anaheim-gazette 1892-12-15

HAPPENINGS OF THE WEEK Meeting of the Sugar Refinery Stockholders. An Adjournment Taken for Thirty Days—Two Thousand and Thirty Acres Already Deeded Into the Corporation — The Refinery Will Be a Go-Mr. McFadden Writes About the New River Country—Social News and Personal Mention. The called meeting of stockholders in the Co-operative Beet Sugar Refinery, held at Kroeger’s Hall last Saturday afternoon, adjourned for thirty days without action. The hall was filled with subscribers to stock and others anxious to see the enterprise go on, and the result of the meeting was to them considerable of a surprise. The adjournment was brought about partly on account of the delay of the Abstract Company furnishing certificates on the land conveyed to the company by subscribers whose deeds are already executed, and partly because of the fact that a large number of the subscribers, representing perhaps one-half of the subscribed stock, have not conveyed their land to the company, and are not as yet in a position to do so. An adjournment was accordingly taken to such time as will enable the company to acquire the entire three thousand acres of land conveyed to them and to have the stock issued to them before a vote is taken either upon the issuance of the bonds or the selection of a site for the factory. Of the reasons for this action, the most important are as follows: The entire three thousand acres of land must be conveyed to the company before any steps can be taken towards the issuing of the bonds, and all the lands actually acquired and ready to be incorporated in a trust deed. If the bonds should be issued now, and any of the present subscribers should drop out, or fail to convey their land as agreed, the corporation should be obliged to get new subscribers in place of the delinquents, and a question might be raised by intending bond purchasers that the new subscribers had not voted upon the bonds, or that the lands conveyed by them could not be included in a deed of trust. The law requires that stockholders representing not less than two-thirds of the entire capital stock of the incorporation shall vote in favor of the issue of the bonds. FROM NEW RIVER. MR. MCFAADDEN RELATES HIS EXPERIENCES ON HIS RECENT TRIP TO THAT COUNTRY. EDITOR GAZETTE — I have been requested by quite a number of persons to give a description of the Indian Wells Basin, or as it is perhaps better known the New river country. On Thanksgiving evening we arrived at Lagoon Lake, about six miles from the edge of the desert, and from this point we traveled south, east, north and southwest, a distance of over one hundred miles, spending six days in pretty thoroughly exploring the whole basin. We went east about eight to ten miles beyond the Carter river. The channels of both New and Carter rivers are one continuous chain of lakes from mere ponds to miles in length, varying in width from a few yards to one quarter of a mile, and from a depth of a few feet to eight or ten feet deep and all filled with fish. The valley of fortile land extends east and west on the Lower California line and is about thirty miles in width and north and south about fifteen miles, crossed by a low range of hills about a mile through them, making about 250,000 acres in round numbers of as fertile land as the sun ever shone upon. During the high water of the Colorado river, which occurs in June and July annually, the New Carter rivers receive the surplus or overflow from the Colorado and carry (it in a northwesterly course into this valley, depositing the silt that is carried in solution, so the country is built layer upon layer of these deposits, till it has a depth of this material of from 20 to 30 feet. Carter river appears to be the only one that reaches Salton Sea. Now river appears from our observation to spread all over, filling up the low places, and if the Colorado is very high it county having rolled up a larger majority for Harrison than Alameda. The flag is emblematic of the banner Republican county of the State, and was two years ago taken away from Los Angeles by Alameda. It had to be returned, however, as we could not afford to let Alameda keep it all the time, and a committee of twenty-one was appointed to bring it down. They were royally received by the people of the Angelic City, but they vow they will call for the banner at the next election. The committee went to San Diego on Tuesday; and the four gentlemen named stopped off here to pay a visit to this city. They were hospitably entertained by Plez James and Col. Everharty—two iron-clad Democrats, by the way—and took their departure for the north on the 12:27 train. PROF. CROWN Christmas ove c public school in Bishop Nick eating discourse last Friday even Judge Pierce horses for sale. another column. Mrs. Abbies divorce proceedi river in the SuperSergeant H. Bernardino last court martial out of Company G. An advertis in this morning's J.S. French is u French orchard d The attachm against G.W. $350, deficiency