anaheim-gazette 1891-01-22

HIST, THE BUNCO MEN! Peter Hansen's Escape from Two of Them. A Wild, Wierd and Romantic Tale Narrating the Circumstances of Peter's Close Call in Dealing With Colonel Miller and His Suspicious Looking Companion—How Peter Won a Thousand Dollars and Then Narrowly Escaped Being Robbed of a Thousand More Losture on Gambling. Last Thursday morning a week ago, when bright and early the little birds were singing in the trees, and the people of this city were wrapped in their usual weekly stillness, cogitating meditatively upon the multifarious items of absorbing interest which they had just perused in the columns of this family journal, a well dressed gentleman, styling himself Colonel Miller and claiming to hail from Fresno, blew into town and proceeded to look for choice bits of real estate. The entrancing tale of his queer goings on was unavoidably crowded out of our last week's issue. He had $80,000 to invest, so he said, and with his sister was very anxious to settle in our midst. After poking about for a while, he wended his way to the classic shades of Placentia, and soon found himself engaged in conversation with Peter Hansen, one of the highly respected and well-to-do orchardists of that place. Colonel Miller informed Hansen that he was anxious to purchase realty, and casually informed him that twenty acres of Hansen's property took his eye completely. "Would Hansen consent to part with that number of acres at the rate, say, of $300 an acre?" Thus the well-dressed Colonel began his style of address and suavity of manner leaving not a particle of doubt in Hansen's mind that the newcomer "meant business"—and big business at that. Before it takes to tell it a dicker was made wherein Hansen agreed to transfer twenty acres of his place to the Colonel for $6,000. Colonel Miller was a man of means, be it said, and once he took a fancy to a piece of property he would pay a very liberal price for it before he would condescend to part with it. The trade, however, was made contingent upon the approval of the Colonel's sister—which the Colonel was satisfied could be quite casually incurred in view of the ex- made, Peter's delight was boundless, and boundless to the last degree. Although the chronicles do not tell it, there is reason to suppose that Peter invited the Colonel into his wine cellar, and "did the right thing." Next to the private office of the Bank Peter Hansen's wine shed is about as comfortable a place to linger in as can be found in this earthly vale of tears and sorrow. We have also been there. After everything in connection with the trade had been satisfactorily adjusted, Peter and the Colonel got into the buggy to come to town for the purpose of completing the transfer. The horses were headed this way. Peter congratulated himself on the favorable turn of affairs. The new year had indeed opened well for him. Times had been rather hard since the vines died, and Peter's bank account was not so platteric as it had been in days gone by. The children should have another lot of toys, and there would be the rustle of silks around the Hansen household. The Colonel was driving rapidly, when, of a sudden, Peter's raverie was dispelled by a man on the roadside, whom the Colonel was about to pass, hailing the couple and inviting them to inspect an ingenious contrivance, wherein a dollar, waged against the stranger, was almost sure to win, and, if the play won twice consecutively, the dealer bound himself to hand over a thousand dollars to the winner. As if to dispell all doubts as to his responsibility, the stranger, who it is proper here to say was the mysterious gentleman who had alighted from the Colonel's buggy a short time before, proceeded to exhibit a roll of crisp bills, enough to take one's breath away. ON GAMES OF CHANCE, AND WINNING. The Colonel, turning to Hansen, remarked that he never wagered a dollar in his life—the did not believe in it. Nevertheless a dollar was not much; and as Peter thought the allurements were commensurate to the sinning, and the roll of bills dazzled his eyes, he counseled the Colonel to make a bet, even if he lost. Peter thought the game was a splendid layout, and thinking that he might win twice in succession, and be another thousand ahead, he was eager to try his luck himself. It is proper to say that, in games of chance, the dealer is not in the business for his health. Sometimes the player, sona coin and coat in his tuskie with "the tiger," is fortunate enough to have his health remaining, but the state of the weather becomes thereupon depressingly cool. Many another gambler could afford to be quite as unintentionally liberal as the mysterious stranger, but most of them, acting on the supposition that a thousand dollar premium going with every double winning would argue an excessively hard game to beat, are quite content to deal with the "business" that comes in the knowledge that a dollar, wagered in their game and winning, wins but a single dollar medium. The stranger felt sorry that Peter's good luck in winning the money should suffer because he had failed to raise the thousand dollars at the Bank. The Colonel, strange to relate, invited the stranger into the buggy to ride. The Colonel whipped up the horses, and as the buggy jolted over the rough road, Peter reflected that it was very uncomfortable riding three in a buggy. So he requested the Colonel to halt, saying he would walk a short way until the road got better. Peter