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Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-01

CRATE to this county. The sheep Craze.
is immense in extent; bee culture
will prove remunerative; the vine
fiourishes; cotton and tobacco have.
been raised with success. The direct
route to San Bernardino is via Los
Angeles. BY next Spring our railroad
will traverse the county-up to the
very mountains.
Unimpreved land, with privileges
of irrigation, ranges from $25 to $50
per acre. The average yield to the
acre is as follows: 10000 lbs. potatoes;
so to 20 bushels wheat; so to rs bushels.
barley; 30 to 60 bushels corn--in some
bottom lands over one hundred BUSH
els of corn to the acre. Farm hands
receive $25 to $50 per month with
board; but most of the farm work is
done by Mexicans, who receive rs cts.
per diem and board themselves.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-01
Spadra and the Surrounding Country.

The valley of San Jose, in which
Spadra is located, eight years ago was
almost barren plain. 1t has now a
population of about 1000 souls, and
there are probably 10000 acres of land
unsurpassed in the State) under culti-
vation. The value of land is from $40
to $10O per acre. All the farmers give
favorable reports of the years crops.
There have been within the last year
twenty buildings erected, with as
many miles of new fence put up, by
Messrs. Philips, Beach, Rubottom and
others. There is II colony located
about four miles northeast of the
town of Spadra, of some twenty-five
families. They purchased land of
Don Pancho Palomores-two thousand
acres. In the town there are two
wholesale and retail stores, one black,
smith and wheelwright shop, one
livery and sale stable, one hay yard
all doing good business. There will
be harness shop opened in a few
days, with other improvements. The
Rubottom House has received since
July lst, 1900 registered guests, and
"Uncle Billy" entertained them all in
good style.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-01
San Bernardino County.

1t is an agreeable task for the HER
AID to note the increase in population
and the general prosperity of our
neighbor to the east-San Bernardino
county-during the past year. This
secJIUn Is tributary 10 our clJy, Dotn
by natural and artificial channels.
The trade of that county comes to Los
Angeles with as much certainty as the
needle points to the north star, and
our business men assuredly have a
right to rejoice in the prosperity and
brilliant prospects of San Bernardino
county and town.
This is the "king county" of the
State as far as area is concerned, con-
tanning over ten millions of acres. Its
northern and eastern limits abound in
minerals. The valley of San Bernar-
dino, in the southwestern part of the
county, is exceedingly rich in soil
sixty miles in length by thirty in
breadth-well watered by mountain
streams and offering great advantages
to the thrifty immigrant.
In the centre of this fertile basin is
the town of San Bernardino, some ten
miles distant from the foot hills of the
Sierra Nevadas. The town has an ele-
giant site, and with its broad streets,
abundance of fruit and shade
trees, its artesian wells and streams
of living water coursing along the
walks, is sure to gain the favorable
opinion of the visitor. At least one
hundred artesian wells have been
bored within radius of five miles
from the centre of the town-their
depth averaging from so to 175 feet.
The town has population of nearly
3,5O0-an increase of about one thous-
and during the year. A new Court
House and many other buildings are
in process of construction. It's deni-
zens are exceedingly enthusiastic and
will wager their "coin" that the town
will have $1,000 population inside of
five years. Within the year town lots
have increased in value from 81 500
$40 to $2O@S3O per foot, with an up
ward tendency. The climate, outside
the basin, is dry and good for the sick,
and scores of invalds have here found
refuge. There are several other
valleys in the ceunty-San Gorgonio
and Holcomb among them-that are
favorable for the potato, corn, barley
and wheat. Fruits are prolific, and
even the orange flourishes. The
country is we'll timbered and fuel is
exceedingly cheap. Aside from the
valleys and the mineral-laden noun
tains, the county is desert, entirely
wanting in water and prolific in moth
ing but sage brush and prickly pear
The population of the entire county
does not exceed 10000, and there are
fertile valleys for one hundred times
that population. Land is cheap, and
now is the time for the over-crowded
farmers in the East and North to mi
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-01

The Ell Monte District.