p promised and dis The public s Christmas holiday stant, and will re 3rd, the preceding Frank Armit man in town once by the arrival o f dence. Mother w and Frauk is gett Mrs. Anson filed an action for Brunson, naming co-respondent. siderable of a s where the partici ions in society. Mr. Cahen a very fine assortment establishment, to veyed to the company before any steps can be taken towards the issuing of the bonds, and all the lands actually acquired and ready to be incorporated in a trust dead. If the bonds should be issued now, and any of the present subscribers should drop out, or fail to convey their land as agreed, the corporation should be obliged to get new subscribers in place of the delinquents, and a question might be raised by intending bond purchasers that the new subscribers had not voted upon the bonds, or that the lands conveyed by them could not be included in a deed of trust. The law requires that stockholders representing not less than two-thirds of the entire capital stock of the incorporation shall vote in favor of the issuance of the bonds. At present there are no stockholders proper, but only subscribers to stock, and even admitting that they can act in the matter of issuing bonds, which is sufficiently doubtful to be avoided, it is imperatively necessary that at least two-thirds of the subscribed stock be represented. The first inquiry made by an attorney examining the bonds for an intending purchaser, moreover, would be as how many shares had been actually subscribed at the time the bonds were voted, the purpose being to ascertain whether the two-thirds were represented at the meeting. On these grounds an adjournment was taken as stated, and an informal meeting was held with the results outlined below: The hall filled rapidly with people shortly after 2 o'clock, but it was nearly 3 before the President and Board of Directors appeared. At 2:55 President Fowler called the meeting to order and read the call for the meeting. Mr. Capitain called the roll. When the stockholders in the Auaheim Beet Land Company were reached it was announced that they would not be permitted to vote. This company, which is merely an auxiliary to the refinery corporation, was formed by citizens of this city who had no lands to be planted to beets, but who negotiated the purchase of some 1,200 acres for that purpose. They have gone to some expense, have acted in entire good faith and have selected the land and called for an assessment to make the first payment on the same. They fully expected the land would have been acquired and been ready to deed into the corporation at the meeting, but unavoidable delays have prevented. There is little doubt that at the meeting to be held next month the land will have been fully acquired and deeded into the corporation along with the rest of the subscriptions. The Secretary announced that 2,131 shares were represented including 500 shares from the Stewarn Ranchos Company. Mr. Fowler then addressed the meeting on the reasons why it was necessary to adjourn. He said that at the time of the calling of the meeting it was thought that everything would be in readiness to proceed at this time, but circumstances have circumvented it, and it will require another month to get things in order. He referred to the bill introduced into the House by Mr. Harter of Ohio repealing the sugar bounty and imposing a duty of half a cent a pound on imported sugar. He was satisfied, however, that we should be successful in building the refinery, but we must have 3,000 shares of stock subscribed and deeded into the corporation before we could float the bonds. He called Mr. Jones to the chair, and moved an adjournment for thirty days. This was seconded by Mr. Whitaker and carried. Immediately thereafter an informal meeting was held, which was addressed by Mossar. Whitaker, Fowler, Capitain, Dimmock, Bill, McCoy, Kellogg, General Pierce and others. The consensus of opinion was to the effect that the sugar refinery should be built, without any regard to fiveteen miles, crossed by a low range of hills about a mile through them, making about 250,000 acres in round numbers of as fertile land as the sun ever shone upon. During the high water of the Colorado river, which occurs in June and July annually, the New and Carter rivers receive surplus or overflow from the Colorado and carry (it in a northwestern course into this valley, depositing the silt that is carried in solution, so the country is built layer upon layer of these deposits, till it has a depth of this material of from 20 to 30 feet. Carter river appears to be the only one that reaches Salton Sea. New river appears from our observation to spread all over, filling up the low places, and if the Colorado is very high it rises to a greater or less depth over the country. The country round about don't appear to be inundated more than a few inches. To make this section habitable an expenditure of money sufficient to keep either New or Carter rivers or both open