anaheim-gazette 1891-03-26

LATE NEWS OF THE WEEK. City Solons Engage in a Wordy Wrangle. Trustee Witte Goes After Herr Bennerscheldt's Sealp, and Mr. Roister Tells a Story of Bennerscheldt's Windmill That Blew Down in a Santa Ana Wind Storm a Long Time Ago—Does Joe "Tote Fair" on the City Water Works? Other Items of Interest—Chino Railroad. The Board of City Trustees met yesterday in regular session. Present, Chairman Reiser, and Trustees Witte, Bennerscheldt and Schindler, Absent, Mr. Littlefield. The Secretary read the minutes of the last two meetings, which were approved. Mr. Witte, Chairman of the Finance Committee, reported that the committee had inspected the books of ex-Marshal Landell, and found them incomplete. He reported a large number of delinquents for city licenses owing to the neglect of the ex-Marshal. The committee recommend that that officer be instructed to furnish the Finance Committee with all books and documents in his possession. Also, that an expert be employed to go over his accounts. Mr. Bennerscheldt moved that the books of the ex-Marshal be examined at once. Mr. Witte stated that the inspection of the books should be made when all documents in the Marshal's office are given to the Finance Committee. The committee had called for the books, and they had not been forthcoming. On the matter being explained further, Mr. Bennerscheldt withdraw his motion, and moved that the Finance Committee be granted further time to examine the ex-Marshal's accounts. So ordered. Mr. Schindler, Chairman of the Committee on Public Improvements, reported that weeds were growing fast, and recommended that the necessary implements be procured to clean the streets. Also, that Mr. Langeberger asked for the erection of a lamp at the corner of Lemon and Sycamore streets, near his residence. The committee was given power to erect the lamp and to procure hoes for the cleaning of the weeds on the streets. The special committee on procuring deeds for sidewalk purposes asked for further time. Granted. Marshal Gade's report was read, reporting the collections for February and March, amounting to $405 25. Of this amount $3 25 was for delinquents in January, and $2 40 was for interest—Chino Railroad. Connection between his water pipes and the city water works had been removed by the Marshal. He said he would pay Mr. Witte $200 for every connection he found on his premises. Mr. Witte's resolution was carried unanimously, by Bennerscheldt voting aye louder than any. Michael Crowley presented a petition praying for the opening of Citron street through the Dreyfus winery property. Referred to the Committee on Public Improvements. Joseph Jordan appeared before the board asking to be refunded $1 license, paid for carrying on a laundry. He had been informed that the amount had been illegally collected. As the city ordinances provide that laundries are liable to tax, Mr. Jordan's request was not granted. Capt. Wood reported that after making careful estimates on the amount needed for street improvements, city works, city hall and purchase of fire apparatus, he reported as follows: For street improvements... $8,025 94 Water works... $7,675 94 Extension of water mains... $1,929 90 City Hall... $3,450 90 Total... $215,325 94 This does not include the estimate for fire apparatus. The board decided to issue a call for bonds in the amount of $15,000. Captain Wood's bill for furnishing estimates and descriptions of streets, amounting to $59,50, was paid. Marshal Gade stood up, raised his right hand and was duly sworn in by the President. The resolution declaring that it is necessary to expend $6,500 for the improvement of streets was then introduced and passed. Adjourned to the call of the President. CITY WATER WORKS IN A DEMORALIZED CONDITION—NINE FEET OF WATER FLOODING THE CASEMENT WELL. Work has been practically suspended at the City Water Works during the week, the surface water in the well pit having risen to the point of flooding the pumping apparatus. This mysterious rising of the water is altogether unaccountable, it being from eight and a half to nine feet higher in the pit than it was a year ago. Engineer Schneider has rigged up the old pump, and with this ho pumps the surface water from the pit sufficiently to clear the top of the well pipe, when pumping operations may begin. This surface water is conducted to the ditch of the Water Company on Char-tress street, where it is allowed to escape. It is necessary to pump about 5,000 gallons THE CHINO RAILWAY SPLENDID WHARF SHELL LANDING FOR THE TOWN PRELIMINARY SURFACE THE HILLS BEGINS GROUND WILL BE BRUSHED During the past week at Anaheim Landing, Bola Gate, a mile north of the river, have demonstrated wharf sites exist for these Anaheim and Chino Railway Devil's Gate, where twenty water may be had at low tide will probably be selected. The soundings were all major pervision of R.C. Shaw, report Gird, and are exceedingly fine. The preliminary survey took to the north of town begin Capt. Wood and a large force. Fred. Chamberlain of Winneto see us yesterday, and is shining report that for the park has been understood in his road would run two miles minister on its way to tide been reported at the color that Anaheim, having subscribed a sufficient number of shares building of the road, it would minister the "go-by," and "out in the cold." We desire emphatically to good people of Westminster is absolutely no foundationment. The railroad will through Westminster, and no