anaheim-gazette 1891-05-28

LATE NEWS OF THE WEEK. Result of Saturday's Shareholders Meeting. They Approve of the Action of the A. U. W. Co.'s Board of Directors—The Curious Relations of Director Crowther and His Bondmen—Walnuts and Potatoes—Solenn City Fathers—Chapter of Accidents. There were 3,961 shares represented at the meeting of stockholders in the Anaheim Union Water Company on Saturday, out of a total of 6,885 shares subscribed. The meeting was called for the purpose of ratifying the action of the Board of Directors in the matter of transferring the property of the old company to the irrigation district. It had been reported on the streets that the action of the Directors would not be ratified, but when President Rotsford called the meeting to order, at 2:30 o'clock, the objects seemed to have evaporated. The following resolution was introduced by Mr. McFadden, having been prepared by him and Attorney Melrose of the water company. The resolution was seconded by Mr. Schorn: Whereas, At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Anaheim Union Water Company, held on April 18, 1891, the following resolution was duly adopted as a basis of settlement, to wit: "That when the Anaheim Irrigation District shall have expended the sum of $100,000 in improvements in accordance with the plans of the engineer now on file, then the Anaheim Union Water Company will accept $150,000 in cash, or its equivalent in bonds, subject to the approval of the stockholder; provided the Anaheim Irrigation District proceed to carry out this agreement within one year from the date of ratification by the stockholders." And Whereas, We deem it for the best interests of the said Anaheim Union Water Company that the proposal in said resolution contained be fully carried out; now, therefore, be it Resolved, That we hereby ratify and confirm the action of said Board of Directors in adopting said resolution, and hereby authorize and direct them, as far as we may legally do, to enter into any and all agreements with the Anaheim Irrigation District or the officers thereof to carry out in letter and spirit the resolution aforesaid, and to make, execute and deliver all deeds, contracts and agreements necessary to convey all the property of said company to said follows: The sixth and seventh grades to be examined by the principals in the different schools. Wednesday, June 3d, sixth and seventh grades, arithmetic and geography. Thursday, June 4th, language and history. Friday, June 5th, drawing and orthography. Grade and mark papers in seventh grade, drawing and geography, and send to County Superintendent. The eighth and ninth grades will be examined on June 8th, 9th and 10th, at the following places: Garden Grove, Anaheim, Orange and Tustin by some member of the County Board of Education. Monday, June 8th, Geometry, U.S. History and Physiology. Tuesday, June 9th, English, Botany, Entomology. Wednesday, June 10th, Bookkeeping, Grammar. J. P. GREELY, County School Superintendent. CROWTHER'S BOND. DISMISSAL OF HIS BONDSMEN'S PETITION TO BE RELIEVED FROM LIABILITY—A CURIOUS AFFAIR. Director Crowther of the irrigation district, who is known to be opposed to the district, and whose bondmen last week petitioned the Superior Court to be relieved from his bond, has successfully demurred to their application for relief. The hearing of the bondmen's petition came up in the Superior Court on Monday, but as the petitioners had been misinformed of the time of the hearing of their petition, and were consequently not in court, their petition was dismissed, and they are to-day acting on Crowther's bond very much against their will. It is said that Crowther is unable to secure other bondmen. It is known that numerous gentlemen in town were appealed to by him to go on his bond, but they uniformly refused. He has employed Victor Montgomery, Esq., of Santa Ana to fight his case. The demurreer as follows: In the matter of the application of S. S. Pederman, H. Cahen, Louis Schorr and H. Kuapke, to be discharged from their liability as sureties upon the bond of William Crowther, as Director of the Anaheim Irrigation District, now pending before the honorable J. W. Towner, Judge of the Superior Court. The said William Crowther comes now and files these his objections to said application by way of demurrer to the same: That the said Superior Court and the Honorable J. W. Towner, Judge thereof, have not jurisdiction to hear or determine said application or to make any order herein which shall in any manner relieve said applicants from their liability as sureties upon said bond, for the reason that the bond from which said sureties seek to be relieved of all liability thereafter to be incurred, is not one of the property of said company to said follows: The sixth and seventh grades to be examined by the principals in the different schools. Wednesday, June 3d, sixth and seventh grades, arithmetic and geography. Thursday, June 4th, language and history. Friday, June 5th, drawing and orthography. Grade and mark papers in seventh grade, drawing and geography, and send to County Superintendent. The eighth and ninth grades will be examined on June 8th, 9th and 10th, at the following places: Garden Grove, Anaheim, Orange and Tustin by some member of the County Board of Education. Monday, June 8th, Geometry, U.S. History and Physiology. Tuesday, June 9th, English, Botany, Entomology. Wednesday, June 