anaheim-gazette 1900-02-15

IRRIGATION IN THE ROCKIES. Agricultural Conditions of the Rocky Mountain States—Duties of the "Ditch Rider." The Rocky Mountain region and its development under irrigation is the subject of a publication just issued for free distribution by the Irrigation Branch of the Department of Agriculture. It was prepared by J. C. Ulrich, an irrigation engineer of Denver, and describes particularly the States of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming. The bulletin explains how ditches are built and operated, its main purpose evidently being to inform those to whom the subject is new and strange, and thus enable them to avoid the costly mistakes to which beginners in irrigation farming are liable. The difference is shown between ditches built and operated by individuals, corporations or districts, and the difference of methods of operation. The detailed organization and management of the canals are described, especial attention being given to the duties of the "ditch rider," the official with whom the farmer comes into most frequent and intimate contact. His duties consist in patrolling the ditch throughout the season of actual operation for the purpose of seeing that the works are in good repair, and to superintend the proper distribution of water to the various stockholders or irrigators from the system. Where a ditch does not exceed 12 or 15 miles in length, one ditch rider is expected to patrol its entire length, but upon more extensive systems several may be required to perform these duties. The different methods of applying the water to the land (flooding, furrow furrow and compartment systems) are described, and the conditions under which each is especially applicable are explained. The advantage of reservoirs in equalizing the flow of streams, and in increasing the irrigable area is pointed out. The quantity of water necessary or used for irrigation fluctuates during the irrigating season, but unfortunately the period of maximum use does not usually coincide with the period of maximum flow of the stream. An adequate system of storage will not only protect irrigators from the variation in supply from month to month, but assist in reducing the fluctuations from year to year. It will enable the Joffy Old Uncle Josh. Continued from First page Then as to feed, grain, seeds, fuel and oil, this firm is also recognized headquarters. They handle everything from golden oats down to corn cobs; serve customers with promptness and dispatch. I've been dealing with Bisby & Zerman for a long time, and I tell you it's a good place to tie to. "I declare, uncle," exclaimed Charley, "there goes a handsome phaeton; I must have one like that for the girl." "Get in right over here," said the old man. "You see Beebe & des Granges over the way conduct a carriage repository here that for variety and excellence of stock cannot be beaten. They carry surreys, carriages, buggies andphaetons of leading makes and styles,and are satisfied with a moderate profit too." Polly was soon the possessor of a handsome carriage, but before they left Charley also got much interested in a road wagon. Uncle Josh saw what was up, so he quickly said, "I'll honor your draft for that too, my boy,'cause I know that anything you get of Beebe & des Granges is O.K. While we're here, guess I'll send a new plow or two and some other implements to the boys out on my ranch, as this firm sells the best implements made." "Holy smoke, Charley, where in the name of creation did you get that snipe? That's about the worst weed that ever came in contact with my olfactory nerve," laughingly remarked Uncle Josh,""step in here to the Olympic cigar store and get a cigar from Joe Hatfield then you'll have a gentleman's smoke. Joe takes great pride to keep all his cigars up to the highest standard, and consequently the Olympic grows more popular every day." Charley was so well pleased with the Olympic Uncle Josh treated him to that he bought a whole box and advised his wife to remember the place when she got his next birthday present. Uncle Josh then called Charley's attention to Joe Hatfield's well-equipped billiard parlor, and suggested they come down in the evening and have a game. "Yum, yum," laughingly escaped Polly's rosebud lips, as she took a side peep at Hatfield's display of choice confections. "Uncle Josh, you know I've got a sweet tooth, and those candies look so nice I just can't resist the temptation to buy some." Charley here objected,'cause he knew if Polly got started in a confectionery store once, there's where she'd likely want to stay. He relented, however, when Uncle Josh said "Oysters, my boy, oysters,"so they stepped into the Olympic oyster parlor, next door, and after regaling themselves with delicious bivalves the ough appreciation of Uncle Josh marks. After this visit Uncle Josh suggests that they go back to the Commissional hotel for refreshments. At the old man waxed philosopher "Never neglect your larder,"said "That important adjunct to housing controls masculine temper that end you should patronize a woman you can depend on goods. Through a long term of I have found our friend, H.A.I. whom we got our dishes of perishable. You will find him a dealer, always fully stocked with The different methods of applying the water to the land (flooding, furrow furrow and compartment systems) are described, and the conditions under which each is especially applicable are explained. The advantage of reservoirs in equalizing the flow of streams, and in increasing the irrigable area is pointed out. The quantity of water necessary or used for irrigation fluctuates during the irrigating season, but unfortunately the period of maximum use does not usually coincide with the period of maximum flow of the stream. An adequate system of storage will not only protect irrigators from the variation in supply from month to month, but assist in reducing the fluctuations from year to year. It will enable the floods of years of great discharge to be held back for the years of drought. Reservoirs are simply a secondary means of utilizing waters which otherwise run to waste, and they are the only safeguard of irrigators on streams in which the natural flow has been over-appropriated. The bulletin contains a number of illustrations showing location of canals, and dividing gates