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Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30
San Diego Items.

The San Diego river is coming down
in increased volume, and is pouring
an immense stream into the Bay.
This shows how heavy have been the
rains in the country.
The bees in San Diego county make
honey in December and January, and
continue in their work till late in Au-
gust, when the wild flowers die. The
first honey of the year 1875 was
brought to town yesterday, being a
section box from the apiary at the
Sacatero Ranch near the head of the
Sweetwater river.
The Vieuxtemps skipped out to
parts unknown on Saturday evening
last. They left a small token of their
affection ut the Lyons House ia the
shape of an empty valise. Poor devils,
they must be having hard time of it
out in the storm which has pre-
vailed since their departure. Any one
who may feel interested in the afore-
said gentlemen may hear of their
whereabouts by using the telegraph
between this place and Yuma. That
they are pair of thoroughbred bilks
no one will doubt. Look out for them,
you Yuma folks. Newspapers through
out the country should give this brace
of confirmed humbugs "benefit."
They are musically inclined, but their
"plays' are of such character as to
bring them up with a quick jerk one
of these days. They capped the climax
by promising benefit for the Catho-
lie Church, sold tickets, collected some
money and walked off with the plum
der most unceremoniously.- World.
Our storm has come. After the big
rush Of waters in the upper country,
San Diego is favored with a small del
uge. During the last storm, while (as
it is reported) Los Angeles was
drenched with 12I inches of rain, the
rainfall in this city measured little
over half an inch. 1t is true, we have
our doubts about the Los Ange-
les story; twelve inches is a good deal
of water to descend upon the surface
of the country in two days. But there
is little doubt that the rainfall up the
coast was very largely in excess of
that at San Diego. On Sunday night,
however, our turn came; the wind
freshened up from the Southeast, and
it began to rain; toward daybreak
it rained hard; and during the greater
part of yesterday forenoon there was
q stiff Southeast gale and steady
pour. Total rainfall ninety-fve hun
Edredths of an inch. And it is raining
againas we write. Union, 26th.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30
WHICH WAY THE WIND BLOWS.

From the many letters of inquiry
which we receive daily, we select one
now and then for publication to illus
trate the general interest which is
awakened throughout the East regard
ing Southern California. The follow
ing may be considered significant
straw which shows which way the
wind blows:
STERLING CENTRE, Minn.,
January l8, 1875.
EDITOR HERALD: / havel received
several copies of your paper and the
HERALD and Centinela pamphlets. /
have read them with interest and dis
tributed them all where they would
do the most good. One of my neigh
bors has sold his farm and will go to
California in the Spring. Two Others
have spent eight months in Texas,
looking out location, but they did
not like the society there, and l be-
live they will emigrate to your State
as soon as they can dispose of their
property. / shall do the same, If
Providence permits. send you the
names of few parties who will be
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30

glad to read your paper They are
men who have been contemplating a
change or residence for some time;
have tie California fevoiA and wish
a more congenial cline. The ther-
mometes has beer as low as 250 below
zero here for over a week past. Here
follows a list of nine names.
If i could leave home for month, !
believe that could muster up quite II
little company of pioneers, .all good
men, who would do credit to any
community. You see that | am in
earnest in this matter, and want to
benefit my neighbors as well as my
self.
| remain, yours truly,
VIM. RUSSELL, JR.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30
NOTICE.

NyOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ Common Council of the city of Los Ar
geles will receive proposals at its meeting of
February 4, 1875, for the construction of sewer
according to the following specifications:
M. KREMER,
Clerk of Com. Council.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEWER ON NEW HIGH.
The sewer on New High street, from Short
street to the junction with the sewer in Main,
corner of Turner street, to be l4xl4 inches in
the clear inside to be built of Pinch clear red
wood the sides to be laid lengthways of the
sewer and the top and bottom to be laid cross
ways of the length of the sewer, the whole TO
be properly nailed with 40penny nails and all
Joints and connections to be made tight and
all joints of side pieces to be covered with strip
of 2x6 redwood.
The sewer on New High street from the hill
in front of DIR. Bush's property to its junction
with the sewer on New High street and Tur-
ner street to be 10xl0 inches in the clear inside
to be built of 2-inch clear redwood, the sides
to be laid lengthways of the sewer and the top
and bottom to be laid crossways of the length
of the sewer, the whole to be properly nailed
with 40 penny nails and all joints and connec-
tions to be made tight, and all joints of side
pieces to be covered with strap OF 2x6 redwood.
The sewer to be placed not less than feet be-
low the surface of the street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

CyEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
p ceived at the Office of the Chief Engineer
i. A. & /. X. r., New High street, next door to
the office of p. Beaudry, ESD. for the gradual
road, situated at the head of Cajon Pass, San
BernardinO county,
Profile and specifications can be seen at the
Engineers Office, and information can be obs
tanned upon the ground from e. Y. Buchanan,
Principal Assistant Engineer.
All bids must be made out In accordance
with the specifications, and endorsed: :" Pro-
posals for Graduation-Los Angeles and lnde-
pendence Railroad /; Box 463, Los Angeles p. o."
The Company reserves the right to reject any
or all bids, and Will demand good and subj
cient bonds for the faithful performance ofthe
contract.
All bids must be handed in on or before the
10th of January. j. u. CRAWFORD,
ia2i td Chief Engineer.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30
ENDORSEMENT OF THE
HON. !. ROSS BROWNE,

SAN FRANCISCO, November 2S, 1874.
VIM. II. MARTIN, General Agent California
Immigrant Union-Dear Sir:-I have just vis-
tied the "Centinela and Sausal Redondo''
Rancho, and driven over the land described In
your advertisement. With all my experience
In the southern part of California, have seen
nothing TO surpss this tract in fertility of soil,
beauty OF location, and advantage Of easy nc-
cess and salubrify ofclimate. For orpurposes OF
colonization, know OF no large body of land
so near a growing commercial centre, In Cali
fornia OF elsewhere, 70 equal II. No part OF II
is unavailable for farms, orchards or home
steads. II can be subdivided Into lots ranging
nom Ave acres To several hundred acres and
every acre 81 ~ can be made productive. Water
is abundant anu convenient The land y
subject 10 easy irri CATION; and IeAn youon for
the fact that it VIII produce anything thai
nourishcs IN Los Angeles or Santa bsrbaFA
counties. II Is my confident opsnivn that The
value OF shares IN thls mugpiiicent tract Will
be quadrupled within two yeas5--spch y sna
Vicinity of Los Anee IS ~ the present time.
ai'' taking,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30
Wilmington Items.
From the Enterprise of January %.

From the Enterprise Of January %.
Wilmington College has about 70
students.
The pile-drivers are again at work,
and the new wharf is steadily stretch
ing its huge proportions down the
bay.
We saw the steam rising from the
dredger this morning, which is proof
that General Boschke has fired up; but
we are unable to give further informa-
tion.
The first train since Sunday came
through from Los Angeles yesterday
afternoon, and brouht large accumu-
lated mail, much to the joy of every
body.
Last Tuesday evening lighter with
a load of lumber, belonging to the
railroad company, broke loose from its
anchorage and drifted around and was
thrown on the beach of Rattlesnake
Island. The little steamer went this
morning to pull it off.
Major McClea left with his family
to-day for the purpose of making Los
Angeles his permanent residence. Mr..
Ames, his father-in-law, has rented
his farm up on the railroad, and will
move to Wilmington to occupy the
Majors house.
Messrs. Thomas, French and Ma
teer, who were scalded and otherwise
injured, last week on the railroad, near
Wilmington, are all getting along as
well as could be expected. French is
out and on the road, but locking some
what like a Scared veteran. Matter,
whose injuries are principally burns,
is very mucn relieved from his suffer-
ings and only requires time to get out
all right. Thomas, who was not only
buried, but received internal injuries,
is considered out of danger, but will
require careful nursing.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30

Be considerate and thoughtful for
the poor man. Actuated by this hu-
name sentiment, w. III. J. Brooks,
Searcher of Records, No. Temple
Block, offers for sale several fine lots
at prices ranging from $3.50 to $40O,
situated in the southwestern part of
the city on the principal streets, only
o block or two from Main street and
easily accessible by the Main street
cars. They can be bought for one
quarter cash, one quarter every six
months thereafter, with interest at one
per cent. per month. The lots are COX
165 feet, perfectly level--all ready to
build on. jan27*2w
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30
semi-TropIcal Fruits.

