anaheim-gazette 1892-07-28

LATE NEWS OF THE WEEK. The Pamperl Family's Thrilling Experience. They Take Passage on the Ill-Fated City of Chicago, Which Was Wrecked Off the Irish Coast—No One Lost—Interesting Items From the Landing—City Fathers—Correspondence—Social and Personal. From a letter received by Mrs. C. Heimann from Mrs. Pamperl, who left here with her family a couple of months ago for a visit to their old home in Austria, it is learned that the family had a most thrilling experience which came near costing them their lives. They were passengers on the ill-fated steamer City of Chicago, which foundered during a heavy fog and rain, off the Irish coast at 8 o'clock on the evening of July 1st. Mrs. Pamperl's letter gives a vivid description of the disaster, which resulted in the sinking of the ship. There were four hundred passengers on board, and the vessel was within a few hours of Queenatown. The steamer struck against a steep and rocky cliff, the Captain having lost his hearings in the heavy fog and boisterous weather. Forty feet of the vessel's bottom was torn away, and the compartments began to fill rapidly with water. The vessel immediately began to sink slowly, and there was the greatest excitement on board. Near the scene of the disaster was a little village, and shots were fired from the ship to attract the attention of the villagers. The villagers immediately turned out to the rescue. They lowered ropes over the steep cliff, and, while the vessel was settling down to its destruction, one by one of the four hundred passengers were hoisted on shore. Remarkable as it may seem, none were lost. The passengers spent the rest of the night in the village, in the hotel of which Mrs. Pamperl wrote the letter. It was raining hard at the time of the disaster, and the coast was enveloped in impenetrable fog, and the wonder in that none of the party were lost. Nearly all of the baggage was lost, and that recovered was drenched with water. The next day two small steamers appeared and conveyed the passengers to Queenatown. The Chicago was a total wreck, and went Witte, Miss Daisy Landell, Miss Edythe Young, Miss Pitblade, Miss Lanore Speidel, Miss Hepburn, Miss Lizzie Kudbel; Messra F. Smith, Tom Deering, John Schanman, Ben Dresses, Frank Holman, Lloyd Bailey, George Whitaker, Tony Adams, H. Sloane and others. BOARD OF TRUSTEES: BUSINESS MATTERS-ATTENDED TO YESTERDAY—THE CITY WELL AND THE CLOCK IN THE CITY HALL. The Board of City Trustees met in regular session yesterday afternoon. Present, Chairman Witte, and Trustees Littlefield, Schindler and Pellegrin. The Clerk read the minutes of the last regular meeting, which were approved as read. The Finance Committee reported having examined the books and accounts of the city and found all correct. The Committee on Public Improvements reported having done street work since last meeting. The Ordinance Committee reported Ordinance No. 79, providing for the change of the time and place of holding the regular meetings of the board. The ordinance provides for the change of quarters to the New City Hall. The ordinance will be found in another column. Mr. Schindler of the special committee to examine into the status of the work done on the city well, reported that he had interviewed Mr. Chynoweth in regard to Mr. Dos Granges' liability in the matter. A communication was received from R. L. Cooke, agreeing to bore the unfinished well to the next water strata, or to a depth of not over two hundred feet from the surface, for $300, and no pay unless he bores that depth. Mr. Cooke also agreed to press down the casing furnished by the city if it will stand the pressure—the latter to be done at the risk of the city. Mr. Cooke is the only well borer who will undertake the work of completing the well, which is now in somewhat of an unsatisfactory condition. The matter was discussed at length, and the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for the sinking of a new well, the one bored by Mr. Dos Granges to be abandoned. The advertisement will be found in another column. A committee consisting of Trustees Witte, Pellegrin and Schindler were appointed to prepare specifications for the sinking of the well. The special committee on deeds for sidewalks on Center street were granted further time. The lowered ropes over the steep cliff, and, while the vessel was settling down to its destruction, one by one of the four hundred passengers were hoisted on shore. Remarkable as it may seem, none were lost. The passengers spent the rest of the night in the village, in the hotel of which Mrs. Pamporl wrote the latter. It was raining hard at the time of the disaster, and the coast was enveloped in impenetrable fog, and the wonder is that none of the party were lost. Nearly all of the baggage was lost, and that recovered was drenched with water. The next day two small steamers appeared and conveyed the passengers to Queenatown. The Chicago was a total wreck, and went rapidly to pieces. The Captain has been shapped for nine months. The Pamporls made a trip through Mexico before taking their departure for the other side. They visited the palace of Querotaro, where the ill-starred Maximilian reigned and was subsequently shot by the Mexican. The Mexicans