anaheim-gazette 1891-07-16

LATE NEWS OF THE WEEK. Story of the Charleston's Man-of-War's Man. He Comes Up From San Diego to See Old Friends, and Tells of the Chase of the Hata—Other Items—Anhelm Water Company and the Hockman Note—Chapter on San Junners. A strapping young fellow in man-of-war's man's uniform, five feet nine and of perhaps 175 pounds weight, strode into Fritz's place at 9 o'clock on Saturday evening, and saddled up to the bar with a confident air that foretold he had been in the place, or one very like it, before. He looked about him as if to be assured he was not entirely on the wrong tack, and when apparently satisfied he was right, called for a glass of beer. He wore a uniform of navy blue, lined with a plenty of bright brass buttons, and strode with a stride of a ruler of the seas. The low visor of his cap was pulled down partly over his eyes. Those in the place looked at him attentively and subjected him to the process denominated the sizeing up. On his right coatleave was the insignia of his rank. An eagle, worked in white braid, spread its wings on easy pinion above a couple of crossed hammers, and underneath, three sergeant's stripes were worked in red. His uniform was that of the engineer corps of an American man-of-war. Whether of the sea or not, he tossed off his beer with the easy grace of a veteran. He looked about him as if seeking for some one. Then he paused meditatively. After an instant he called for another beer. It could not be denied the stranger was a handsome fellow. He wore a small black mustache, his complexion was tanned and awashy, and a piercing black eye in a ball of transparent opal flashed like the gleam of a light at sea. All the while he was eyed attentively. Directly he was recognized, and then a friend hailed him. "Hello, Scheller, old man, how are you? What's that uniform mean—where are they from?" Several others stepped up to him and shook him by the hand, uttering pleasurable exclamations of emotion at seeing him. He was soon surrounded by a coterie of admiring friends, and he told them where he had been since his left Anhelm. of the strange vessel could be seen moving north. Of course it was the Eameralda. No other vessel in those waters had such a searchlight. But, however, be it the Eameralda or not, certain it was it was not the Itata, and as the latter was what Remey was after, he ordered the Charleston out of it as fast as she could skedaddle. The American ploughed the waters to the south—the Eameralda ran the other way. An hour or so later the Charleston made the port of Acapulco, and was followed shortly after by the powerful Eameralda. Both vessels exchanged courtesies—why should they not? Our sympathies are all with the insurgents, and we hope they may win. It is decidedly unpleasant, however, to contemplate the fact that the Eameralda, armed as she was with effective torpedoes, could have blown the Charleston out of the water as she lay at anchor at Acapulco. The Charleston was not prepared for the chase. Had the Itata been encountered, and the Eameralda objected to the Charleston taking her, in all probability Remey and his crew would by this time be lodged full many a score fathom beneath the wave. After coaling at Acapulco the Charleston stood south again, but the Itata had by that time gained upon her so that it was idle to expect to overhaul her. At Iquique she was found already turned over to the authorities, and, as has already been told, was brought back to San Diego. The rest of the story is easily told. When the Charleston arrived at San Diego, Scheller asked for a leave of absence, got it and came up to Anheheim on the 8 o'clock train. Here he was, glad to get back to Anheheim, but must leave for his ship again on Sunday afternoon. Scheller's story was listened to with wrap attention, and when it was ended the conversation drifted into other channels until a late hour. He left for San Diego again on Sunday afternoon. Billy Manning, Lecturer. Billy Manning, the Los Angeles pug pilist, informs the "aperting editor" of a Los Angeles paper that he is highly indignant at our characterization of him as being a fake fighter, and says he is ready to fight any man in Anheheim, big or little. Manning twits through his sombrere. George Betta sat on his neck at Santa Ana, and Manning wouldn't fight. Manning made a lot of noise at the racetrack, and to people who had never seen him before appeared to be anything like the rank fakir that he proved himself to be. When it came to the scorch, however, it was found that Manning was nothing but a talker—he would make a good lecturer. School Matters. It is understood that the School Trustees yesterday decided to elect F. E. Little of A. MYSTERY OF AGAINST VESTIGATION. The Board of Union Water Co. on Saturday after traveling the myriad note held against man, and which thing about. The 1889, but company’s books paid on it since Bockman call last week, and looked up the reel was quite a sun record of it what fired, and the quail special meeting. The note was 6, 1889, and cash $1,100 in the bank pany. The no Schoorn and Seel appears to be no mess. Bockman board repeatedly he was put off of affairs and