Several wild horses have been cap¬ 
tured in Itoop County, Cal., where they 
have boon running for years. Among 
them was a magnificent stallion that for 
eight years defied the efforts of the most 
skillful vaquoros. The horses are the 
descendants of some fine stock belong¬ 
ing to a former owner of the range. 
Democrats Watchman 
Circle-frille, - - February 19, 1880 
I he little linnets arc proving such a 
nuisance this season at Santa. Maria, 
Cal., that tne Citizens of the pi ce are 
poisoning them One fruit mar. put 
out poison apples, and next day pick¬ 
ed up 250 dead birds 