The town of Ell Monte, the first
American settlement in the county,
is on the line of the railroad, twelve
miles east of Los Angeles. 1t has
several good stores, o fine hotel, "a
first-class school-house, an exceedingly
harmonious religious congregation
with substantial house of worship,
and several fraternal organizations.
The business of the town has been
excellent during the year and will
steadily increase, owing to the general
prosperity of it's surroundings.
The farmers in the vicinity of Ell
Monte are all doing we'll. The soil,
generally, is dark and moist, needing
no irrigation. 1t is the best potato
country in Southern California. Corn
has yielded well this year, from go to
100 bushels to the acre. Barley has
been too rank. All kinds of vegeta-
bles have fourished in profusion.
Quite number of new settlers have
come in during the year and the COM
munity will be largely increased this
year, if the Temple Ranch, a large tract
in that section, is subdivided and of
fered for sale. First-class farming
lands range from $50 to 500 per acre,
but closeto the foothills good farms
can be purchased at from $25 to $40
per acre.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-01

large quantities of lead, in bars, hav,
been forwarded to this city for ship
ment. OF late considerable of this
trade has been diverted to the Baker.
field route, but as soon as the Los An
geles and Independence road is COM
pleted, all the,ore will be shipped to
this place and all supplies purchased
here. The galena ore is mixed with
silver-almost pure lead, with suffi-
cient silver in it to more than pay the
cost of reduction. Messrs. Beaudry
and Belcher have large force of
miners at work, with complete smelt-
ing works close at hand. They give
the most favorable report for the year
the result being eleven tons of bull
lion per day. This yield will be
doubled, when the facilities Of trans
portation are increased. New mines
are soon to be opened that will
double the product of bullion in this
district.
From the many rich mines of gold,
silver and lead, in San BernardinO
county, the reports are most favor
uble. A HERALD correspondent, who
visited most of the camps, gives the
following mining intelligence:
In Bear valley, thirty-five miles by
trail, and eighty-five miles by wagon
road, from San Bernardino, the gold
quartz is exceedingly rich, and ex-
cellent silver mines are in close prox-
unity. One hundred Caucasians and
thirty Cinnamon are employed here
the Cinnamon in repairing roads.
The pay is So per day and board. A
new 4O-stamp mill is about ready for
work. The surrounding country will
be thoroughly prospected next Spring,
as the experts are sanguine that other
rich leads exist in the neighborhood.
The facilities for mineral development
are splendid. Wood and water are
abundant.
Holcomb valley, adjoining Bear
Valley, is rich in gold and silver
quartz. There are mountains upon
mountains of gold quartz, and those
interested there are ready 10 swear
"that the region is richer than Com
stock ever dared to be-
At Lytle creek, twelve miles from
San Bernardino, there are fine placer
mines. A company from San Fran
cisco are running two hydraulics, and
making big money.
The Ivanpah mines are rich in
silver quartz, assaying from $1,000 to
$4,000 per ton. Twenty men are at
work with a pulverizer.
At Lone valley, and numerous
other new mining regions, within
forty miles of San Bernardino, fine
developments of gold and silver quartz
have been made during the year. Old
miners predict that at least 1000 pros
pectors will be at work inside OF three
months-if one in twenty is success
full the yield of precious metals will
be wonderfully increased.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-01
Compton.

Compton, place of several hundred
Inhabitants, is located about midway
between Los Angeles and Whining
ton,on the L. A. & S. P. r. R. Ittakes
its name in honor to one of our thor
ough going business men, Mr.. G. d.
Compton, who came to the golden
coast in the days of '49. Six or seven
years ago this section was but barren
tract, despite its fruitful soil. Now
the aspect is entirely different. The
many attractions of its healthful
climate, to appreciate which it must
be visited, it being situated so as to.
catch the health-bearing breeze from
thr sea, but far enough from the shore
that the fragile constitution need not
fear, have called in one after another,
until the inhabitants can now boast of
a large, energetic and enterprising
community, churches, good schools,
and whatever else is desirable to ren-ss
der home happy. In this vicinity
will be found large bodies of farming
land, much of which will produce
from Is to 100 bushels of corn per acre
almost every year without irrigation.
Here fine flows of water from artesian,
wells of moderate depth have been very
successfully obtained,so that any one,
with little expense, can have plenty
of water for the driest year that comes.
Considering that good deal of this
land can be bought at from $50 to $50
per acre, and remembering the great
productiveness of the soil, wood having
been grown to such an extent within
the last four years that it is now hauled
to other points for sale, does it not
behoove parties of limited (or unlim-
ited) means seeking retreat in the
land of fruits and flowers, to give it
favorable notice? From the farmers
in the Compton neighborhood come
favorable reports of the years opera
tions.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-01
Mines in San BernardinO and Inyo
Counties.