alighted, and the two thieves drove to Fullerton, put up their buggy, jumped aboard a northbound train, and took their departure. There can be no doubt that if Hansen had able to borrow the money at the Bank, he would have been "buncoed" out of it, robbed outright, or perhaps been murdered for it. About this time his radical opinion of the Bank's method of financiering underwent a change. The entire valley has been laughing at the affair for over a week, but Hansen thinks it is not a laughing matter—on the contrary, quite the reverse. Colonel Miller also went by the name of Judge Carr, of the Sonoma county "Bach." And what became of him and his partner? We haven't the remotest notion. SHOCKING ACCIDENT. JOHN WAGNER OF PLACENTIA SERIOUSLY BURNED IN A BRUSH FIRE ON MONDAY AFTERNOON. On Monday afternoon, during the prevalence of the high wind storm, John Wagner of Placentia determined to burn off the weeds on a tract of land in Soquel Canyon. These weeds are serious obstacles to the tilling of the soil, and can be removed advantageously only by firing them, which process is best carried out in windy weather. The element of danger is inconsequential, and the firing of weeds is of common occurrence. In Mr. Wagner's case, however it seems that the fire having got beyond his control and threatening to destroy a section of the fence enclosing Mr. Bailey's Olinda ranch, he gave his attention to turning the fire away from the fence, when the part of wisdom should have prompted him to have made his escape. While thus engaged in the act of saving property, the high wind took the fire raging through the grass on all sides of the unfortunate gentleman, threatening to cut off all means of escape. Seeing that his position was one of imminent danger, Mr. Wagner placed his hands to his face and sprang through the flames toward a place of safety. He was compelled to run through quite obstacle of the burning grass, and was horribly burned before getting out of the fire. His clothes were almost entirely burned, his head, arms and back being burned in places on the bone. Thus the well-dressed Colonel began, his style of address and savvity of manner leaving not a particle of doubt in Hansen's mind that the newcomer "meant business"—and big business at that. Before it takes to tell it a dicker was made wherein Hansen agreed to transfer twenty acres of his place to the Colonel for $6,000. Colonel Miller was a man of means, be it said, and once he took a fancy to a piece of property he would pay a very liberal price for it before he would condescend to part with it. The trade, however, was made contingent upon the approval of the Colonel's sister—which the Colonel was satisfied could be quite easily secured, in view of the excellence of the property. The lady, the Colonel said, was temporarily sojourning with friends in town—who, by the way, would feel very much shocked indeed at seeing their names in print in connection with the fair but fictitious dame. The Colonel's sister, it may be remarked, was purely the occasion of his fancy. After agreeing upon the details of the trade, the Colonel left the Hansen ranch, promising to return later in the day. THE COLONEL'S ARRIVAL BEcomes Known. It became noised about shortly—how, it is impossible to say—that Peter Hansen had either made a very good sale of a piece of his property, or that he was upon the very point of doing so. It was stated that $80,000 was lying around loose, bewailing its anxiety to be invested in Anaheim real estate. Need it be said that the wide awake and rustling real-estate agent was at once alert, eager to meet the moneyed newcomer and cultivate his acquaintance. And one and all set to wondering how in the world it came to pass that Colonel Miller should thus successfully have given them the slip. Peter Hansen was always a very lucky individual, they argued, but this extraordinary piece of good fortune rather capped the climax. One of the enterprising real-estate brokers, on the lookout for snaps of this very same character, was upon the point of driving out to Hansen's place forthwith, when he behold the object of his search walking rapidly down Center street. Peter Hansen turned into the Bank of Anaheim at a 2:40 gait. Evidently he desired to deposit a fat wallet of the Colonel's gold to bind the bargain. The real estate agent was at his heels instanter. "Isn't true, Peter, hasn't made the sale?" he began. "Y-e-c-s." "And remains the Colonel in town today?" "Y-e-c-s." "And has received the customary stipend down, Peter?" "Y-e-c-s." But further questioning availed him not. Peter wanted to see Banker James on very important business. He had the Colonel "on the string," and none others need apply. The real-estate man withdrew. Peter entered the Bank's private office with Mr. James. The door closed behind them. It would not be polite for the reporter to tiptoe to the keyhole to cavewind. So, as they say in the drama, let us "leave them alone" for a while. The private office of Bank is, by the way, ordinarily not such a bad place to leave even one whose part in this tragedy is so important as that of Peter Hansen's. The Bank of Anaheim is no exception to this rule. We have been there ourselves. HINT THE BUNCO STEERER. When Colonel Miller left Peter Hausen at It is proper to say that, in games of chance, the dealer is not in the business for his health. Sometimes the player, sand coin and coat in his tusk with "the tiger," is fortunate enough