would be required, so the water could be kept running all season. We were informed this could be done by a small expenditure of money and labor in Lower California by removing the accumulations of drift from the channels and stopping the breaks where the water finds its way back to the Colorado. A company of engineers are at work there now locating a ditch. They claim that they are backed by sufficient capital to construct and operate a canal to reclaim the whole country worth reclaiming, in both Lower California as well as that portion in California north of the line. All this land is government land subject to homestead or to be taken up under the desert law, except the sixteenth and thirty-sixth sections of each township, which belong to the State as school lands, most of which have been bought. With the land as a crop can be raised annually, if the flood covers it; but with the water under control several crops could be raised. I believe that it is the natural home of the orange, grape, banana, alfalfa, corn and all kinds of vegetables and grain. I brought in a pig or salus weed with me that measured 27 inches in circumference and was about 15 feet in height, which is a sample of the fertility of the soil. We had a thermometer with us. We had a little frost Thanksgiving eve, but not lower than 42° after that, nor over 70° during the day, so you see this climate was delightful. From Flowing Wells station on Southern Pacific, to Lower California line is about 35 miles and as soon as made habitable by getting the water under control the Southern Pacific Company will put a spur into that section. About 16,000 head of stock are now feeding there. All that have been there some time are very fat. The Arizona cattle that have been brought in recently are still poor. The cattlemen think they have an abundance of feed till the next overflow about June next. We were there during your rainy weather, but had no rains. I don't believe any winter rains fall there. Occasionally summer showers fall, but not to do much good. We found an abundance of game, such as ducks, quail and cotton-tails upon which we did ample justice, like nimrods of the party often killing over forty quail within three hundred yards of our camp, and a duck at a meal was no uncommon occurrence. We found several families who were there with stock, that had been there since August, all in good health and happy. The ladies complained of the heat during August, but as they were living in tents surrounded by maquis trees they had no ventilation nor protection from the sun. There is enough mesquit timber there to furnish fuel and posts for fencing, till trees Frank Armstrong man in town once by the arrival of dawn; Mother's death; Father's death; Mrs. Anson filed an action for Brunseau; naming co-respondent; siderable of a suit where the parties in society. Mr. Cahen cannot fail to give Letters for uncalled for at Acuna; Baker Bettel; J.K. Grigaleh How; Chas Pammy Ho Son; Jacob Sue Wood. The Fullerton have filed articles Secretary of State stated for $1,000,000 A.C.Hamilton; City; Nevada; Mason and J.J. J.; objects of the court. The butcher and Bailey & Addie will follow their cuites of the countrysite their meat market on the 25th mast lay in their supply market men. Tommy Morrison Santa Ana last Sam Quirk is seven This is faster yards on record; race have been in contending that it but Morris declare win. Otto Rust in chievous parties at the habit of break at that place and an acues about them youngsters are known offence will do in the body of them. The annual in the Anaheim Wash some distance in interest as to the Board of Directors time. The meeting Saturday in January gentlemen who are plea in capacity up proxies and other fray. Maythebe box. The box social by the ladies of day evening was fair. A varied use with recorder by a large and applaud ladies of Parkers,and their effecrowned in every success. Harter of Ohio repealing the sugar bounty and imposing a duty of half a cent a pound on imported sugar. He was satisfied, however, that we should be successful in building the refinery, but we must have 3,000 shares of stock subscribed and deeded into the corporation before we could float the bonds. He called Mr. Jones to the chair, and moved an adjournment for thirty days. This was seconded by Mr. Whitaker and carried. Immediately thereafter an informal meeting was held, which was addressed by Messrs. Whitaker, Fowler, Capitain, Dimmock, Bill, McCoy, Kellogg, General Pierce and others. The consensus of opinion was to the effect that the sugar refinery should be built, without any regard to the matter of sites, value of the bonds or anything else. Mr. Fowler said that within the next month a sufficient number of shares would be secured to make up the necessary 3,000. He himself was prepared to take 500 shares to that end. An informal vote was taken as to the location of the refinery, resulting in the selection of the territory within a radius of two miles of Tim Carroll's