10th, Bookkeeping, Grammar. J. P. GREELY, County School Superintendent. CITY TRIP. DIGESTING THE FIRE OF THE CITY FOR—STREET SPIRIT The Board of City Water session yesterday aftertee Reiser in the chair Schindler and Beuquer Secretary read the miniular and special meant proved. The Finance Committee lowa: Your Finance Committee that they have examined their reports for the month correspond with the book sorry to say that we find cense and water increase and therefore recommend once taken for the collection. From the Clerk's annual total revenues of the beast for the past year,the net balance in Treasury,$0 Of the $821 24 expenditures $22 92 was contracted for a balance of $1,659 32 actuais by the present board forthe $1,522 92 expenditures on board and assumed bythe $789 57 should be given forin by Marshland Landell,sothe present indebtedness standbe liquidated and paidbycity.at end ofthe fiscalstately free debtcertain means forthe proper constCity Water Works as theyattipropriuses or for protectionOfthe indebtedness incurswe are sorry to say that weamounting to $105 02with incurred on behalf of oneofthe Trustee referred to isRevenue from water worksExpenditures thie...Excess of receipts overcoolAll of which is respectfullyWM. The report was acceptedWhile it is true thatlegacy in the shapeamounting to $727 31fof Trustees to liquidatenot be lost sight ofthe indebtedness of $2,500sora.The old board didThe Committee on reported progress on allof pipes. WHEREAS, We deem it the best interests of the said Anaheim Union Water Company that the proposal in said resolution contained be fully carried out; now, therefore, be it Resolved, That we hereby ratify and confirm the action of said Board of Directors in adopting said resolution, and hereby authorize and direct them, as far as we may legally do, to enter into any and all agreements with the Anaheim Irrigation District or the officers thereof to carry out in letter and spirit the resolution soaedaid, and to make, execute and deliver all deeds, contracts and agreements necessary to convey all the property of said company to said district. When the resolution had been read by Secretary Garwood, the only one in the room to rise in objection to its adoption was B. F. Porter, whose objection however was of a purely technical nature, based on what he considered an omission in the wording of the quoted resolution. Those who favored the adoption of the resolution called for the question when Porter had concluded his remarks, and the call of stockholders proceeded. The resolution was carried, 3,563 shares voting yes, and 498 voting no—more than eight to one, and taking in a majority of the total stock of the company. Upwards of 2,000 shares were absent from the meeting. Among the absentees were many large shareholders who favored the ratification of the resolution but who were necessarily absent. All the stock in the company known to be antagonistic to the resolution was mustered out to vote against it. We are informed that several who voted no insist that their vote was cast under a misapprehension of the facts of the case. William Crowther voted sixty-four shares against the resolution—the largest single block against it. He claims to be in favor of the district. His vote shows where he stands. He is one of the Board of Directors of the irrigation district, and after his vote was recorded his action was sharply criticised by many gentlemen in the hall. Several gentlemen stated that if a resolution should be introduced asking him to resign his office, it would be carried unanimously. The result of the vote is a victory for advancement all along the line. Let work begin, and the affairs of the district put actively under way. Walnuts and Potatoes. The sine-hundred-acre walnut grove south of town belonging to Messrs. Fowler, Minor, Culton, Jones and others is looking splendidly. The trees have made more than a year's growth since being set out last spring. There are in the neighborhood of 30,000 walnut trees set out in the tract, and on going over the place to prune the trees not a single dead tree has yet been found. Some of the trees are nice and ten feet high, and are looking as thrifty as can be. Between the young trees the owners have put in a crop of potatoes, which is now about ready to dig. Messrs. Fowler and Minor have 220 acres in potators, and the other patches on the tract amount to 220 acres more, making 440 acres, one may say almost in one patch. It is claimed by experienced potato growers that the crop will average upwards of 100acks to the acre. At this rate the tract will produce 44,000 sacks, which at 300sacks to the carr, will go to 146 carrols. That is potato raising. Mr. Minor informs us that a tract of 40 acres which he bought in the spring at $65 per acre will produce enough potatoes to al- Miss Fleming's Success. Our readers will be pleased to hear of the following very flattering mention of Miss Fleming's singing, which we take from the columns of the Lexington, Missouri, Messenger of date May 2, 1891: Miss Kate Fleming, a young lady quite well and favorably known here, where she attended Central college for over years, has been given the responsible position of pioner. Thus Thomas, the famous orchestralist, for his westerst trip, which includes two nights at Kansas City the latter part of May. It was while a pupil at Central college, under the tutorship of Miss Gould, that Miss Fleming's marvelous