all course, until enlightened he would This may appear of doing business genuine. The Board of dinner have been arriving at a satisfait The note is this with the company many surprises in of old company an expletive; liter Superintendent entire satisfaction affairs of his off further survive; as in his stead. M man of undoubt dently expected that entire satisfaction hard job; especial age in the water is ably expect him to river all the water He will make his at the head of th attention to the d handsome fellow. He wore a small black moustache, his complexion was tanned and awarthing, and a piercing black eye in a ball of transparent opal flashed like the gleam of a light at sea. All the while he was eyed attentively. Directly he was recognized, and then a friend hailed him. "Hello, Sobeller, old man, how are you? What's that uniform mean—where are you from?" Several others stopped up to him and shook him by the hand, uttering pleasurable exclamations of emotion at seeing him. He was soon surrounded by a coteria of admiring friends, and he told them where he had been since he left Anaheim. The young man was C. H. Sobeller. Some years ago he worked for Schauman & Boettcher at their blacksmith shop in this city. He was a good mechanic, but became dissatisfied, went to San Francisco and was lost sight of. A couple of years ago, when the Charleston was launched, he took it into his head to go to sea. So he wanted Mare Island and enlisted in the navy for three years. He has been ever since the ship's blacksmith, and belongs to the engineer corps. The naval reporter made high, low, jack game, five, nine, fourteen, out. He proceeded to interview the man-of-war's man. The latter had brought him luck, with its usual exhilarating accompaniment, and he proposed to find out what the newcomer knew that was new or pleasant. Since shipping on the Charleston Schaller has been to many ports. He has sailed the waters blue the length and breadth of the Pacific. He has not been in the Atlantic, but expects to go around the Horn next year. He was on the Charleston when Kalakaua was brought from his island kingdom to San Francisco for his health, and a few weeks later was with the ship when the body of the ducky monarch was returned for burial to his native home. He was going on watch at 4 o'clock on the morning of May 10th, the cruiser being then in San Francisco bay, when orders reached the vessel from Washington to chase and bring back the Itata. The Charleston was preparing to go out of the heads to target practice, but when the orders were received she weighed anchor and stood out to sea in such a hurry that no chance was given her to get provisions, and her stores ran short on the trip. Returning to San Diego with the Chilean, what was more natural than that Scheller should ask for a leave of absence and run up to Anaheim to see his old friends? To say that his friends were glad to see him is to put it mildly. When the joyousness of the greatening had a chance to subside, he told the story of the chase of the Itata, and how crestfallen the crew were that, when at last they came up with her at Iquique, she had already surrendered. They had rather taken her upon the sea, even with the chance of an engagement with the Euneralda. STORY OF THE CHASE. When the Charleston received orders to go after the Itata, began Scheller as everybody got ready to listen, the vessel was preparing to go to target practice. Stores were law, and the vessel was not ready to go into an engagement, except perhaps one at long range. She had no torpedoes, and at close warfare was no match for any of the big Chilean boats. Yet the orders were peremptory, and Captain Remey put the cruiser out of the Golden Gate in a twinkling. He stood south, and the next day passed into Mexican waters on his race to Acapulco. He did not stop in San Diego or have time to salute a northbound merchantman off Cape St. Lucia. fake fighter, and says he is ready to fight any man in Anaheim, big or little. Manning twits through his ambrome. George Betts sat on his neck at Santa Ana, and Manning wouldn't fight. Manning made a lot of noise at the racetrack, and to people who had never seen him before appeared to be anything like the rank fakir that he proved himself to be./ When it came to the scratch, however, it was found that Manning was nothing but a talker—he would make a good lecturer. School Matters. It is understood that the School Trustees yesterday decided to elect F. E. Little of Pomona to be Principal of our school. It is also reported that M. R. Pendleton, who taught at Orangethorpe last year, will succeed Edwin Clark as Principal of the Fullerton school. E. E. McKinney has been elected Principal of the Placentia school. Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, and consumed the greater part of the day sitting as a Board of Equalization. Under the regular order of business the board appropriated $1,000 for the purpose of encouraging immigration, and denied the petition asking for a peddler's license. The petition asking for the license was numerously signed by the business men of the county, and is as follows: To the Honorable Board of Supervisors of Orange county, Cal. Your petitioners would respectfully represent and show that they are merchants residing in the county of Orange, and conducting business in said county. That their business is greatly interfered with by peddlers who come from adjacent counties. Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego, and peddle goods, wares and merchandise throughout the country districts, and thereby out off the trade from your petitioners; and your petitioners are informed and believe that in nearly, if not all, of the northern counties of this state a county license is required of all such peddlers, and that they are required to pay the sum of $300 as license to peddle with a horse and wagon, and half that amount to peddle afoot. Your petitioners would therefore respectfully request that your Honorable Board pass an ordinance requiring all persons engaged in peddling goods, wares and merchandise in the county of Orange to pay a suitable license, and as in duty bound your petitioners will every pray. Supervisors Schorn and Armor of the committee appointed to confer with the District Attorney in reference to the petition, reported that to exact a license tax from non-resident peddlers and exempt those residents is in violation of the constitution, and to exact a license from all peddlers would work hardship to those peddlers their own produce, and also to firms delivering goods or orders, and would add to the inconvenience of purchasers where prohibited. Petition denied. The board also heard the opinion of the District Attorney in reference to the appropriation of money for the purchase of the se-called twilight patent. The District Attorney holds that the board has no power to do so and consequently the Clerk was authorized to so notify the owners of the patent. Against the Peddlers License. The Westminster Farmers' Alliance last entire satisfaction affairs of his office further survive; an in his stead. Mau of undoubtedly expected that entire satisfaction hard job, especially age in the water will ably expect all the river all the water. He will make his at the head of these attention to the death. Capistrano The Los Angeles to San Juan on this week, and in great style, great preparations looks forward to all the items on the book "Green chillies," Bob Northham." Of which the Capital Talking of Capital national drink; can board of a San Juan time ago when a our saloons and cash behind the bar; who be tween a toddy y bill. He took a bibleful of cracked ice three or four spoon glass half-full of wine; glass ran over; shock up the counter; then strained shock powdered nut piece of lemon in its astonished man to half so badly scarred feet composed; straw! He was gutted taste the stuff amiddrink is that said Juanner. It's lucky San Juan. They'd end you'd have to Placentia F A heavy-weight within the classic Monday morning citizens of that place water company's affair be in it with either fur flew in great damage reported at torn clothing; sorrow contestants have probed to do it again; no one of them big enough from devil up if it we have wisely good side of them; decide the fight no objection. CLAYTOR--In this city wife of George E. O eight pounds.Mother The Great Spring M GENTLEMEN: I had bloododor some y chased two bottles o Syrup, which has en When the Charleston received orders to go after the Itata, began Scheller as everybody got ready to listen, the vessel was preparing to go to target practice. Stores were low, and the vessel was not ready to go into an engagement, except perhaps one at long range. She had no torpedoes, and at close warfare was no match for any of the big Chilean boats. Yet the orders were peremptory, and Captain Remey put the cruiser out of the Golden Gate in a twinkling. He stood south, and the next day passed into Mexican waters on his race to Acapulco. He did not stop in San Diego or have time to salute a northbound merchantman off Capa St. Lucas, which dipped a respectful salute to the cruiser. He was in too big a hurry, and his vessel ploughed the seas with a single purpose. At Acapulco, five days out of San Francisco, the Charleston, as has already been stated, came up with the Esmeralda, but Scheller's story does not here correspond with that told in the dispatches. When the Charleston sighted the Esmeralda, the Itata was six hundred miles away, on her trip to Iquique, so he says. The dispatches differ, in that they said that even while the Esmeralda and Itata were in consultation off Acapulco, the smoke of the American trailed low on the northern horizon. But it matters little; the insurgent got away. And she must have been badly frightened, too, even though she failed to get a sight of the Charleston. When Captain Remey first came upon the Esmeralda, she was steaming northerly at a slow pace, ten miles north of Acapulco. Her lights were nearly all of them extinguished. The Charleston was outside, lights out, going south with full steam pressure. The furnaces were "chewing" at the rate of 130 tons of coal daily, and the good ship was getting there as fast as her engines could carry her. And she was cautious, too. Her lights were out. When Remey sighted the strange