In furnishing supplies to the min
ing camps in San Bernardino and
Inyo counties the merchants of Los
Angeles have profitable trade, and
one that is steadily on the increase.
Large quantities of the bullion and
ores from these mines find their way to
market via Los Angeles, and when
contemplated roads are built Los An
soloe baeinoee houeoe will have q
'dead sure thing" on the bulk of this
trade. Our farming population will
also share in this rich traffic.
First in importance come the Pan
amint mines. Immense shipments of
lumber and supplies have been for
warded from here to these mines dur
ing the past Fall, and shipments are
constantly going on. A railroad to
these mines is demanded, and Los
Angeles capital will build it. A HER
AID correspondent gives the follow
ing particulars of this new mining re-
gion:
These mines are in Inyo county,
about 200 miles from Los Angeles city,
by an excellent wagon road. The
first discoveries were made in April,
1878, but the excitement did not fairly
commence until last summer. Over
one thousand locations have been
made, many Of them already devel-
:,,k, oh v,ntn Uha
is generally limestone, but many Of
the lodges are in slate and granite.
Assays and working tests of the ores
show values ranging from 500 to
$4,000 per ton, the average being
aboutS$400. A large number of the
principal mines have passed into the
hands of company known as the
Surprise Valley Mill and Water Com
pany, represented by Senators Stew
art and Jones, of Nevada. The COM
pany have expended large sum Of
money in the purchase and opening
of their mines, and are yet at q great
expense-though the yield of some of
their.mines in first-class ore, which
they ship to England for reduction,
is returning to them much of their
outlay. No new mining district has
ever had the advantage of heavy cap
ital, as has Panamint, SO early in its
history. There are yet scores of
mines, showing equally as well as
those owned by the Stewart-Jones
company, awaiting development by
labor and capital. About 1900 persons
are now in this mining camp and next
Spring the rush promises to be i'm
mense. The best route is by the way
of Los Angeles.
Fifty miles northeast of Panamintr
in the Coso District, gold, silver, lead
and quicksilver mines, of equal rich
ness with those at Panamint, have
been discovered within the past few
months, and the probilities are that
there will be big excitement at the
"Coso" next Spring. A correspond
ent has the following to say about
these mines:
New Coso will in three months at
tract more attention than any mining
camp on the Pacific coast. A party
of gentlemen from San Francisco pur-
chased, few days ago, interests in
one mine amounting to 100000,
This is vast mineral country. Pros
pectors are out in every direction,
Coso, Wild Rose, Death Valley and
Argus. Returned prospectors speak
very encouragingly of each and every
one of them.
From Cerro Gordo, in Inyo county,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-01
Mines in Los Angeles County.