voice was discovered and started toward development. She left here about two years ago and joined her mother at Los Angeles, Cal., where she played piano frequently quitting a reputation. She then went to New York studying and singing in the choir of the Madison Avenue Baptist Church. Lately she was given a hearing by Thomas, who at once closed a contract with her for the season, she being the only female vocalist with the company, Campanulli, the celebrated tenor, being the only male vocalist. Miss Fleming was the intimate friend of Mrs. W. E. Comstock, formerly of this same with whom she still corresponds at regular intervals. Miss Fleming is the daughter of Mrs. W. J. Smith of Orangatheporne, and her singing while here will be very pleasurable rememb- looking as thrifty as can be. Between the young trees the owners have put in a crop of potatoes, which is now about ready to dig. Messrs. Fowler and Minor have 220 acres in potatoe, and the other patches on the tract amount to 220 acres more, making 440 acres, one may say almost in one pitch. It is claimed by experienced potato growers that the crop will average upwards of 100 sacks to the acre. At this rate the tract will produce 44,000 sacks, which at 300 sacks to the car, will go to 146 carloads. That is potato raising. Mr. Minor informs us that a tract of 40 acres which he bought in the spring at $65 per acre will produce enough potatoes to almost pay for the land. What do our Eastern friends say to that? The country roundabout is fast settling up. Newcomers are looking ever this section almost daily. The big walnut orchard is the great drawing card, and its fame has already extended over the entire country. Its enterprise owners are to be congratulated on its splendid appearance. In another year the grove will be a sight to behold. Our valley is being people with a most excellent class of newcomers, and nowhere is this more favorably shown than in the lands purchased by the syndicate south of town. A chapter of Accidents. G. D. Carlton of Fullerton was driving near the sandwash north of town on Sunday when his horse became unmanageable and overturned the buggy. Mr. Carlton was thrown to the ground, breaking his right shoulder blade and sustaining other injuries. He was found at the side of the overturned buggy a short time afterward by a passer-by and brought into town. His injuries were attended to and he is getting along as well as could be expected. While Bon Dresses was putting on rafters on his new barn at Placentia, one day last week, he fell to the ground a distance of eight feet. He was injured severely, but again able to attend to his duties. While at work on Mr. James' new residence one day last week, Mr. Sorenson was so unfortunate as to fall some ten feet from a ladder to the ground. He sustained serious injuries, and was unable for some days to leave his residence. He has sufficiently recovered to resume his work. County Examination. The following letter, which explains itself, was yesterday sent out by Superintendent Greeley: FELLOW TEACHERS:—The county examination of schools of Orange county for promotion and graduation will take place as Huena Park. Mr. Dawson of Neva Seisia, associated with the Pacific Milk and Coffee Factory, is visiting D. J. Young this week. The Sunday School will observe Children's Day next Sunday with appropriate services. There are a number of Canadians in this vicinity who attend Sunday School here, and as last Sunday was the Queen of England's birthday an offering was made to the "birthday box," with appropriate remarks by the superintendent and others. The strawberry festival given by the L. M. A.S. last Friday evening was a complete success, socially and financially. This society has a good reputation for pleasant and social affairs as well as their good works. The society moots to-day (Thursday) with Mrs. Potter of Centralia. At a school meeting on Saturday last it was decided to ensure land for a school building on Grand avenue, either from John Wright or Mr. Sloan. There will soon be a call for another meeting. There was to be a moonlight ride Monday evening. The fair and gallant equistrarians were all ready, but the moon failed to put in an appearance, so the party assembled at A.W. Whitaker's and spent an hour or two very pleasantly. Miss Cora Hounson wishes to announce that she is prepared to take views. Satisfaction guaranteed. All orders left at Dr. Hunt's Pharmacy, Anaheim, or with Ford & Evans of Fullerton, will receive prompt attention. For chafing, itching, poison oak, sunburn, scalds, burns, etc., use Farmers' Healing Liniment. For sale by W.M.Higgins, druggist, Anaheim, Cal. Keep your money at home by using Olive Milling Co.'s goods. under the tutorship of Miss Gould, that Miss Fleming's marvelous voice was discovered and started toward development. She left here about two years ago and joined her mother at Los Angeles, Cal., where she sang in public a number of times, galuing quite a reputation. She then went to New York, studying and singing in the choir of the Madison Avenue Baptist Church. Lately she was given a hearing by Thomas, who at once closed a contract with her for the season she being the only female vocals with the company, Campanil, the celebrated tenor, being the only male vocalist. Miss Fleming was the intimate friend of Mrs. W.E.Comstock, formerly of this city, with whom she still corresponds at regular intervals. Miss