anaheim-gazette 1893-01-26

LATE NEWS OF THE WEEK Annual Report of the Water Board Directors. The Affairs of the Company in Good Shape and Substantial Improvements Being Made-Statement of Finances—Death of Clark Minor and Fred Baron—Tug of War—Social News and Personal Mention. The Board of Directors of the Anaheim Water Company met in regular session on Saturday, when Director Strain of the Finance Committee read the following report of the work of the board during the past year: To the Stockholders of the Anaheim Union Water Company: We your Directors, beg leave to submit the report of the business transacted by us during our year of office. We take pleasure in reporting an increase of water during last summer due to the following causes: First—Our predecessors secured an order of the Court bringing the Yorba water down our ditch and limiting the same to 200 inches, thereby saving about 100 inches to this company. Second—Three fills were made by our predecessors instead of flumes-Nos.1 and 3 and at the Bixby flume. Third—We have made three fills in the places of flumes 10, 11 and 13, as recommended by our predecessors in their annual report one year ago. In preparing for the increased demand for water next summer we have made a fill in place of Flume 9 and ordered a fill to take the place of Flume 12, which has not been commenced owing to delay in securing right of way for an alteration of the line of the ditch at this point. When this is completed we will have only three flumes, viz., 4, 7 and 8, for which we would recommend our successors to put either syphon pipes or iron flumes on wooden trestle and thus complete the renovation of our flume system; and also to straighten out some of the bends in the Cajon ditch in order to give it greater fall; also to despen the upper mile or two of the Anaheim ditch, as the said ditch is about two feet above the bed of the river, and thus still further developing water to supply the ever increasing demand of this growing community. During the last year the Jurupa Land and Water Company opened a new ditch, which not being completed till late in the summer, did not materially interfere with us during in fine shape while the audience howled with delight. The tag on Friday evening between the heavyweights, with Kennedy in the harness, and the Turners, with Sport Wetzel as anchorman, was also an exciting one, and served to develop a great deal of enthusiasm. The heavyweights had over a hundred pounds advantage in weight, but it took them 54½ minutes to pull the Turners over. Thursday evening the West Anaheim lightweight pulled over the Anaheim lightweight, and Friday evening the Turners pulled over their lightweight cousins from West Anaheim. The Scotch team were declared winners of the first prize, and the Turners winners of the second. The exhibition was not as largely attended as the show deserved, but the amount realized will serve to swell the Turners' treasury by quite a considerable sum. A movement is on foot to inaugurate another tug during the early part of next month, to include teams from the several towns in the county, and possibly the American team from Los Angeles, the champions of the Pacific Coast, may take a hand in the tug. The matter is in competent hands and the tournament will doubtless be satisfactorily arranged. Dunlap-Keltogg. We have pleasure in announcing the wedding of William L. Dunlap and Miss Lillie M. Kellogg, which happy event occurred at the residence of the bride's mother in West Anaheim last evening. Rev. Hiram Hill officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by members of the family and near friends of the high contracting parties. After the ceremony refreshments were served and the happy couple hidden godspeed on their journey through life. The bride is one of the fair daughters of this city, and is known far and wide for her many amiable qualities. Mr. Dunlap is one of the rising young business men of this city, and declares to us personally no never did a better thing in all his born days. The happy couple will take up their residence in the cottage on Philadelphia street recently purchased by the groom. We join their many friends in wishing them all manner of good fortune and hoping that their troubles in their journey through life may be nothing but little ones. Death of Fred Baron. There died in this city, a few minutes past midnight last Friday night, a refined and companionable gentleman, whose pleasant qualities had made him a wide circle of friends, but about whose antecedents there had always hung considerable of an air of mystery. Fred V. Baron fell a victim to consumption. He was a native of Hungaria. Peach trees are in bloom. Weather prophets predict rain. Rain just now would be very cold. Colds are epidemic and soon have the bad luck to be troubled by attacks of la gripe. Work has begun upon the fourth oil well at Puente. The third well yields about seventy-fifth of oil per day. On account of the Mechanics Southern Pacific will sell round track to San Francisco (to-day) January good until January 31st to return. Albertson & Middleham have pleted painting Mr. Fay's residence Broadway. The work is done in an artistic manner, and reflects grace upon that painstaking firm. The price of lumber has dropped percent, on account of a lumber tending throughout Southern California is said, however, that prices may again under agreement. Work on the artesian well at of the co-operative boot sugar refinery was suspended temporarily, at at some 235 feet, but operations were summed in time to have flowing water erection of the refinery this year. The Native Daughters of this give a grand ball at the Opera-hour evening of Monday, February 13th entine Eve). The young ladies are extended preparations, and the doubtless be one of the events of this The following list of