There are a few bearing orange and lime
trees upon the Centinela, and the fruit they
There is an orchard containing 6,OO0 orange
trees three years old, and LOO almond, lime
and lemon trees. The almond, lime and
lemon trees will bear fruit in 1875. The or
ange trees will bear in five years. There are
1000 three-year-old orange trees In the nur-
sery near the orchard. Fig, pepper and gum
trees grow without irrigation. The entire or
six horses. The orchard will be kept undi-
vided by the company to save the expense of
each shareholder having few trees to take
care Of Each share will entitle the owner TO
about Is trees in the orchard and about the
same number in the nursery. The almond,
lime and lemon trees will yield an immedi-
ate return. In five years each orange tree will
produce $40 per annun, or $500 per share for
those now planted. There are flowers in the
garden in bloom every day In the yea
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30
La BaI!ona.
Translated from La Cronlca.l

The nearest point of commencement
of La Ballona Ranch from the Court
House, of the city of Los Angeles, in
a Southwest direction, is just three
leagues. Extending thence to the Pa
cific Ocean, taking in the favorite
watering place Santa Monica and Will
Tells; it embraces an area of 1898
acres, a little less than twenty-five
square miles.
The origin of the name Ia Ballona
may be understood in the following:
There being, however, two versions
both of which will be offered. The
first is, that an immense whale was
once carried ashore 10y the way the
skin and bones of one is on the beach
at the present time) and out of respect
to his "whale-ship'' one letter having
been dropped from his name, and an
other inserted, the ranch was called
Ballona instead of Baliend (whale. J
The second is, that vale valley
often spelt Bale, by suppressing
when a vowel the last letter, accord
ing to rule, and affixing the augment
ative ona becomes in Spanish "Bal-
lona,n in English, meaning large val
ley. As this answers both analOgical-
ly and descriptively. for Ballona is
indeed large valley, it is probably
the correct version as to the origin of
the name.
El rancho de la Ballona was orig
inally granted to Sefiores Dons Au-
gustin and Ignacio Machado, Felipe
and Tomas Talamailtez on the 9th of
November, 1889, by Juan b. Alverado,
then Constitutional Governor of the
Californians.
The present owners, prominent
Youngs, Roses and Sanfords enjoy the
title Of U. S. patent for their respect
| i've portions of this, one of the most
beautiful sections of Los Angeles
county, which in brief is to compare
! it in general loveliness with any part
of the known world. OF the original
| grantees but two now remain, Srs.
Dons Ignacio Machado and Tomas
Talamantez, the others having gone,
after living to good old age 6 to that
bourne from whence no traveller re-
| turns" leaving behind them, howev-
er, as dashing, handsome, intelligent
representatives as any that California
can boast of, and of whom La Ballona
is justly proud. But time, though it
may ake from their gaze, connOt dis
| pei from their memories the fond rec
| elections associated with their ances-
! tors s'and often will the tear of regret
intrusively swelp' in the dark eye of
a young siforita at the mention of
those cherished names, and though
In sorrow, still she loves to dwell on
associations connected with her abue-
| los. fm
| Sr. Don Ignacio Machado at the age
of IS is a magnificent type of the ma
! tive Californian. Though suffering
at times from slight chronic infirm-
ity he is still strong in body and Wig
orous in mind, and finds pleasure once
in while in riding q "bronco' OF
doing good days work, in spite OF
the protestations of his careful and
| affectionate children. Don Ignacio
possesses q wonderful memory, and
from time to time regales his numerous
children and friends by narratine
incidents connected with early La
Ballona, which, historically considered
are worthy of notice, and may be pre-.
sented to your readers when space may
be found in the columns of your paper
LoTE.
La Ballona, Jan. "a.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30
Lovers of the weed, will please to read,

Lovers of the weed, will please to read,
Those few lines over.
And where to get good cigar you bet,
They'll early then discover.
Hugh keenan, keeps at No. ~, Com ST.,
Cigars of the latest brand.
AS Pedro is all the go,
Its something nice and grand;
Artsta 1t makes a fine display,
To these who desire,
Something fine to smoke all The time,
And never loose it's fire.
Yosemite vale out beats green seal,
That you heas so much talk about;
You may think its stuff but hlgh life puff,
Sends all the brands quite out
A man may pass joke about gymnastics
smoke.
But pleasant IL seems 10 all
Those who want to buy or wish To try,
Please give Hugh a call. Janl3-2W
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30

Silver and gold plating; electrotypIng; ivory
and metal turning; glass and metal drilling.
Locks, keys, seals and key-checks, stencil and
door-plates made to ostler; Knives and surgi-
cal Instruments ground and saws filed and set +;
parasols and canes mended; musical instru-
ments repaired; mcerschaum pipes cleaned
all fancy work anu machinery, from pin to
n locomotive. All kinds of sewing mnchines
bought, sold and repaired. Come and see the
new sewing machine engine Sewing Ma
chino Exchange, 80 Spring st. de30 u
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30
NOTICE.