Although the first gold known TO
have been found in the State was OBJ
tanned in this county, in 1888, in the
Santa Clara valley, as yet compare
lively little attention has been given
to the development of the mineral
wealth of this district. During the
year 1874 several mining companies
were organized with ample capital
and determination to work. During
the year just commenced mining oper-
ations will be active In various parts
of Los Angeles county, and the yield
of precious ores promises to be largely
in excess of that of former years.
The Castac mines, in the San Fer
nando neighborhood, have excited
much attention during the year, and
experienced miners say that there are
thousands of acres of as rich gravel
there as was ever worked in California;
thsse mines have been worked for 80
years, paying. dirt being packed on
donkeys four miles to water; a large
ditch is being constructed to these
mines from Elizabeth Lake, and big
results are expected therefrom. In
the San Gabriel valley rich silver
quartz has been worked and fine
placer mines in the same neighbor-
hood; here DIR. Winston and others
have gone to work with abundant cap.
ital. Rich mines have been worked
in the Santa Clara valley; the Sierra
Madre mountains; the Santa Susana
mountains and in Soledad Pass. Dur
ing the year numerous rich discov-
cries have been made in the immedi-
ate neighborhood of the city of Los
Angeles. Some fifty miles north of
the city valuable copper deposits have
been unearthed, and during the past
month there has been great excite
ment over very rich quicksilver mines
discovered in the San Fernando
mountains. Near Anaheim, and also
near San Fernando, fine marble has
been discovered, and immense coal
deposits are known to exist in various
parts of the county, although as yet
deemed inaccessible. The deposits of
petroleum at San Fernando and else
where in the county are simply enor-
nous. Our mines, when fully devel-
oped, will be u source of immense
wealth and give support to many in
dustries.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-01

Hon. J. Ross BROWNE, ex-Minister
to China, and a newspaper correspond
ent of known ability, recently visited
Los Angeles, and expresses himself
astonished at our wonderful growth
and progress. From his letter to the
San Francisco NeWs Letter we extract
the following:
And here allow me to note confiden-
TALLY, for the benefit of any of my
frie nds who have had no luck in their
attempts to replenish the earth, that
there is something in the air of Los
Angeles county, or the tropical vege-
tation, or the water, or the quality of
the soil, that makes many joyless
couple happy who settle there.
believe the insurance companies
would be willing to issue policies on
risks of that kind for q small premium.
There are ladies who came to Los
Angeles few years ago utterly bereft
of hope, now blessed with twins and
even triplicates.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-01

ABOUT two hundred marriages were
recorded during the year. Many
more complies were made happy in
this city in 1874.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-01

Some other districts have voted to
levy taxes, of which we have no def
mite reports.
The foregoing facts and figures show
that the public school system of Los
Angeles county occupies an advanced
position and should be a great induce
ment to people in older settled COM
munities, who intend to seek new
homes, to cast their lot with us.
The prospects for more and better
work this new year are encouraging.
Under the new system of apportion-
ment of public school funds, every dis
trict in the State will receive $500 an
nually, and those districts with more
than so children between five and sew
enteen years of age will receive from
So to SIS for each child in addition to
the apportionment of $500 to each dis
trict. In Los Angeles county the
public school funds this year will
amount to nearly $4,000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-01

These reports are not complete from
all the districts, and the total should
be fully 100000.
Since July l. 1874, several districts
have built new school-houses and pur-
chased first class furniture for the
school-rooms, or voted taxes to build
hOuses as follows:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-08-27
Associated Press TeleRram.J
Arrcst Revenue vioIators.

WASHINGTON, August ga letter from
Abingdon, Va, reports that Major Jacob
Wagner and Deputy United States Marshal
W. o. Austin, with Il strong posse, have just
arrived there with six prisoners, arrested
near Cumberland Gap, Lee county, on the
night of the 18th instant.
The parties are charged with Illicit dlstlll-
ing and other violations OF the revenue laws:
also, with breaking Jail in JonesVille, Lee
county, last April, where they were con,
fued, some being among those released ana
some belonging to the rescuing party.
The arrest Of these prisoners was attended
with considerable difficulty, the entrance Of
the posse Into their section, owing to the fear
of alarming them, being effected ny nlght
marches BY circuiLous route. The parties
were all found in their beds.
The west end of Lee county has long been
the resort Of a desperate and lawless class OF
men who gathered there Oh account OF the
ready access to adjoining States afforded
them in case Of pursuit by officers. Last
fall this section was perfect nest OF illicit
dstillers, but by series of Well'dlrected
raids they had their establishments broken
I'D. and now the local officers report that
there is not a d,s,ilery in Lee county.
During the present month eleven prison
ers have been brought from Lee and the ad-
Joining county (ScotD to Abingdon by the
officers named, and no effort will be relaxed
until the last offender is brought to justice.
TO avoid being bushwhacked, The force
always goes we'll armed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-08-27
The TripOlitan Affair.