Anaheim, Chino Vall Railroad is built at all, and it looks that way at present; will go directly through West route to the sea, and possibly also. We want the Westminster to Anaheim to do their trading most available place for this cally, and we intend to advance duements to have them completed in days lang syne. Anaheim is the coming county, and we want Westminster in with us. We feel almost say that this railroad will go minister or it won't be built ought to be strong enough for the south of us. We intend route just as soon as it has upon. The route through train been determined, but it is raten that a commodious or erected not far from the bus town. The road will come in the north, and run out from the Southern California will then continue to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa Barbara here it will branch to Santa mittee on Public Improvements, reported that weeds were growing fast, and recommended that the necessary implements be procured to clean the streets. Also, that Mr. Langueberger asked for the erection of a lamp at the corner of Lemon and Sycamore streets, near his residence. The committee was given power to erect the lamp and to procure hoes for the cleaning of the weeds on the streets. The special committee on procuring deeds for sidewalk purposes asked for further time. Granted. Marahal Gade's report was read, reporting the collections for February and March, amounting to $405.25. Of this amount $325 was for delinquents in January, and $2 advance from the Catholic Church for April and May. Also reported that J. Bonnerscheidt refused to pay license for February; that M. Nebelung and S. P. Bates refused to pay license for insurance, and that F. Conrad refused to pay license for his brewery. The report was referred to the Finance Committee. Under the head of unfinished business the committee appointed to inspect the Assessor's maps made by S.O. Wood reported that they had had no access to the Secretary's office, where the maps are on file, and consequently had no report to make. In conjunction with the foregoing, Mr. Witte offered a resolution providing for the fixing of official hours for the City Clerk. He thought the Clerk should be in his office at least a couple of hours two days a week. Mr. Schindler opposed the resolution, and said he could run across the Clerk at nearly all hours of the day and evening. Mr. Bennerscheidt averred he agreed with Mr. Sohinder. The Clerk said he could not afford to set aside two days in the week waiting, like Micawber, for something to turn up. He said that whenever he was notified that his presence was necessary at his office, he always made it a point to be in attendance. The board proceeded to indulge in a wordy wrench as to the methods of transacting business in vogue by the Trustees. Mr. Schindler declared it was seriously interfering with the usual business of the board. After a further discussion of the subject, Mr. Witte withdrew his resolution. Capt. Wood stated that he preferred that another man should be appointed Recorder, as he thought he would be away from town considerable of the time in the near future. The board is having some trouble in filling the office of Recorder. Some months ago they appointed Corner Ey, who refused to qualify. Capt. Wood having suggested that another gentleman be appointed for the office, the whole matter was laid over to the next meeting. Capt. Wood brought in a request that he be allowed $100 in advance for the Assessor's maps. Mr. Witte moved that the request be allowed. Mr. Bennerscheidt objected, saying the maps had not yet been officially accepted by the city, and stating that if the amount were paid the contemplated issuance of city bonds would be defeated by the people. Mr. Witte said that the granting of Capt. Wood's request had nothing to do with the issuance of city bonds. Mr. Bennerscheidt objected to the payment of any amount on account. He wanted to pay the entire amount or nothing. Mr. Witte amended his motion to read that $100 be paid Capt. Wood when the maps are officially accepted by the special committee appointed at the last meeting for the purpose of inspecting the work. Carried, Mr. Bennerscheidt voting no. Charles Hille appeared before the board and stated that he paid $2 per month for surface water in the well pit having risen to the point of flooding the pumping apparatus. This mysterious rising of the water is altogether unaccountable, it being from eight and a half to nine feet higher in the pit than it was a year ago. Engineer Schneider has rigged up the old pump, and with this ho pumps the surface water from the pit sufficiently to clear the top of the well pipe, when pumping operations may begin. This surface water is conducted to the ditch of the Water Company on Char-tress street, where it is allowed to escape. It is necessary to pump about 5,000 gallons of the surface water daily in order to drain the water from above the mouth of the well pipe. This is not only a laborious undertaking, but is also exceedingly aggravating, and entails not a little expense. This is the reason why the streets have not been sprinkled during the week. If those who have been complaining about the non-appearance of the street sprinkler will take the trouble to visit the water works, they will see that the shuttling off of the water for domestic use has been imminent for some time past. The rising of the water in the well pit is something that no one precisely understands. The deep well