used, and a diagram showing the variations in the flow of stream. TITLE TO WATER SHOULD GO WITH THE LAND. The West would not long since have had working examples of national irrigation and government construction of reservoirs, had it not been for western opposition. This statement has been made by Hydrographer Newell of the Irrigation Branch of the Geological Survey, and by others who have been connected with irrigation development, surveys, etc., for a long period of years. It was thought at first that vast fortunes were to be made out of dam sites, the construction of reservoirs by private capital and the selling of water rights to settlers. But the experiences the last ten or twelve years have shown that private capital in storage reservoirs is not generally a good investment. Right here comes in the question of title to water, and whether the right to the water should go with the land. Irrigation investments have proven safe, and money can now be found for investment, only in projects organized as co-operative canal companies, or where the title to the land and the necessary water is united, while under the water-right system it is impossible to longer secure the investment of intelligent capital. The difference between the two plans is very clear. Under one, the farmer owns the land and the company sells him a water right. This is the system which has almost invariably turned out disastrously. Under the other system, the owner of the land also owns a share in the water property, so that the ownership of land and water are united. This is the successful system. So, with proper management, the co-operative system can be successful as far as it goes; but it is necessarily limited in extent. At this point national irrigation comes in. Some have conceived the impression that national irrigation contemplates the building or ownership by the government of all reservoir and irrigation works. This is erroneous. No one proposes such a policy. The national irrigation movement contemplates the construction of reservoirs, etc., by the government only when such work is beyond the scope of private enterprise or private capital, while at the same time national irrigation would operate along the same lines as co-operative irrigation; that is, it would mean land and water owner-controlled in one only the water Josh then called Charley's attention to Joe Hatfield's well-equipped billiard parlor, and suggested they come down in the evening and have a game. "Yum, yum," laughingly escaped Polly's rosebud lips, as she took a side peep at Hatfield's display of choice connections. "Uncle Josh, you know I've got a sweet tooth, and those candies look so nice I just can't resist the temptation to buy some." Charley here objected, 'cause he knew Polly got started in a confectionery store once, there's where she'd likely want to stay. He relented, however, when Uncle Josh said "Oysters, my boy, oysters," so they stepped into the Olympic oyster parlor, next door, and after regaling themselves with delicious bivalves the girl loaded up on chocolates and bonbons enough to make every tooth in the county ache. Polly was a splendid judge of sweetmeats and oysters. She graciously informed Joe that he might expect to see her often. "Oh, say, Uncle," exclaimed Polly, "where can I go for dry goods? This dress is hardly suitable. I must admit." "Well, my girl, if you want to select from one of the most popular establishments in the city, I will direct you to Stern Bros., who carry a stock of dress goods that for variety and real value is seldom seen outside the largest metropolitan cities. They have all the latest weaves in fashionable dress goods and you are sure to be guided right in your selections. You will find Stern Bros. pleasant to deal with and his employees polite and expert, while the prices cannot be duplicated." It did not take Polly long to tell a bargain when she saw one. She got a handsome dress with all necessary trimmings, and then visited Stern Bros.' shoe department, where she found goods and prices so seductive that she purchased an outfit from a pretty slipper to a handsome walking boot. Charley invested in shoes also, together with a new hat and other men's furnishings, while Uncle Josh bought himself a neat suit. "By the way," remarked Uncle Josh, as they reached the street, "I must run in to the Citizens' Bank and get another check book. Come along with me and get acquainted with H. Cahen, the president, and Cashier Jno. Hartung, for course you will do business with them, and it is always more pleasant to be personally acquainted with the people you do business with. This bank is as solid as the base of the universe, and has a strong working capital. You will find them ever ready to extend any accommodation compatible with business principles." "Guess I'll open an account," replied Charles, and he did. "Yes, and I must have some fancy stationery, Uncle Josh," quoth Polly, "and—" "Yes, and a bible with a reasonably big family register," interrupted the old man, "so we'll visit Joe Helmsen's book店. You'll find many articles indispensable for the library as well as the writing desk, there, and as for variety 'Joe' has an unequalled stock." So here Polly's purchases included miscellaneous novels, fancy stationery, illustrated papers, confections, and finding an immense assortment of magazines, periodical and newspapers, she subscribed for everything in sight. Polly remarked to her generous old uncle, "Why, I don't know when to quit buying. Joe' Helmsen's prices are so reasonable." Emerging from Joe Helmsen's store Uncle Josh heard Polly murmur something that sounded to him like "new woman." "What's that, young lady?" he demanded in a tone suggestive of irascibility. "Oh, I didn't say I was a 'new woman,' but just remarked to Charley how nice it would be for both of us to have bicycles, and—" "Well, that's easy," laughed Uncle Josh; "youough appreciation of Uncle Josh marks. After this visit Uncle Josh suggests that they go back to the Commune hotel for refreshments. At this old man waxed philosophe "Never neglect your larder," says "That important adjunct to household controls masculine temperament that end you should patronize an on whom you can depend for good goods. Through a long term of I have found our friend, H. A.I., whom we got our dishes of, per