big artesian well, situated about two miles west of town. Tim Carroll said he would sell forty acres of his tract at his big well to the refinery for $250 per acre and donate the water flowing from the well, amounting to a volume of about two million gallons a day, providing he was given the water after the refinery had used it. Mr. Stanton said he would donate the refinery forty acres free, and had some time ago deposited a deed to that effect in escrow in the bank. The tract is the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 17, diagonally opposite and northeast of Mr. Ball's place. It is three-quarters of a mile southwest of Mr. Carroll's well, and a mile and three-quarters south of the Southern Pacific depot. Mr. Stanton said that he would demonstrate that there was artesian water on the tract by boring an artesian well and getting water, the refinery corporation to reimburse him for his outlay in the event of his getting a flow. Both offers were noted by the Secretary, and the meeting adjourned. The Flag Committee. On Tuesday our city was honored by a visit from four distinguished and good-looking gentlemen from Alameda county, who came down on the train from Los Angeles partly on a business trip and partly to look at the manifold advantages of this section. The party consisted of J. G. McCall, Pacific Coast agent for the Erie lines of railroad; Dr. J. M. Young, G. S. Langan and G. F. Nightingill. They reside in Alameda county and are members of the flag committee of twenty-one, which returned the Republican banner to Los Angeles, thatter rains fall there. Occasionally summer showers fall, but not to do much good. We found an abundance of game, such as ducks, quail and cotton-tails, upon which we did ample justice, the nimps of the party often killing over forty quail within three hundred yards of our camp, and a duck a piece at a meal was no uncommon occurrence. We found several families who were there with stock, that had been there since August, all in good health and happy. The ladies complained of the heat during August, but as they were living in tents surrounded by masquite trees they had no ventilation nor protection from the sun. There is enough mesquit timber there to furnish fuel and posts for fencing, till trees can be grown. In a short time that section will be opened up by the control of the abundance of water now going to waste, and when it is, no part of California or the United States can or will produce as much per acre, as that now isolated and neglected portion of our country. W. M. McFADDEN. The Editors Coming. A letter from Dr. Johnson, editor of the Peat Land Tribune, who is in San Francisco arranging for the next meeting of the Southern California Editorial Association, states that the committee has decided to hold their next session in Orange county. The editors will behere January 10, 11 and 12. Headquarters will be established at Santa Ana, and one of the afternoons will be spent in Anaheim. The programme has not yet been made out, but the editors will probably be in Anaheim for lunch and be given a drive about town during the afternoon. We must see to it that the visit here of the Editorial Association will be made pleasant for them. We must give the editors a royal reception and treat them with our usual hospitality while they remain with us. Those of our good citizens who may have carriages at their disposal will be called upon to assist in entertaining the editors and their wives. We shall want a lot of carriages to drive our visitors about for an hour or so, and we want the entire population to turn out and lend a haud in the entertainment. The full programme will be published next week. Deaths. BANDY—In Centralia, Sunday, December 4, 1892, of consumption, Sarah E. Bandy, daughter of M. and Mrs. Bandy, aged 27 years. URNSTON—At Artesia, December 4th, D. Urnston, aged 61 years. Say, Charley, have you seen those Fine Christmas Goods at Reid's Drug Store? Yes, ain't they fine, and do you know I am going to get a whole lot of them for my best girl. 12-Bt3 A highly intellectual Santa Ana wind prevailed yesterday. The first payment of taxes to the State from this county amounts to $28,883.30. Prof. Grogan and family have moved into Dr. Pfeninger's cottage on Center street. Bailey & Adams have improved their premises by the addition of a stable in the rear of their butcher shop. August Frieze has had his saloon painted and repaired, and it now presents a very tasty appearance. Prof. Crowther is arranging for a Christmas eve cantata to be given at the public school in Placentia. Bishop Nichols delivered a very interesting discourse at St. Michael's Church last Friday evening. Judge Pierce advertises baled hay and horses for sale. Read his advertisement in another column. Mrs. Abbio J. Kraemer has instituted divorce proceedings against Daniel J. Krasner in the Superior Court of this county. Sergeant Hatfield went over to San Bernardino last week to serve notice of court martial on an