anaheim-gazette 1891-02-26

AND THE RAIN CAME DOWN Shut Off Entirely From the Outside World. Bridges Washed Away, Transportation Suspended, Travel Impeded, and a Flood Comes to the Gates of the Town—Nearly a Foot of Rain in a Week—It Will Be Several Days Before the Trains May Run. When the gentle rain descended upon the dry laids of this valley, a week ago last Sunday evening, no one dreamed that we should have nearly ten inches of rainfall before the storm was over. But after the lapse of ten days' time it is seen how far out of plumb our calculations were, and how narrowly we escaped the visitation of a flood. We have had not much less than a foot of rain, and although showery weather was predicted until next Saturday, the skies were clear yesterday and the storm seemed to be over. For the storm beginning on Sunday evening of last week, and continuing with slight intermissions until Wednesday evening, we had 4.70 inches. The skies were clear for a day or two, and then the storm clouds gathered over us, and by last Monday morning an additional precipitation of 4.28 inches was recorded. During Monday night the skies were clear, but early on Tuesday morning rain descended again, the gauge showing a downpour of 1.3 inches for the night. Since that time the showers of Tuesday amounted to 2.8 inches, bringing up the total to 9.39. THE RAIN DOES CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE. The rain has created havoc with both railroad lines. All bridges between Anaheim and Los Angeles are more or less damaged, as are likewise those across the Santa Ana river. The Santa Fe bridge across the sandwash was reported on Tuesday to be in a damaged state, the northern bulkhead having been swept away. The county bridge across the sandwash stood the storm splendidly, and is in good condition. No mails have arrived in town since Sunday, and communication by telegraph has been cut off in all directions. Since that time, so far as the outside world was concerned, Anaheim might as well have been recorded. On February 2d .25 fell and on the 5th .21. On February 16th the rain set in in earnest, and we had 3.72 inches for the day and preceding night. On the 18th we had .40. On the 22d we had 2.40 inches, and on the 23d 1.65 inches. Total for the season 12.13 inches. This time last year we had 19.56 inches. HOW THINGS LOOKED YESTERDAY. At 9 o'clock on Monday night several shots were heard coming from the flooded district south of town, in the vicinity of the Southern California track beyond Orange street. The thought struck some that the shots might be fired for help by some ones in the flooded district, but little attention was paid to them. The matter was dismissed until yesterday, when it was reported on the streets that Mr. Hunter, who lives on South street, had fired the shots to call for help. His premises were under water, and although he had a close call, the danger was passed effectually, and yesterday everything was all right. Yesterday afternoon the Southern Pacific bridge over the Santa Ana river was in a very dangerous condition, and all travelers were warned not to attempt to cross it. Only the middle pile in each bent remained, the nine others having been washed away. It will be necessary to reconstruct the bridge entirely. Yesterday the water had receded to the river bed, where great volumes flowed to the ocean. All danger was passed, and travel was resumed in all directions. The extent of damage is not easily computed, but it is undoubtedly greater than that of any other flood. During the high wind of Sunday night many trees and several windmills were blown down. LATEST FROM THE OUTSIDE WORLD. Yesterday's advice from Los Angeles are as follows: The present storm is one of the worst in the history of this section. But little damage resulted to city property. On the river front the damage is considerable. All railroad bridges are damaged and in cases swept away, but it is believed that communication will be restored to morrow. News from the surrounding country is very meagre, owing to the telegraph wires being down, but so far as received the outlook is not encouraging. Many rumors and reports of loss of life are afloat, but the only cases so far authenticated are the drowning of a man named Wells, with his wife and child, near Wilmington. Undoubtedly great damage resulted to orchards and ranches south of the city. The flood in the San Gabriel valley was the worst in years, many houses damaged, live stock drowned, and fences and outbuildings destroyed. The railroads expect to have local trains running to morrow. Nothing is known of affairs on board Mr. Garwood took up his Secretary. An assessment of $1 per share payable immediately. The rest of the afternoon went in the payment of bills and sion of various other topics brought up at future meetings on THE CHINO RAILWAY. GRADUALLY THE NECESSARY OF STOCK IS BEING SUBMITTED TO KROC Friday evening was large and Speeches were made by Judge Garden Grove and D.M.Bak Ana. Both gentlemen were list-wrapped attention and were much The former said that the city Grove and