pump is now seven feet higher than it was a year ago. From time to time it was found necessary to raise the pump to clear it of, the rising surface water, until now it cannot be raised another inch and do the pumping. The water is rising continually, and it will probably be a matter of but a few weeks when the pumping apparatus will be entirely submerged. It is only necessary to pay the water works a visit to understand in what dangerous condition the works are, and how necessary it is that extensive alterations and improvements be made immediately. Were it not for the rigging up of the old pump apparatus to drain the surface water from the well pit, it would be impossible to furnish water to city consumers. Fortunately the old apparatus was at hand, and after considerable trouble it was set in position by Engineer Schneider and put to work of relieving the lower pump of the water that threatened its complete demoralization. About forty minutes each day are consumed in thus frozing the deep water well, and the work consequent upon the gradual rise of the water is constantly becoming more arduous. On Tuesday the old smokestack was taken down from the engine room, and yesterday the new one was placed in position. The old stack, which had stood for about a dozen years, had been reduced by the wear and tear of it to a mere shell, and was cracked, rusted and decayed out of all blushness of its former salt. The new stack, to employ the words of the engineer, is a "dandy," has double steel-rope guys, is thirty-six feet long, eighteen inches in diameter and weighs 1,200 pounds. The work of taking down the old stack and placing the new one in position, was a job requiring great skill, and was attended with no little danger. The new stack was raised by means of pulleys, which worked on ropes suspended from the tank, fifty-two feet above the ground. The work was unattended by any untoward event, and it is probable that by this morning pumping operations will be resumed, and a plenty of water be secured for all purposes. It is absolutely necessary that the water works be entirely rebuilt. The leaky wooden casement should be replaced with one water tight and cemented. The engine is old and in days lang syne. Anaheim is on coming county, and we want Westham in with us. We feel almost say that this railroad will grow minister or it won't be built ought to be strong enough for south of us. We intend route just as soon as it has begun upon. The route through this been determined, but it is rain tain that a commodious district not far from the bus-town. The road will come in north, and run from fromthe Southern California here it will branch to the southeastern town, and make a Garden Grove and West some of our friends at an area place have not a road will run right over town of town the route will be along ofthe abandoned Anaheim and road, through the Olinda ranch,and on to Chino, Pomona, Onside and other points inthe San valley. As soon as as preliminary completed,a large delegation of will proceed to Westminster on an old-fashioned hand-slake meeting.We rely onthe agent hospitality that pervaded We can easily days,and which we still,takethe meeting one unfrequilion on them togetherofthe two sections. A block of stock in thate floated in San Francisco one dayIt is not stated whothe subscribeswe are reliably informed thate shares subscribedis 100. Miraflores Musings EDITOR GAZETTE.-The time fast that one scarceely has time dropping you a line before Thursdayand in time fails to appear.Our rise is growing;the many passers-bynoticethe age of improvement—the numerous orchards springinstance and buildings going up.now an 80-car walnut orchardacre each,一of 30 acres andb acres each,bides corn andb Potatoes are also being plantedmage will be imminent.Landingup several parties contemptand offers have been madeof Santa Ana contemplates largel Nursery hereabouts.Wo valueof our landsfor deciduous nuts，etc.In fact,the loamy mayfor anything that can be producedern California,andthe people areaitingit out. A party from Santa Ana madeinspection combined with pleasureday last.The had dogswithchasethe festive jack rabbit,andfromthe whoop and hurraidsindethe younger members ofthe writer thinks that more than onemals succumbedtothe inevitablehorsemenwas thrown;I didhehwas hurt.The ladies gasflowerswithoutnumber—poppysandother varietieswhichgrowlivetimethatnew dwellingin their new dwelling.Charles Miles of Los Angelesandwas agreeably surprised attethebeingmade. Mr Lasakay of WashingtonisacreasedplanttoEnglish walnuts.Mr Lasakayof WashingtonisacreasedplanttoEnglish walnuts The city, and stating that if the amount were paid the contemplated issuance of city bonds would be defeated by the people. Mr. Witte said that the granting of Capt. Wood's request had nothing to do with the issuance of city bonds. Mr. Bennerscheidt objected to the payment of any amount on account. He wanted to pay the entire amount or nothing. Mr. Witte amended his motion to read that $100 be paid Capt. Wood when the maps are officially accepted by the special committee appointed at the last meeting for the purpose of inspecting the work. Carried, Mr. Bennerscheidt voting no. Charles Hillo appeared before the board and stated that he paid $2 per month for city water, and as he uses but very little of it he desired a reduction on the rate. Sometimes he does not use a buckleful of water a day. Although Mr. Hillo uses water for sprinkling his garden during the summer