to have his health remaining, but the state of the weather becomes thereupon depressingly cool. Many another gambler could afford to be quite unintentionally liberal as the mysterious stranger, but most of them, acting on the supposition that a thousand dollar premium going with every double winning would argue an excessively hard game to beat, are quite content to deal with the "business" that comes in the knowledge that a dollar, wagered in their game and winning, wins but a single dollar—and which same, be it said, "fairish is an occurrence scarce as hens' teeth," and scarcer too. To the frivolous dealer in games with such allurements as a thousand dollar premium on a single dollar bet, the honest farmer should say him nay and stamp his foot. The shameless gambler means not what he says. PETER WINS A THOUSAND. However, the Colonel wagered a dollar. He lost. "Shall we try it once again!" he questioned. The thrifty Coloniel was very much opposed to gaming—never did it in all his life; but he thought, isasmuch as Peter was willing, that he would just once more. He played again, and won. Peter still had visions of that thousand dollars "on the side." He thought the game wasn't bad, after all. So, producing a dollar, he wagered it, and was agreeably surprised to be told that he won. The Coloniel urged him to double his bet, and try for the thousand. The money was up, and in another instant perhaps he should put an extra thousand into his jeans. Peter's heart went pit-a-pat. A man "blowing in" his "breakfast money" could seasure have been more greatly agitated. Seconds seemed like ages, and Peter's heart went fast as the fanners at the Olive mill. The game progressed, loo! the dealer's face seemed to pale, his hands trembled, and he gasped for breath. Peter Hansen's bet had won twice in succession. He had won a thousand dollars! THE PLOT. The dealer acknowledged that for once his game had been beaten. He produced the roll of bills, and counted out a thousand. This he was prepared to turn over, when he explained that, by the rules of his game, the dealer invariably required the player to exhibit a thousand dollars in return for the thousand which he was playing against. The game was exclusive to that extent. Of course the dealer would not be traveling around the country accepting bats from every one he chance to meet, and taking great chances of losing his thousands to a man who had but a single dollar. Of course Peter had a thousand with him? began the bunco man. No? That made it bad. Hausen informed him, somewhat angrily, that he had won, and although he was not in the habit of carrying a thousand dollars around in his vest pocket, he would come in to town and get it, when he expected the gambler would押 him his winning. That was entirely satisfactory to the gambler, and as an earnest of his good faith, he promised to wait until Peter and the Coloniel drove into town and got the money. A happy thought struck Peter. He would borrow a thousand at the Bank, corral his boille, deposit it, and then give his attention to his $6,000 land sale. It gave his attention to turning the fire away from the fence, when the part of wisdom should have prompted him to have made his escape. While thus engaged in the act of saving property, the high wind took the fire raging through the grass on all sides of the unfortunate gentleman, threatening to out off all means of escape. Seeing that his position was one of imminent danger, Mr. Wagner placed his hands to his face and sprang through the flames toward a place of safety. He was compelled to run through quite admittance of the burning grass, and was horribly burned before getting out of the fire. His clothes were almost entirely burned, his head, arms and back being burned in places to the bone. The unfortunate gentleman had presence of mind sufficient to spring into his wagon, standing near, and dash, almost maddened with pain, for his residence a couple of miles away. Zanjero Anderson happened to be working on the ditch not far away, and Mr. Wagner called to him for assistance. Mr. Anderson sprang into the wagon and drove rapidly to the Wagner residence. The unfortunate gentleman suffered excruciating pain, but everything was done to relieve him. Physicians were called, and his injuries attended to as well as possible under the distressing circumstances. During Monday night he rested easily, but on Tuesday morning was restless. Yesterday he was considered out of danger, although his injuries are frightful. RUN OVER AND KILLED. ANDRES VALENCIA GETS DRUNK AT YORBA, LIES ON THE RAILROAD TRACK AND EXPERIENCES DECAPITATION. Coroner Ey had his initial "case" on Tuesday. It was a good one, too. Andres Valencia had been run over by a freight train on the Southern California Railroad in the vicinity of Yorba, and was literally cut to pieces. His brains, lungs and entrails were spread along the track, and his head, along with the left arm and shoulder, had been decapitated from the body which lay in the roadbed. His legs were cut off and lay on the outside of southern rail. His head and left arm were on the other side of the track. Near by was a bottle of cheap olaret. The sight was horrible and the Coroner had aplaid introduction to the duties of his office. The inquest demonstrated the fact that Valencia had been drinking heavily with several companions at Golter's saloon on Monday evening. He left the saloon at midnight, and it is presumed that on his way home, he