Westminster were favor of the road, and had already do their share. The right of wives cured, and the people are was ordered to begin grading. Anacure secure the trade of the entire south and west of us. He predicts future for our city and valley in ing of the road. Col. Baker, the silver-tongues of the Santa Ana, was next and immediately threw the lace into enthusiastic accord with his especial attention to the silurian Ana, and said that if we had a sooner they moved to the most better it would be for the town; had refused to allow a railroad within her city limits, and he was Anaheim step in and bring this It would be the greatest thing happened to this town. He could put up their last dollar on this cessary. The money would be cessation inside of a year. Collo loudly applauded throughout his made many friends by his talk. Judge Pierce said that at camp so he had been told, it was the tom, after an able exhortation Baker's had been, to ask for him come to the bench. He thought proper here to ask that all citizens like subscribing should step up as Chairman Wood announced that 170 shares had been subscribed short while Mr. Koeneg said that take five shares anyhow, and cheered. Mr. Schorn, who had for 10 shares, said to Mr. Conrad taken two, that he would take L.Conrad would take 10. This program now under consideration by the treeman, with every prospect of up. Other subscriptions were made The rain has created havoc with both railroad lines. All bridges between Anaheim and Los Angeles are more or less damaged, as are likewise those across the Santa Ana river. The Santa Fe bridge across the sandwash was reported on Tuesday to be in a damaged state, the northern bulkhead having been swept away. The county bridge across the sandwash stood the storm splendidly, and is in good condition. No mails have arrived in town since Sunday, and communication by telegraph has been cut off in all directions. Since that time, so far as the outside world was concerned, Anaheim might as well have been an island of the sea. Nothing was known of outside happenings, and our people set about to bear it, without grinning, until the embargo could be raised. On Sunday evening, during the high wind and while the rain descended in torrents, a gentleman living at Olive Heights, who had arrived in town from Los Angeles on the last Southern California train, started to walk home, fearing that the Olive bridge would be washed away during the night, and saying that it was important that he should be at home on Monday. It was as much as a man's life was worth to undertake the job, yet the man set out in the storm to reach his home as though nothing had happened. He must have lived in Venice, where livery stables are few and far betwixt. COMES THE FLOOD. On Monday afternoon the levee put in last year on the Santa Ana river gave way, and the waters flooded into the sandwash, inundating the country between this city and Fullerton and Placentia. The residences immediately north of town were surrounded with water, making it necessary for several families to vacate their homes. The water raised rapidly during the afternoon and evening, threatening to do great damage. At 9 o'clock in the evening the waters seemed to have reached their highest point. At that hour the territory between North street and the sandwash was covered with a sheet of water, in places several feet deep. Through the sandwash there plunged a torrent that roared and rattled loud enough to be heard miles away. It seemed that both bridges across the wash must be carried away, but luckily they withstood the storm, the Southern California bridge being damaged to some extent. East of the railroad track, which is six feet above the level, the water backed in a miniature lake over the entire country roundabout. The full moon came out from behind the clouds, and beamed on the rippling waters in a pale lunar sort of way, that meant inspiration to the average artist. But to people who owned the lands beneath the water's waste the sight was anything but pleasant. Indeed, it was quite enough to take one's breath away. At midnight of Monday the water in the sandwash was still rushing by in great turbulence, and although the waters seemed to be lessening, there was still apparent danger, especially to the residents of the country to the west of town, where the waters were spreading over a vast expanse of territory. While the sandwash ran full of water and overflowed its banks, the flood was also approaching town from the east. The water ran over the Southern California track immediately south of Orange street, and inundated the entire country south and west of town. In that section the water rose quite as high as it did last year, and during the night there was great uneasiness felt among News from the surrounding country is very meagre, owing to the telegraph wires being down, but so far as received the outlook is not encouraging. Many rumors and reports of loss of life are affloat, but the only cases so far authenticated are the drowning of a man named Wells, with his wife and child, near