reliable. You will find him a dealer, always fully stocked with possible thing in the line of staple fancy groceries, fresh and first no shelf-worn goods there; which prices are down to brass tack keep peace in this family, get groceries of H.A.Dickel." "Law sakes!" suddenly explain old man as he buttered a slice of all this trading and shopping town has caused me to forget one greatest essentials to future exigent folks could live on love and sad but an old man of experience better--your table would look without bread too. Polly you meet Stephen Kistler of the Bakery. His bread, and plums and nick-nacks are conceded be by the finest on earth. Rem Charley, there's no use of your tootsy' bothering herself much baking, so long as there is a good town like Kistler. He made elegant cake I sent to your wife "Yes, and everybody said it was lovely," eagerly responded Polly. "Yes, and while we are on our important topic of gastronomics," tinned,"we must not forget me goes hand in hand with bread locate a meat market where get reliable, wholesome fresh meals at all times. I have no need in recommending F.W.Fleischman to supply you. This boss meat market in the city popular with everybody who cular to have the best. The rest this all is because they are very ful in the selection of stock; best of everything and keep it cold storage. To keep your good humor, Polly trade at a man's market every time." "How about the plumber," he inquire Polly. "You remember said you would see somebody for Jes so,jes so; and we shan't hitherdo work either look for McCollum. We've got gas and water pipes put in,a heater and a porcelain bath tub some sanitary fixin's.McCollum very man to do the work. He closely allthe hygienic laws give against dangers from sewer gas can always feel safe about them when practical men,s as I know um to be.have done the work aforesaid plumber got the contract just what Uncle Josh had he wished Polly's praise for his workmanship. En route to their home they called at the GAZETTE office wanting news every week," re Uncle Josh,"and as this is the local paper here I'll subscribe. Upon summing up the events of the day Polly began to express thanks." You have been everything," she exclaimed. "Only one thing," replied Josh, reflectively,"but I can that. F.A.Backs,the furnitures always has a nice line of them can get one whenever you want pay for the best." "There's nothing half so sweet in life as love's young dream." It was meant to be so when woman was ordained man's help meet. But it was never meant that love's dream should have so sad an awaking. It is due chiefly to ignorance that young women are so rudely awakened from the dream of love. They enter on the married state without physical or mental preparation. They are entirely unaware of the great physiological change suggested by the one word "marriage." Every young woman should be prepared for that change. There should be no neglect of irregularities. The perfect health of the peculiarly womanly organs should be the daily care. Thousands of women who entered in marriage unprepared, and passed from irregularities to debilitating drains, inflammation, ulceration and female weakness, have been altogether and absolutely cured by the use of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. This great medicine is not a cure-all, but a specific for the chronic diseases peculiar to women. It does one thing perfectly; it makes weak women strong and sick women well. For two years I had been a sufferer from chronic diseases and female weakness," writes Mrs. Allen A. Bobson, of 1125 Rodman Street, Philadelphia, Pa. "I had two doctors, who only relieved me for a time. My niece advised me to take Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. I did, and have been highly benefited. I am now a strong woman, and can recommend Dr. Pierce's medicines to all similarly affected." Pale People are Nervous People Miss Maud Bemis, of Scipio, Ind., says: "Something over three years ago, I became affected with nervousness and neuralgic troubles. This continued until a year ago, after which time I was almost constantly confined to my bed. The neuralgia gradually grew worse; nervous debility set in, and I was completely run down. My blood was impure, watery, while my complexion was sallow and colorless. I had no strength, and was almost completely helpless. The doctor finally advised me to try Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. "Father bought a couple of boxes of the pills and after taking the first box I was much improved. I think I must have used about a dozen boxes with the result that I was entirely cured, and have since had no symptoms whatever of my old trouble." From the Sun, North Vernon, Ind. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People contain, in a condensed form, all the elements necessary to give new life and richness to the blood and restore shattered nerves. They are an unfailing specific for such diseases as locomotor stasis, partial paralysis, St. Vitus' danoe, sciatica, neuralgia rheumatism, nervous headache, the after-effects of la gripe, palpitation of the heart, pale and shallow complexions, all forms of weakness either in male or female. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People are never sold by the dosan or hundred, but always in packages. At all druggists, or direct from the Dr. Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y., 60 cents per box, 8 boxes $2.60. MIGRATION OF INSECTS. Letter by Carl Pamperl, a Former Resident of Annaheim, Now of Switzerland —Translated from the German by Herman Koster. From the Gratz (Switzerland) Tagespost, January 8, 1900. In a recently prize-awarded work on "Migration of Insects Between Germany and the United States of North America, and Its Importance to Agriculture," the author, Leopold Kruger, expresses views that differ entirely from any opinions previously held on the subject. He asserts that it is impossible to prove one important case of transplantation of insects from North America to Germany. Kruger declares that the climatic differences of both countries will not make it probable for any such thing ever to happen in the future. Accordingly, there would be no danger of any repetition of such prehensions as were caused by the appearance of the Colorado beetle and later on of the San Jose