letters referred for at the Postoffice: J. Baust Bustamente, Johnnie Bennett, M Gustav Eave, Geo. N. Gale (2), Okins, C. F. Hutton, Foritio Moral Morris, Joseph Prisk, H. Schultz Schultz, Miss B. Tompson, Wm. Wm. The road between here and S will be graveled up and improve high time. The road, which is the thoroughfare in the county, has low standing disgrace to the people, and have been put in good repair months ago. The street sprinkler has made pearance again, to the infinite pedestrians and shop keepers. Recent fatal accident to Henry B streets have not been sprinkled are now being wet down by Tiger who has consented to continue th we will have only three flumes, viz., 4,7 and 8, for which we would recommend our successors to put either syphon pipes or iron flumes on wooden trestle and thus complete the renovation of our flume system; and also to straighten out some of the bends in the Cajon ditch in order to give it greater fall; also to deepen the upper mile or two of the Anaeheim ditch, as the said ditch is about two feet above the bed of the river, and thus still further developing water to supply the ever increasing demand of this growing community. During the last year the Jurupa Land and Water Company opened a new ditch, which not being complied till late in summer, did not materially interfere with us during the irrigation season, but is capable of doing much damage to the two companies in the Santa Ana valley. We have jointly instituted proceedings to define the rights of each appropriator and to prevent unjust appropriations. In the case of this company against Dr. Gardiner and his bondmen the Superior Court has given a verdict in the company's favor for $1,000 and costs. A motion was made for a new trial, which was denied. During the past year we adopted a scale of charges for water, gradually increasing each month till July and then diminishing till January, thus letting all know beforehand the price and inducing them to use water when plentiful and relieve the pressure in the season of scarcity. We have found this to work remarkably well and would suggest a continuance of such a scale. We would recommend the stockholders to appoint a committee to get up new articles of incorporation, but if the bonds of the irrigation district can be sold we believe such action unnecessary, as it would lead to a large expense. During the year we have reduced nearly all the interest from 10 per cent to 8 per cent per annum. Below is a statement of the sources of income and a summary of the expenditures, which figures, we believe, will vary but little from the statement which the Board of Audit will make: **INCOME:** - Water sales: $7,886 54 - Sundry persons: 38 39 - Rents and damages: 182 50 - Cement gates and ditches: 83 43 **EXPENSES:** - Superintendent and Zanjeros: $4,855 77 - Cleaning ditchs etc.: 2,632 03 - General expense: 1,811 14 - Secretary's salary: 600 00 - Director's salary: 195 00 - Repairs: 615 23 - Implements: 169 99 **Excess of running expense over Income:** $3,718 39 Total income for water: $7,886 54 Total income from other sources: 384 15 Total assessment charged: 15,776 00-$21,960 67 Total expenses: - Running expenses: $11,909 16 - Interest: 6,641 76 - New bills, etc.: 6,711 10-$25,252 02 **Excess of total expense over total income:** $3,311 35 Note — Although we have a deficiency of $3,311 35, yet to offset this, in addition to keeping up the general repair, we have constructed new work valued at $6,711 10, which in case of transfer of water rights, etc., to the irrigation district, leaves our stock worth about $3,399 75 more than one year ago, or an increase in value of about fifty cents per share. W. M. McFADDEN, Thomas Strain, C. O. Rust, J. K. TUFFREE, John P. ZEYN, E. R. AMERIQUE. It was ordered that the report be printed and a copy sent to each stockholder. The Secretary reported that warrants had There died in this city, a few minutes past midnight last Friday night, a refined and companionable gentleman, whose pleasant qualities had made him a wide circle of friends, but about whose antecedents there had always hung considerable of an air of mystery. Fred V. Baron fell a victim to consumption. He was a native of Hungaria and had come to Southern California in the hope of regaining his shattered health. He had resided in this city for a year or so past, and had made warm friends of many those with whom he came in contact. Pleasant as was his agreeable personality to those who knew him, he would vouch-safe no word of information about his family antecedents, and letters from home he invariably destroyed as soon as reading them, saying a repercalus of them would give him pain. Even when on his deathbed he would not yield the information which his friends sought to obtain from him, and he passed away without word of his untemptily end being sent to his family. His last hours were made as comfortable as possible and kind friends were with him to minister to his wanda until the end. At one time Fred Baron was a Lieutenant in the Austrian army. His family were wealthy, and he was furnished means without limit. He had traveled extensively and had visited all the larger cities of Europe and the United States. He lived for a long time in Paris and Berlin, where he occupied spare moments in drawing for the magazines. His remittances from home were discontinued, yet he never failed to hear regularly from his family and to maintain his correspondence. He left no effects other than his clothing and a small sum of money, which will be taken in charge by the Public Administrator. The remains were buried on Saturday from the Catholic Church. **Death of Clark Minor.