Wilmington. Undoubtedly great damage resulted to orchards and ranches south of the city. The flood in the San Gabriel valley was the worst in years, many houses damaged, live stock drowned, and fences and outbuildings destroyed. The railroads expect to have local trans running to-morrow. Nothing is known of affairs on the Santa Fe coast. The trakin in the cut is badly filled, and it will take some time to clear it out. The trak between this city and San Diego is also badly wrecked. Yesterday's advice from Pasadena were to effect that over six inches of rain had fallen since Sunday. The storm had been of remarkable violence. Sunday night a portion of the roof of the Raymond Hotel was blown off and many windows shattered, resulting in considerable damage to furniture. A dispatch from Yuma, late Tuesday night, says: Great excitement prevails here, as the Gila and Colorado rivers are both reported rising above, and any additional flood water will wash Yuma out of sight unless the leves now being built can be completed before to-morrow morning. Railroad communication cast and weat is entirely suspended owing to serious washouts. A.U.W.CO. DR. GARDINER'S SHORTAGE FOUND TO BE $618 89—THE MONEY DEPOSITED IN BANK, SUBJECT TO FURTHER EXPERTING OF THE BOOKS. AN ASSESSMENT OF ONE DOLLAR PER SHARE LEVIED YESTERDAY. The Board of Directors of the Anaheim Union Water Company met in regular session on Saturday afternoon last, Vice President Porter in the chair. All the members were present except Chairman Botsford, who is absent in Chicago. The principal topic of discussion was in reference to the report of the Board of Audit, whose members had been detailed to investigate ex-Secretary Gardiner's shortage. After the report had been read, showing the ex-Secretary's shortage to be $643 89, considerable time was devoted to the consideration of the method by which that official desired to repay the company. The Board of Audit in their report say that the books of ex-Secretary have been kept in a particularly loose system, principally in regard to sales of water. It is rendered impossible for the Board to ascertain what deficiency, if any, exists in the receipts of company from water sales. The ex-Secretary is censured for for incomplete manner in which he kept his minutes, particularly in reference to the report of the Auditing Committee made at the annual meeting last month. From all data available ex-Secretary's shortage is reduced from $800 21, as previously reported, to $648 89. When the amount was definitely determined, Mr. Molrose, attorney of company, who had been in conference with Mr. Montgomery, attorney for Dr. Gardiner, stated to the board that he advised them to enter into the following communication will be restored to morrow. News from the surrounding country is very meagre, owing to the telegraph wires being down, but so far as received the outlook is not encouraging. Many rumors and reports of loss of life are affloat, but the only cases so far authenticated are the drowning of a man named Wells, with his wife and child, near Wilmington. Undoubtedly great damage resulted to orchards and ranches south of the city. The flood in the San Gabriel valley was the worst in years, many houses damaged, live stock drowned, and fences and outbuildings destroyed. The railroads expect to have local trans running to-morrow. Nothing is known of affairs on the Santa Fe coast. A dispatch from Yuma, late Tuesday night says: Great excitement prevails here, as the Gila and Colorado rivers are both reported rising above, and any additional flood water will wash Yuma out of sight unless the leves now being built can be completed before to-morrow morning. Railroad communication cast and weat is entirely suspended owing to serious washouts. A.U.W.CO. DR. GARDINER'S SHORTAGE FOUND TO BE $618 89—THE MONEY DEPOSITED IN BANK, SUBJECT TO FURTHER EXPERTING OF THE BOOKS. AN ASSESSMENT OF ONE DOLLAR PER SHARE LEVIED YESTERDAY. The Board of Directors of the Anaheim Union Water Company met in regular session on Saturday afternoon last, Vice President Porter in the chair. All the members were present except Chairman Botsford, who is absent in Chicago. The principal topic of discussion was in reference to the report of the Board of Audit, whose members had been detailed to investigate ex-Secretary Gardiner's shortage. After the report had been read, showing the ex-Secretary's shortage to be $643 89, considerable time was devoted to the consideration of the method by which that official desired to repay the company. The Board of Audit in their report say that the books of ex-Secretary have been kept in a particularly loose system, principially in regard to sales of water. It is rendered impossible for the Board to ascertain what deficiency, if any, exists in the receipts of company from water sales. The ex-Secretary is censured for for incomplete manner in which he kept his minutes, particularly in reference to the report of the Auditing Committee made at the annual meeting last month. From all data available ex-Secretary's shortage is reduced from $800 21, as previously