craft, thinking it might be the Itata, he made for it straightaway, brave sea dog that he is. His purpose was to go around it, come up between it and the coast, and then, if it prove to be the Itata, to seize it. He had the advantage, his vessel being in darkness. His purpose was good, but it was not carried out. While steering south to clear the other vessel's stern, suddenly a vessel's searchlight flashed across the waters. A gunboat's searchlight is a wonderful thing. It is an electric light of great penetrating power, and throws a shaft of light for many miles, revealing objects to the vague of the horizon. The flash light fell upon the Charleston and was instantly extinguished, and then ont went the other lights. The vessel know it was the Charleston, and she was satisfied. In the gray of the morning the proportions is in violation of the constitution, and to exact a license from all paddlers would work a hardship to those paddling their own produce, and also to firms delivering goods or orders, and would add to the inconvenience of purchasers where prohibited. Petition denied. The board also board the opinion of the District Attorney in reference to the appropriation of money for the purchase of the se-called twilight patent. The District Attorney holds that the board has no power to do so and consequently the Clerk was authorized to so notify the owners of the patent. Against the Peddlers' License. The Westminster Farmers' Alliance last week resolved as follows in the matter of the contemplated peddlers' license: WHEREAS, A petition has been presented to the Honorable Board of Supervisors of Orange county, praying that an ordinance be passed imposing a tax upon peddlers in Orange county; and, WHEREAS, Said ordinance would place an indirect tax on the consumers of this county and restrict trade and create monopoly; now, therefore, be it Resolved That we most earnestly protest against the passage of the said ordinance. Tough on Jimmy. Santa Ana Squallt. Jimmy Jones has been so steadily improving his place that it now varies on perfection. Been There Himself The moon, effulgent in the sky, Full many fullen tide soft, But says not worth the sky cold, He knows what it is to be full himself. The fact that several nurserymen in the upper counties of this State have sent East for large lots of peach stock for budding purposes causes much apprehension among the orchardists. The great fear is that it may introduce into this State the deadly peach disease known as the "yellow," and the Horticultural Commissioners warn all including purchasers of the possible dangers, and to be on their guard. The attention of the County Commissioners and quarantine guardians is also called to the matter, and a rigid enforcement of the law is recommended. Buy and recommend Farmers' Healing Liniment because it is a genuine hojaln remedy. For sale by W. M. Higginis, drug gist, Anaheim, Cal. Palace Restaurant. G. W. Brandoberry, opposite the Post-office, is prepared to serve the beat of meals, holiday dinners, ball and party suppers on the very shortest notice. Board and lodging at the Palace Restaurant. A trial is solicited, CLAYTOR - In this city wife of George E. G.eight pounds. Mother The Great Spring M GENTLEMEN: I bad bloodfor some y chased two bottles o Syrup, which has en blood purifier it has pleasure in recommender Very truly yours Rapids, Mich. This is to certify guason, and believe him to be true. We mend this medicine in the greatest family rea Sold by D. W.H. The Charles Wright Detroit, Mich. Rumor has it that Los Angeles may soon property at an immigrant of the profitable oil vicinity. A proposal refused to sink a well Consumers o Will find it to their prizes to the Santa Co., Santa Ana, Oran Harker's b W. R. Harker keeps thing found in a f Whips, Robes, Blac Combes, Brushes, ete inspect his goods. Henry Jessen prop marble works, begs lea that he has lately y monuments; very fin marble, Scotch, Swec Call at his yard and flees competition. Parmers' Healing L for piles. For sale by gist, Anaheim, Cal. If you want the fi State try the O.M.C A. U. W. CO. MYSTERY OF THE BOCKMAN NOTE AGAINST THE COMPANY—AN INVESTIGATION TO BE MADE. The Board of Directors of the Anaheim Union Water Company met in special session on Saturday afternoon for the purpose of unraveling the mystery connected with a $1,000 note held against the company by F. Bookman, and which nobody seems to know anything about. The note is dated August 6, 1889, but there is no record of it on the company's books, and no interest has been paid on it since it was issued. Bookman called for his interest one day last week, and when Secretary Garwood looked up the record, he found that the note was quite a surprise—in fact, there was no record of it whatever. The board was notified, and the question was discussed at the special meeting. The note was issued, as stated, on August 6, 1889, and cashed next day, when there was $1,100 in the bank to the credit of the company. The note is signed by President Schorn and Secretary Gardiner, and there appears to be no question as to its genuineness. Bookman claims he applied to the old board repeatedly for his interest, but