Daily Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1876-1884, 1878-04-25

The Anaheim Gazette says: "Tht
unprecedentedIy heavy rains, com
ing on SO late in the season, natur
ally gave rise to unpleasant end
grave doubts as regards its effect on
the barley crop. 1t was supposed
that the early sown grain especially
would be so beaten down and
lodged as TO make it fit only for
hay. While there are doubtless
some fields in this predicament, we
are glad to be able to authoritative
ly state that nearly all the grain in
this vicinity is in a fine and thriving
condition. Although beaten down
somewhat, the genial, reviving sun
has infused strength and energy
enough into it to make 1t, in the
language Of the Prize Ring, "come
up smiling" Unless something
unforeseen and phenomenal occurs
the grain crop will be extremely
large. And as for corn, it will
probably be q serious question to
many farmers how to get rid of
their surplus"
There is quite a crowd of noted
petroleum people in Los Angeles
just now. First there is Mr.. J. w.
Buffers. the head of the Standard
Oil Company, at Cleveland, Ohio,
and Mr.. G. d. Angel, his assistant.
Then there is Col. Leighton, now
of the Pico Canon, formerly of
Pennsylvania. In addition there
is Mr.. Greathouse, and Major
Brannon, of the Pico Canon. The
appearance here of so many gentle
men noted in oil production is
pretty conclusive evidence that
this oil region Is attracting marked
attention.
The Santa Barbara Press thus
describes the manner of landing
passengers at that port: The East
er ceremonies of landing the pass
engers from the Orizaba yesterday
were conducted in the presence of
q large number Of spectators. The
graceful manner in which the pass
engers straddled the broad back of
Commodore Rosenberg, as he pack.
ed them from the lighter to the
shore, was grand and inspiring
sight.
The Secretary of the Horticultu-
raj Society is receiving quite
number of proposals from parties
having eligible lots suitable for q
Pavilion site. Sealed bids will be
received until Friday next at 4 p.
NJ. 1t has been ascertained that the
entire State appropriation can be
made available in time for use in
putting up the Pavilion this sea-
son. This gives $500; the city
ought to raise So, 1000 and the coun-
ty as much more. Some of the
proposed sites are very suitable and
the intimations are that low figures
are being given.
We acknowledge the receipt of
complimentary tickets to the con-
cert for the benefit of the Spanish.
American Mutual Benevolent So
ciety, at Turnverein Hall, this
evening. The programme has been
prepared with great care and will
be rendered by number of our
most gifted amateur and profess
sional musicians. We predict
most delightful entertainment for
all who may attend.
Messrs. Hermann g. Sorenson
shipped to San Francisco last
Monday, 10000 pounds of raisins.
This represents about one.sixth of
the quantity manufactured at the
Alden works last season. The
destruction of the works by fire is
a calamity which will not be fully
appreciated until the question Of
the disposal of the coming abund-
ant crop confronts our fruit-grow-
ers.-GdseHe.
The happiest men in town can be
found at Woods Opera House.
The distinctive characteristic of
the people who visit Los Angeles
this year is the remarkable degree
of quietude which characterizes
them. They are all in their beds
at the hotels by ten O'Clock at
night. Their decOrous and mex
pensive habits are subject of uni
uersal remark. But then it is all
refera BILE to hygiene, YOU know