reported, to $648 89. When the amount was definitely determined, Mr. Molrose, attorney of company, who had been in conference with Mr. Montgomery, attorney for Dr. Gardiner, stated to the board that he advised them to enter into the following communication will be restored to morrow. News from the surrounding country is very meagre, owing to the telegraph wires being down, but so far as received the outlook is not encouraging. Many rumors and reports of loss of life are affloat, but the only cases so far authenticated are the drowning of a man named Wells, with his wife and child, near Wilmington. Undoubtedly great damage resulted to orchards and ranches south of the city. The flood in the San Gabriel valley was the worst in years, many houses damaged, live stock drowned, and fences and outbuildings destroyed. The railroads expect to have local trans running to-morrow. Nothing is known of affairs onthe Santa Fe coast. A dispatch from Yuma, late Tuesday night says: Great excitement prevails here，as one of our leaders are discussingthe advisablecreatingthe number.Withtheworkwillbegininsideoftwoweek.Getonboard,gentlemen.getThistraingoestoChino. THE CORONER'S SEARCHING FOR A CORPSE. ACROSS THE GREAT AMERICAN Thursday morning last a telephone cage came to Coreney E from Orting that body of a man who drowned inthe Santiago creek an inspection withinthe classic shale city.TheCoronertelephonedUPaulatSantaAntobeonhandindeadwagon,andallnecessmentsofwarfare,andforthresultettosearchforthewhoresabovecorpse.Arrivingatthecold-wastwas discoveredthata partyofmethereharmlesspastimeintothesiliesnight,hadputintheprocessin"tellingyarns,"andoneofmanufacturers,apartofthemaneagertocelipsetherestinthemhislying,deliveredhimselfofthedrownedmanaforesaid,tothablehorrorofallhislisteners,aasweetheCoronerwhenhelearnedofthenextday.Induetimesthetomfrommouthtomouth,theachedcarswhenthatofficialdueltowindtaket Paul said he was out$trip,andwhenhebecameawareofsome natureofthe"sell,"hecastfrostycontemptatBrownthatmaimedcurl.TheCoroner took Brown'dwhichwasasfollows: A.H.Brown,belydaindewpressMynameisA.H.Brown.IresideinTaiRernardinoCal.Cal.yearinTaiRernardinoCal.Myageis fifty-eightyearseventhwithM.sldson.OnFeb19th,yearsat same timeand told himthatevenIwenta身体浮在thecreektwasa trampwithsomebeddingfloatinLakeMissouri.M.sldson.meqliedmeifI thoughttherewasgreatuneasinessfeltamong At midnight of Monday the water in the sandwash was still rushing by in great turbulence, and although the waters seemed to be lessening, there was still apparent danger, especially to the residents of the country to the west of town, where the waters were spreading over a vast expanse of territory. While the sandwash ran full of water and overflowed its banks, the flood was also approaching town from the east. The water ran over the Southern California track immediately south of Orange street, and innundated the entire country south and west of town. In that section the water rose quite as high as it did last year, and during the night there was great uneasiness felt among the residents of the neighborhood. Tuesday morning the waters had subsided somewhat, but the flood spread over great wastes of territory south of town, and travel was suspended. The flood in the Newport country did great damage, washing out dams and creating havoc on all sides. Five hundred sheep belonging to Frederick Smith and 433 belonging to the heirs of the Mogard estate were drowned. Orangethorpe avenue was rendered almost impassable by the trees which were blown across it by the wind of Sunday night. Never in our history were so many trees blown down. Over a hundred large trees were demolished in the valley. During the high water of Monday afternoon the rabbits and squirrels thought it was high tame to break for tall timber, and droves of them could be seen trying to get out of the way of the flood. Hundreds of them were killed, and the gophers that were sent to Kingdom Come by the waters must have numbered thousands. The bridge at Olive is in good condition, but the levees in the river are washed away. It was reported yesterday that 300 feet of the Newport wharf had been washed away during Sunday night. THE SEASON'S RAINFALL. According to Mr. Langenberger's gauge the first rain fell on September 28th, when .13 inches were recorded. The next day we had .04 inches. November 7th we had .24 inches, and thereafter no rain fell until December 4th, when the gauge measured 1.24 inches at 7 o'clock in the morning, the measurement of course applying to the downpour of the preceding night. At noon of the 24th we had .95 inches, and at 3 P.M. the gauge showed .03 inches more. Total for December 4th, 2.22 inches, the heaviest rain of the season until the present rain set in ten days ago. On December 5th we had .14 inches, and thereafter the skies were clear until December 19th, when we had .20 inches. On December 30th .11 inches fell, and on January 5th .19. Thereafter no rain fell until February 1st, when .11 were principally in regard to sales of water. It is rendered impossible for the Board to ascertain what deficiency, if