states he was put off from time to time so often that he finally became disgusted at the state affairs and allowed matters to take their course, until early day last week, when he thought he would try to get his interest again. This may appear to be a very curious way of doing business, but still the note appears genuine. The Board of Audit and Secretary Gardiner have been notified to get together and arrive at a satisfactory explanation. The note is the greatest surprise connected with the company's affairs. There have been many surprises in the financial management of the old company, but this one, to employ an expletive, literally "takes the cake." Superintendent Staley, not having given entire satisfaction in the management of the affairs of his office, he was excused from further service, and D. J. Sorenson appointed in his stead. Mr. Sorenson is a practical man of undoubted worth, and it is confidently expected that he will be able to give entire satisfaction to everybody. He has a hard job, especially at this season of shortage in the water supply, but we may reasonably expect him to send us down from the river all the water that he can get for us. He will make his headquarters temporarily at the head of the ditch, and give his personal attention to the details of the work. Kleinigkeiten. -H. Cahen boisted the tri-color on Tuesday in honor of the fall of the bastile. -Quite a large colony of Anaisimers are tenting at the Landing, and having a good time. -The Board of Directors of the Anaheim Water Company meet in regular session on Saturday afternoon at 2. -Watermelons are in the market. After the patch has been found, the dark of the moon is the next best essential. -Orphous Lodge, I. O. O. F., of this place has been consolidated with the German lodge of Odd Fellows in Los Angeles. -Coroner Ey was called to Capistrano on Saturday to hold an inquest on the body of a young Mexican woman who had committed suicide. -Mr. James' residence is being painted, plastered and given the finishing touches. It will probably be ready for occupancy in the early part of next month. -The Board of Directors of the irrigation district meet in special session on Tuesday. Business of importance will come up, and the board will endeavor to get a "move on." -Max Nebelung informs us that he has turned over twenty-nine cents into the City Treasury. Max is entitled to the credit of not caring a snap of his finger for expenses. -The water company's Board of Audits and Secretary Gardiner will have a meeting to morrow for the purpose of endeavoring to arrive at the mystery connected with the Bockman note. -W. W. Scott, who recently purchased a place east of town, will improve the same by setting out an orchard of various kinds of trees. Mr. Scott is lately from Sau Diego, and is favorably impressed with our valley. -Our friend Patterson, who is keeping up with the times by rapidly amassing a fortune in the chicken business, was in town from his ranch on Monday afternoon. He reports the fowls doing well, but says the egg market is rather low. -Letters for the following persons remain uncalled for at the Postoffice: O Brasson, J. Caldwell, De Wett & Ratan, Mr. Dunn, T. Fredman, F. E. Harrison, Miss Annie Johnson, Herman Kempp, H. Larter, Mrs. G. Parsons, L. C. Rich, J. Silvas, R. Vejar. -Messrs. Godfrey and Van Valin started up their fruit dryer last week, and are this from Kansas and Missouri, we have cured worked miracles in that line of produce during the past three years. The same is being told as to all products. -Tim Carroll was before the Board Supervisors on Monday, reading the riot into his nursery stock. -The suit of Amerige vs. Clark, for alleged to be due, which was some time decided by Judge Landell in favor of pittiff, and which was appealed to the Supreme Court, was yesterday decided by Judge Towner in favor of defendant. -B. J. Perry attended a meeting of combined Horticultural Commissioners in southern counties in Los Angeles; terday afternoon for the purpose of taking into consideration the purchase of the light patent. The meeting adjourned without action; to meet again July 31st. -Our citizens have a splendid chance visit the Charleston and Itata, now lying San Diego, by going on one of the South California excursions, a day, $50 for the round trip. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday the vessels will be open to public. The trip can be made from here day, leaving at 9 A.M. and returning at 8 P.M. -The suit of Paty vs. Van Alpine, to cover a debt of $40, was compromised Judge Pierce's court by then feuding paying plaintiff $25 and settling costs of suit. This is the first time Paty has ever felt the need of invoking aid of law, and he informs us he regained being compelled to do so, but could not otherwise. His apology is accepted. -For growing large strawberries A Wright takes the prize. He often goes to the patch and picks a buckettful noun which are smaller than walnuts. He also a fine crop of raspberries and mul melons coming on, and has lately gone extensively into the poultry business, bringing upwards of two hundred turkeys each chickens. He has a very fine place, and thoroughly