who were present, the letter says, hold the unfortunate Austrian prince in respectful reverence, and his grave is one of the objects of great interest in that part of the country. The party signed their names in a book provided for the purpose, which rests where Maximilian's death warrant was signed in the palace. They gathered flowers from his grave, and the Mexican attendants were very polite in their attentions. But on their trip through the country they saw few places they liked better than Anaheim. Their principal object in going to Mexico was to visit Maximilian's grave, after seeing which they took their departure for New York, embarking on the ill-fated City of Chicago. Sugar Hoet Meeting. A meeting of the citizens of this city was held at Kroger's Hall on Tuesday evening to consider what steps are yet necessary to be taken in order to secure the establishment of the sugar refinery here. Coroner Ey was elected Chairman and Mr. Chynoweth Secretary. Remarks were made by Adolph Rumpau, Mr. Conrad, Gen. Pierce, Mr. Needham and others, after which the lists were opened and about a hundred shares taken. Under the newly devised plan those of our citizens who have no land but are desirous of entering the corporation may subscribe the money equivalent of as many shares as they wish to take. This opportunity should be grasped by every business man in this vicinity. We should have a thousand shares taken in this way inside of a week. A committee consisting of C. Schindler, L. F. Lewis, John Eyerharty, Frank Ey and Ed Pellegrin was appointed to solicit subscriptions to stock. They are vigorously at work, and report good progress. Another meeting will be held at the same hall on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock, when the committee will make its report and such other action taken as may come before the meeting. Step up and subscribe for stock, everybody. Time flies, and we must have the refinery up and running in time to handle next season's best crop. Fullerton Items. Editor Gazette.-Mr. Stock, who has been working the Redick oil wells for the last year, has succeeded in organizing a stock company for the development of the oil and asphaltum business. Two more large tanks have been purchased and it is expected that they will start in next Mon- Mr. Cooke is the only well borer who will undertake the work of completing the well, which is now in somewhat of an unsatisfactory condition. The matter was discussed at length, and the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for the sinking of a new well, the one bored by Mr. Des Granges to be abandoned. The advertisement will be found in another column. A committee consisting of Trustees Witte, Pellegrin and Schindler were appointed to prepare specifications for the sinking of the well. The special committee on deeds for sidewalks on Center street were granted further time. The contract of H. A. Boege for sprinkling the streets was referred to the attorney, to be called up for action at the next meeting of the board. The board decided to sit as a Board of Equalization, commencing on Monday, August 8th, and continuing three days, for the purpose of equalizing the assessment of the city. Bills amounting to $91 88 were audited, approved and ordered paid. The bill of Jos. Des Granges, amounting to $140, for boring the city well, was denied, and the Clerk instructed to notify him to finish his contract, according to the terms of the same city is not liable for any sum until the well is completed. Mr. Des Granges has already been paid $150 on account, and the well remains unfinished and in an extremely unsatisfactory condition. Mr. Kuebler appeared before the board and requested that Rose street, between Broadway and Santa Ana street, and the alley running parallel thereto between the same streets, be opened. Referred to the Committee on Public Improvements to investigate and report at the next regular meeting. Mr. Luedeke appeared in reference to the matter of the clock in the tower of the New City Hall, about which there appears to be some misunderstanding between him and the members of the board. Mr. Luedeke maintains that, if the clock should be destroyed by fire or otherwise before the expiration of the time of his proposition donating the clock to the city, he should be paid the price of the clock—$350—the less amount theretofore paid him for taking care of the same. His proposition is to donate the clock to the city, he to be paid $10 per month for five years, at the end of which time he will turn the clock over to the city. Mr. Luedeke stated that he wished the board to know that he would not be responsible for the winding of the clock, which must be done every day. The matter was laid over until the next meeting. The Clerk was authorized to draw a warrants amounting to $1,200 for the redemption of city bonds and interest. Adjourned to next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. DROWNED. AN OLD MAN NAMED MONTGOMERY, FROM DOWNEY, LOSES HIS LIFE WHILE HUNTING FOR CLAMS AT THE LANDING. Word was brought up from the Landing yesterday afternoon that an old man named W.J. Montgomery, aged 65 years, a resident of Downey, had been drowned while hunting clams on the beach about a mile north of the warehouse. Montgomery had just arrived at the beach with his family, consisting of his wife and several children, and had not been in the Fullerton Items. Editor Gazette.