any, exists in the receipts of the company from water sales. The ex-Secretary is censured for the incomplete manner in which he kept his minutes, particularly in reference to the report of the Auditing Committee made at the annual meeting last month. From all data available the ex-Secretary's shortage is reduced from $800 21, as previously reported, to $648 89. When the amount was definitely determined, Mr. Melrose, attorney of the company, who had been in conference with Mr. Montgomery, attorney for Dr. Gardiner, stated to the board that he advised them to enter into the following agreement in reference to the restoration of all money due the company from the ex-Secretary. He read the agreement, as follows: This agreement, made this 21st day of February, 1891, between the Anaheim Union Water Company of the first part and James S. Garlin II, ex-Secretary of said company, of the second part. WHEREAS, Certain differences have arisen and now exist between parties to this agreement, as to the amount of funds belting up said company in the hands of said Secretary on the 12th day of February, 1891, that said ex-Secretary had and still has in his hands the sum of $648 89. Now, therefore, in order to avoid litigation, costs and delays, it is agreed that the said J. S. Gardiner shall and will forthwith deposit sum of $648 89 with the Bank of Anaheim to be by them kept in escrow until Goo J. Mosbaugh of Santa Ana, who is competent expert, who shall examine said books, vouchers and papers for said company from the 1st day of January 1890 to the 12th day of February, 1891, that said ex-Secretary had and still has in his hands the sum of $648 89. Now, therefore, in order to avoid litigation, costs and delays, it is agreed that the said J. S. Gardiner shall and will forthwith deposit sum of $648 89 with the Bank of Anaheim to be by them kept in escrow until Goo J. Mosbaugh of Santa Ana, who is competent expert, who shall examine said books, vouchers and papers for said company from the 1st day of January 1890 to the 12th day of February, 1891, that said ex-Secretary had and still has in his hands the sum of $648 89. In witness whereof the President and Secretary of the party of the first part have hereunto set the name and seal of said company, having been duly authorized to do so, and the party of the second part has hereunto set their names any excess over sum of $648 89 which said expert may report as due to said corporation from said Gardiner. In witness whereof the President and Secretary of the party of the first part have hereunto set the name and seal of said company, having been duly authorized to do so, and the party of the second part has hereunto set their names any excess over sum of $648 89 which said expert may report as due to said corporation from said Gardiner. It is understood Mr. Mosbaugh will begin his work at once, and bring in his report just as speedily as possible. Dr. Gardiner has executed a mortgage upon his property in the West End, to Victor Browning, and the amount of his shortage, as found by the Board of Audit, is now in the vaults of the Bank of Anaheim. After the conclusion of above matter the Board of Directors passed to the consideration of other business, but shortly adjourned to yesterday afternoon at 2. At yesterday afternoon's meeting of the A.H. Brown, being duly sworn, deported My name is A. H. Brown. I reside in Terrell Bernardino county, Cal. My occupation farmer. My age is fifty-eight years evening with Mr. Slidson on Feb. 19th.yearning I same time one and told him that I was a tramp with some bidding him. Mr. Slidson asked me if I thought play.I told him that they body was nearly bad boots and shirt out.I supposed he w岁 old.The body looked as if deaf hours,havingthe appearanceofbeing bldd Sldson asked me why I did not takethe water.I told him it was only a tramp Sldson on February 20th.it.told him it was a joke Sworn and subscribed before me this February，1891. ORANGE is a Prohibition town,based a saloon about a mile and three quarters in direction of El Modena,zwens from outlying precincts are opportunityof staining things heart's content.At last account impossible to find out whether Brn a drinking man or not.How when he toldthe story,h possesses ulytionof lyingto sucha rareand easy grease that to linger outsidethe newswere'twere folly—see!however,the most important itemof it all drunkwhenhe deliveredhimselfofthe bus AftertheCoronerandtheUnfeastedtheireyesonthescenery while,they returnedto theirhome The World Enriched. The facilities ofthe present day productionof everythingthatwilltothe materialwelfareandcomfort kindarealmostlimitedandwholeofFigswasfirstproducedtheworldrippedwiththeonlyperfectlaxativesthisistheonlyremedywhichistruingtandrefreshingtothe tasteandandeffectualtocleansethesystemintheSpringtimeor.infact.atandthebetteritisknownthemoreitbecomes. Harker'sHarnessShop. W.R.Harker keepsafulllineofthingfoundinafirst-cassharmeWhips,Robes,Bankets,SaddlesCombes,Brushesetc.Callandinspecthisgoods. BuyandrecommendFarmeraLimimentbecauseitisagenuine remedy.ForsalebyW.M.Higgingist,AnaheimCal. THE