fell on the railroad track. Here he lay until the train came along and ran over him. He was a native of Mexico, was a laborer and 24 years of age. His remains were taken to Santa Ana, where they were interred yesterday. BUCINA Park Items. Miss Lina Pitblado of Los Angeles is visiting at Mrs. Archibald's. Mrs. Cronse, who has been a guest of Mrs.J.Wright returned to her home at Long Beach on Saturday. Tuesday evening the L.M.A.S gave a "box social" in the hall. There was a large attendance. The programme was varied and interesting. The "quilting party" ore- important business. He had the Colonel "on the string," and none others need apply. The real-estate man withdrew. Peter entered the Bank's private office with Mr. James. The door closed behind them. It would not be polite for the reporter to tiptoe to the keyhole to cavendrop. So, as they say in the drama, let us "leave them alone" for a while. The private office of a Bank is, by the way, ordinarily not such a bad place to leave even one whose part in this tragedy is so important that of Peter Hansen's. The Bank of Anaheim is no exception to this rule. We have been there ourselves. HISTORY THE BUNCO STEERER. When Colonel Miller left Peter Hausen at the ranch, as related in the preceding chapter, he promised to return as soon as his august sister had been interviewed as to the propriety of the deal. After his departure his return was anxiously looked for and when he put in an appearance, some hours later, there was unbound joy in the Hansen household. The Colonel's sister did not accompany him, however, but her absence was accounted for by the statement that, on account of the threatening aspect of the weather, she had determined to remain in town. But from the Colonel's very elaborate description of the place she was entirely satisfied with the terms of the bargain. The price was a trifle high, she said, but on the whole she was anxious for the speedy consumption of the trade. Now it so happened that a sturdy rancher of Placentia, travelling along the highway and thinking of the big profits to accrue from his ripening orange crop, chanced, on the very morning in question, to meet Colonel Miller and a suspicious-looking companion, riding together in a buggy in the direction of the Hansen ranch. The suspicious-looking stranger alighted on the roadside a short distance this side of the ranch, and the Colonel drove on to keep his engagement with the man he was trying to rob. The stranger, when coated, and asked whither he was traveling, replied that he was on his way to visit a friend living near. He seemed to be quite familiar with the names of the residents of the section, and very effectually throw his questioner off his guard. AT THE HANSEN RANCH AGAIN. The Colonel's coming had been eagerly looked for, and when he hove in sight there was immediate and great joy in the rancher's household. Three hundred dollars per acre grew not on every bush, even on bushy land, and was the price to be sneezed at?—decidedly not! So, when the Colonel drove into the yard and remarked that his sister, as stated, was willing the trade should be Of course you know a thousand wild men began the bunco man. No! That made it bad. Hausen informed him, somewhat angrily, that he had won, and although he was not in the habit of carrying a thousand dollars around in his vest pocket, he would come in to town and get it, when he expected the gambler would pay him his winning. That was entirely satisfactory to the gambler, and as an earnest of his good faith, he promised to wait until Peter and the Colonel drove into town and got the money. A happy thought struck Peter. He would borrow a thousand at the Bank, corral his bodele, deposit it, and then give his attention to his $6,000 land sale. SAXED FROM THE THIEVES. The horses were started toward town again. Near the corner of Sycamore and Olive streets, the Colonel halted, saying he would drive to see his sister, who was visiting not very far away. He told Peter to walk to the Bank and make the loan. Peter alighted and started to walk into town. He proceeded briskly on his mission, and was soon seen coming down Center street at the same 2:40 gaint that characterized his movements when espied by the eagle-eyed real estate agent previously referred to. But, as the French have it, Ravenons a nos moutons. We left Peter cloaked with Banker James. What happened can only be guessed at. It can be safely said that Peter, once he made his business known, failed to realize the amount. Perhaps he was given a little fatherly advice, and told that his newly found friends were thieves plotting for his ruin. At any rate Peter soon emerged from the rear office, his native hue of resolution sickled o'en with the pale cast of thought, his brow confusedly knit, and a well-developed frown darkening his countenance. Peter, once gaining the sidewalk, strode rapidly toward the Opera-house, reaching which, he turned into Olive street and proceeded toward Sycamore. He found the Colonel in waiting at the place where he had left him a short time before. Peter sprang into the buggy. He told the Colonel he had slipped up in borrowing the thousand dollars. It is whispered that Peter's opinion of the Bank's method of financiering was at this time not particularlyattering. The Colonel drove toward Placentia again. Turning into East street, at the corner of Sycamore, the horses trotted rapidly toward the place where the mysterious stranger promised to