"AvING rehtted my entire house, and
given up merchandising, / am prera, ed
TO accommodate boarders with pleasant
rooms and board at reasonable rates. | am
located at san Gabriel Mission, so justly Gel
ebrated for asthmatic and pulmonary COM
plaints. Can leave for Los Angeles at 8
O'Clock A. NJ; returning, arrive at ten min'
utes past B. p. NJ.
San Gabriel, Jan. l3, 1875. janl3-lm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30
Probate Notice.

VNSTATE OF f. GOHR, deceased.-N
IL is hereby given by the administrator of
the above named estate, to the creditors OF,
and all persons having claims against said
deceased, TO exhibit the same with fhe neces-
sary vouchers, within four months nom the
first publication (Jan. H. lS75) of this notice,
to the undersigned, at his office, in the Los
Angeles County Bank, Los Angeles City. Cal.
j, S. SLAUSUN,
tanl7-4w Administrator of said estate.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30

BOWLING Alley, Billiard and Oyster Saloon,
in the basement of the u. ). Hotel building,
formerly occupied by the Cucamorg ga Wine
Depot, a Saloon with first class stock of
Wines Liquors, Cigars, ETC., etc and the best
accommodation for customers. No charge
will be made TO patrons for the use of Billiard
tables and Alley. lunch will be served in
the evening. MELCHERT & STOLL,
nov6tf Proprietors.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30

Moore's Restaurant, on Commercial street,
is the proper place to go for a good meal, with
q good cup OF coffee or tea to drink with it,
There is probably no restaurant on the Pacific
coast where 50 many of the substantals and
SO many of the luXuries may be had Tor 25 els.
Don't forget the place-Moore's Restaurant,
Commercial street. Private eating rooms have
been neatly fitted up for The accom- mediation
of ladies. j5-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30
cABANIS & MADEcAN,
Real Estate and Money Brokers.

Prompt attention paid to collections and all
business entrusted to our care.
OFFICE--No. A Temple Block, up stairs.
Entrance, first stairway below the bank on
Spring street. decstf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30
A Most Desirable Homestead for Sale

YTyHREE AND HALF ACRES, EXTEND
Il ing from Figueroa to Virginia street,
neatly enclosed, containing 101 lemon, 81
lime, 40 almond and 20 walnut trees, all in the
most thrifty condition and commencing to
bear, and vacant space sufficient for shrub
berry and 70 or 80 orange trees Apples, peach
es, pears and apricots The finest varieties, in
good bearing. Also n fine strawberry bed
from which was sold lasl year $500 worth of
rawberries. The lime trees can be depended
on for $1,000 lines for tlie next year.
Price $3.50; no reduction. Apply at the
HERALD Office. jail I'm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30
Sheep.

After the iambing season in January the flock
will be kept undivided, to save expenses to
the shareholders. This will give about thirty
sheep to each share. The sheep will produce,
in increase and wool, over 81 each yeariy,ove
expenses. They Will be grazed upon outlying
and unsold lands of the company. The no
fence" law is in force in Los Angeles county.
to supply every lot with crystal, cool, sweet
wafer
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30
NOTICE.


TIME SAN PEDRO IRRIGATING COM
i pany, principal place of business being
Compton, Los Angeles county, State OF Cali
fornia.
Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of
the Directors held on the 18th day of Decem-
ber, 1874, an assessmen of eight and one-third
per cent. upon the capital stock, the same
being Twenty-Five Dollars per share, was
levied upon the capital stock of said corpora
ton, payable on or before the
10Th Day OF January, 1875.
To J. J. Morton, Secretary OF said corporation,
at his Office In Compton, said county and
State.
Any stock upon which this assessment shall
remain unpaid on the said 18th day of Janu-
uary, 1875, will be delinquent and advertised
for sale at public auction, and unless pay
ment is made before wi Il be sold on the 9th
day of February, 1875. pay the delinquent
assessment, together VIII. cost of advertising
and expenses OF sale. I'D. MORTON,
Secretary.
Compton, Los Angeles Co., State OF California,
Dec. Is, 1874.
At O meeting held January 10Th, 1879, the
time at which the above stock becomes delin-
quent was extended to January Both, 1875, and
unless payment Is made thereon by the 10Th
day OF February, such stock will be sold, nc
cording to above notice.
]. j. MORTON
jan23-2w Secretary.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
FOR SALE.
-FOUR OF THOSIE SIX
ELEGANT RESIDENCES,
situated ON che North side of Main ST..
Between Second and Third.