WASHINGTON, August 26.-No informa.
ton has yet been received here in regard TO
the action taken by the United states steam
ers Congress and Hartford which recently
arrived at Tripoli to demand reparation for
the insult to the American consul and his
wife short time ago, though the officials
here have no doubt but that the whole mat
ter will soon be arranged 10 the satisfaction
Of our Government. The negotiations are
being conducted by Captain Earl English OF
the Congress.
Should the Tripolitan authorities refuse
to make reparation upon the demand of Cap
tain English, Rear Admiral Worden, COM
manding the European station, will be d.
rected to proceed to Tripol with all his force
and there await instructions from The De
partment.
LONDON, August 26.-No Information has
yet reached this city that Tripoll has con-
ceded the demands of the United States for
satisfaction for the insult to the American
consul ut that Dlace.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-08-27
FOR tee Di>patch.I
Constructive Meeting In Amelia
County.

\, 4 meeting at the Conservatives Oh
aueF, counts h.lj at the Courthouse Oh
the 18Th instant. <. II. Barnes. E>q.. was
called 20 the CHAIR. aud W. y. Harrie APP
POINTED secretary.
The rl,irmrn exclaimed that the object OF
II. meeting VA H. organize the Conserva-
tive party IN the county and to nominate a
candidate for the ucxt General Assembly.
ON notion, Or. Joseph W. Soulhal', I. b
Wri-i..r, II. {. Gregory, -. l.. Green, Col
oyrl l.. II. Jones, and Z. +. Southall were
appointed committee 10 prepare business.
r." committee reported the following
resolutions:
Whereas TIE condition Of the county Is
such ~ Ia require concert OF action among
al HLo desire The success Of The C0nserva-
i've p,rly in th" approaching election, and
ae.iNln. it HigoiE important that efforts
should ~ mat" III racn county, whatever
nay be- tue odds against success, TO secure
lhr service, ot thoroughly competent and
,r.iani" Representatives. IN tue next Leglsla'
,UEr; therefore
i.sgir.I. That wc recumucpd TO the Con-
s,Tra,lYr partr Arrra'tcr 10 nominate can
Giiat,> Tor every clinr within the glt! OF the
!rop", aud that leg vote Tor no man who
docs bot iCc.tNr tie nomination OF the party !;
and -, record Those NnO do not vote with
IL - J-HG>t IL.
Hs>y.red. I.,' We recommend that the
COUNTY >UI1rin:, naent appoint township su-
g".lulraJrnl> icum the most active men, and
uru No picGgc tuvir best cXertiOns for the
good Of )ne p1rty.
R>9'r.G. IHaj il Ni'w of The short time
before tar ti,ciGn Wc recommend that Thu
Needing uow proceed a. make q nomination.
Altcr consider be discussion by Messrs.
j. +. I"DD. ". +. Jackson, Il. II. Weisiger,
and others. the resolutions were adopted.
4 committee Ct three from each township
werralpyiDtcd; winch resulted in the nomi-
nation of MIR W. +. Jackson.
GA notion, il waS resolved that the Rich
mond and Petersburg papers be furnished
wtha'IpN Of Tue proceeding. and requested
L. publish the sane.
l.. Il. BARsEs, Chairman.
r. o. NQrrie, Secretary.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-08-27

Six PER CESTs.- Washington, August %.
1t is probable that in short time the Score.
tary of the Treasury Will make another call
of 5 X per cent. bonds. The calling in Of so
many United States bonds has been produc-
tive of very serious Inconvenience TO con-
servative class of investors, who prefer to
hold Government bonds in these times OF
panics and uncertainties. 1t is very difficult
to find entirely satisfactory securities of any
character paying the same rate OF interest as
the six per cents of the Government, and
the new i've per cents already command
higher rate than the called six per cents will
bring. The redemption of the six per cents
has thrown large amount Of money back
on the hands of Investors.
lSuch calls set money free for investment
in mining, manufacturing, &c. Call them in. ]