CHINO RAILROAD. ADUALLY THE NECESSARY AMOUNT OF STOCK IS BEING SUBSCRIBED. The railroad meeting at Kroeger's Hall on day evening was large and enthusiastic. Shees were made by Judge Pierce of Odgen Grove and D. M. Baker of Santa Ana. Both gentlemen were listened to with apt attention and were much applauded. Former said that the citizens of the town and Westminster were to a man in front of the road, and had already agreed to their share. The right of way is all seated, and the people are waiting for the train to begin grading. Anaheim would be the trade of the entire section to the east and west of us. He predicted a great fire for our city and valley in the build-of the road. Col Baker, the silver-tongued Demostheof of the Santa Ana, was next called upon, immediately threw the large audience enthusiastically accord with him. He paid special attention to the silurians at Santa Ana, and said that if we had any here they moved to the mountains the latter it would be for the town. Santa Ana refused to allow a railroad to come in her city limits, and he wanted to see them step in and bring this road here. It would be the greatest thing that ever opened to this town. He counseled men at up their last dollar on the road if no money would be a good specimen inside of a year. Col Baker was highly applauded throughout his speech and many friends by his talk. Judge Pierce said that at camp meetings, had been told, it was the usual custo- after an able exhortation such as 'sir' had been to ask for mourners to go to the bench. He thought it was her here to ask that all citizens who felt subscribing should step up and do so. Sariman Wood announced that 165 or shares had been subscribed. After a while Mr. Koenig said that he would five shares anyhow, and everybody agreed. Mr. Schorn, who had subscribed 20 shares, said to Mr. Conrad, who had a two, that he would take 15 shares if he would take 10. This proposition is under consideration by the latter gen-ral, with every prospect of being taken. Kleinigkeiten. A German farmer advertises for a situation this morning. See his advertisement elsewhere. The mountains to the north and east of us are covered with snow. A very pretty sight, viewed through a field glass. Monday was a legal holiday, in commemoration of Washington's birthday. The Bank remained closed during the day, and the schools were out. Remember the bon bon social hop at the Del Campo Hotel on Saturday evening. Manager Miller says it will be a very recherche affair. The Steen-Wood combination, which was to have exhibited here last evening, were unable to get to town on account of the washouts. The company is sidetracked at San Diego. Roadmaster Porter has begun grading operations on Hedwig street. Hurry up the work, Roadmaster, we don't want to take chances on breaking our neck crossing the ploughed ground. Letters for the following persons remain uncalled for at the Postoffice: Thos. E. Cone, Tuck Lee, Sam Lung, George W. Sells, Edwin M. Tuttle, Phillipp Wolf and Mrs. Georgia Williams. A couple of drunken hoodlums in a sulky, said to be from Olive, raced their horse through town on Monday evening, yelling like madmen. A fine of about $100 each would bring these scamps to their senses. The recent rains have driven in the outlying members of the tramp fraternity, and several of these very lucky individuals, who do not work, have called at backdoors during the week and asked for something to eat. They generally got it, and went on their way rejoicing. James Murray, a trump who entered the house of a family living in town and succeeded in frightening the occupants almost to death by his ears and demands for something to eat, was arrested by Marshal Landell on Tuesday. He demanded a jury trial and will be tried this morning. The children in three departments of the public schools are happy. Their teachers, Misses Parker, Jones and Vere, on Saturday last set out to visit friends in Los Angeles and Pasadena. The washouts intervened, and the ladies have been unable to return. They are expected to arrive, however, at any moment. should have succumbed to the wind. It is to be hoped it will grow again after being set in position. PERSONAL MELANGE. Theo. Reiser is confined to his residence with serious illness. Miss Jettie Arthur, one of the charming society belles of Pasadena, was the guest of Miss Lute Bailey several days last week. Clay Kellogg has been confined to his bed for nearly a week past, with a relapse of le grippie. He is invalescing, and was able to be out yesterday. Editor Vail of the Santa Ana Press drove over on Tuesday evening to see how we were getting on with the flood. It had been reported at Santa Ana that the water was six feet deep in Anaheim, and Bro. Vail came over to investigate. Call again. Deacon Baker of the Santa Ana Standard was over to see us on Friday evening last, attracted from across the river by our railroad meeting. The Deacon has some very hard words to say about the mossbacks of his town, and does not hesitate to use them. Call again, Deacon. E. A. White contemplates moving