deserving of it. PERSONAL MELANGEN Nurseryman Ford of Santa Ana was ooze to see us yesterday. Deputy Sheriff Buckley was seen on one streeta day or two ago. Col. Keith of Santa Ana was in town yesterday on a flying visit. M. H. Weight of Pasadena was in town yesterday and called in to see us. Trustees little of undleton, earl will of the Priu the Los seen appschool. regular greater qualizabusiness pursudenied license. was men of represent reconduct biz busileddlers out of our peniciously, this all such to pay with with to count respect pass engaged in bible lications The Los Angeles Union League are going to San Juan on their midsummer high jinks next week, and propose to whoop things up in great style. Alcalde Egan is making great preparations for them, and everybody looks forward to a royal good time. Among the items on the bill of fare is one that reads, "Green chillies, tomatoes and onions, a la Bob Northam." Nothing is said of tomales, of which the Captain is poco fond tambien. Talking of Capistrano reminds one of their national drink, called San Juanors. Never heard of a San Juanor? No! Well, a San Juanor was christened a long time ago when a rounder went into one of our saloons and called for a teddy. The man behind the bar, who didn't know the difference beween a teddy and a shotgun, proceeded to make what he thought ought to fill the bill. He took a big glass, threw in a handful of cracked ice, poured in syrup, then three or four spoonfuls of sugar, filled the glass half-full of water, put in a bit of whisky and bitters, then poured in more water till the glass ran over. He got the shaker and hook up the conglomerate mass of poison, then strained it into a large glass, shook powdered nutmeg on top of it, put a piece of lemon in it and set it out for the astonished man to drink. The latter wasn't half so badly scared as he looked, for, perfectly composed, he said, "Where's the straw?" He has given a straw and when he tasted the stuff said, "What kind of a dandrink is that anyway?" "That," said a bystander, "is a San Juanor. It's lucky for you you are not in San Juan. They'd make you drink that—and you'd have to like it too." Placentin Fight—No Contest. A heavy-weight scraping match occurred within the classic shades of Placentia on Monday morning between two prominent citizens of that place, all on account of the water company's affairs. Sullivan wouldn't be in it with either one of the gladiators, and the fur flew in great codles for a time. No damage reported at latest accounts, except torn clothing, sore knuckles, etc. As the contestants have promised us faithfully never to do it again, no never again, and are either one of them big enough to clean out this office from devil up if they take a notion to do it, we have wisely resolved to keep on the good side of them, mention no names and decide the fight no contest. BIRTERE. CLAYTOR—In this city, Tuesday, July 11th, to the wife of George E. Claytor, a daughter. Weight, eight pounds. Mother and child doing well. The Great Spring Madeline—The Blood is the Life. GENTLEMEN: I have been troubled with bad blooddor some years, but recently purchased two bottles of Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup, which has entirely cured me. As a Our friend Patterson, who is keeping up with the times by rapidly amassing a fortune in the chicken business, was in town from his ranch on Monday afternoon. He reports the fowl doing well, but says the egg market is rather low. Letters for the following persons remain uncalled for at the Postoffice: O Bresson, J. Caldwell, De Wett & Ratan, M. Dunn, T. Freeman, F. E. Harrison, Miss Annie Johnson, Herman Kempp, H. Larter, Mrs. G. Parsons, L. C. Rich, J. Silvas, R. Vejar. Messrs. Godfrey and Van Valin started up their fruit dryer last week, and are this week engaged in turning out a very fine quality of dried apricots. The dryer works to a charm, and although the fruit erop is short, we apprehend it will have a deal of work to do and create a name for itself. A crowd of young hoodlums late Sunday night, or rather early Monday morning, amused themselves by lighting the street lamps in town, moving signs and committing nuisances of one order and another. A benefit in the county jail is what they are entitled to. Assessor Rois reports 427,333 acres of land in Orange county. Outside of the cities total real estate valuation is $5,666,810; of the cities,$3,663,700; total,$8,730,510. The personal property valuation is about $255,000, making a grand total of about $9,000,000. J. N. Banks of Downey died at his home on Friday last. He was related to W. T. Brown of this city and his daughter attended school at St. Catherine's Academy. He leaves a family of several children, all of whom have the sincere condolence of those who know them. George Claytor, known to everybody by the sobriquet of McGinty, was the happiest man in town on Tuesday over the arrival of an eight-pound daughter at his household. McGinty informs us that he hears a great deal of Baby McKee, but says that it isn't a patch besides Baby McGinty, who beats the world. The vigorous manner in which our excellent contemporary, the Los Angeles Times, is