situated ON che North side Of Main ST..
Between second and Third.
A RE now nearly completed and will be
- ready for occupation on or about the
Fitst day of February next.
They have been constructed with every re-
gard to conmodiousness, and are provided
with all the modern conveniences, and in a
style suitable for the home Of genteel FAM
lily.
Each lot is 25 feet front by l67 feet deep, and
is divided from its neighbois by high board
fence, making IL entirely seperate aud exclu-
sive.
Each house contains eight rooms. On the
first floor are two parlors, with marble man.
ties; dining-room, kitchen and servants
bedroom; o large pantry, or store-room and
chinacloset. On the second floor are threo
large bedrooms with corresponding closets
and bathroom with wash-fount and patent
Water-closet.
Both hot and cold water can be brought TO
the upper story, and gas pipes are carried
There are broad verandahs with porticoes
in front and rear.
Every house is hard-fnished throughout,
the lower rooms having handsome center
pieces. The front windows win have inside
blinds; the side and rear ones, the new patent
blinds, painted same color as outside walls.
The rear yards are 25xS7 feet, and can be
laid out as garden and the front in flower
plants.
Each residence will have an ornamental
fence enclosing 1t from the street, with high
lattices dividing 1t from It's neghbors.
Situated as they are upon the main street, in
close proximity to the business center, any
one may purchase either of them with the
confident assurance that IL will double in
value in the course Of the next two years.
Price $1,000 for each house and lot,
and the terms can be made to meet the most
moderate means.
For further particulars enquire OF
W.. H. j. BROOKS.
SearcIler of Records.
janl6-lm No. 8, Temple Block.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30

And In accordance with iaw so many shares
of each parcel of such stock as may be Deces-
sary win be sold at the HERALD office in said
city of Los Angeles on the 2Sth day of Febru-
airy, A. ID. 1875, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. of such day,
gether with the costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.
Dated Los Angeles, January 2S, A. y. 1875.
ISAAC w. LORD,
a2S 2w Secretary.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30
Soil

is, without exception, the richest and most
productive In southern California. Its vfcin-
ity to the ocean insures crop without frrigu-
ton. Excellent wheel has been raised for the
last two years upon the hills adjoining the
ocean. This wheat field contains 1000 acres
and covers the lightest soil upon the Rancho.
THERE'S no alkali or barren land.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30

w. G. HUGHES & Co.'S
Weekly Stage Line
For Pauamint.
For passage or packages, enquire OF F. We
Der, or corner of Also and Alameda streets.
nov2ltf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30
NOTICE.

rVHE FIRM HERETOF0RE KNOWN AS
i Signoret & LIE Prince Is by mutual con,
sent this day dissolved. The business will
hereafter be conducted by +. Signoret, who
will receive all debts due the firm and VIII
paw All demands against the same.
y A, LIE PRINCE.
ia7lm Il. SIGNORET.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30
Climate.

ception, the finest and most equable In the
world. II varies but little throughout the
year. The mean temperature is about 60 deg.
The mercury falls but little below 50 deg. In
Winter and rises but little above 90 deg. In
Summer. You sleep under one pair of blan-
kets and with your bedroom window open
every night in the year.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30

BANCROFT & THAYER, Real Estate Brok ers,
No. Il Spring street. City and County Proper
ty Bought, sold and Exchanged. Loans ne
gJtiated, money advanced on Real and Per-
sonal securities Publishers OF the Los Ange-
les Real Estate Reporter. declltf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30
WIN. m. MARTIN,

General Agent California Immigrant Union,
534 California street, San Francisco, bet.
Montgomery streets; TO
TEMPLE 4 WORKMAN, Bankers, or Gen.
SHIELDS, Los Angeles; or
o. L. ABBOTT, Corresponding Secretary State
Grange Immigrant Aid Association, Santa
Barbara.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

ONE DOLLAR per Square of ten lines, first
insertion, and TWENTY-FIVE cents per Square
for each subsequent insertion.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30

Agency Liverpool and London and
Globe Insurance Company. Assets, S2l ,DOO,-
0O0. Agency State Investment Insurance
Company, Fire and Marine. Assets, S36O,OOO,
OF Brodrick's Book Store. near the Postofice
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-01-30

as The tide ofinmigration is steadily set
ting in, and the first thing eastern people do
Is to throw away their New York Hats and buy
n new one of DESMOND. They say there Is no
comparison between the two. 215o