to Santa Ana, where he will engage in business. Mr. White has been a progressive citizen of Anaheim, and we are sorry to learn of his departure. We wish him all success in his new field of operations. Santa Ana has secured a good citizen, but we hope to see him back in Anaheim again. H. Morris, Issaac Rosenthal, Frank Lowe, F. B. Jacobs, Ralph E. Cummings and Arthur J. Kennedy of San Francisco; Oscar Macy, Los Angeles; E. P. Fowler, A. and E. Nutt, San Diego; Chris Hamback, Wm. Schulz and John Filmeyer, Milwaukee; Miss Baneroft, Cincinnati; D. M. Baker, Santa Ana; J. B. Foster, Chicago; J. R. Carson and Chas. E. Leland, Portland, Or., were guests at the Del Campo Hotel during the week. C. F. Hopkins, James Barker, Pasadena; L. O. Matthews, J.W. Boyer, H.G.Bartlett, Pomona; Fred Matthews, Prescott, Ariz.; J.Bicknell, Lawrence Maas.; J.H.Foster, San Francisco; B.H.Cuddyback,Rochester,N.Y.; M.MetsalfElMonte; E.B.Greene,Carpenteria;V.Montgomery,H.J.Vail,Santa Ana;Dr.A.W.Worms,Los Angeles,and Richard Nankervis of Westminster were guests at the Commercial Hotel during the week. Social Events. Mrs. Ernest Browning entertained a select coterie of her friends at a dinner party given at BE CORONER'S FIND. CHING FOR A CORPSE, HE RUNS ROSS THE GREAT AMERICAN LIAR. saturday morning last a telephone messenger to Coroner Ey from Orange sayat the body of a man who had been used in the Santiago creek awaited his visit within the classic shades of that The Coroner telephoned Undertaker at Santa Ana to be on hand with a cofef wagon and all necessary implement of warfare, and forthwith repaired him to search for the whereabouts of the... Arriving at the cold-water town it discovered that a party of men, carrying harmless pastime into the silent watches night, had put in the preceding even-"telling yarn," and one of the fiction acturers, a party of the name of Brown, to eclipse the rest in the magnitude of mg, delivered himself of the fable of owned man aforesaid, to the unspeakerror of all his listeners, as well as that of unorner when he learned of the yarn the day. In due time the story, passed mouth to month, reached the Coroner's when that official, to his praise be it out to do his menial duty. Under Paul said he was out $5 by and when he became aware of the grow-ature of the "sell," he cast a look of contempt at Brown that made his hair The Coroner took Brown's deposition, was as follows: Brown, being duly sworn, deposes and says: Is A. H. Brown. I reside in Tamescal, Sanino county, Cal. My occupation is that of My age is fifty-eight years. I spent the with Mr. Sldlon on Feb. 19th, 19th old same time and told him that on Monday I saw a body floating in the creek, and that tramp with some bedding floating before Mr. Sldlon asked me if I thought it was foul. James Murray, a tramp who entered the house of a family living in town and succeeded in frightening the occupants almost to death by his cathes and demands for something to eat, was arrested by Marshal Landell on Tuesday. He demanded a jury trial and will be tried this morning. The children in three departments of the public schools are happy. Their teachers, Misses Parker, Jones and Vere, on Saturday last set out to visit friends in Los Angeles and Pasadena. The washouts intervened, and the ladies have been unable to return. They are expected to arrive, however, at any moment. The washouts have been quite a good thing for the livestockmen. Yesterday four three-seated wagons and a bus, filled with passengers, passed through town en route to Los Angeles from Santa Ana. The roads are passable, but travel is slow, and in some places is not altogether unattended with danger. Ed Pellegrin and Neill Bailey left for Los Angeles in an express wagon on Tuesday, carrying the mail. They arrived in the city yesterday afternoon, having got only as far as El Monte on Tuesday night. They will return to day and bring the mails. The trip was rather a perilous one to undertake, in view of the floods, and the young gentlemen are deserving of thanks for their pluck. The rain did considerable damage to the Santiago mines, but work was not suspended. To add to the miners' discomfiture it was found that their stock of candles had given out, and it was necessary to despatch a quantity from here. This Ed Pellegrin did on Monday by messenger on horseback. The trip, although somewhat hazardous, was successfully made. The miners have a plenty of provisions, candles, tobacco, etc., and are happy. We acknowledge the receipt of the annual report of the Board of State Viticultural Commissioners. The volume is filled with interesting information, and embraces reports of the various officers and commissioners of the board, including that of Prof. Bowlen on the vine disease. Any wine maker may secure a copy of the book by sending four cents to the Secretary of the Viticultural Commission, 317 Pine Street, San Francisco. John Schauman advertises this morning that he has succeeded E. A. White as agent for the Bradley Manufacturing Company, dealer in all kinds of agricultural implements, farming utensils, etc. Schauman