edited again after the absense of its editor in the East, is proof conclusive of the "old man"'s return. He is never troubled with the "tennis elbow," though the way in which he thrashes around with his pen is a great and glorious sight to see. Robert Eccles has sold his pork-packing and meat establishment in Los Angeles to an Omaha company; price not stated. The original cost of the establishment was $72-000. Last week the first carload of beef arrived from the East, and will be cured at the establishment. It is the intention of the purchaser to do all their hog-killing here as soon as the market will permit. The Los Angeles Times informs us that there was no viaduct accident at San Fernandez street after all, as reported on the streets last week, and that instead of the car going over the trestle work, killing twenty and wounding six, or killing six and wounding twenty, it remained upon the track steadfast, and only one man fell off and broke his leg. That being the case, the man has no kick coming. The Pomona Valley Horticultural Society has received reports from all fruit dis- PERSONAL MELANGE Nurseryman Ford of Santa Ana was oo to see us yesterday. Deputy Sheriff Buckley was seen on one's street a day or two ago. Col Keith of Santa Ana was in town yrterday on a flying visit. M. H. Weight of Pasadena was in town yesterday and called in to see us. Mrs. Alex. Wright returned last Saturday from a short visit to Santa Monica. Prof. Grogan has been on a visit to Los Angeles, combining business and pleasure. Judge Freeman and Harry Jessen of Santa Ana were over visiting friends on Monday. The Misses Harris returned on Tuesday from their visit with Mrs. Richards at St Gabriel. William McGolinin who has been ill typhoid fever for several weeks past, conveysing. Mrs. Theo. Rimpson, Misses Matilda and Sophia Rimpson and Ben Rimpinson are sojourning at San Jacinto. Station Agent Darling who had been rusticating at San Jacinto for a month,r turned home on the Fourth. Deputy District Attorney Phibbs of Los Angeles was in town on Friday attending legal business. C. C. Haley representing the Crock printing house of San Francisco was in town yesterday on a business trip. Jacob Everhardy who returned a couple of weeks ago from Arizona reports his show in fine condition and doing well. Dr.J. A Blake of Fullerton died last Friday at Beaumont; San Bernardino county where he had been taken for the benefit in his health. J.H. Conrades Jr., St.Louis; C.Raal Geo.P. Phibbs,and Messrs.Stanten & Valine of Los Angeles were guests at the Del Campo during the week. Mrs.J.W.Laudell,Miss Margaret Larkdell and Miss Katherine Moore of Los Angeles are sojourning at San Marco Ranchethe guests of Capt.Wrede. Jack Bissel who lived in Anaheim during the boom days,bbut has been absent in the northern part of the State for some four years Returned on a flying visit on Tuesday evening.His traveling for a San Francisco newspaper,and including quite well.He left Tuesday evening for the north. Williamson Dunn,general agent of the Santa Fe route,and for several years connected with that company in Los Angeles has resigned his position to take one on the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad.Mr.Dunn is an experienced railroad man,and has many friends in this section.Hewill remain in Los Angeles,his headquarters having been established in that city. Judge Wilson whose attendance upon meeting of the Directors of the irrigation HERTZER CLAYTOR—In this city, Tuesday, July 11th, to the wife of George E. Clayter, a daughter, Weight, eight pounds, Mother and child doing well. The Great Spring Medicine—The Blood is the Life. GENTLEMEN: I have been troubled with bad blooddor 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 youre, S. E. Ferrouson, Easton Rapids, Mich. This is to certify that we know Mr. Ferrouson, and believe the statement made by him to be true. We unhesitatingly recommend this medicine as we believe it to be the greatest family medicine on our shelves WALWORTH & SOULE. Eaton Rapids, Mich. Sold by D. W. Hunt. Prepared only by The Charles Wright Medicine Company, Detroit, Mich. Rumor has it that the Baptist College at Los Angeles may soon be able to sell out its property at an immense advance, on account of the profitable oil wells in the immediate vicinity. A proposition has been made and refused to sink a well in the college campus. Consumers of Coke and Tar Will find it to their advantage to write for prizes to the Santa Ana Gas and Electric Co., Santa Ana, Orange Co., Cal. Harker's Harness Shop. W. R. Harker keeps a full line of everything found in a first-class harness shop. Whips, Robes, Blankets, Saddles, Curry Combes, Brushes, etc. Call and see him and inspect his goods. Hunry Jessen, proprietor of the Santa Ana marble works, bega leave to inform the public that he has lately received an invoice of monuments; very fine designs in Italian marble, Scotch, Swede and Barro granite. Call at his yard and be convinced. He defies competition. All work guaranteed. Respectfully, Parmers' Healing Liniment is a sure cure for piles. For sale by W. M. Higgins, druggist, Anaheim, Cal. If you want the finest flour made