Fleming is the daughter of Mrs. W.J. Smith of Orangethorpe, and her singing while here will be very pleasurably remembered by her friends. The lady is to be congratulated on her success. To be the prima donna of Theodore Thomas' company is indeed a great compliment. WHEREAS The South Company has petitioned "that their land be exciled trict," on the ground that for railroad purposes and by irrigation; and WHEREAS It is the signed who are interested and who are owners of the railroad property is by the irrigation of land butatory thereto but is also its prosperity (in South least) upon the irrigation adjacent thereto; and WHEREAS If railroad excluded upon the ground petition, every foot of land trict covered by building of any kind or class may same reason; and WHEREAS The Supraonia has already affirmed, desto Irrigation District; construe the law to me may include in boundary lands which in their natt benefited by irrigation and irrigation by our system fact that buildings or owe been erected here lots which are thereby cultivation, at the same time for other purpose may be hanced." Therefore the understaff taxpayers of the Anahela respectfully object to the petition, and pray that denied. Henry Jessens propels marble works, begs leave that he has lately roc monuments; very fine marble, Scotch, Swede Call at his yard and be fires competition. All respectfully, Poultry raisers complain and turkeys dying of sw Farmers' Healing Linim cure this. For sale druggist, Anaheim, Cal- CITY TRUSTEES DIGESTING THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE CITY FOR THE PAST YEAR —STREET SPRINKLING. The Board of City Trustees met in regular session yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Trustee Reiser in the chair and Trustee Witte, Schindler and Bannersheid present. The Secretary read the minutes of the last regular and special meetings, which were approved. The Finance Committee reported as follows: Your Finance Committee would respectfully report that they have examined the Marshall's and Treasurer's reports for the month of April and find them to correspond with the books of the Clerk. We are sorry to say that we find the delinquent list for license and water increasing from month to month and therefore recommend that prompt action be at once taken for the collection of the same. From the Clerk's annual statement we find that the total revenues of the city from all sources has been, for the past year, the sum $7,583,292 total expenditures for all purposes $8,282,392 having net balance in Treasury, May 1, 1991, of $1,221,022. Of the $6,281,24 expenditures mentioned $1,522,92 was contracted) by the old board, leaving a balance of $1,659,32 actual expenditures incurred by the present board for the past fiscal year. Of the $1,522,92 expenditures contracted for by the old board and assumed by the present board, a credit of $789,57 should be given for moneys afterwards paid in by Marshal Landell, so that the actual amount of bills assumed by the present board on account of the past outgoing board would be only $732,35 deducting from this the $04 on hand in the Treasury at that time, would leave the net amount of indebtedness assumed from the old board, $727,31. It is gratifying, however, to state that all of the past and present indebtedness standing against the city has been liquidated and paid by the present board. The city, at the end of the fiscal year ending May 1, 1991, included only fees due and had a surplus in its credit of $1,659,32 with no bill outstanding, except monthly current expenditures. The attention of your honorable board is however called to the critical condition of the present status of the City Water Works, and unless something is done at once for its immediate repaire, the entire city is liable to be without water, not only for domestic use, but also for the use of the fire department; and right here we take the liberty of saying that the means at hand are to be used to provide the necessary means for the proper construction and repairs of the City Water Works as they should be, either for domestic purposes or for protection from fire. Of the indebtedness incurred by the present board, we are sorry to say that we find items in the aggregate amounting to $105,02 with $4 yet to pay, needlessly incurred on behalf of one of your honorable Trustees. (The Trustee referred to is Herr Bennercheldt. - Eb. Revenue from water works.....$1,659,32 Expenditures thereon.....1,659,67 Excess of receipts over expenditures.....$180 79 All of which is respectfully submitted. WM. A. WITTE, Chairman. The report was accepted and placed on file. While it is true that the old board left a legacy in the shape of an indebtedness amounting to $727 31 for the present Board of Trustees to liquidate, still the fact must not be lost sight of that they inherited an indebtedness of $2,500 from their predecessors. The old board did very well. The Committee on Public Improvements reported progress on street work and laying of pipes. Kleinigkeiten. —The professional card of C. G. Hamilton of Santa Ana appears in our columns this morning. —The members of Malvern Hill Post, G. A. R., attended Memorial services at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Rev. Mr. Hill preached an appropriate sermon. —The masquerade skating carnival at the Opera-house last Saturday night was highly enjoyed by See advertisement for entertainment next Saturday