—Mr. Stock, who has been working the Redick oil wells for the last year, has succeeded in organizing a stock company for the development of the oil and asphaltum business. Two more large tanks have been purchased and it is expected that they will start in next Monday morning with a force of twenty-five men. The members of the company are all well-known Los Angeles men. Several new wells will be started immediately. Mrs. Dr. Spencer has just had a new steel wind-mill erected on her place on Orangtorpe avenue. Stern & Goodman have purchased several thousand sacks of grain of the Scott boys and are storing it in the old blacksmith shop. The grain from the La Habra valley is coming to town in four-horse loads. Some of it is being shipped, though a large portion will be stored here in town. Mr. Foster, the colored prize-fighter (7), who has been working on the Bottasford ranch for some time past, departed for St. Louis Wednesday morning. Mr. Ymbert will give a dance in his new barn, which has just been completed, some time next week. Fullerton, July 27, 1892. Enjoyable Party. A very enjoyable party was given at the Roller ranch in Centralia on Tuesday evening, which was largely attended by the young people of the neighborhood. The evening was spent most delightfully in games and social converse. During the evening the party repaired to the large reservoir, which was beautifully illuminated with Japanese lanterns, and boat riding was in order. An apple orchard hard by furnished amusement to a number of those of an inquisitive turn of mind, and a watermelon patch not far away was a source of amusement to those similarly affected. After riding on the miniature lake for a time, the party returned to the residence, when dancing was indulged in. Refreshments were served, and at a late hour the party dispersed, having spent one of the most delightful evenings of the season. Among those present were Mrs. Roller, Miss Salma and Laura Roller, John H. Roller, J. C. Roller, A. Roller, Mr. and Mrs. John Hartung, Miss Lulu James, Miss May Heimann, Miss Lute Bailey, Miss Minnie Spenser, Miss Mai Polhemus, Miss Jessie and Hilda AN OLD MAN NAMED MONTGOMERY, FROM DOWNEY, LOSES HIS LIFE WHILE HUNTING FOR CLAMS AT THE LANDING. Word was brought up from the Landing yesterday afternoon that an old man named W. J. Montgomery, aged 65 years, a resident of Downey, had been drowned while hunting olams on the beach about a mile north of the warehouse. Montgomery had just arrived at the beach with his family, consisting of his wife and several children, and had not been in the water longer than fifteen minutes. It is said that he was afflicted with heart disease. He ventured out too far, and realizing his danger called for help. Men went to his assistance immediately, but it was of no avail. The old man drowned in sight of them. The body was recovered, and Coroner Ey notified. The Coroner went down to the Landing last evening to hold the inquest. The scene of the drowning is near the place where the daughter of Dr. Cowan was drowned some years ago. The distressing affair has cast a gloom over the campers at the beach. The Los Angeles Baseball Club, after winning the pennant fairly, have been shamelessly swindled out of it by the upcountry managers. A game which they won fairly and squarely from Oakland was contested on the ground that the right field "bleschera" extended a foot or so into fair ground. On this filmsy technicality the game was taken away from them and awarded to Oakland. The game was a superb contest, ending in a victory for Los Angeles by a score of 1 to 0—one of the best games of the season. This decision of the managers of the up-country clubs to give the game to Oakland is an unheard of proceeding in baseball annals, and is simply an outrageous theft of the game to swindle Los Angeles out of the championship. A great indignation meeting was held in Los Angeles last night to consider the withdrawal of the Los Angeles club from the up-country league. Los Angeles has by far the best team in the State, and, as we have hitherto stated, Manager Van Derbook has the strongest nine in the country out of the big league. That they should have been swindled out of the pennant is an outrage upon the national game. $10 Reward. A reward of $10 will be paid for the arrest and conviction of the party who recently stole several orange trees, three years from the bud, from my grove on lot F7. F. A. Korn, flow. As Mr. C pertinent well and has probably this section it is very fine well splendid flowing. The semiphone been erected at quite an important provement. The two flag signs hitherto used by arm of the semiption it means tris is clear. Mr. I The new improvem many steps a daim or office. A report hung the week to the Angeles dentistry was wedded to highly respected deserted her and with another wrist the dentist reprint well-to-do, but will cover his life is heart-broken ous husband, insultives. Divorcee be instituted. The trouble lard factions, grief of Lamb and land section in time. A few days in a cornfield no shooting. Your