insubordinate member of Company G. An advertisement appearing elsewhere in this morning's issue gives notice that Mr. J. S. French is no longer manager of the French orchard at Placentia. The attachment suit of W. A. Witto against G. W. Sprague of Fullerton for $350, deficiency of judgment, has been compromised and dismissed. The public schools will close for the Christmas holidays on Friday, the 23rd instant, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd, the preceding Monday being a holiday. Frank Armbruster was the happiest man in town one day last week, all caused by the arrival of a son and heir at his residence. Mother and child are doing well and Frank is getting over it. Mrs. Anson Brunson of Los Angeles has filed an action for divorce against Judge Brunson, naming Mrs. General Stoneman as co-respondent. The affair has created considerable of a sensation in Los Angeles, where the parties occupy prominent positions in society. Mr. Cahen announces the receipt of a very fine assortment of holiday goods at his establishment, to which he invites the brought to determine a point of law over which the Board of Supervisors and the Supreme Court do not agree. The case is an injunction against the Treasurer to prevent him from paying warrants for bills allowed by the Supervisors for clerical work in several of the county offices, the plaintiff alleging that the payment of such warrants are not proper county charges, and that their allowance is in conflict with the Constitution of the State, and that the services for which the several amounts were allowed are such as should be performed by the principals in each of the offices, their salaries being in full compensation therefor. The young ladies—God bless them—inform us that they have decided not to give the ball on New Year's Eve, as had been announced—which same we are very sorry to announce. They are, so they tell us, altogether too busy making Christmas presents to give the ball that degree of attention which it merits, and will leave the matter to other parties. However they promise to make amends by getting up a fashionable hup in the early part of the new year. Their apology is accepted. When Schilling's minstrel got on the 9:27 Santa Fe train for Los Angeles last Sunday morning, Mr. Schilling found that the tickets for the transportation of the company had been left under his pillow in his room at the Commercial Hotel. There was nothing for him to do but to pay the fares of his company to Los Angeles, and return to the hotel for the transportation, which takes them over all railroads. He remained in town until the noon train, when he went up to join his company in the Angelic City. A very pleasant farewell party was tendered R. E. Glaze of San Francisco at the residence of Mr. Littlefield on Monday evening, preparatory to his departure for his home in the north. Mr. Glaze has been visiting here for a month past and carries with him many peasant recollections of happy hours spent while in Anaheim. Quite a number of young folks were present to bid him godpeed. The evening was very pleasantly passed in games and social conversation, and at a late hour the party dispersed wishing him a safe journey and a speedy return. Our people are fortunate in securing for this city as the last attraction before the holidays Prof. Alc., J. McVlor Tyndell, the celebrated fascinator and reader of thought. Our people will presently have the opportunity of witnessing the powers of this remarkable exponent of the occult science, whose wonderful feats and tests have been the subject of comment and investigation almost the entire world over by physicians and scientific men; but the only explanation or solution they arrive at is a lot of opinions and theories. They cannot personalize their oysters. Mrs. Sorenson spent several days in town to forepart of the week. Mrs. Calen and daughter Meluue visit with Mrs. Northam in Los Angeles last week. N. Deutsch was down from Los Angeles on Monday and made a pleasant call at the office. Dr. B. G. Gathrie of Los Angeles was town on Monday on a short profession visit. The Misses Flores of Santa Barbara are the guests of the Misses Portio at their residence on Clementina street. John Sloan of Buena Park was in town Saturday afternoon in attendance upon the sugar beet meeting. Mrs. Gustav Heumann and Mrs. Mounta of Los Angeles visited with friends and relatives in town over Sunday. Col. Dan Baker of the Santa Ana Star ard was in the city on Saturday in attendance upon the sugar beet meeting. Mr. W. F. Bottsford and Mr. Blennbergh sort of Placentia were in town on Monday and paid a pleasant visit to this office. M. Clayburgh of San Francisco, representing the well-known house of Hildebrand Poamer & Co., of that city, was in town on Tuesday in the interest of his firm. Supervisors Yooh and Armor visited those leeves at the Olive bridge one day last week and pronounced the work being very carefully and substantially done. John Hart was down from Los Angeles