evening. —Letters for the following persons remain uncalled for at the Postoffice: Mrs. M. E. Carner, A. D. Covington, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fair, Jose Lopoz, A. J. Perry, Emille Passas, Rev. James Sials. —Samuel Hill has lately struck a fine flow of water in his artesian well on his place west of town. Mr. Hill is one of our progressive farmers and believes in having plenty of water handy on the ranch. —The visit of a delegation of our citizens to Chino, which had been set for Friday last, was postponed on account of the rain. The trip will be taken to-day, the party starting at 6 o'clock this morning and returning this evening. —The Anaheim Skat Club has been organized with Messrs. Wetzel, Zeyn, Schauman, Conrad and萨斯waasher as the incorporation committee. The meetings of the club are always interesting, and each does his best to play a null owre. —John Schauman has begun the erection of a commodious addition to his blacksmith shop on Los Angeles street. Schauman is full of enterprise, has a good paying business and must have more room to accommodate his constantly increasing trade. —Next Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock Sheriff Lacy will sell the 162 ostrichs at the farm near Placentia at public auction. The former sale, when the birds brought only $6,000, was not confirmed. The present sale is to justify a judgment against the farm. —the proprietors of the Del Campo Hotel have about perfected a trade of property outside real estate. The transfer has not yet been completed, although the trade is expected to be closed in a day or two. The hotel will continue open as a first-class hostelry. —F. C. Smythe has completed the census of school children in this district. There are 592 children in the district between the ages of 5 and 17 years. Last year there were 514. The increase is thus 78 children during the year. —the engagement is announced Adolph Thomass to Miss Eda Boege daughter of T. J. F. Boege. The wedding occurs this even- Ans. that another paper will be started in this city within a week. We will not name its editor, publisher, nor business manager, nor give its name and character, but it will be a surprise to some people sure. Papers that boast of giving all the news will be obliged to hustle herafter or take a back seat." Santa Ana has room for three or four more papers anyhow. PERSONAL MELANGE. Amos Jennings of Santa Ana was in town for a short visit on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Cadman are visiting relatives and friends in Los Angeles. Mrs. Josephine Butler of Los Angeles is visiting her sister, Mrs. Landell of Centralia. Louis Mesmer of Los Angeles was the guest of Jonathan Kraemer for several days last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Hauna of Los Angeles are visiting with Col., and Mrs. Polhemus of Mirfafores. C. W. Crawford and Mr. Fisher of Los Angeles have accepted positions in J. Schauman's blacksmith shop. Miss Paula Wenzel of San Francisco is visiting with relatives and friends in town, the guest of Mrs. E. Luudko. Edward Atherton arrived from San Francisco yesterday. He reports having had a very good time in the metropolis, and seems to have stood his trip very well. Mr. Hussey of San Diego is visiting with W.J.W.Culton on his ranch south of town. He may be tempted to invest in real estate here, and remain with us. Mrs.R.Jansen and son of San Francisco,and Mrs.E.Bandel and daughter,Miss Minnie,v.of Vancouver ,Washington,and guests of Mr.,Mrs.T.J.F.Boega. Clay Kellogg who has been engaged in surveying lands near South Riverside,returned to town last week,and is ready to begin operations in the irrigation district. W.A.Lawson who has been editor of the Marysville Appeal,(is to assume editorial control of the Los Angeles Express while Dr.Osberne acts as Collector of the Port at San Pedro.Osberne's salary as Collector is $300 per month,bides lots of perquisites,and he can afford to put on a "sub." Thos.F.Jonas,一份的of large walnut orchard south of town,是moving his laves and penets into his large and commodious residence,and with his family will soon take up his residence on his place.Mr.Jones and family will make very desirable acquisitions to our population.We tender them a welcome to our midst. The report was accepted and on file. While it is true that the old board left a legacy in the shape of an indebtedness amounting to $727,31 for the present Board of Trustees to liquidate, still the fact must not be lost sight of that they inherited an indebtedness of $2,500 from their predecessors. The old board did very well. The Committees on Public Improvements reported progress on street work and laying of pipes. A culvert was ordered placed over the ditch at the corner of Orange and Santa Ana streets. The Ordinance Committee reported Ordinance No. 68, which was passed. It appears in another column. Mr. Witte of the special committee appointed to procure deeds to property on Center street for sidewalk purposes, reported having written forty-two deeds to property along the street, to which the signatures of the respective owners had not yet been secured. Trustees Schindler, Witte and Benerschecht were appointed a committee to interview the owners and endeavor to secure their signatures to the deeds before widening the street. The Marshal was instructed to make a demand upon all parties owing money to the city for license and water tax. Failing to