friends retreated and two brothers exchanged one.The house was a whole window have been made ventilated in th. We have Secretary of the Bulletin No. 61.E.W.Hilgard reference to C.The lecture is acting the amount drawn by various cusses in a plaint important question crops take away fertilize intelligence what ingredientthe soil and injure is the work now Missa Edythe rare Speidel, el; Messra. Schauman, Joyd Bailey, H. Sloane FEES: DID TO YES, THE Present, Littlefield, of the last approved as dated having of the city improvements since lastorted Ordiange of the regular meete provides New City found in amin committee to work done on had inter-ward to Mr. Merer. A com-L. Cooke, well to a depth in the sur-uruness he agreed tooby the city tate be to who will nesting the that of an advertisce and advertise for all, the one abandoned, in another trees Witte, pointed to ing of the is for side-ed further Kleinigkeiten. Congressman Bowers has our thanks for a number of public documents. De. Des Granges ts, putting up a windmill and tank for Mrs. Weisel on his place below town. Mr. Laugenberger has some very pretty magnolia trees in blossom in his garden on the corner of Lemon and Sycamore streets. The garden is one of the finest in the county. The last of the apricot crop is being handled by the dryer. Next week the peach crop will be taken up and dried. Prices are on the up grade. Peaches bring from $15 to $25 per ton. Mr. Weisel has purchased an additional twenty acres adjoining his newly purchased twenty acre tract below town, and will improve the same. The price was $82 50 per acre; a bargain. Landlord Helmson has in his show-window a specimen of the big sunflower, contributed by H. P. Larsen. The flower measures some fourteen inches in diameter and attracts much attention. Mr. Korn advertises a reward of $10 for the arrest and conviction of the parties who lately stole several orange trees from his grove on lot F 7. The miscreants will be made an example of if detected. Mr. Gillman is rigging up a wagon to go on a camping tour through Bear Valley, San Diego county. He will go in company with a party in search of rest and recreation, and will camp out and have a good time. Judge Landell has received the necessary documents from the County Clerk, and will be prepared to register the people from this part of the county on and after July 30th. Registration continues eighty-five days from that date. Richard Krebs and Wm. Fischer killed a six-foot shark at the Landing on Sunday. It was not of the man-cating variety, however, and the supply of young gentlemen at the beach will be as large as ever. Timo Lynch has moved into his new residence below town and is correspondingly happy. He is arranging his premises in neat order and is prepared to pass the evening of life under his own vine and fig tree. It has been decided to cease operating the Santa Ana, Orange and Tustin street-car line on August 3d prox. The roadbed will not be removed at present, but the rolling experiment Station, with the aim of making a complete soil map of the State. Prof. Hilgard calls special attention to the need of a "Fertilizer-Control Law," such as now exists in some Eastern States. The pamphlet contains matters of great interest to farmers and horticulturists. County Clerk Wickham has decided to enter the journalistic field, and has purchased an interest in the Santa Ana Herald. Together with H.W. Bessac, a newspaper man lately arrived here, he will conduct that paper in future as a Republican journal. Mr. Wickham will also be a candidate for the Assembly from this district. Herman Boottcher of Los Angeles is trying to get up a subscription of $1,500 to send a competent man b Australia to work with Prof. Koebele, now in that country, to secure and bring to Los Angeles the orcuschalybe, or the best insect that can be found for the extermination of the red scale. Mr. Boottcher heads the list with $100. Fisherman Remick was arrested on complaint of Harrison Fuobler on Monday on a charge of disturbing the peace. Judge Pierce fined him $10. Renick then had Kuebler arrested on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon, but the judge dismissed the case, there being no evidence to support it. The parties are neighbors over on the Lorel tract and not go along in that peaceable manner that should characterize their neighborly relations. The lodge of Aucient Order of United Workmen, at their semi-annual meeting on Friday evening, celebrated the event by regaling their guests, after the exercises, with a very tempting and palatable spread. Deputy Grand Mater Fredorick of Orange was present, and the lodge entertained other guests from Los Angeles and elsewhere — Uncle Dick Baham and H.S. Knapp being among the number. The evening was passed in the most pleasant manner, and at a late hour the party dispersed. The Great register of Orange county has been cancelled, by order of the Board of Supervisors, and on Saturday the new registration will begin. Registration will continue for eighty-five days, when the new register will be issued. The registrar is required to get the age, color of hair and eyes, complexion and size aid marks and scars of the voter. The occupation will not be given as heretofore. A break