yesterday on a business visit. He reported business looking up in town, and more people on the streets than at any time since then boom. Dick Nankervis was in from his ranch Westminster yesterday, and reports that weather cool down his way at this season due to the year. He has had ice on his ranch several mornings lately. Our friend Fred Barron has, we are sorry to say, been quite ill for several days past but at last accounts was feeling somewhat improved. Fred is too valuable a citizen to be long confined to his room by sickness. J. E. Grogan and wife of St James Minnesota have arrived and are registered at the Commercial. Mr. Grogan is brother of Prof. Grogan, Principal of the city schools, and will probably remain her permanently. Jimmy True, who manipulates the oysters Frank Armbruster was the happiest man in town one day last week, all caused by the arrival of a son and heir at his residence. Mother and child are doing well and Frank is getting over it. Mrs. Anson Brunson of Los Angeles has filed an action for divorce against Judge Brunson, naming Mrs. General Stoneman as co-respondent. The affair has created considerable a sensation in Los Angeles, where the parties occupy positions in society. Mr. Cahen announces the receipt of a very fine assortment of holiday goods at his establishment, to which he invites the inspection of his patrons and the public generally. The assortment is a very nice one and cannot fail to give the best of satisfaction. Letters for the following persons remain uncalled for at the Postoffice: Miss Julia Acuinia, Baker Bros., J. Camon, Will Everett, J. K. Grigalsky, J. E. Hartt, Ah Fring How, Chas. Pamperl, Grace Smith, Chong Ho Son, Jacob Stubbs, Juan V. Vase, E. K. Wood. The Fullerton Land and Oil Company have filed articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State. The company is incorporated for $1,000,000. The incorporators are A.C. Hamilton and S.L. Jones of Virginia City, Nevada; W.F. Botsford, Aaron Mason and J.J. Mellus of Los Angeles. The objects of incorporation are to develop oil. The butcher firms of Bentz & Steadman and Bailey & Adams have decided that they will follow the custom prevailing in other cities of the country and will hereafter close their meat markets on Sundays, beginning on the 25th instant. Their patrons must lay in their supplies on Saturday and give the market men a day's rest on the Sabbath. Tommy Morris won the sprint race at Santa Ana last Saturday afternoon, defeating Quirk in seven and one-fifth seconds. This is the fastest time for seventy-five yards on record. Ugly reports about the race have been in circulation, some people contending that it was not "on the square," but Morris declares that he ran the race to win. We believe he did. Otto Rust informs us that some mischievous parties at West Anaheim are in the habit of breaking into the schoolhouse at that place and committing a lot of nuisances about the premises. These frisky youngsters are known, and a repetition of the offense will doubtless serve to land them in the body of the jail. The annual meeting of stockholders in the Anaheim Water Company, while still some distance in the future, is exciting some interest as to the election of members of the Board of Directors to be chosen at that time. The meeting will be held on the last Saturday in January, and already several gentlemen who are willing to serve the people in the capacity of Directors are gathering up proxies and otherwise preparing for the fray. May the best men win. The box social given at the Rolio ranch by the ladies of Buena Park last Friday evening was a very enjoyable affair. A varied musical programme, interspired with recitations, was listened to by a large and appreciative audience. The ladies of the Park are hospitable entertainers, and their efforts to please are always crowned in every way with conspicuous success. Our people are fortunate in securing for this city as the last attraction before the holidays Prof. Alex J. McIvor Tyndall, the celebrated fascinator and reader of thought. Our people will present have the opportunity of witnessing the powers of this remarkable exponent of the occult science, whose wonderful feats and tests have been the subject of comment and investigation almost the entire world over by physicians and scientific men; but the only explanation or solution they arrive at is a lot of opinions and theories. They cannot fathom the Professor's power, and he himself is as much unable to explain his powers as the men who studied him. Prof Tyndall will appear in Kroeger's Hall Thursday evening next the 22nd. The Brookhurst Ranch Company have titled articles of incorporation with the County Clerk. The purposes for which the company is formed are to buy and improve real estate adapted to agricultural and horticultural purposes, and to all the same; to conduct the business of fruit growing together with a packing, shipping and commission business in fruits; to erect and construct warehouses and packing-houses