may be found at the old stand, where he is ready to do blacksmithing, wagon work, horse shoeing and all kinds of jobbing at short notice and on reasonable terms. He extends an invitation to the public to call and examine his stock. Give him a call. Old man Schumacher and his son bagged 251 birds at the Bolsa beach in a day's hunt one day last week. That he should inform us that the birds are decreasing in number, is not to be wondered at in view of the wholesale slaughter that invariably attends his hunting expeditions. Schumacher is an old-time sportsman, and is enthusiastic about the passage of a game law to prevent the killing of birds out of season. C. F. Hopkins, James Barker, Pasadena; L. O. Matthews, J. W. Boyer, H. G. Bartlett, Pomona; Fred Matthews, Prescott, Ariz.; J. Bucknell, Lawrence Maas.; J. H. Foster, San Francisco; B. H. Cuddyback, Rochester, N. Y.; M. Metcalf, El Monte; E. B. Greene, Carpenteria; V. Montgomery, H. J. Vail, Santa Ana; Dr. A. W. Worms, Los Angeles, and Richard Nankervis of Westminster were guests at the Commercial Hotel during the week. Social Events. Mrs. Ernest Browning entertained a select coterie of her friends sat a dinner party given at her residence on Friday of last week. Those presset were Mrs. Bremner, Mrs. Thacker, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Landell, Mrs. Melrose, Mrs. Victor Browning, Miss Katherine Moore of Philadelphia and Miss Daisy Landell. Mrs. Melrose gave an afternoon tea from 2 to 5 o'clock; to a number of her friends at her residence on last Thursday afternoon. Among the guests were Mrs. Cooper of Orange, Mrs. Thacker and Mrs. Brenner of Chicago, Mrs. Ernest Browning, Mrs. Landell, Mrs. Fossie, Mrs. Lionel Browning, Mrs. Kuchel, Heimann, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Victor Browning, Miss Elizabeth Kuchel and Miss Jessie Melrose. A most enjoyable kafe klach was given by Mrs. Heimann at her residence in the West End last Friday afternoon. The guests were Mrs. Germain of Los Angeles, Mrs. Landell, Mrs. Cahen, Mrs. Pamperl, Mrs. Hartung, Mrs. Kuchel, Mrs. Melrose, Miss Elizabeth Kuchel, Lilly Germain and Fritzie Heimann. "The Octoroom." The Linden Dramatic Club will produce Diou Boucicault's "The Octoroon" at the Opera-house on Tuesday evening, March 3d. This is an emotional drama of obscuring interest and will put the talents of our dramatic club to the test. The play will be put on under the supervision of Mr. W.H.Gregory of Russell's Dramatic Company. Our amateurs have been rehearsing almost nightly and promises us their best and greatest effort in the lute of their high-class entertainment. There should be a crowded house. The proceeds will be devoted to the public library and reading fund. Company G's Reception. Company G will celebrate its third anniversary at the armory on next Thursday evening, March 5th. There will be a short drill by the company after which there will be a social hop. Card tables will be provided for those who wish to play at games of cards, and a general good time is promised. Our soldier boys never do anything by halves,and those who attend the reception may be assured of a good time.Admission free.Capt.Lawis desires us to extend a cordial invitation to everybody to be present. ROYAL ROYAL BAKING POWDER Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all in leavening strength. U.S. Government Report, August 17, 1883. One enjoys both the method and results when Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and acts gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the system effectually, dispels cords, headaches and fevers and cures habitual constipation permanently. For sale in 50c and $1 bottles by all druggists. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK, N.Y. 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. P. Pellegrin & Son. Practical :: Watchmakers. Practical :: Watchmakers. Music Store. Postoffice Block, Anaheim. JOSEPH HELMSEN, DEALER IN Groceries :: and :: Confectionery, Notions and Cutlery, Stationery, School Supplies, PIPES, CIGARS and TOBACCO. Agent for all Papers and Periodicals. You can save Time, Trouble and Risk by subscribing through my agency. 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. 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. VANDERLIP, 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. Plowing and Hauling. PLOWING BY THE ACRE OR BY THE DAY. All orders for hauling promptly filled. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call on or address O. des Granges, Jr., FULLERTON. Wommer & Stock. Draying, Trucking, Express AND A GENERAL Transfer Business. Leave orders at office, on Center street. All orders given prompt attention. Hay and Coal for Sale. NOTICE. OWNERS OR BEARING ORANGE OR OTHER fruit orchards, who wish to sell at moderate prices, may hear of a possible purchaser, by addressing A. R., postoffice lock, box 25, Long Beach, Cal., giving age of trees, price, terms, etc. Robert F. Wetzel PROPRIETOR ANAHEIM MARKET. Good Meats. Home-Made - Lard. Sausages. FAIR PRICES. Backs' Building, Los Angeles Street