await their coming. Not very far from North street the stranger hove in sight. The Colonel halted as he approached. Peter told him he could not raise the thousand, and thereupon forfeited his right to the thousand dollar pre-badge over him. He was a native of Mexico, was a laborer and 24 years of age. His remains were taken to Santa Ana, where they were interred yesterday. BUena Park Items. Miss Lina Pitblado of Los Angeles is visiting at Mrs. Archibald's. Mrs. Crouse, who has been a guest of Mrs. J.Wright, returned to her home at Long Beach on Saturday. Tuesday evening the L.M.A.S.gave a "box social" in the hall. There was a large attendance. The programme was varied and interesting. Many of the boxes were quite novel in appearance. There were squashes and citrons, and square boxes and flower boxes and other designs. When opened by the fortunate purchasers were found filled with a lunch most tempting to the veriest epicure. The coffee was such as can only be made by the Condensed Milk & Coffee Company. The Y.P.S.C.E will give the second of their entertainments Jan. 27th. It will be a "Dime Social." The principal feature of the evening will be "tableaux." A good time is anticipated. Mr. and Mrs.D.J.Young have returned from Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs.Oland, from Washington, are guests of Mrs.R Easter of Centralia. Miss Douglas of Santa Ana is visiting Mrs.Spidel. Mr.Spidel has commended his new house on Grand avenue. BUENA. Surprise Party. Mr. and Mrs.Wm.Koenig were tendered a surprise party on Tuesday evening by a number of their friends. The party met at the residence of F.Ey and proceeded to Mr.Koenig's residence shortly after 8 o'clock. Arriving at their destination it was found that a surprise had never been more complete. The evening was most enjoyable spent, and at a late hour the party dispersed. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs.Koenig, Mr. and Mrs.Witte, Mr. and Mrs.F.Ey, Mr. and Mrs.A.L.Lewis, Mrs.Mossamann, Mr. and Mrs.J.Everhart, Mr. and Mrs.A.Himpau, Mr. and Mrs.E.A.Jellegrin, Mr. and Mrs.T.J.F.Boege, Mr. and Mrs.F.A.Koin, Mr. and Mrs.F.Backa, Mrs.Strodthoff,Mrs.Haimun,Mrs.Metz,Miss Clara Mossamann,Miss Mary Horstman,Miss Eda Roese,theo.Rimpau,j.P.Zayn and others. BIRTH. OMAN--At the semiphore, south of this city January 20,tothe wife of J.H.Oman,a daughter.. ANG ACCIDENT. OF PLACENTIA SERIENED IN A BRUSH FIRE AFTERNOON, during the prava-wind storm, John Wagner mined to burn off the weeds land in Soqueta Canyon. Serious obstacles to the till-dan can be removed advancing them, which process in windy weather. The war is inconsequential, and it is of common occurrence. As case, however, it seems ing got beyond his control to destroy a section of the Mr. Bailey's Olinda ranch, to turning the fire fence, when the part of have prompted him to have While thus engaged in property, the high wind through the grass on all unate gentleman, threaten-ments of escape. Seeing was one of imminent owner placed his hands to his thorough the flames toward He was compelled to run distance of the burning grass, courned before getting out thothes were almost entirely arms and back being strangle to relate, invited the buggy to ride. The Col-lhe horses, and as the buggy rough road, Peter reflected uncomfortable riding three he requested the Colonel to would walk a short way better. Peter alighted, Peter alighted, Peter drove to Fullerton, put jumped aboard a north-took their departure. doubt that if Hansen had how the money at the Bank, been "buncoed" out of it, nor perhaps been murdered time his radical opinion method of financiering un-ey has been laughing at the week, but Hansen thinks it matter—on the contrary, also went by the name of the Sonoma county "biscoh," one of him and his partner? motest notion. THE PERSONAL MELANGE. Dr. Bailley is paying a business visit to Phoenix, Arizona. Colonel Keith left for San Bernardino yesterday to buy oranges. L. L. Shaw and S. H. Purcell of the Santa Ana Blade were in town one day last week. W. C. Hogaboom of the Los Angeles Sunday World was in town on Monday and called in to see us. Sheriff Lacy's portly form was seen on the streets several times last week. Evil-doers will please take notice and beware. J. H. Thacker, the orange buyer, left Chicago on Monday for this city, and is expected to arrive in a few days. Frank Schaumburger celebrated his birthday on last Saturday evening by inviting a select coterie of his friends to an oyster and wine supper with him. Coroner Ey has been appointed City Recorder by the Trustees. Some people have bongors thrust upon them. He has not qualified yet, however. Fred Rimpau, J. J. Dyer, E. W. Champlain, John Goodale and L. Brown have been selected to act as term trial jurors in Judge Towner's court. The condition of Mrs. Boldt, we are sorry to say, continues unimproved. Her condition is critical and the end may come at any moment. Her many friends in Anaheim hope for the beat, and that she may be restored to health again. Manager Johnson has severed his connection with the Del Campo and left with his family for San Francisco on Monday morning. The big hotel will bereafter be under the management of F. H. Miller, who will keep the hostelrie up to its usual standard of excellence. Success to him. J. P. Taggart, Los Angeles; E. Mouroe, Pulare; K. C. Harrington, San Franciscos; AMUSEMENTS. "ESMERALDA" BY THE LINDEN DRAMA-CUB—MINSTRELS. One of the largest audiences that ever