scale in Germany. The climatic conditions of North America are, in his opinion, far more favorable to the organic life of insects than are those of Germany. For this reason the insects brought over from America to Germany die out before their acclimatization, while those taken from Germany to America rapidly acclimatize and propagate there, soon to do possibly more damage in their new home than they ever did in their old one. Nobody, he asserts, ever saw San Jose scale either on fruit or on fruit trees in Germany. The Colorado beetle visited Germany in the summers of 1877 and 1887 without causing serious consequences. The last and only insect that possibly might have been brought over from North America to Germany remains to be the phylloxera. Nothing positive, however, has been found out about its old home. Kruger mentions several bugs that were transferred through commerce, to warehouses, drug stores, museums, etc., that exist in Germany now under artificial conditions. The insects, however, did not start from North America, but came from the Orient and southern countries, and were in that way distributed over Germany and North America. But the possibility of their propagation in Germany is entirely excluded, another proof of the fact that insects of a warmer climate do not thrive in Germany. BUSINESS AFFAIRS. R. G. Dun & Co.'s Monthly Review of Trade Conditions for January in Southern California. For the first time in nearly 13 years clearances of banks of whole country show decrease from year before. This is due to dulliness in stock speculations, and cannot be taken as showing any large falling off in trade. New business for manufactures for the month was light, but when half the work for a whole year has been ordered in advance... An appreciation of Uncle Josh's reckless behavior this visit Uncle Josh suggested they go back to the Commercial for refreshments. At the table old man waxed philosophical, never neglect your larder," said he that important adjunct to housekeep-controls masculine temper. To end you should patronize a grocer whom you can depend for honest goods. Through a long term of years have found our friend, H. A. Dickel, whom we got our dishes of, perfectly reliable. You will find him a careful lover, always fully stocked with every edible thing in the line of staple and my groceryries, fresh and first class; his shelf-worn goods there, while the prices are down to 'brass tacks.' To stop peace in this family, get youricies of H. A. Dickel." Law sakes!" suddenly exclaimed the man as he buttered a slice of bread, thus his trading and shopping round has caused me to forget one of the greatest essentials to future existence. Have heard it said that newly married folks could live on love and scenery, an old man of experience knows water—your table would look slim without bread, too. Polly you must be Stephen Kistler of the Boston bakery. His bread, and pies and cakes nick-nacks are conceded by all to the finest on earth. Remember, there's no use of 'botsy' bothering herself much about eating, so long as there is a good baker known like Kistler. He made that giant cake I sent to your weddin." And everybody said it was just easily," eagerly responded Polly. Yes, and while we are on this important topic of gastronomics," he continued, "we must not forget meat. We hand in with bread. Now to create a meat market where you can reliable, wholesome, fresh and salt nuts at all times. I have no hesitancy recommending F. W. Fleischman as the meat market in the city and is popular with everybody who is particular to have the best. The reason for all is because they are very careless in the selection of stock, get the best of everything and keep it fresh on storage. To keep your 'hubby' in good humor, Polly trade at Fleischman's market every time." "How about the plumber, Uncle?"quire Polly. "You remember you did you see somebody for that." Yes, so, jes so; and we shan't have any other do the work either. I'll go ask for McCollum. We've got to have and water pipes put in, a hot water water and a porcelain bath tub, besides one sanitary fixin's. McCollum is the very man to do the work. He observes closely all the hygienic laws guarding against dangers from sewer gases. You always feel safe about the house when practical men, as I know McColum to be. have done the work." The presaid plumber got the contract, did not what Uncle Josh said he would do, and won Polly's praise for his excellent workmanship. En route to their home the party called at the GAZETTE office. "You'll want the news every week," remarked Uncle Josh, "and as this is the favorite real paper here I'll subscribe." Upon summing up the wonderful events of the day Polly began to volubly express thanks. "You have bought us everything," she exclaimed. "Only one thing," replied Uncle Josh, reflectively, "but I can remedy it. F. A. Backs, the furniture man, always has a nice line of them and you can get one whenever you want it; I'll pay for the best." BUSINESS AFFAIRS. R. G. Dun & Co.'s Monthly Review of Trade Conditions for January in Southern California. For the first time in nearly 13 years clearances of banks of whole country show decrease from year before. This is due to dullness in stock speculations, and cannot be taken as showing any large falling off in trade. New business for manufactures for the month was light, but when half the work for a whole year has been ordered in advance the same activity in buying cannot be looked for. In work turned out the past month probably surpasses all others. Distributive trade has been satisfactory. Shipments from long centers being much heavier than in January a year ago. Cereals a little dull, prices soft. Raw cotton strong, and fine wool reached highest price in twenty years. In our immediate district activity in field, orchard and new business enterprises show confidence in the new year. Every acre of tillable land is being utilized to some product. As to rain the ranchers would like some, although the grain crops are not suffering yet and can stand if dry for some little time yet without injury. The citrus grower is busy harvesting, marketing and arranging for transportation one of the finest crops ever grown in Southern California. Active demand has caused unusual shipments of oranges. For the period November 1st to February 1st it