months, his rate was reduced to $1 per month until such time as the entire series of ordinances are revised. Under the head of new business Mr. Witte offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, There is considerable dissatisfaction expressed and complaints made by the citizens and taxpayers of this city about the water connection now existing between the city water works and the private water works of Joseph Bennerscheidt; and WHEREAS, The said Joseph Bennerscheidt is using the water of his said works for the sale and distribution to private citizens within the corporate limits of the City of Anaheim, and within the limits of the present water mains of the city, contrary to law and to the financial detriment of the city; now, therefore, be it Resolved That the City Marshal be instructed; and that he is hereby instructed, to at once remove the said conviction now existing between the city water works and the water works of the said Joseph Bennerscheidt. Mr. Witte stated that he was sorry that he found himself compelled to offer the resolution. He desired it understood he that did not introduce it because of personal spite. Mr. Bennerscheidt declared his water pipes had no connection with the pipes of the city water works. The President stated that a long time ago during the prevalence of a high Santa Ana wind Mr. Bennerscheidt's windmill had been blown down, and that Bennerscheidt had come before the board and asked that the city pipes be placed on his premises. The pipes were so placed, and the President thought the pipes had been allowed to remain ever since. Mr. Bennerscheidt stated that the only city pipe that was ever placed on his property had been shut off a long time ago by the Marshal. Mr. Witte said it was common rumor among Bennerscheidt's neighbors that his water pipes were in connection with the city water works. Mr. Bennerscheidt said that the only con- It is absolutely necessary that the water works be entirely rebuilt. The leaky wooden casement should be replaced with one water tight and cemented. The engine is old, and dilapidated, and the entire premises have an obsolete air entirely out of keeping with the demands of a rapidly growing city. To cut a long story short, we have outgrown the water works, and now stand in urgent need of new works. At present, even with everything in working order, the casement pump cannot be worked at all until the flood of rising surface water is exhausted in the well pit. This condition of affairs is not calculated to amuse those who have property liable to destruction by fire. Since the cave-in about the casement a year ago, the condition of the entire premises has been absolutely unsafe. Alterations and improvements are urgently demanded. At the coming bond election in May the opportunity of putting in an entire new plant, and otherwise improving the casement, well and water house, should be availed of, and doubtless will. Del Campo Hop. The Saturday evening hop at the Del Campo Hotel was greatly enjoyed by those present: The dining-room floor is splendid to dance upon, and the music by Prof. James' orchestra was up to the usual high standard. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Reiser, Mr. and Mrs. F. Crist, and Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Littlefield, Mrs. Goldthwaite, Mrs. Schubert, Mrs. Judge Hogan, Mrs. and Miss Adams, Miss Myrick of Oakland, Miss Kilder, Miss Eva Littlefield, Miss Nelson, Miss Champlin, Miss Cora Lewis, Miss Jessie Witte, Miss Morris, Miss Hendriks, Stella Goldthwaite, Miss Victoria Ramellia, Messrs. Dr. G. C. Zeyn, Wm. McGoffin, E. K. Collins, Frank Collins, Gilbert Landell, Lee Goff, C. Vanderlip and Mel Snyder of Santa Ana, Chasi Ramella, L. Koerner, C. Wommer, W. Ross Lewin, F. Schaumburger, J. P. Thacker and others. Millinery Goods. Miss Clara Mosseman will have her spring and summer opening on next Thursday, April 21, and the following days. The masquerade ball to be given local parors of Native Sons and at Reiser's Hall on Wednesday next promises to be one of the events of the season. The decoration hall, imported especially for from the Iohani Bai of San Francisco arrived and have been unpacked dressed of Mannerberger. The hall will consist of Japanese art good comprise lanterns in unique design enormous and tiny, screensafter many other devices of an exclusive eos character. The decorations ably be the most elaborate ever in this city, and the hall will no miracle of beauty. The costumes will be brought Francisco by A. John & Company loading costumers of the coast. Will be on exhibition at the Del Campo early next week. Leonard's San Chestra of five pieces will furnish The Native Sons are many of them follows, and our Native Daughter only beautiful and charming but propriety withal. Together they should be given a rousing send off hall filled with the beauty-chivalry of this coming great rairie As near as we can surmise the boy attended by all the fair women men of this city. Fred Rimpau will act as insurer maskes. Those who wish to despatch costumes for our next issue may him and procure masker's cards. They be filled out and left with him on of the ball. THE CHINO RAILROAD. SPLENDID WHARF SITE NEAR THE LANDING FOR THE TERMINUS—THE PRELIMINARY SURVEY THROUGH THE HILLS BEGINS TO-MORROW—GROUND WILL BE BROKEN SHORTLY. During the past week the soundings at Anaheim Landing, Bolla Chica and Davil's Gate, a mile north of the mouth of New river, have demonstrated that splendid