receive the same he was authorized to employ legal talent, under the supervision of the Finance Committee, to bring suits for the amounts against the said delinquents. Mr. Schauman appeared before the board and asked permission to erect a wooden building in rear of his place of business on Los Angeles street, the same being within the city fire limits. Mr. Schauman having begun the erection of the building, and being unaware of the fire ordinance, an exception was made in his case, and he was allowed to complete the building. The following bills were audited and ordered paid: W.A. Witte, writing deeds, etc. $21.00 M. Nechshad advanced for ballot paper and express charges. $1.65 D. Vincent, witness fees. $2.00 Total: $20.65 The Western Union Telegraph Company wrote that the offending telegraph post at the corner of Center and Adama streets had been set back to the sidewalk. Wommer & Stock submitted a proposition to sprinkle the streets for $80 per month, making an allowance of $3 per day on which there is no sprinkling done except Sundays. This being the only bid, the proposition was accepted and the Clerk ordered to draw up a contract for the same. The contractors give a bond in $500 for the faithful performance of the work. Adjourned. The People's Voice. The following petition is being signed by every voter in the Anaheim Irrigation District. Those who have not yet signed it should do so at once. The petition will be found at the office of the irrigation district: To the Honorable Board of Directors of the Anaheim Irrigation District. Whereas, The Southern Pacific Railroad Company has petitioned your honorable body "that their land be excluded from the district," on the ground that it is used solely for railroad purposes and cannot be benefited by irrigation; and The proprietors of the Del Campo Hotel have about perfected a trade of the property for outside real estate. The transfer has not yet been completed, although the trade is expected to be closed in a day or two. The hotel will continue open as a first-class hostelry. F.C. Smythe has completed the census of school children in this district. There are 592 children in the district between the ages of 5 and 17 years. Last year there were 514. The increase is thus 78 children during the year. The engagement is announced of Adolph Thomas to Miss Eda Boege, daughter of T.J.F.Boege. The wedding occurs this evening at the residence of the bride's parents. We tender the happy couple our congratulations, and wish them a happy journey through life. Mr. James' new residence is rapidly assuming palatial proportions, and justifies the conclusion that it will be one of the finest residences in the county. Contrastor Larsen and his force of carpenters are doing good work and will have the building ready for occupancy within the contract time. Tim Carroll announces that he is ready with twenty teams to go to work upon the ditches and other works to be built for the irrigation district, and that he will take his pay in bonds. Tim is a liberal-spirited citizen and his disinterested act is to be commended. More power to his elbow. Next Saturday is Decoration Day. The Grand Army post will hold exercises over the graves of the dead comrades. Company G and the military band will probably parade with the veterans. The school children and citizens generally are also expected to parade. See notice of memorial services in another column. Prof. Carl C. Zena has returned from his sketching trip along the Pacific Coast, with many picturesque gems in his portfolio, and will make his headquarters in our city. His many papils will be glad to again take up their work in the fine arts, after an interim of several weeks during the Professor's absence. Read the advertisement in another column. We have received from Photographer Hamaker of Santa Ana several photographs of scenes taken in this neighborhood. The work is artistically done and reflects credit on him. He intends coming over again shortly to photograph the palm trees missed on his former visit. Come on, Hamaker, the reception committee is waiting for you. In mentioning the verdict in the Hofer-Bolz case last week we stated the jury stood five for conviction and four for acquittal. The figures should read the other way—live for acquittal and four for conviction. Although the error is trifling, we cheerfully correct it in justice to Mr. Hofer, who was kind enough to call our attention to the same. Two disciples of Sullivan engaged in a heated argument in Click's saloon on Saturday night and suddenly came to blows. After fighting a short time, the fierce combatants were separated. No damage was done. On Monday night, both being dissatisfied with the result of the contest, and each thirsting for the ether's gore, they repaired to a vacant lot near the Santa Fe depot and hit it out. No damage. On Friday afternoon last, Juan Rivas was arranged in Judge Landell's court on charge of ill treatment to one Domingo The Marysville Appeal, is to assume editorial control of the Los Angeles Express while Dr.Osberne acts as Collector of the Port at San Pedro. Osberne's salary as Collector is $300 per month, besides lots of porquisites, and he can afford to put on a "sub." Thos. F. Jones, one of the owners of the large walnut orchard south of town, is moving his lares and penates into his large and commodious residence, and with his family will soon take up his residence on his