is estimated 50 per cent more fruit has been sent forward than for same period '77-'98, the season of largest shipments previously. About one-third of the crop is marketed. This showing is encouraging for good prices for balance, which can be sent on steadily without rush. The crop is uniformly good in quality and size, fruit running 70 to 80 per cent fancy. Lemon crop conditions continue good. Barring accidents the crop now maturing will be of prime quality and should yield an output of 2,000 carloads. For the past two years the lemon trees have not produced half their capacity. It is too early to say anything of prospects of deciduous orchards. The walnut tree buds are reported as setting unusually well. Dried fruit market is dull, prices continue steady. Beans have an upward tendency and the rain holding off has made hay a trifle firmer. Locally business conditions are satisfactory, money is in good demand. Local clearances did not contribute to national deficit but rolled up again over corresponding month of last year. Oil operations in Southern California have been so encouraging and so much interest has been excited it looks now as if we were on the verge of a veritable oil boom. Failures for January in our district, sixteen, liabilities, $20,500; assets, $9,000; same month last year, fourteen, liabilities, $33,500; assets, $31,000. Los Angeles, Cal., Feb. 9, 1900. Census of Irrigation. The director of the census desires to impress upon all those engaged in agricultural pursuits in the arid and subhumid regions of the United States, the importance of co-operating with the census office in the work of collecting data relating to irrigation. Without such co-operation, a full and timely increase over from North America to Germany remains to be phyloxera. Nothing positive, however, has been found out about its old home. Kruger mentions several bugs that were transferred through commerce, to warehouses, drug stores, museums, etc., that exist in Germany now under artificial conditions. The insects, however, did not start from North America, but came from the Orient and southern countries, and were in that way distributed over Germany and North America. But the possibility of their propagation in Germany is entirely excluded, another proof of the fact that insects of a warmer climate do not thrive in Germany. With his book Kruger has undoubtedly done a far greater service to agriculture in the United States than he did to the commercial policy of the German Empire that has wielded a mighty weapon against the commercial development of the United States by its restrictions on the importations into Germany of certain agricultural products. At the same time we do not believe that the entomological society of Stettin which awarded the prize to Kruger, is very much elated over the results of his investigations. Dewey for President? After another four years of McKinley in the White House, Admiral Dewey will be a candidate for President, and his chief rival for the Republican nomination will be Governor Roosevelt. This is looking a long way ahead, but such was the interesting prediction made the other day in New York by one of the public men who is well behind the scenes and quite familiar with budding ambitions that are being nursed more or less secretly in the breasts of men and women. "I say women," said the gentleman who made the prediction, "because in these days we have the pretty good and steady exemplification of the truth of Bulwer's words that 'women mix themselves up in all things,' and wherever mischief is astir there you may be sure woman's sly face peeps from her wimple." For some time New York society has been gossiping of Mrs. Dewey's ambition to make her husband President of the United States. Indeed, it is no longer considered a secret, and it is known, too, that 1904 is the year in which it is hoped the stars will be propitious. Several months ago the question whether or not an effort should be made this year was under consideration, and ultimately a decision in the negative was received. It was perceived that President McKinley would surely be renamed, and that any attempt to turn the tide against him could end in nothing but failure. It is as a Republican that Admiral Dewey will seek the Presidency. Mrs. Dewey, though a member of a famous Democratic family, is herself a Republican and expansionist, like her husband. None but the kindliest comment is heard in political and social circles concerning the ambitions of Admiral Dewey and his wife. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. Her Occupation Gone The dressmaker now finds that she melancholy position whos once complained—her oocone. This state of affairs was about by the ready made suit enclad the demand for the dressmation. This costume first modest debut in the retail store cities five years ago. Having ceded an inch, it promptly took not one, but several. A large assortment of women looked for as a matter of course smaller towns. Merchant that the sale of ready made clothes will soon be as extensive of clothing for men. From the retailer's standpoint women ready made suits desirable to handle as clothing for the reason that it is no carry a much greater variele cause the fashions change so dealer in men's ready mad has only to brush up his goo such some new price tags entirely new stock, but women so easily deceived They upon being shown their signs whether they purchase or not. All these ready made suits are what is known as "tail" That is the reason the dress shut out. Dressmakers it lacks skill to secure good heavy materials. Therefore is now limited to making fit for the well to do. Ready made suits may be From this figure the prices as $100. For about $25 a woman desire to appear well dress pocketbook that is restricted pacity may secure a very small This sum is about the price have to pay for making up if the suit were made to one are made in four lengths and 48 inches. The retails carries a small stock buys length only. The bust measured 36, 38, 40 and 42 inches tail stocks only the 86 inch found. Suits are altered or fit the purchaser—New Yo Express. Learn to Do Something The season that is just demonstrated to a marked favor with which society is regardthe young man or can "do something." In formal and elaborate entertent not thought of, the amateur who