wharf sites exist for the terminus of the Anaheim and Chino Railroad. That at Devil's Gate, where twenty-five feet of water may be had at low tide 1,800 feet out, will probably be selected as the terminus. The soundings were all made under the supervision of R. C. Shaw, representing Richard Gird, and are exceedingly favorable. The preliminary survey through the hills to the north of town begins to-morrow by Capt. Wood and a large force of assistants. Freed Chamberlain of Westminster was in to see us yesterday, and brings the astonishing report that for the past day or two it has been understood in his section that the road would run two miles north of Westminster on its way to tide water. It has been reported at the colony, so he says, that Anaheim, having subscribed more than a sufficient number of shares to insure the building of the road, it would give Westminster the "goby," and it would be left "out in the cold." We desire emphatically to impress upon the good people of Westminster that there is absolutely no foundation for this statement. The railroad will run directly through Westminster, and nowhere else. If the Anaheim, Chino Valley and Ocean Railroad is built at all, and heaven knows it looks that way at present, the line of rails will go directly through Westminster on the route to the sea, and positively nowhere else. We want the Westminster people to come to Anaheim to do their trading. This is the most available place for them, geographically, and we intend to advance other inducements to have them come here, as they did in days long synue. Anaheim is the coming town of this county, and we want Westminster to stand on with us. We feel almost privileged to say that this railroad will go through Westminster or it won't be built at all. That ought to be strong enough for our friends to the south of us. We intend to publish the route just as soon as it has been agreed upon. The route through town has not yet been determined, but it is reasonably certain that a comminous depot will be erected not far from the business center of town. The road will come into town from the north, and run not very far from the Southern California tracks. It will then continue to Santa Ana street. It will then continue to Santa Ana street. Kleinigkeiten. Next Sunday is Easter. Lewis' stable is being given a new coat of paint. Landlord Helmsen is laying in a stock of masks. Are you going to the ball? The Ladies' Industrial Society meets at the residence of Mrs. Ey this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Messrs. Fowler and Minor are putting in 250 acres to potatoes on their ranch southwest of town. J. Walton of Westminster is making preparations to ship upwards of 20 carloads of potatoes to the Eastern markets. Miss Clara Mossman advertises that her opening day for spring and summer millinery will occur on Thursday and continue during the following days. Malvern Hill Relief Corps, No 67, will give a free social next Monday evening, March 30, at Odd Fellows' Hall. All are cordially invited to attend. Mine Herr Wetzel of the City Market sprained his left wrist quite badly on Saturday last in lifting a piece of beef. The Linden Dramatic Company will shortly commence the rehearsal of "Our Boarding House," which will be put on the boards in about three weeks. A. B. Cadman and family have moved into Clay Kellogg's house on Broadway, where they have taken up their residence. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lewis has been lying dangerously ill during the week, but was somewhat improved yesterday. Washburn Bros. of Los Angeles advertise two lots three-quarters of a mile north of Garden Grove on the Anaheim road. See advertisement. The photograph of the Del Campo Hotel has been completed, and a copy graces the editorial table. The picture is a very fine specimen of the photographic art. The fruit dryer is being painted, and workmen are engaged in making trays and otherwise getting ready for the season's crop. A gas engine and other machinery has already arrived. The Opera-house is undergoing repairs in order to secure a more roomy stage and otherwise to improve the premises. W. H. Gregory has associated himself with Pellegrin & Landell as managers. The advertisement of the Chino Valley maker, of the Grass Valley Telegraph. This will be followed by a musical and literary entertainment. The first part of the second day will be devoted to the consideration of the business of the association and the latter part to drives about the city. In the evening William H. Mills will deliver an address. This being Holy week, studies were discontinued yesterday at St. Catherine's Academy. A week's vacation ensues, studies to be resumed on Wednesday morning next. The Board of Directors of the irrigation district meet in special session on Saturday for the purpose of acting upon the proposition of the water company for the transfer of its property to the district. It is probable the Directors will formulate a plan for the transfer, to do away with both the new somewhat celebrated Klokke and Porter resolutions. Letters for the following persons remain uncalled for at the Postoffice: Adams & Miller, M. C. Baymer, Magdalena Burkle, W. E. M. Fodden, R. F. Guzman, J. E. Hartt, Mrs. Sarah C. Howard, Neils Johnson, Jas. Kelley, Jannetti Lascoe, Mrs. Leah Leonard, Julius Lisendorf, F. Maigne, James McCollun, Henry Meiser, Mrs. Wm. Rogers, R. S. Roycroft, C.W. Snook, Wm. Soulu, Jacob Witter. Cris Saalwaechter yesterday