occurred in the Cajon ditch above Mrs. York's residence on Monday afternoon and for time deluged the immediate vicinity. The water was shut off at the head gate and turned into the lower ditch supplying the Anasheim irrigators. There was more water in the Anasheim. PERSONAL MELANGE Ben Dresses went down to San Juan the Sea Sunday. J. E. Ford and Charles James paid a visit to Los Angeles yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. John Stephens took a picture trip to San Juan last Sunday. J.W. Johnson has moved his photography gallery to Pasadena. George Horr, after a short spell of ness, is able to be about again. Adolph Luedke has gone to Los Angeles take a position with Whittier, Fuller & John and Sam Edwardson went down New river Tuesday for a week's fishing. Phineas Newmark and C. Jacoby of Angles were in town on Monday on a business trip. Miss Albrighton of Los Angeles is visiting with friends in town, the guest of Mrs. tlefield. H.C. Gade and family moved down to Landing Thursday and will reside there in the season. Mesara Krueger and Turcko are at Chiche where they have entered the employ of sugar refinery. W.Frank Moore, who formerly resided Anahela, was in town yesterday and met a pleasant call at this office. Mr. and Mrs.Gustav Heimann of Angles visited with relatives and friends in town on Sunday. Miss Flores, who has been visiting Miss Porto, left on Moonday for her home in Santa Barbara. F.G.Ryan was called to the north part of the State on business last week, returned on Monday. Mrs.Bittner departed last week for Francisco, where she will remain some time on a visit with relatives and friends. John Schaumann has returned from Capistrano Springs, and is prepared to sum his duties as President of the Skat club. Ernest Everhardy, who has been working at the butter trade in Los Angeles for aeral months past, is laid up at home with sore arm. Rev.Hiram Hill has been granted month's leave of absence, and will spend vacation with his family in the San Bernardo dino mountains. Gen.Pierce is thinking of removing african Richard Krebs and Wm. Fischer killed a six-foot shark at the Landing on Sunday. It was not of the man-cating variety, however, and the supply of young gentlemen at the beach will be as large as ever. Timo Lynch has moved into his new residence below town and is correspondingly happy. He is arranging his premises in neat order and is prepared to pass the evening of life under his own vino and fig tree. It has been decided to cease operating the Santa Ana, Orange and Tustin street-car line on August 3d prox. The roadbed will not be removed at present, but the rolling stock and live stock will be disposed of as opportunity offers. A. D. Poorter, who purchased two and a half acres on the corner of Los Angeles and North streets of Commissioner Perry and William Champlin, has begun the erection of a neat cottage on the place, facing North street. The amount paid for the land was $700. The Southern Pacific south-bound train ran into and killed an old lady at Downey on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. She deliberately walked in front of the engine, which was moving slowly at the time. She lingered until evening, when she expired. The ladies of the Catholic Church contemplate giving a fair in the near future which will be one of the events of the season. Already active steps are being taken to make it an artistic and financial success, in which the ladies are being assisted by the good people of this city. Cap. Schumacher has brought to this office a stalk of corn that measures fifteen feet nine inches in height. That's the kind of corn he raises on his place at Fullerton. The Cap. has six acres of this kind of corn, and when he harvests his crop expects to break the record in the corn producing line. His corn field is one of the pretty sights of this valley. The Odd Fellows' Lodge installed their newly elected officers at their regular meeting on Tuesday evening, as follows: H. A. McWilliams, N. G.; A. M. Williams, V. G.; W. R. Harker, Secretary; J. P. Zeyn, Treasurer. The installation was conducted by District Deputy Briggs of Santa Ana, and was a highly enjoyable affair. After the exercises all hands enjoyed an old-fashioned spread, for the excellence of which the Odd Fellows are noted. A delegation of Santa Ana Odd Fellows were present. R. L. Cooke, the well-known well borer, began putting down an artesian well Monday for Alex. Henry on his place west of town. Mr. Henry informs us that he will go down a thousand feet, if necessary, to get a good flow. As Mr. Cooke is one of the most experienced well borers in Southern California and has probably the best set of well tools in this section it is extremely probable that a very fine well will be added to the list of splendid flowing wells in this valley. The semiphore signal which has recently been erected at the Southern Pacific depot is quite an important as well as convenient improvement. The signal does away with the two flag signals—"Stop" and "Clear"—hitherto used by the company. When the arm of the semiphore is at a horizontal position it means trains stop; when down, track is clear. Mr. Darling is well pleased with the new improvement and says it saves him from that