can contribute in some pleasure of a haphazard guests is in particularly strife A young man or a young can "do something" never tades to desirable hous risen people of ther stisen is proved by ther num Diphtheria Scare. Santa Ana is having quite a diphtheria scare, although reports prevail the effect that the disease is abating. Santa Ana correspondent, speaking relative to the exaggerated reports, writes: "The greatly exaggerated reports that are current throughout the country relative to the diphtheria situation in this city was the subject of discussion at the meeting of the board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce Wednesday evening. The directors were unanimous in the desire that the truth relative to the situation be known, but they did object to such exaggeration as now seems to prevail throughout the country districts. One report which came back to the city a few days ago from the western portion of the county was to the effect that there were 100 cases of diphtheria in the city, and that children were dying by the half-dozen. As a matter of fact, there are only eight cases in the city today, in quarantine, and the majority of these are of mild form. "I think I would go crazy with pain were it not for Chamberlain's Pain Balm," writes Mr. W. H. Stapleton, Herminie, Pa. "I have been afflicted with rheumatism for several years and have tried remedies without number, but Pain Balm is the best medicine I have got hold of." One application relieves the pain. For sale by P. A. Derge. For Sale. Twenty acres west of Alec Henry's place. Price $1800, on easy installments. Inquire of Mrs. Lecroq, 204 S. Main st., Los Angeles; or F. Shanley, Anaheim. Money to Loan. In sums to suit. Apply to F. A. Backs, Jr., Secretary Building and Loan Association, Anaheim, Cal. 10-tf Census of Irrigation. The director of the census desires to impress upon all those engaged in agricultural pursuits in the arid and subhumid regions of the United States, the importance of co-operating with the census office in the work of collecting data relating to irrigation. Without such co-operation, a full and accurate showing of the progress and development of these regions cannot be assured, and the sections wherein the reports are incomplete, will suffer in comparison with those from which fuller information has been secured. In thirteen States and Territories, irrigation, wholly or in part, is relied upon to produce crops. It is the application, in the strictest sense, of scientific methods in farming. Its continued development results in internal expansion of the public domain with which no individual or political party can find fault. It conquers the encroaching desert and reclaims millions of acres of waste lands. It means an increase in the productive area of our country great enough to feed and clothe another nation almost as populous as our own. It is therefore apparent that an accurate census of irrigation is of great importance. The fact that its success depends in some degree upon the irrigators themselves should awaken their heart interest in this work. Parties owning canals and ditches who have received no inquiries, are earnestly requested to write to L. G. Powers, Chief Statistician, in charge of agriculture, census office, Washington, D.C., and blanks will be mailed to them at once. The director asks that all to whom these inquiries may come will answer the same as fully and accurately as possible, and promptly return them. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. Governor Gage. San Jose Mercury. Although it was Governor Gage who made the election of a United States Senator possible by calling the Legislature in extraordinary session, thereby relieving the State of an embarrassing situation, the big papers of San Francisco have not a word of commendation for him, but on the contrary only abuse. We comment to them and to interior papers that are still engaged in throwing mud at the Governor the following from the Alameda Encinal: "One will search the leading papers in vain for a word of commendation of the Chief Executive of this State—a man who deserves well of his party if ever a man did, a man who has the courage of his opinions, regardless of their effects upon his political career—a man whose every act since he took the Governor's office has testified to his integrity of character, his firmness of purpose, his absolute independence and fearlessness in the pursuit of his duty. Yet he is not accorded the commonest kind of recognition from the papers that claim to be the leading party organs, simply and solely because of his refusal to permit himself to be made a tool by them." There is no better medicine for the babies than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Its pleasant taste and prompt and effectual cures make it a favorite with mother and small children. It quickly cures their coughs and colds, preventing pneumonia or other serious consequences. It also cures croup and has been used in tens of thousands of cases without a single failure so far as we have been able to learn. It not only cures croup, but when given as soon as the croupy cough appears, will prevent the attack. In cases of whooping cough it liquefies the tough mucous, making it easier to expectorate, and lessens the severity and frequency of the paroxysms of coughing, thus depriving that disease of all dangerous consequences. For sale by P. A. Derge, Learn to Do Something The season that is just demonstrated to a marked favor with which society is regard the young man or can "do something." In formal and elaborate entertaining not thought of, the amateur who can contribute in some pleasure of a haphazard guests is in particularly strong A young man or a young can "do something" never tations to desirable houses the young people of the risen to a recognition of their stances is proved by the nur that have cultivated the part of talent with which they are at an informal gathering End avenue establishment nothing more exhilarating and conversation had been ed, the niece of the host girl of 20, suddenly voted "slow" and proposed show. She was appointed stage manager on the canvass of material developing: Among the men could sing, two who could who could perform some tricks and another who could call of birds and the wild and domestic animal sufficiently amusing to Among the girls one who banjo, another who gave creditable Delsarte poses fenced like experts, one who famous actresses, and a number who recited or saus Thus an evening that be "slow" ended brilliantly promptu vaudeville shows than many for which one sion fees to "real" theater people who contributed likely to be forgotten where is making up her invites winter.