assembled at the Opera-house was present on Friday evening last to witness the play "Emeralda" by the Linden Dramatic Company. The cast was as follows: Old Man Rogers, a North Carolina farmer, J. Landell Mrs. Lyda Ann Rogers, his wife Miss Minnie Zeyn Emeralda, their daughter..... Miss Grace Kline Dave Hardy, In love with Emeralda..... Harry Cummings Everard Eatabrook, an atmospheric artist..... E. J. Pellegrin Jack Desmouth, an American artist in Paris..... H. A. Strodthoff Nora Jack's sisters..... Mrs. Laura O. Bates Kate..... Mrs. G. E. Claytor Marquela de Montessin, a French adventurer..... O. E. Claytor Daniel Drew, a mining speculator..... W. L. Dudlop The performance was by far the best amateur entertainment we have witnessed in this city. Each part was enacted to perfection, and the attention of the audience was riveted from first to last. The part of Mrs. Rogers, a "perfectly hateful" old lady, was admirably portrayed by Minnie Zeyn, and Jack Landell was an ideal "teen-pecked" husband. Grace Kline was charming as the heroine, and Harry Cummings as the lover showed an aptitude for the part that discounts anything we ever saw. Edleplerin was a very atmospheric artist, and Henry Srodthoff was up to the standard. Meadows Bates and Clayton, as Jack's sisters, were admirable, the former lady showing rare histrionic talent. George Claytor played the part of French adventurer to perfection, and Billy Dunlap, as the mining speculator, was as fine as they make them. The performance was of a high order of merit, and demonstrates the fact that we have first-class talent in our midst. The stage setting was rich and elegant, arranged under the supervision of Meadames Cahen and Koenig. The Anaheim Military Band and Prof James' orchestra discoursed music during the evening. It is probable the company may be induced to give the performance at Santa Ana. If so, they should be greeted by a crowded house. The receipts of Friday evening's entertainment go into the public literary and reading fund. GORTON'S MINSTRELS. Gorton's minstrels were greeted by a large house on Monday evening. The performance was excellent, and very much enjoyed. The playing of the company's brass band was superb, the best brass music we have ever heard in Anaheim. Maxson's encomium solo, "Suwance River," with triple tonguing, rendered in the street parade, was the most artistic bit of music of its kind... Gentleman had presence in spring into his wagon, dash almost maddened the burning grass, curried before getting out of the grass were almost entirely to the bone. Gentleman suffered exertion everything was done to physicians were called, and to as well as possessing circumstances. Night he reated easily, morning was restless. Was considered out of danger, all are frightful. MONEY IN ORANGES. THE GILMAN CROP SOLD TO THACKER BROS. FOR $7,700. On Tuesday Col. F. H. Keith purchased the Gilman orange crop for Thacker Bros., the consideration being $7,700. There were several bidders for the crop. Mr. Littlefield, bidding for a San Francisco house, offered $7,600. Col. Keith informs us that he "gut away with the grove" in a canter. He adds this moral: "Don't buck against a home man. We are not in the combination." It is important to know that Thacker Bros. are not in the combination. It had been supposed that they were. Mr. Gilman is to be congratulated. To compliment the gentleman is, however, but a work of supererogation. His orchard is so well kept that his oranges always sell at big prices and buyers are anxious to purchase the crop. Any reference to Mr. Gilman or his orchard must needs be complimentary. Col. Keith bought the crop last year for $7,200, against a spirited competition, and thus year walked away with the purchase with its useful graceful style. There is money in oranges. The World Enriched. The facilities of the present day for the production of everything that will conduce to the material welfare and comfort of mankind are almost unlimited and when Syrup of Figs was first produced the world was enriched with the only perfect laxative known, as it is the only remedy which is truly pleasing and refreshing to the taste and prompt effectual to cleanse the system gently in the Spring time or, in fact, at any time and the better it is known the more popular it becomes. Enamelled Photographs Lawrence & Son, the leading photographers of Los Angeles, will be in Anaheim on Monday, Feb. 2, where they will make negatives and have them finished at their gallery in Los Angeles. This is the first time that the people of Anaheim have had the opportunity of getting first-class photographs without any effort from home to get them. Also prepare to make them at reduced rates, so that all may get them. This is the only firm that can make the new Enamelled Photographs Call and see them. Palace Restaurant. G. W. Braudeberry, opposite the Postoffice is prepared to serve the best of meals, holiday dinners, ball and party suppers, on very Letters for the following persons remain uncalled for at the Postoffice: Warren J. Brackett, Joe Chudley, Sarah Eaverth, Tim Flinn, Neills Johnson, Wm. C. Jones, J. K. G. Kirster, Miles Bros., Frank Titus, W. A. Wells, W. Wildelford. Peter Richards, who recently expired at the Stockton insane asylum, was many years ago respected and well-to-do citizen of Anaheim, where his untimely taking off is deplored. His wife and children have the sincere commiseration of all in their affliction. Rimpau Bros. advertise