received a letter from the Los Angeles Turn Versin Germania stating that a week from next Sunday a delegation of fifteen or twenty turners will arrive in Anaheim and will give an athletic entertainment. The Dramatische Section of the Turn Verse gave a concert here two years ago and will be pleasurably remembered by the people Anaheim. Everbody should turn out and give them a hearty welcome. A burglar attempted to enter the residence of F. A. Korn at about half-past 12 o'clock on Sunday morning. He was frightened off, and being sat upon by a watchdog belonging to Mr. Everhardy, who lives across the way, the miscreant she beat and killed it. If this prowling midnight burglar had been arrested, an average Anaheim jury would probably insist the evidence was not quite sufficient to convict. The proper mode of procedure in such cases is to affectionately await the burglar's coming with a double-barreled shotgun (loaded, not unloaded), and give him the full benefit of both barrels when he haves in sight. PERSONAL MELANGE. William Wolf has returned to his home in San Diego. C.R. Blair is in town on a visit to his family. G.W. Brandeberry has accepted the position Anaheim is the coming town of this county, and we want Westminster to stand with us. We feel almost privileged to say that this railroad will go through Westminster or it won't be built at all. That ought to be strong enough for our friends to reach the south of us. We intend to publish the route just as soon as it has been agreed upon. The route through town has not yet been determined, but it is reasonably certain that a commodious depot will be erected not far from the business center of town. The road will come into town from the north, and run not very far from the Southern California tracks. It will then continue to Santa Ana street, where it will branch to the southern limits of the town, and make a B line for Garden Grove and Westminster. If some of our friends at the latter place have not a care, the road will run right over them. North town the route will be along the roadbed of the abandoned Anaheim and Pomona Railway, through the Olinda ranch, Brea Canyon on to Chino, Pomona, Ontario, Riverdale and other points in the San Bernardino Valley. As soon as the preliminary surveys are completed, a large delegation of our citizens will proceed to Westminster to indulge in old-fashioned hand-sake and jollification meeting. We rely on the genuine spirit of hospitality that pervaded Westminster in easily days, and which we know is living to make the meeting one of real and feigned jollification on the bringing together of the two sections. A block of stock in the railroad was listed in San Francisco one day last week. It is not stated who the subscribers are, but are reliably informed: the number of shares subscribed is 100. Mirrificores Mussings. EDITOR GAZETTE. — The time rolls along so that one scarcely has time to think of stopping you a line before Thursday pops up if the item that should have been written time fails to appear. Our neighborhood crowding; the many passers by cannot fail notice the age of improvement hereabouts the numerous orchards springing into existence and buildings going up. We have an 80-acre walnut orchard, two of 50 each, one of 30 acres and several of 10 each, besides corn and barley fields. Attices are also being planted and the tone will be imminent. Land sales are look-up, several parties contemplating buy- and offer have been made. Mr. Ford Santa Ana contemplates establishing a nursery hereabouts. We know the use of our lands for deciduous trees, walnut, etc. In fact, this loamy soil is good anything that can be produced in South-California, and the people are fast find-it out. Party from Santa Ana made a tour of combination with pleasure on Saturday last. They had dogs with which to do the festive jack rabbit, and judging by the whoo and burrhais indulged in by younger members of the party, your inner thinks that more than one of the ani-sucumbent to the inevitable. One of horsesmen was thrown; I did not learn if was hurt. The ladies gathered wilders without number—poppys, blue eyes other varieties which grow in profusion. Mr. Smith and bride have arrived and are in their new dwelling. Charles Miles of Los Angeles visited us was agreeably surprised at the progress made. Mr. Laskay of Washington is having 10 plantsated to English walnuts. The fruit dryer is being painted, and workman are engaged in making trays and otherwise getting ready for the season's crop. A gas engine and other machinery has already arrived. The Opera-house is undergoing repairs in order to secure a more roomy stage and otherwise to improve the premises. W. H. Gregory has associated himself with Pellegrin & Landell as managers. The advertisement of the Chino Valley Nurseries will be found in another column this morning. A fine lot of French prune trees, budded on peach, almond and plum root, are advertised for sale. The St. George Hotel at Fullerton, we are informed by Geo. Amerige, will be closed shortly. The Amerige Bros. contemplate taking a trip to the northern part of the State, and may go East on a visit. Our school teachers returned from the Institute at San Diego during the latter part of last week, and this week have been at their posts of duty in the schoolrooms. Prof. Grogan lingered longer than any of the rest, and arrived home on the evening train of Saturday. All report having had a most enjoyable time. The Board of Supervisors