316 Montgomery St., San Francisco, Cal. Louis Apffel Wholesale Dealer in Wines & Liquors. Families Supplied. Agent for the old Mc-Brayer Whiskey. Office and Wine Vault. 448 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, Cal. Telephone 1379. E. W. McCollum, dealer in bicycles and bicycle supplies. New and second-hand wheels for sale. A full stock of bicycle supplies; also agent for the Santa Ana Steam Laundry. I run a wagon that will call for and deliver your laundry three times a week. jy 14