date. Richard Krebs and Wm. Fischer killed a six-foot shark at the Landing on Sunday. It was not of the man-cating variety, however, and the supply of young gentlemen at the beach will be as large as ever. Timo Lynch has moved into his new residence below town and is correspondingly happy. He is arranging his premises in neat order and is prepared to pass the evening of life under his own vino and fig tree. It has been decided to cease operating the Santa Ana, Orange and Tustin street-car line on August 3d prox. The roadbed will not be removed at present, but the rolling stock and live stock will be disposed of as opportunity offers. A. D. Poorter, who purchased two and a hall acres on the corner of Los Angeles and North streets of Commissioner Perry and William Champlin, has begun the erection of a neat cottage on the place, facing North street. The amount paid for the land was $700. The Southern Pacific south-bound train ran into and killed an old lady at Downey on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. She deliberately walked in front of the engine, which was moving slowly at the time. She lingered until evening, when she expired. The ladies of the Catholic Church contemplate giving a fair in the near future which will be one of the events of the season. Already active steps are being taken to make it an artistic and financial success, in which the ladies are being assisted by the good people of this city. Cap. Schumacher has brought to this office a stalk of corn that measures fifteen feet nine inches in height. That's the kind of corn he raises on his place at Fullerton. The Cap. has six acres of this kind of corn, and when he harvests his crop expects to break the record in the corn producing line. His corn field is one of the pretty sights of this valley. The Odd Fellows' Lodge installed their newly elected officers at their regular meeting on Tuesday evening, as follows: H. A. McWilliams, N. G.; A. M. Williams, V. G.; W. R. Harker, Secretary; J. P. Zeyn, Treasurer. The installation was conducted by District Deputy Briggs of Santa Ana, and was a highly enjoyable affair. After the exercises all hands enjoyed an old-fashioned spread, for the excellence of which the Odd Fellows are noted. A delegation of Santa Ana Odd Fellows were present. R. L. Cooke, the well-known well borer, began putting down an artesian well Monday for Alex. Henry on his place west of town. Mr. Henry informs us that he will go down a thousand feet, if necessary, to get a good flow. As Mr. Cooke is one of the most experienced well borers in Southern California and has probably the best set of well tools in this section it is extremely probable that a very fine well will be added to the list of splendid flowing wells in this valley. The semiphore signal which has recently been erected at the Southern Pacific depot is quite an important as well as convenient improvement. The signal does away with the two flag signals—"Stop" and "Clear"—hitherto used by the company. When the arm of the semiphore is at a horizontal position it means trains stop; when down, track is clear. Mr. Darling is well pleased with the new improvement and says it saves him from that date. Richard Krebs and Wm. Fischer killed a six-foot shark at the Landing on Sunday. It was not of the man-cating variety, however, and the supply of young gentlemen at the beach will be as large as ever. Timo Lynch has moved into his new residence below town and is correspondingly happy. He is arranging his premises in neat order and is prepared to pass the evening of life under his own vino and fig tree. It has been decided to cease operating the Santa Ana, Orange and Tustin street-car line on August 3d prox. The roadbed will not be removed at present, but the rolling stock and live stock will be disposed of as opportunity offers. A. D. Poorter, who purchased two and a hall acres on the corner of Los Angeles and North streets of Commissioner Perry and William Champlin, has begun the erection of a neat cottage on the place, facing North street. The amount paid for the land was $700. The Southern Pacific south-bound train ran into and killed an old lady at Downey on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. She deliberately walked in front of the engine, which was moving slowly at the time. She lingered until evening, when she expired. The ladies of the Catholic Church contemplate giving a fair in the near future which will be one of the events of the season. Already active steps are being taken to make it an artistic and financial success, in which the ladies are being assisted by the good people of this city. Cap. Schumacher has brought to this office a stalk of corn that measures fifteen feet nine inches in height. That's the kind of corn he raises on his place at Fullerton. The Cap. has six acres of this kind of corn, and when he harvests his crop expects to break the record in the corn producing line. His corn field is one of the pretty sights of this valley. The Odd Fellows' Lodge installed their newly elected officers at their regular meeting on Tuesday evening, as follows: H. A. McWilliams, N. G.; A. M. Williams, V. G.; W. R. Harker, Secretary; J. P. Zeyn, Treasurer. The installation was conducted by District Deputy