yesterday passed the local option ordinance printed in these columns some weeks ago. The ordinance was amended in one or two minor particulars, but in effect it stands precisely as when introduced. The vote was four in favor to one against its adoption, Supervisor Schorn being the only member voting "again it." We will all drink soda water now. Prof. Zeus' studio in the Metz block is filled with the exquisite sketches and paintings of his class. Those painted by Miss Lute Bailey, Miss Frances Schmidt and Miss Bessio James show great aptitude of the young ladies for this class of work, and the Professor should be congratulated for instructing them so capably. Prof. Zeus is an artist who should be given every encouragement. The Board of Directors of the Anaheim Union Water Company met on Saturday afternoon and put in some time discussing the terms of the contemplated transfer of their property to the irrigation district. Nothing definite was arrived at. The Board of Directors of the irrigation district meet on Tuesday, when it is expected something tangible will be arrived at. Attention is directed to the advertisement of the Evergreen Nurseries, the largest and best in the country. Tim Carroll, the enterprising proprietor, who swears by printer's ink and advertising, sells more trees than any other nurseryman in the State, and has a reputation for straightforward, fair dealing that is world wide. Give Tim a call for anything in his line, from one tree up to a million, and he will be pleased to give you the best market affords, and at prices cheaper than the cheapest. Louis Bolz has opened up the favorite resort at Anaheim Landing, where campers and picnickers may secure refreshments at all times. During the summer months Mr. Bolz will offer a varied programme for en PERSONAL MELANGE. William Wolf has returned to his home in San Diego. C. R. Blair is in town on a visit to his family. G. W. Brandeberry has accepted the position of nightwatchman of this city. S. A. Dennis came in from The Needles on Sunday to stay a short while. Coroner Ey attended the Stanley lecture in Los Angeles on Saturday night. Col. J.K. Tuffree, of the Rancho Buena Vista, was a guest of the Redondo Beach Hotel on Tuesday. S.S.Federman left on Sunday evening for San Francisco, where he is purchasing his spring and summer stock. A.J.Newton, representing the wholesale merchandise house of Whittier, Fuller & Co., of Los Angeles, was in town yesterday. Dr.Warner of Garden Grove was in town last week, as enthusiastic as over about the Chino railroad. He avers the readiness of his neighbors to begin grading operations at once, and is anxious to see the road built. Mrs.R.Q.Wickham wife of County Clark Wickham, expired at her home in Garden Grove on Sunday morning last. The remains were interred at Santa Ana on Monday. We tender the stricken husband our heartfelt condolence. Dr.Gustave Zeyn left on Tuesday morning for San Francisco, where he will practice as a physician. The Doc understands all about giving pills and sawing bones, and we predict a bright future for him. We hope his lines may be cast in pleasant places. Grand Warden Stockwell, of Los Angeles, was present at the initiation ceremonies of Anaheim Lodge on Tuesday evening, when candidate Wallace, of Los Angeles, was put through the mill. Tom Hull was over from Santa Ana to witness the goat riding, and to see that no one founded at the supper. John Wagner of Placentia, who was so severely burned in a brush fire on the afternoon of January 19th, and whose recovery was doubtful for a long time, was in town on Tuesday afternoon, receiving the congratulations of his many friends on his providential escape. He is rapidly regaining his health, and will soon be restored to his lines of usefulness. Mr.Charles Koch and wife, from Lake City,Mich.,have been the guasts of Dr.Hunt and family for past week.Mr.Koch expresses himself as being very favored impressed with Anaheim and vicinity,specially with the fruit orchards,and hopes at some future day to be able to retire from the mercantile profession and sit under his own "vine and fig tree" in Southern California.Here was also surprised at the reasonable prices asked for property,and first thought it must be due to an inferior soil,but on closer investiga-tion my age They had dogs with which to roar the festive jack rabbit, and by the whoop and hurrabs indulged in by younger members of the party, your older thinks that more than one of the sucessumbed to the inevitable. One of the oversemen was thrown; I did not learn if it was hurt. The ladies gathered wild herbs without number—poppys, blue eyes other varieties which grow in profusion. Mr. Smith and bride have arrived and are in their new dwelling. Charles Miles of Los Angeles visited us and was agreeably surprised at the progress made. Mr. Laskay of Washington is having 10 plants planted to English walnuts. Mr. Hanna completed his task of planting 60 acres in walnuts and placing a row mountain cedars along the county road. Mr. Vaughan of San Fernando had 10 plants planted to walnuts for a Mr. McGray Houston, and the end is not yet. Verily, dolores grows and will yet be a suburb to city of no mean importance. Next Week's Masquerade. The masquerade ball to be given by the parlors of Native Sons and Daughters is Hall on Wednesday evening promises to be one of the society's of the season. The decorations for all, imported especially for the occasion, the Ichi Ban of San Francisco, have been