that in order to make room for their spring importation, shortly to arrive, they will sell at greatly reduced prices for the next ten days for cash. Their stock of dry goods is complete, and parties intending to purchase should give them a call. The little son of William Fisher, while playing in his father's cooper-shop with some companions on Tuesday, was unfortunate enough to chop of his thumb of his left hand. Medical aid was called, and the little fellow is getting along as well as could be expected. Tonsorial artist Frantz would say to those frisky people who amused themselves on New Year's Eve by tearing down and running away with the arm pole suspended to his barber shop window, that he will be thankful for the return of the same as soon as the frisky people are through with it. They are known, and will save themselves trouble by returning at once. Next Saturday occurs the annual meeting of shareholders in the Anaheim Union Water Company. Among the important matters to come up for consideration will be the election of a new Board of Directors and a discussion as to the advisability of the sale of the company's stock to the irrigation district on a bond basis. A full attendance is desired. Cook & Langley contracted to buy J. E. Parker's orange crop at Santa Ana, and paid him $50 to bind the bargain. Subsequently they repented, refused to take the crop and brought suit to recover the $50. Mr. Parker brought in a counter claim of $101 and costs of suit. The case was one day last week decided in Mr. Parker's favor. Some orange buyers want the earth. The many friends of George Austee, who visited here some months ago, but is at present residing in Denver, Col., will be sorry to learn of the loss of his barn by fire in the latter place on January 24. The barn contained five valuable horses, several vehicles and a large quantity of hay, which were all consumed. Mr. Austee will shortly remove to Anaheim, accompanied by several of his Eastern friends, who are desirous of locating here. Company G's campfire supper at the Del Campo on Thursday evening last was most enjoyable. The boys had an excellent time, and many witty sallies were exchanged after the supper was over and toast making began. More interest is being taken in the company than for a long time past, a circumstance that is to be hailed with delight by everybody. Our company is one of the best in the brigade, and the commanding officer should see to it that a full attendance is present at drills. Another campfire supper Park Items. A native of Mexico, was marsors of age. His remains in Ana, where they were the L. M. A. S. gave n the hall. There was a programme was varied of the "quilting party" or amusement. Many of the novel in appearance, and citrons, and square boxes and other designs. Fortunate purehasers were lunch most tempting to The coffee was such as by the Condensed Milk & E. will give the second of Jan. 27th. It will be The principal feature of "tableaux." A good J. Young have returned from Washington, are of Centralia. Fanta Ana is visiting commended his new house BUENA. Party. Koenig were tendered Tuesday evening by a bands. The party met at Ey and proceeded to dance shortly after 8 at their destination it happened never been the evening was most entangled those present were Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Witte, Mr. r. and Mrs. A. L. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. J. Evera. A. Kimpan, Mr. and Mrs. J. Pell. T. J. F. Rooge, Mr. Koin, Mr. and Mrs. F. Dothoff, Mrs. Heimun, Clara Mossman, Miss Miss Eda Roge, Theo. and others. North. south of this city, Janure, south of this city, Janure, Oman, a daughter. Enamelled Photographs. Lawrence & son, the leading photographers of Los Angeles, will be in Anhein on Monday, Feb. 2, where they will make negatives and have them finished at their gallery in Los Angeles. This is the first time that the people of Anhein have had the opportunity of getting first-class photographs without going away from home to get them. They also propose to make them at reduced rates, so that all may get them. This is the only firm that can make the new Enamelled Photograph. Call and see them. Palace Restaurant. G. W. Braudeberry, opposite the Postoffice is prepared to serve the best of meals, holiday dinners, ball and party suppers, on very short notice. Board and lodging at the Palace Restaurant. A trial is solicited. Hay for Sale. Forty tons of Barley Hay for sale on ranch at Orangethorpe. Call on or address, nov27tf W. J. Smith, Orangethorpe. Wanted. To trade for horse, brood mare now with foal to Papillon. J. B. McCutloch, nov27tf Placentia. To the purchaser of every $10 worth of groesries, during the month of January, I will give a live duck. [ji:4t] G. DAVIS. Buy and recommend Farmers' Healing Liniment because it is a genuine healing remedy. For sale by W.M. Higgins, druggist, Anaheim, Cal. John Schauman makes a specialty of fine horseshoeing. Call and see him ma8tf For chafing, itching, poison oak, sunburn, scalds, burns, etc., use Farmers' Healing Liniment. For sale by W.M. Higgins, druggist, Anaheim, Cal. Ask for "Orange Blossom" and "Perfection Flour" if you want first-class brands. jel9if Get your wagons and buggies made at J. Schauman's establishment. ma8tf First-class work at Schauman's blacksmith shop. Satisfaction guaranteed. ma8tf Don't miss reading Heller's new "ad" in this issue it will be the means of saving you lots of money jan15 tf Build