and all kinds of buildings, machinery and appliances for curing, drying and dealing in fruits. The principal place of business will be established at Brookhurst. The capital stock is $60,000 and has been subscribed by the following persons: Francis G. Ryan, Andrew H. Cargill, Kate I. Stearns of Brookhurst; Piez James of Anaheim and J. Erwin Hoy of Washington, L.C. The performance of Schilling's minstrels at the Opera-house last Saturday evening was one of the most unique as well as the best minstrel show ever given in this city. The first part was above the average, the scene of the robbers' cave in "Pirates of Peenzance," as well as the music from that charming opera, being accurately given. The different specialties were the best ever seen here, the equilibrist Olivette and the Brothera Leonard, as well as Schilling in his quant musical oddity, having national reputions. Mr. Morgan sang "I am a Pirate King" and "Let Me Hear Thy Voice Again" very credibly, as did also Nolan the number "When My Ship Comes O'er Sea." The Cordelian Crandall was immense in his Boom Tara-ra, his comicalities bringing down the house; and the Nargansett Quartet sang superbly. Altogether the show was the bat in the minstrel line that we have had, and the crowded house went away every one of them pleased at the evening's entertainment. Although additional rooms have recently been fitted in both the city and West Anaheim schools the room is still found to be inadequate for the accommodation of the pupils, and measures must be taken soon to provide more room in the shape of a new school house. Eight teachers are employed at present, and in the primary department of the city schools there are 66 pupils, with an average daily attendance of 57; in the primary department at West Anaheim there are 60 pupils with an average daily attendance of 52. This is entirely too many pupils for onteacher, and more accommodations are therefore an immediate necessity. The total enrollment in the city schools is 234; in the West Anaheim schools there are 117 scholars; in the Sisters' school 62; total 413, exclusive of the kindergarten. The question arises: shall we put up more primary education from their four-weeks' trip to New River county? They left the balance of party about fifty miles back looking for deer tracks. Mr McCadden reports having enjoyed the trip immensely, the weather being much cooler and pleasant there during summer. The party found some excellent land, but it will take considerable expense to bring water upon the territory. There is considerable good land in that section... The meeting will be held on the last Sunday in January, and already several gentlemen who are willing to serve the people in the capacity of Directors are gathering up proxies and otherwise preparing for the fray. May the best men win. — The box social given at the Rolio ranch by the ladies of Buena Park last Friday evening was a very enjoyable affair. A varied musical programme, intertwined with recitations, was listened to by a large and appreciative audience. The ladies of the Park are hospitable entertainers, and their efforts to please are always crowned in every way with conspicuous success. — A delightful hay ride was participated in by a number of the young folks last Wednesday evening. The objective point was the Rolio Ranch, where all were hospitably entertained. After spending a very pleasant evening the party returned to town. Those present were Miss Stone, Miss Carter, Miss Carson, Miss Lulu James, Miss Bessie James, Miss Jessie Witte, Miss Hilda Witte; Messra Kendall, Perry, Schultz, Strothoff, E. Amerige, Blair, Landell, F. D. Smith and George Whitaker. — John Schauman gave a trial exhibition last Friday of a number of new plews, cultivators and other farming machinery on Mr. Korn's tract on Broadway. The implements worked satisfactorily in every case and proved themselves to be just the things the farmer needs for the cultivation of the soil. The trials were witnessed by quite a number of our citizens, and a cold lunch was served as a side issue, which was washed down with some of Conrad's foaming lager. John is constantly adding to his stock of machinery and farming implements and is rapidly building up a fine trader. — Isaac Lyons has been engaged during the week in laying in a complete new stock of goods, and his establishment is to-day better equipped than ever to suit the needs of the public. The new stock consists not only of goods for the holiday trade, but especial attention has been given to keep up the high standard for groceries and table articles for which the store has become noted. It is not too much to say that Mr. Lyons' store is one of the best stocked and most complete establishments in Southern California, and his present stock will compare favorably with any to be found in Los Angeles or other of the larger cities of the south. His stock of lamps and crockery for the holiday trade is the finest we have seen in a long time. George W. Ford