place. Mr. Jones and family will make very desirable acquisitions to our population. We tender them a welcome to our midst. Ennia and Archie Henry, sons of our townsman Alex. Henry, returned last week from Seattle, where they have been working at their trade of carpentry for several months past. The young gentlemen were tendered a surprise party by their friends on Thursday evening last, when the time was merrily spent by old and young, all of whom were glad to see the boys safely home again. G.L.Kurby, B.Grass, Joe Johnson, Rev.Elliott, J.B.Clarky Joe Bayer, C.E.Day, Col.W.E.Merford,A.W.Foss,V.M.Mergan,D.F.Bell,P.NewmarkJ.Newmark,T.A.Adam,Los Angeles,D.E.Spangler,Iowa,R.F.House,Pomona,G.O.Cadman,j.S.Pitman,H.K.Pitman,A.E.Hendriks,a.E.M.Everett,Santa Ana,A.Ware,Pasadena,H.D.La Motte,H.Grumble,Alex.DavisSan Francisco,S.Smith,Santa Monica and A.Meyers and wife of San AntonioTexas were guests at the Commercial during the week. Decoration Day. All old soldiers, school children and citizens in general are requested to meet at Odd Fellows' Hall on Saturday, May 30th, at 2 p.m., sharp, to participate in Memorial services By order of W.H.Hounson, J.B.McCulloughCommander. Adjutant. Through the Weary Hours Of many a night, made doubly long by its protracted agony, the rheumatic sufferers to frogs and on his sleepsome couch, valuably praying for that rest which only comes by fits and starts. His malady is one which ordinary medicines too often fail to relieve, but there is ample evidence to prove that the efficient blood depurent, Hostetter's Stimach Bitters, affords the rheumatic a reliable means of relief. Cheek may be rationale of active influence of the Bitters upon this malady, certain it is that no evidence remains relevant to its effect in cases of rheumatism. Like all sterile remedies, however it deserves practical, systematic trial, and should not be abandoned because not at once remedial. It is equally efficacious in dysperia, indigestion and klinched diseases. The Great Spring Medicine—The Blood is the Life. GENTLEMEN: I have been troubled with bad blood or some years, but recently purchased two bottles of Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup, which has entirely cured me. As a blood purifier it has no equal, and I also take pleasure in recommending it as a tonic, alterative, and reliable rheumatic remedy. Very truly yours,S.E.Ferguson,Haton Rapids,Mich. This is to certify that we know Mr.Ferguson,and believe,the statement made by him to be true.Wo unhesitatingly recommend this medicine as we believe it to be the greatest family medicine on our shelves WALNORTH & SOULK Eaton Rapids,Mich. The People's Voice. The following petition is being signed by every voter in the Anaheim Irrigation District. Those who have not yet signed it should do so at once. The petition will be found at the office of the irrigation district: To the Honorable Board of Directors of the Anaheim Irrigation District. WHEREAS, The Southern Pacific Railroad Company has petitioned your honorable body "that their land be excluded from the district," on the ground that it is used solely for railroad purposes and cannot be benefited by irrigation; and WHEREAS, It is the belief of the under-signed who are interested in said district and who are owners of land therein, that the railroad property is not only benefited by the irrigation of lands adjacent and tributary thereto but is actually dependent for its prosperity (in Southern California at least) upon the irrigation of productive lands adjacent thereto; and WHEREAS, If railroad property may be excluded upon the grounds mentioned in the petition, every foot of land within the district covered by buildings or other structures of any kind or class may be excluded for the same reason; and WHEREAS, The Supreme Court of California has already affirmed, in the case of Modesto Irrigation District vs. Teges, that "we construe the law to mean that the board may include in boundaries of the district all lands which in their natural state would be benefited by irrigation and are susceptible of irrigation by our system, regardless of the fact that buildings or other structures may have been erected here and there upon small lots which are thereby rendered unit for cultivation, at the same time that their value for other purpose may have been greatly enhanced." Therefore the undersigned residents and taxpayers of the Anaheim Irrigation District respectfully object to the granting of said petition, and pray that said petition be denied. Henry Jessen, proprietor of the Santa Ana marble works, begs leave to inform the public that he has lately received an invoice of monuments; very fine designs in Italian marble, Scotch, Swede and Barre granite. Call at his yard and be convinced. He defies competition. All work guaranteed. Respectfully, HENRY JESSEN. Poultry raisers complain of their chickens and turkeys dying of swelled head or roup. Farmers' Healing Liniment is guaranteed to cure this. For sale by W. M. Higgins, druggist, Anaheim, Cal. —Two disciples of Sullivan engaged in a heated argument in Click's saloon on Saturday night and suddenly came to blew. After fighting a short time, the fierce combatants were separated. No damage was done. On Monday night, both being disatisfied with the result of the contest, and each thrashing for the ether's gore, they repaired to a vacant lot near the Santa Fe depot and had it out. No damage. —On Friday