up home industries by using Olive Milling Co., Four. Special inducements offered in Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, etc., just refer to Heller's "ad" and see what he offers the people of Anaheim. Preparations for the masquerade ball to be given by the baseball club on the evening of the 30th instant are going on at a satisfactory rate. All indications point to its being one of the notable affairs of the season. When it comes to giving high-class masquerades, the baseball boys are "in it," every time. The coming ball will be fashionable, select and patronized by the best of our society people. There will be a very large attendance, which is as it should be. The boys are deserving young men, and should succeed. Dr. D.W.Hunt has received his certificate of appointment as a member of the Orange County Board of Examining Surgeons for the Bureau of Pensions. Dr.Wood of Orange and Dr.Dryer of Santa Ana are the other members of the board. Applicants for pensions, we are informed will not hereafter be compelled to go to Los Angeles to prosecute their case, but will deal directly with the Orange county board. Give it us as lightly as possible on pensions, surest of the board. Miss Nellie Bancroft and Miss Kerr of Ohio, who is visiting with Mr. and Mrs.Bancroft of Orangethorpe, had a narrow escape from a serious accident on Saturday.The ladies were driving into town when near the sandwash bridge, the horse became frightened at the raising of a parasol.The animal became tumanauscile and started to run.Both ladies were thrown out of the buggy, but fortunately were not seriously hurt.The vehicle was demolished before the runaway horse was captured.The ladies are to be congratulated on their providential escape. The orange growers of Los Angeles county have formed an association for the purpose of protecting themselves against the recent buyers' combine.Their first meeting Retiring from Business. The Jewelry business which I have carried on here in Anhein for more than twenty years I now have sold to my son, Oscar R.Luedke.I thank my friends and former customers for the confidence they have shown me, and hope that they will patronize my son Oscar in the same way.Respectfully.R.Luedke. Announcement. I take pleasure in announcing that I have purchased the entire interest in the Jewelry business herefore carried out by my father.R.Luedke.I shall endeavor to keep a complete line of Watches,Clocks.Jewelry,Silver Plated Wares Optical Goods,and will put my prices at such figures that no one can complain.All bills payable and receivable will be attended to by me.Parties knowing themselves to be indebted to the old firm will please call at once.Respectfully.O.R.Luedke. Band Men Wanted! LIMITED NUMBER OF Gentlemen ARE desired to become members of the Anhein Military Band.Full particulars by applya to the Secretary.OSCAR R.Luedke. NOTICE. OWNERS OF BEARING ORANGE OR OTHER fruit baskards, who wish to sell at moderate prices, may hear of a possible purchaser, by addressing A.B., postoffice lock box 25 Long Beach.Cal., giving age of trees, price, terms, etc. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. CLEARANCE SALE. In order to make room for our Spring Importations, which will arrive in due season, we will offer and sell to our customers and public generally at Greatly Reduced Prices! For the Next 60 Days for Cash. No Trouble to Show Goods. Come in and examine goods, whether you purchase or not. RIMPAU BROS. XXXXXX MAS AND New Years' Goods OF ALL KINDS. We shall discontinue keeping Jewelry, Silverware, Art Goods and Artists' Materials, and will close out these lines at any price. We shall keep a larger stock of WATCHES, : CLOCKS — AND — MUSICAL GOODS OF ALL KINDS. We shall discontinue keeping Jewelry, Silverware, Art Goods and Artists' Materials, and will close out these lines at any price. We shall keep a larger stock of WATCHES, : CLOCKS AND MUSICAL GOODS Than ever, at City Prices. Call early to select your HOLIDAY PRESENTS. P. Pellegrin & Son, Postoffice Block, Anaheim. A NICE GIFT Given with every $25 Worth of Goods Bought at my Store. I will give the Nicest and Most Complete ATLAS PUBLISHED To every purchaser of $25 worth of Goods, consisting of DRY GOODS, FANCY GOODS, BOOTS AND SHOES, GENTS' UNDERWEAR, ETC. Fancy and Family Groceries always on hand H. CAHEN. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS. ALL THE LATEST STYLES OUT! Books, Fancy Goods, Notions, Novelties. Christmas and New Year's Cards. Work Boxes, Dressing Cases, Shaving Sets, Albums. All kinds of Plush and Rubber Goods. PRESENTS. ALL THE LATEST STYLES OUT! Books, Fancy Goods, Notions, Novelties. Christmas and New Year's Cards. Work Boxes, Dressing Cases, Shaving Sets, Albums. All kinds of Plush and Rubber Goods. Candies and Candles for Christmas Trees. Everything New to Match My NEW DAYLIGHT STORE AND CHEAPER THAN EVER. Joseph Helmsen. Bentz & Steadman, Wholesale and Retail Butchers. Anaheim, Cal. Dealers in Beef, Pork, Mutton, Veal, Sausages and Lard of our own make. Having purchased both markets, we propose to furnish them with the best meats obtainable. Highest Market price Paid for Live Stock. W. S. BARTLETT, President. N. VANDEELIP, Treasurer. FRANK A. GIBSON, Secretary M. M. CROOKSHANK, Vice President. FRED K STEPHENS, Asst Secretary Orange County Abstract Co. Office, 316 Main Street, Commercial Bank Building, Santa Ana, Cal. Capital Stock, $100,000. Prompt and Accurate Work at Reasonable Prices.