in the State try the O. M. Co. "Staudard." jy19 tf The Los Angeles Times informs us that there was no vladot accident at San Fernande street after all, as reported on the streets last week, and that instead of the car going over the trestle work, killing twenty and wounding six, or killing six and wounding twenty, it remained upon the track steadfast, and only one man fell off and broke his leg. That being the case, the man has no kick coming. The Pomona Valley Horticultural Society has received reports from all fruit districts south of Teachapi, and every one of these is the effect that the prune crop in that part of the State will be about one-third of the full creep and fully 70 per cent less than that of last year. Many prune orchards that yielded a crop worth $500 an acre will not yield over $50 an acre this year. The damp and cool spring weather caused the failure of the crop. The fruit dryers and canneries at Pomona are rushed this week and some fruit companies are at their wits' end to know what to do in order to get sufficient help for handling the fast ripening apricot and peach crops. Every man, woman and child who can be induced to work in the canneries has been hired. The work is pushed as fast as possible by means of electric lights, the factories running day and night. The orchardists get from $27 to $32 a ton for apricots and peaches. The Anaheim correspondent of the Fullerton paper asserts that Contractor Larsen awarded the contract for the painting of the James residence to Santa Ana painters, to the exclusion of home workmen, intimating that the Anaheim painters were not fairly dealt with. As the painting in question is being done by Measur Claytor and Brandeberry, both of whom are residents of Anaheim and advertisers in THE GAZETTE, the correspondent is somewhat premature. The work is being done by our home painters, which is a sufficient guarantee that it will be well done. Just now there is a slight lull in the potato trade of this section with the Eastern States, although the shipments are still considerable. There will be a big demand for Los Angeles potatoes in Colorado, Utah and adjoining States at that time. The Los Angeles Hemald learns that the Southern Pacific Railway alone has earned on freights on potatoes going East this season from Los Angeles county over $200,000. In view of the fact that, until recently, train loads of that tuber were coming into this section Williamson Dunn, general agent of the Santa Fe route, and for several years connected with that company in Los Angeles has resigned his position to take one on the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. Mr. Dunn is an experienced railroad man, and has many friends in this section. He will remain in Los Angeles, his headquarters having been established in that city. Judge Wilson whose attendance upon the meeting of the Directors of the irrigation district we immediately omitted to mention last week, has lately returned from a trip to Oregon, which motion he visited for the benefit of his health. He does not take great deal of stock in the railroad's petition to be set out of our district, and thinks that when the time comes the petition will be knocked into the middle of next week. H. A. Boys, St. Louis; Byron Cole, W.J. Pyeatt, Los Nietos; Ben Branscone, Downey J. S. Strumb and wife, Artesia; Gustav De Laveaux; Oro Grande; M.G. Regers; Pomona; E. Barber; Ontario; Joe Newmark; Lavimelatoin; J.E.Hays; Wm.Mead; W.J.Fitzgerald; Los Angeles; A.S.Carter Fred Smith; San Ana; and Geo.E.Purnell of Orange were guests at the Commercial during the week. ROYAL BAKING POWDER Absolutely Pure. A cream of tartar baking powder. High-eat of all in leavening strength.—Latest U.S. Government Food Report. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. DRY GOODS PALACE. WE ARE CONSTANTLY RECEIVING OUR SPRING GOODS and respectfully invite the public to call and examine them before purchasing elsewhere, and convince themselves that Our Prices are Down to Bedrock. OUR MOTTO IS QUICK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS. OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT Is the Most Complete in the City. RIMPAU BROS. JOSEPH HELMSEN, DEALER IN Groceries -- and -- Confectionery, Notions and Cutlery, Stationery, School Supplies, PIPES, CIGARS and TOBACCO. Agent for all Panoramic Periodicals. 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. Music Store. Postoffice Block, Anaheim. 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? GUS DAVIS 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 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 streets, 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. Wommer & Stock. Draying, Trucking, Express AND A GENERAL Transfer Business. Leave orders at office, on Center street. All orders given prompt attention. R. BOETCHER, WAGONMAKING AND BLACKSMITHING! HORSE-SHOEING A SPECIALTY. Satisfaction Guaranteed. GIVE ME A CALL PLUMBING, Pumps, Pipes and Fittings. KEEP ON HAND CONSTANTLY A FULL STOCK OF pumps, pipes and fittings. Plumbing. Pipe fitting and pumps repaired on shortest notice. J. P. DES GRANGES. Corner Broadway and Lemon street. Anaheim.