afternoon last, Juan Rivas was arranged in Judge Landell's court on a charge of all treatment to one Domingo Magort. It appearing from the evidence that Domingo was as deep in the mud as Rivas was in the mire, Rivas was discharged, the judge giving each party some advice as to the possibility of each becoming good men if they kept in the straight but narrow path. —On Friday last while the imbecile Ah Fo was occupied in chopping weeds in the Commercial Hotel yard, he excited the ire, naturally enough, of a large dog kept on the premises, whereupon the animal bit him. Ab Fo seized the dog, and getting hold of its nose with his teeth securely, hung on until bystanders interfered. "Him bite me; me bite him—yo sake!" he said, and proceeded with his weed chopping. —Louis Kiel, superintendent of the pumping apparatus at Conrad's mammoth brewery, reports that at 2 o'clock one morning last week one of the ammonia faucets in the engine room was blown from its fastening. The accident was repaired at once, and Louis resumed his pumping operations. The brewery is a scene of activity these days, a large number of barrels of beer being turned out daily. The work goes on night and day, and a large force of men are kept constantly employed. —Little Tommie Maher, nine years old, who lives with his parents at Tuastin, was bitten by a rattlesnake in the middle toe of his right foot one day last week. He kicked the snake off, and then killed it. The lady at whose house he was playing had the presence of mind to immediately kill a chicken, and bind a part of the raw flesh to the wound, after which the boy was taken to a physician. Although the lad was in a precarious condition for some days, it is now thought she will recover. —The Santa Ana Herald of yesterday contains the following blood-curdling announcement: "We warn our contemporaries of Orange county, and especially of Santa Life." NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. SPRING OPENING. S. S. FEDERMAN HEREWITH BEGS TO ANNOUNCE TO THE PEOPLE OF Anaheim and vicinity that he has received the largest and best selected stock of DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, Furnishing -- Goods, HATS. The Largest and Most Complete Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES Ever shown in this part of the country. I cordially invite the public to call and inspect this GRAND DISPLAY OF GOODS. MY MOTTO: Largest Assortment, Lowest Prices, Courteous Treatment, and Straight Goods. Bentz & Steadman, Wholesale and Retail Butchers. Anaheim, Cal. Dealers in Beef, Pork, Mutton, Veal, Sausages and Lard Of Our Own Make. Highest Market price. Paid for Live Stock. Hello, What's the Matter? Anaheim, Cal. Dealers in Beef, Pork, Mutton, Veal, Sausages and Lard Of Our Own Make. 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 Kinds of Produce and Poultry Taken in Exchange 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. P. Pellegrin & Son. Practical :: Watchmakers. P. Pellegrin & Son. Practical :: Watchmakeis. Music Store. Postoffice Block, Anaheim. TO THE PUBLIC. JOSEPH BACKS TAKES THIS METHOD OF INFORMING his friends and the public generally that he has opened his furniture store in his new building on Los Angeles street, and is prepared to treat with his customers in the same spirit that has characterized his business here for the past many years. All ways on hand a complete stock of Furniture, Wall Paper, Etc. Agency for Heath & Milligan's paints. Thanking the public for all favors bestowed upon me in the past, I solicit a continuance of their patronage at my new store. Very respectfully, Joseph Backs. I have secured, the services of G. E. Claytor and other painters and decorators who will make estimates on Paper Hanging and Painting. Robert F. Wetzel PROPRIETOR ANAHEIM MARKET. Good Meats. Home-Made - Lard. Sausages. FAIR PRICES. Backs' Building, Los Angeles Street Notice to Creditors. ESTATE OF JULIA SCHNEIDER, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, administrator of the estate of Julia Schneider, deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary purchasers within 140 months after the first publication of this notice, to the said administrator, at the office of Richard Melrose, Center street, Anaheim; the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate in the county of Orange. JULIUS J. SCHNEIDER, Administrator of the estate of Julia Schneider, deceased. Date at Anaheim, April 15, 1891. Richard Melrose attorney for administrator. spl9-5 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, State of California, County of Orange. In the matter of the estate of Samuel Leeper, deceased, Notice of publication of time for proving will, etc. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THURSDAY, the 21st day of May, 1891, at 10 o'clock A.M., of said day, at the Court Room of this Court, in the City of Santa Ana, County of Orange, State of California, has been appointed as the time and place for hearing the application of David R. Leeper praying that he be the daily authenticated copy of the last Will and Testament of the said deceased, be admitted to probate, that letters of administration with the duly authenticated copy of said Will annexed be issued thereon to Sheldon Littlefield, at which time and place all persons interested therein may appear and contest the same. Date April 23d, 1891. County Clerk. Richard Melrose attorney for petitioner. spl50-2t