-New York Comtiser. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of The Kind You Have Always Bought. Southern Pacific Company. San Francisco and Los Angeles Limited—THE OWL. Between Los Angeles and San Francisco daily. Leave Los Angeles 8 p.m., arrive San Francisco 10:45 am. Leave San Francisco 5 p.m., arrive Los Angeles 7:45 am. The Sunset Route offers unexcelled advantages for winter travel, and an unequaled train service. Sunset Limited, season November to April. This is the most magnificent train in America, vestibulated throughout, illuminated with Pintsch gas and heated by steam. Every train is made up as follows: One compartment car, containing bath-room, barber-chop, 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, tentection sleepers as may be necessary, with toilet annexes, one dining-car, meals served a la carte. 1899—SUNSET EXCURSIONS—1899 Through Tourist Sleepers from Los Angeles: To Washington, D.C., via New Orleans, 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. To Chicago, Ill., via El Paso 2 p.m. Tuesdays. To Cincinnati, Ohio, via New Orleans, 2 p.m. Fridays and Sundays. OGDEN ROUTE EXCURSIONS. To St. Paul, via Sioux City, 12:40 p.m. Thursdays. 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For further information, call at the Southern Pacific depot at Anaheim. T. A. DARLING, Agent. G. W. LUCE, Asst. Gen Pass. Agt., Los Angeles, 261 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 2:30 p.m. for San Francisco via Santa Barbara and Port Harford February 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30, April 3, and every fourth day thereafter. Leave Port Los Angeles at 5:45 a.m. and Redondo at 10:45 a.m. for San Diego February 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, March 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28. April 1, and every fourth day thereafter. Cars connect via Redondo, leave Santa Fe depot at 9:55 a.m., or from Redondo Ry. dept. at 9:50 a.m. Her Occupation Gone. The dressmaker now finds herself in the melancholy position of which Othello once complained—her occupation's gone. This state of affairs was brought about by the ready made suit for women, the popularity of which has destroyed the demand for the dressmaker's creations. This costume first made its modest debut in the retail stores of the cities five years ago. Having been conceded an inch, it promptly proceeded to take not one, but several. Nowadays a large assortment of women's suits is looked for as a matter of course in all the smaller towns. Merchants predict that the sale of ready made clothing for women will soon be as extensive as that of clothing for men. From the retailer's standpoint a stock of women's ready made suits is not so desirable to handle as clothing for men, for the reason that it is necessary to carry a much greater variety and because the fashions change so often. The dealer in men's ready made clothing has only to brush up his goods and attach some new price tags to have an entirely new stock, but women are not so easily deceived. They will insist upon being shown the very latest designs, whether they purchase anything or not. All these ready made suits for women are what is known as "tailor made." That is the reason the dressmakers are shut out. Dressmakers, it is alleged, lack the skill to secure good fits in the heavy materials. Therefore their work is now limited to making fine costumes for the well to do. Ready made suits may be had for $7. From this figure the prices run as high as $100. For about $25 a woman with a desire to appear well dressed and a pocketbook that is restricted in its capacity may secure a very neat costume. This sum is about the price she would have to pay for making up the material if the suit were made to order. Skirts are made in four lengths—40, 41, 42 and 48 inches. The retailer who only carries a small stock buys the 48 inch length only. The bust measures supplied by the manufacturers are 82, 84, 36, 38, 40 and 42 inches. In samill retail stocks only the 86 inch measure is found. Suits are altered, of course, to fit the purchaser.—New York Mail and Express. Learn to Do Something. The season that is just closing has demonstrated to a marked degree the favor with which society is inclined to regard the young man or woman who can "do something." In Lent, when formal and elaborate entertainments are not thought of, the amateur performer who can contribute in some way to the pleasure of a haphazard company of guests is in particularly strong request. A young man or a young woman who can "do something" never lacks invitations to desirable houses, and that the young people of the period have risen to a recognition of the circumstances is proved by the number of them His Valuable Time Wasted. A Chicago lady who is the wife of a wealthy and influential citizen had a great deal of trouble recently with her domestics. She had discharged her cook and second girl and for a few days was obliged to do her own cooking. It was on one of these mornings that a peremptory knock sounded on the kitchen door. She wiped her hands on the apron and found at the door a low browed, insolent looking man, with a small satchel swung over his shoulder. "Go and tell your mistress I want to see her, Bridget," he said, with a wave of the hand. Madam surveyed him in silence a moment and then replied stiffly, "I don't choose to." "Oh, you don't, eh? Well, now, trot along, my dear, or I'll have you fired," he returned, with a vicious glance. Mrs. Blank was backing within. To be so insulted on her own doorstep was such a heinous crime that her resources failed her. But in a moment she hit upon a plan that would bring this piece of insolence to abject humility. Drawing her stately figure up to the full and fixing on him a gaze of imperious disdain, she said in measured frigid tones, "I am the lady of the house." Did he quail? Oh, no! "Are you?" he rejoined quickly. "Why didn't you say so and not keep me waiting all this time? I got some soap here that you want, and" He was staring at the door while the bang echoed out over his shoulders into the yard.