** We have a sad duty to perform in the announcement of the death of Clark Minor, a well-known business man of this city, which occurred at his home early Sunday morning. Mr. Minor succeeded in consumption, against which malady he had battled for his life for a long time past. Last year he visited his old home in the East in vain hope of recuperating his health, but the result was that the disease developed more a'arming symptoms, and he was compelled to return to his home in this city, where he has since been confined or less of the time. He bore his sufferings with fortitude, and hoped to last for ultimate recovery. This was not to be, and he breathed his last on Sunday morning, surrounded by his family and friends. Mr. Minor came to Anaheim from San Diego two years ago, and engaged in the nursery business. He was also part owner in the big walnut tract below town. During the boom he was reckoned to be possessed of quite large means, but lately had been overtaken with financial reverses. His upright business methods made him many friends, who are shocked inexpressibly at his untimely end. He leaves a wife and family of small children to mourn his loss. The funeral occurred on Tuesday morning, the remains being followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. The street sprinkler has made pearson again, to the infinite du pedestrians and shop keepers. Recent fatal accident to Henry B streets have not been sprinkled are now being wet down by Tyler who has consented to continue their entered into between the city deceased brother. The sporting fraternity is di'd probable "go" between Billy Keel this city and Prof. Lymburner memory; now resident of Los Angeles nedy contracts to knock out the hail Professor in a limited number of ro rent entertainment to be for the gate receive a side ward of generous proportions. The Farmers' Union of Placent bids for the sale of 75 acres of land their meeting held last Thursday and accepted the Earl Fruit Company amount not stated, but which is said to both growers and buyer. They will be delivered in the months of February, March and April. Mr. and Mrs. I. V. Alberta tained a number of their friends at their residence last Saturday evening; time was passed very pleasantly by conversa and music including music guitar solos. A bountiful supply of mentals were served, and at a late party dispersed. A meeting of farmers was Artesia last Saturday evening; to the sugar beet situation and secure an stock for the cooperative refineries established here. The meeting was siastic in favor of the refinery and able acreage was secured to be deed the refinery corporation. The enterprising farmers of this country erect a large creamery at that consume the milk product of that land and turn it into butter. The new prise is in the hands of Messrs Bowen, Foster and others of the wid farmers of that section, and is co achieve a big success. Charles Schindler was the happie in two counties on Monday, all carhe advent of a new girl baby at his home on Center street. He has no boys and two girls, a full hand one and of course is correspondingly Mother and child are doing well, old man is getting over it. A number of our neighbors ported the sale of Anaheim district Such is a mistake. The bonds are the hands of the board, though nega for the same are still in progress board is in receipt of some encourag from bankers, who write that they are as good as sold. As yet no fi has been consummated. George A. Hunter announces bha candidate for Director in this (the first) district. Mr. Hunter is a well-known Anaheim and if elected a membor will no doubt administer tha It was ordered that the report be printed and a copy sent to each stockholder. The Secretary reported that warrants had been drawn in payment of the notes of P. Arimond and S. S. Federman for $650 and $2,511.60 respectively; also that he had secured $1,800 from Silas Holman at 8 per cent. He also read his quarterly report. Communication of Mr. Molrose regarding the procuring of a certified copy of the articles of incorporation received and filed. The board decided to procure the same. Communications from various parties asking payment of notes read and filed, and action deferred until next meeting. The Secretary was authorized to notify Zanjoro Henderson that he must write down in his water book the manner of his employment when not delivering water, or be subject to a fine of $10. Superintendent Sheppard was fined $25 for neglect of duty in failing to fill in the reports of water measurements. Accounts for the construction of gates which have not been paid were ordered placed in the hands of the attorney for collection. Amount of $5 paid by Mr. Foot, living on the old Knapke place on Sycamore street, for gate in the ditch, ordered accepted in full payment for the construction of the same. Adjourned. Tug of War. The tug-of-war tournament given last week under the management of the Turn Verein closed at Kroger's Hall last Friday evening. The contests between the teams were exciting and afforded much amusement to the large crowds present. The most interesting tug of the series was that of Thursday evening, when Camp, the noted Buena Park anchorman, was pulled over the cleats with his team of heavyweights by the Scotch-American team of West Anaheim, with Glass in the harness. It was a long tug, and as there had been some dispute as to the relative merits of both teams, the tug was stubbornly contested. The Scotch-Americans were too much for their opponents, and they pulled them over the cleats Mr. Minor came to Anaheim from San Diego two years ago, and engaged in the nursery business. He was also part owner in the big walnut tract below town. During the boom he was reckoned to be possessed of quite large means, but lately had been overtaken with financial reverses. His upright business methods made him many friends, who are shocked inexpressibly at his untimely end. He leaves a wife and family of small children to mourn his loss. The funeral occurred on Tuesday