and have been unpacked at the residence of Mr. Langenberger. The decorations consist of Japanese art goods, and will arise lanters in unique designs, parasols and tiny, screens, storks, and another device of an exclusively Japanese character. The decorations will probably the most elaborate ever attempted in city, and the hall will no doubt be a tale of beauty. Costumes will be brought from San Francisco by A. Jahn & Company, the ring costumers of the coast. Costumes are on exhibition at the Del Campo Hotel next week. Leonard's Santa Ana ornament of five pieces will furnish the music. Native Sons are many of them lordly, and our Native Daughters are not beautiful and charming, but pinks of deity withal. Together the two parlors will be given a rousing send off, and the filled with the beauty and the joy of this coming great railroad center. Far as we can surmise the ball will be used by all the fair women and brave of this city. Rimpau will act as inspector of affairs. Those who wish to describe their names for our next issue, may call upon and produce maskers' cards. These may be out and left with him on the night ball. Louis Bolz has opened up the favorite resort at Anaheim Landing, where campers and picnickers may secure refreshments at all times. During the summer months Mr. Bolz will offer a varied programme for the entertainment of his visitors, and on Sundays will have a band of music in the pavilion, where dancing will be in order. He will leave nothing undone for the accommodation of his guests, and will carry on everything in first-class style. When you go to the Landing call on Bolz and have a good time. Nelson C. Hawks, of Hawks & Shattuck, the printers' supply men of San Francisco, was in town on Saturday and dropped in to see us. He helped us select a brand new job office of latest styles of type, rules, borders, ornaments, etc., with which, when it arrives, we intend to astonish the natives. We have selected a complete new outfit, which will be second to none in this part of the State. Call in and inspect stock, prices and material. We do all kinds of fancy, colored, legal and commercial printing, at prices as low as the lowest, and guarantee satisfaction in every case. Fourteen-year-old Robert Kerr, who lives with his parents at Santa Ana, met with a shocking accident on Wednesday last. While going up the stairs of a house on his father's ranch north of Santa Ana, the hammer of a shotgun which he was carrying caught on one of the steps, and the weapon was discharged. The contents struck the lad in the right forearm. He was conveyed to his home at once, when physicians were summoned, and it was necessary to amputate the arm above the elbow. The Kerrs were residents of Oranguthepe some years ago. We acknowledge the receipt of an invitation to be present at the semi-annual meeting of the California Press Association, to be held at Napa City on April 14, 15 and 16. The session will open on the evening of the 14th at 8 o'clock, in the Napa Opera-house. Addresses of welcome will be delivered by J. A. Fuller, Mayor of the city and G. M. Francis, editor of the Napa Register. These will be responded to by Rufus Shoe. Mr. Charles Koch and wife, from Lake City, Mich., have been the guests of Dr. Hunt and family for the past week. Mr. Koch expresses himself as being very favorably impressed with Anahism and vicinity, especially with the fruit orchards, and hopes at some future day to be able to retire from the mercantile profession and sit under his own "vine and big tree" in Southern California. He was also surprised at the reasonable prices asked for property, and first thought it must be due to an inferior soil, but on closer investigation finds he has seen no more fruitful orchards than he has visited here. Having just returned from Riverside, San Jacinto, etc., we feel this to be quite a compliment. Mr. Koch and wife return home soon, and we hope that these very favorable impressions may cause his return to our city, and that he may become one of our citizens. 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 Figa 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. A cream of tartar baking powder. Highest of all in leavening strength.—Latest U. Government Food Report. MISCELLANEOUS. 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. JOSEPH HELMSEN, DEALER IN Groceries -- and -- Confectionery, Notions and Cutlery, Stationery, School Supplies, PIPES, CIGARS and TOBACCO. Agent for all Papers and Periodicals 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. P. Pellegrin & Son. Practical ::~ Watchmakers. Music Store. Postoffice Block, Anaheim. NOTICE. OWNERS OF BEARING ORANGE OR OTHER FRUIT ORCHards, 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. Robert F. Wetzel PROPRIETOR ANAHEIM MARKET. Good Meats. Home-Made - Lard. 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 coils, 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. PROPRIETOR ANAHEIM MARKET. Good Meats. Home-Made - Lard. Sausages. FAIR PRICES Backs' Building, Los Angeles Street 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. Hello, What's the Matter? GUS DAVIS Informs his customers and the general public that he is prepared to sell goods at the smallest margin possible. He buys for cash and therefore can sell for a very small profit, giving his customers the benefit of low prices. No charge for showing goods or answering questions. Come one, Come all! All Kindsof Produce and Poultry Taken in Exchange.