—Chicago News. The German Servants' Ordeal. The young person who fills so important a place in our domestic arrangements as housemaid, parlermaid or "general" often enough takes a pride in her appearance, which, though entirely natural, is sometimes irritating to the less reasonable type of mistress. What would she think if it were necessary for her, as it apparently is in Germany, before taking a place as domestic servant to provide herself with a special passbook in which a full description of her appearance must be entered? This description of the German maidservant is entered by the police of her native district and is sometimes dictated more by cander than chivalry. The color of the eyes and hair and the shape of the nose are all duly chroneled, and if the constable is of opinion that any of these features are "ugly" he has no hesitation in saying so. What possibilities such a system suggests! Imagine the young person about to start a career as cook presenting herself before the local constable to await his verdict on her nose and lips!—London St. James Gazette. Effect of Altitude. Perhaps in no state of the Union has climate so much to do with the character of the people as in Colorado is the Pacific Coast Steamship Co. The Company's elegant Steamers SANTA ROSA and CORONA leave Redondo at 11 a.m. and Port Los Angeles at 2:30 p.m. for San Francisco; Santa Harbara and Port Harford February 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, March 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, March 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, March 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26 Cars connect via Redondo, leave Santa Fe depot at 9:30 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 COOS BAY and BONITA leave San Pedro for San Francisco; via East San Pedro, Ventura, Carpenteria; Santa Barbara; Goleta, Gavilion; Hartford, Cayucos; San Simeon; Monterey and Santa Cruz at 6 p.m., February 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, March 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, March 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23 Cars connect with steamers via San Pedro, leave S. P. R.R. (Arcade depot) at 5:03 p.m. and Terminal Ry. depot at 5:20 p.m. Sunday 1:45 p.m. For further information obtain folder. 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The season that is just closing has demonstrated to a marked degree the favor with which society is inclined to regard the young man or woman who can "do something." In Lent, when formal and elaborate entertainments are not thought of, the amateur performer who can contribute in some way to the pleasure of a haphazard company of guests is in particularly strong request. A young man or a young woman who can "do something" never lacks invitations to desirable houses, and that the young people of the period have risen to a recognition of the circumstances is proved by the number of them that have cultivated the particular line of talent with which they were born. At an informal gathering at a West End avenue establishment, at which nothing more exhilarating than cards and conversation had been contemplated, the niece of the hostess, a bright girl of 20, suddenly voted the proceedings "slow" and proposed a vaudeville show. She was appointed impresario and stage manager on the spot, and a canvass of material developed the following: Among the men three who could sing, two who could recite, one who could perform some excellent card tricks and another who could imitate the call of birds and the remarks of wild and domestic animals in a manner sufficiently amusing to pass muster. Among the girls one who played the banjo, another who gave some really creditable Delsarte poses, two who fenced like experts, one who mimicked famous actresses, and an uncounted number who recited or sang. Thus an evening that threatened to be "slow" ended brilliantly, for the impromptu vaudeville show was better than many for which one pays admission fees to "real" theaters. The young people who contributed to it are not likely to be forgotten when that hostess is making up her invitation list next winter.—New York Commercial Advertiser. Effect of Altitude. Perhaps in no state of the Union has eliminate so much to do with the character of the people as in Colorado is the contention of a writer in Ainslee's. He says in part: "Go into Colorado, climb the long ascent from the level of the Missouri and then as you emerge from the train into the handsomely improved streets and among the unsurpassed brick and stone residences of Denver feel your head swim with the lofty altitude and the rarefied air; then realize that the miners went on a mile farther into the air, that they are working and taking out millions of dollars of gold to the present day a mile higher in the air at Cripple Creek, at Leadville and a dozen other places. It will make you pause to think what exaltation there is in dwelling there always, what staying powers the pioneers must have had. "Wait a day or so until the vertigo has passed away and the exhilaration comes to you that always comes when you have climbed a mountain and stood upon its top and gazed out over a wide world that expands below you. Then you will begin to feel that electric, that nervous surcharge, that indomitable, undiscourageable, almost towering spirit of elevation and still further elevation that makes Colorado almost the livelyest, the most irrespressible, the most determined element in the American body, social and politic." An Editor's Life Saved by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. During the early part of October, 1896, I contracted a bad cold which settled on my lungs and was neglected until I feared that consumption had appeared in an incipient state. I was constantly coughing and trying to expel something which I could not. I became alarmed and after giving the local doctor a trial bought a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and the result was immediate improvement, and after I had used three bottles my lungs were restored to their healthy state.—R. S. EDWARDS, publisher of the Review, Ill. For sale by P. A. Derge.