Briggs of Santa Ana, and was a highly enjoyable affair. After the exercises all hands enjoyed an old-fashioned spread, for the excellence of which the Odd Fellows are noted. A delegation of Santa Ana Odd Fellows were present. R. L. Cooke, the well-known well borer, began putting down an artesian well Monday for Alex. Henry on his place west of town. Mr. Henry informs us that he will go down a thousand feet, if necessary, to get a good flow. As Mr. Cooke is one of the most experienced well borers in Southern California and has probably the best set of well tools in this section it is extremely probable that a very fine well will be added to the list of splendid flowing wells in this valley. The semiphore signal which has recently been erected at the Southern Pacific depot is quite an important as well as convenient improvement. The signal does away with the two flag signals—"Stop" and "Clear"—hitherto used by the company. When the arm of the semiphore is at a horizontal position it means trains stop; when down, track is clear. Mr.Darling is well pleased with the new improvement and says it saves him from that date. Richard Krebs and Wm. Fischer killed a six-foot shark at the Landing on Sunday. It was not of the man-cating variety, however, and the supply of young gentlemen at the beach will be as large as ever. Timo Lynch has moved into his new residence below town and is correspondingly happy. He is arranging his premises in neat order and is prepared to pass the evening of life under his own vino and fig tree. It has been decided to cease operating the Santa Ana, Orange and Tustin street-car line on August 3d prox. The roadbed will not be removed at present, but the rolling stock and live stock will be disposed of as opportunity offers. A. D. Poorter, who purchased two and a hall acres on the corner of Los Angeles and North streets of Commissioner Perry and William Champlin, has begun the erection of a neat cottage on the place, facing North street. The amount paid for the land was $700. The Southern Pacific south-bound train ran into and killed an old lady at Downey on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. She deliberately walked in front of the engine, which was moving slowly at the time. She lingered until evening, when she expired. The ladies of the Catholic Church contemplate giving a fair in the near future which will be one of the events of the season. Already active steps are being taken to make it an artistic and financial success, in which the ladies are being assisted by the good people of this city. Cap.Schumacher invited a number of friends to help him celebrate his forty-six birthday at his brother William's house Thursday evening。The Cap., entertains his guest right royally,and all tendered their felicitations and wished him many happy returns.ofthe day。 Messrs.Winder and Eno,two young gentlemen employed at Mr.Ryan's orchard Brookhurst,rarely have seen them employing them,and have decided to themselves permanently to our population。 Capt.Wrede,they have been in attendance uponthe Congressional and State countiesat Merced和Sacramento,pillow visitto friendsin San Franciscobeforereturns。The Captain's friends are talk about bringing him out forthe AssemberHe would makea splendid runandwe representhis districtwithintelligenceabilitysecondtoman.thecounty。 Messrs.Smith reports matters livelyattheCensused milk和CoffeeFactory,andinfusethecompanyisconstrainedontheincrease.Theyhave recentlyshipgoodsasfarasJapan,andareworkingquitea tradeintheEasterncities。DeeringoestoSanFranciscoshortlytointobusiness,andtakeswithhimthewishesofa hostofriends。 As Mr. Cooke is one of the most experienced well boters in Southern California and has probably the best set of well tools in this section it is extremely probable that a very fine well will be added to the list of splendid flowing wells in this valley. The semiphore signal which has recently been erected at the Southern Pacific depot is quite an important as well as convenient improvement. The signal does away with the two flag signals—"Stop" and "Clear" hitherto used by the company. When the arm of the semiphore is at a horizontal position it means trains stop; when down, track is clear. Mr. Darling is well pleased with the new improvement and says it saves him many steps a day, but he can arrange the signals by means of cords without leaving the office. A report has been current here during the week to the effect that a certain Los Angeles dentist, who some months ago was wedded to a young well-known and highly respected young lady of this city, had deserted her and skipped to Salt Lake City with another woman. Before the marriage the dentist represented himself as being quite well-to-do, but it is doubtful if his assets will cover his liabilities. The young wife, who is heart-broken over the flight of her perilous husband, is temporarily living with relatives. Divorce proceedings will probably be instituted. The trouble between the Lamb and Pollar factions, growing out of the separation of Lamb and his wife, has kept the Peat Land section in a state of agitation for some time. A few days ago the belligerents met in a cornfield near Lamb's house and began shooting. Young Lamb and four or five friends retreated