vs. C. F. Mansur, Treasurer of the county, is the title of a case filed with the County Clerk last week. It is An injunction suit was commenced in the Superior Court of Fresno county on the 5th instant, by the Kings River and Fresno Canal Company against the Alta Irrigation District. Both irrigating systems take water from Kings river. The plaintiff filed on the water in 1873 and now claims that the defendant has appropriated so much water that not enough is left for plaintiffs canals. The court asked to enjoin the Alta Irrigation District from taking so much water, and damages in the past due to the scarcity of water in the canals. Say, where is that crowd of people going? They are going to Rid'd's Drug Store to buy some of those fine Christmas Goods. The people of Anaheim know a good thing when they see it. Win M. McFadden and Fred Smythe have returned from their four-weeks' trip to the New River country, in San Diego county. They left the balance of the party about fifty miles back looking for deer tracks. Mr. McFadden reports having enjoyed the trip immensely, the weather being much cooler and pleasant there than during the summer. The party found some excellent land, but it will take considerable expense to bring water upon the territory. There is considerable good land in that section not yet taken up, which will grow fruits and cereals to perfection. A letter from Mr. McFadden detailing his experiences on the trip appears elsewhere in this morning's issue. Y. P. N. C. E. The second anniversary of the Y. P. S. C. E. of Anaheim was held in the parlors of the Del Campo last Friday evening. An interesting and varied programme was listened to by a large and appreciative audience. The programme was opened by a song entitled "The light of the World," in which all joined. This was followed by a short prayer by Rev. Hill. Miss Cora Scott then favored the audience with an instrumental solo, after which Mr. Garwood introduced Rev. Phillips of Buena Park, who gave a very interesting address on "Our present demands." Mr. Hill gave a short address and then M. Phoebe Jones played a piano solo. Miss Margaret Trower gave the recitation "Jamie." In closing Mr. Garwood gave a history of the society for the past year, written in chronicle style. After the programme was over they had a dish of postical hash, in which nearly all participated, and had a good social time. Mr. Garwood's paper is printed on the first page. For all kinds of seeds go to Isaac Lyons' store. Fresh Eastern oysters, imported herrings and Swiss cheese at Isaac Lyons' store. Buy and recommend Farmers' Healing Liniment because it is a genuine healing remedy. For sale by W. M. Higgins, druggist, Anaheim, Cal. For chafing, itching, poison oak, sunburn scalds, burns, etc., use Farmers' Healing Liniment. For sale by W. M. Higgins, druggist, Anaheim, Cal. Isaac Lyons is the sole agent for Pillsbury's Best Minneapolis flour. oct20 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. ISAAC LYONS, ...DEALER IN... Groceries, -:- Provisions! Hardware, Crockery, Tinware, Agateware, Glassware, Lamps and Lamp stock, Coal Oil and Lubricating Oils, Paints, Oils, Varnishes & Window Glass Woodenware, Stationery, Confectionery. Table and Pocket Cutlery, Razors, SOISSORS. Ammunition. Gasoline, Wood and Coal Stoves. Farming Implements. ROPE. The Celebrated John Deere Plows, Buckeye Mowers. Rakes, Glidden's Barbed Wire. CIGARS, TOBACCO, ETC. Smokers' Articles! Fine Wines and Liquors For Medical Purposes. House Furnishing Goods GENERALLY. Fine Wines and Liquors For Medical Purposes. House Furnishing Goods GENERALLY. In fact, everything that can be found in a first-class store for house hold purposes. I keep first-class goods only and in quantities to suit it will be to the interest of the public to call and examine my stock and prices before purchasing elsewhere. I guarantee that every one dealing with me will get value received. Goods delivered free of charge within city limits. Produce Bought. Note the address: Metz Block, corner Center and Los Angeles Sts., Opp. Postoffice, Anaheim. ISAAC LYONS. Reserved For RIMPAU BROS. DRY GOODS PALACE. CHRISTMAS ...AND... New Year Presents! CHRISTMAS ...AND... New Year Presents! ...AT THE... DAYLIGHT STORE. Plush Cases and Albums of all Kinds! Fancy Work Boxes and Shaving Sets! Dolls, Clocks, Picture Books and Blocks! Candies, Candles; all kinds of Tree Ornaments! THE LATEST Christmas and New Year CARDS. That are Useful as well as Ornamental. Call and see my Stock before Purchasing Elsewhere. JOSEPH HELMSEN. Wommer & Halpin Draying, Trucking, Exore88 AND A GENERAL Transfer Business. Leave orders at office, on Center street. All orders given prompt attention. Hay and Coal for Sale. PALACE MEAT MARKET Bailey & Adams, PROPRIETORS Best Meats the Market Affords Always on Hand. Also keep Sausages, Bacon, Ham, Lard, Ete. Meats delivered to all parts of the city free of charge; Shop corner of Los Angeles and Chartres streets. Formerly occupied by Bentz & Steadman.