to the house, and Pollar and two brothers took up their position in the cornfield. Twenty shots or more were exchanged, one of which grazed Lamb's chin. The house was riddled with bullets and not a whole window remains. Several arrests have been made, and the matter is being ventilated in the Santa Ana courts. We have received from B. M. Lelong, Secretary of the State Board of Horticulture, Bulletin No. 61, which is a lecture by Prof. E. W. Hilgard on Crops and Fertilizers with reference to California soils and practice. The lecture is accompanied by a table showing the amount of soil ingredients with drawn by various crops. The pamphlet discusses in a plain, practical manner the important question how to replace what the crops take away from the soil. In order to fertilize intelligently it is necessary to know what ingredients are scarce or abundant in the soil and in the irrigating waters. This is the work now being carried on at the Ex- come alarming and that grave fears are entertained for his recovery. The old gentleman was stricken with paralysis some time ago and has since been confined to his bed, being helpless, and unconscious most of the time. There are brief periods of rally at times, in which the sufferer recognizes those about him, but his condition scarce warrants the hope for his ultimate recovery. Mrs. Cadman and her two sons are unremitting in their attentions to him, and have the sympathy of all in their affliction. The Board of Supervisors have allowed the following deptutes for county officers: In the Clerk's office, T. N. Harper, for the month of June oily, $50; Royal Freeman and W. H. Lehman, commencing with August and continuing until the work of registration is completed, at $50 per month each; D. T. Brock, from June last until further order of the board, at the rate of $75 per month. In the office of the County Recorder, from the first of June until the further order of the board, J. S. Pitman at the rate of $75 per month and Mrs. J. A. Foster at the rate of $50 per month. In the office of the Sheriff, from the first of June until the further order of the board, W. B. Tedford at the rate of $50 per month. Gustave Davis has been engaged during the week in grubbing out the orange trees on his home place on Lemon street. These trees are among the oldest in the State, having attained an age of thirty-five years. In the early days the orchard was looked upon as the finest in the land, and it bore splendid crops of magnificent fruit. It was attacked by scale a couple of years ago, since which time all efforts to eradicate the post have been unavailing. The splendid crops gave way to sickly fruit, and the product constantly diminished. The roots were also attacked with rot and the orchard passed into decay. The trees which were once a sight to behold have met their fate at the woodman's axe. The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors have passed an ordinance which has for its purpose the protection of a number of birds and animals which are now undergoing a very rapid extermination. The animals and birds are the seal, sealion, mountain gray squirrel, golden oriole, mocking bird, and the California roadrunner and meadow lark. It is also a crime to rob the nests or destroy the eggs of any of the birds. The penalty fixed is from five to ninety days in the county jail or a fine of from $25 to $100 or both fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court. The informer gets one-half the fine recovered. The ordinance takes effect in August and continues in force throughout the year. There is no season fixed when the birds or fowls may be killed. It takes them entirely out of the catalogue of wild game. Missara Smith and Deering were in Buena Park one evening last week. Smith reports matters lively at the Densed Milk and Coffee Factory, and informs us that the company's business is constable on the increase. They have recently shipped goods as far as Japan, and are working quite a trade in the Eastern cities. Deering goes to San Francisco shortly to into business, and takes with him their wishes of a host of friends. H. Clay Needham, who is stumping southern part of the State for the Prosecution party, was in Anaheim on Friday called in to see us. Mr. Needham address a Prohibition meeting at Garden Grove the evening, and is now carrying on work in Ventura county. He informs us party will have candidates in the field every office in sight this Fall and expects make it interesting for its opponents. Our Postoffice Business. The following summary of the business at Anaheim Postoffice for the past year prepared for publication by Mrs. Laura Bates, Postmaster: Receipts from sale of stamps, cards, envelopes, etc., Box rents...$2,00 Fees on same...$1,19 Fees on same...$3,77 Fees on same...$15,84 $15,84 $3,90 $15,84 $3,90 The report shows a very flattering image of business over the preceding year. Bates is to be congratulated on her showing made. Letters for the followwing persons resent uncalled for at the Postoffice: W.E., Matt, M.D., Blackman, Jas., Bridge, H., Burbank, H.J., Brunston, Mrs.M.Cramer, K.Hearman, Frank Holain (2), Peter Johnson, T.F.Laycock, Dominga Melendres Satppenbeck. 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