morning, the remains being followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. Many of our readers will be pained to learn of the death in Boston last Sunday afternoon of Miss Flora Walsh (Mrs. Chas. H. Hoyt), the well-known and popular soubrette. Miss Walsh was born in San Francisco, where she early ovineced an aptitude for the stage and made rapid progress in her art. She appeared in Anaheim in the character of "Josophine" in the Juvenile Pinafore Company, and as in other places scored a triumph by her charming voice and winning ways. To those who knew her in private life as well as on the stage the news of her end will come as a reminder that Death awaits all. She was married some years ago to Chas. H. Hoyt, the well-known playwright, and on account of feeble health was soon to leave the stage. She was loved by a wide circle of friends who deeply mourn her untimely taking off. The Los Angeles Express issued a very interesting special number last Saturday evening. The Express is one of the leading papers of the State, and its special numbers are always valuable additions to the current literature of the time. We take the following paragraph from its latest notable achievement regarding Anaheim: The second city in size and importance is located in the northwestern part of the county, in one of the richest farming sections of the State. The town is one of the most solidly prosperous in Southern California, for there are those advantages back of it which cannot fail to make the city progress. A site has already been selected, two miles west of Anaheim, for the co-operative beet sugar factory, which is to be erected at a cost of $400,000. The establishment of this sugar factory near Anaheim means much for the future growth and prosperity of all Orange county, and will do much toward developing our resources. For choice Northern and Eastern Seed go to Gus Davis. For Castle Bros.' C. B. tea go to Gus Davis. A number of our neighbors ported the sale of Anaheim district Such is a mistake. The bonds are in the hands of the board, though none for the same are still in progress board is in receipt of some encouragement from bankers, who write that the money are as good as sold. As yet no funds have been consummated. George A. Hunter announces he a candidate for Director in this fall Irrigation District from this (the first) district. Mr. Hunter is a well-known Anaheim and if elected a member board will no doubt administer thereto office in a capable and consummate manner. Complaint is made that several boys about town are in the habit of pistols and discharging them to the next peril of passers by upon this city. Marshal Steadman has his eye out for this class of petty offenders is prepared to make it exceedingly difficult for the first juvenile pistol packer her hands upon. The Board of Directors met in regular session on October 30 adopted resolutions in routine business bills and discussed the boet sugar sale They inform us the sugar refinery will this year without fail. The general holders' meeting will be held at Hall next Tuesday. A full attendance desired. The engagement is announced Richardson of Fullerton and Mira Faulkner of Santa Ana. Mira Faulkner known by her wide circle of friends of the most lovable young ladies Ana, and every one who knows Mira Faulkner knows him to be the prince fellows, as good looking as he is in possession of this world's good join the many friends of the happy extending them the felicitations of these. A stockholder in the water put his stock to rather a novel use. The control of 150 shares, and has right to vote the same at next Session, when a new Board Of Directors be chosen, at the rate of $1 per share fight for Director is more spirited than ever, the fight turning on the door against the transfer of the work to the irrigation district. Assessor Ross applied to the Supervisors for permission to appoint field deputies to do the work during the coming year. Mr. Ross for five deputies for two months, Kleinigkeiten. Peach trees are in bloom. Weather prophets predict rain. Rain just now would be very acceptable. Colds are epidemic and some people have the bad luck to be troubled with mild attacks of la gripe. Work has begun upon the twenty-third oil well at Puente. The twenty-fourth well yields about seventy-five barrels oil per day. On account of the Mechanics' Fair the southern Pacific will sell round trip tickets San Francisco (to-day) January 26th, until January 31st to return, at $21. Albertson & Middleham have just completed painting Mr. Fay's residence on West Roadway. The work is done in their usual historic manner, and reflects great credit on that painstaking firm. The price of lumber has dropped twenty percent, on account of a lumber war excluding throughout Southern California. It is said, however, that prices may go up again under agreement. Work on the artesian well at the site of the co-operative best sugar refinery has been suspended temporarily, at a depth of no 235 feet, but operations will be resumed in time to have flowing water for the section of the refinery this year. The Native Daughters of this city will be a grand ball at the Opera-house on the evening of Monday, February 13th (St. Valentine's Eve). The young ladies are making extended preparations, and the ball will abstain be one of the events of the season. The following list of letters remain unread for at the Postoffice: J. Bauer, Jesus Stamante, Johnnie Bennett, M. Drassor,stav Eave, Goo, N. Gale (2), O. B. Hawks, C. F. Hutton, Foritio Morales, G. T. Harris, Joseph Prisk, H. Schultz, Albert Schultz, Miss B. Tompson, Wm. Wickeren. The road between here and Santa Ana will be graveled up and improved. It is eight time. The road, which is the principal thoroughfare in the county, has long been a leading disgrace to the people, and should have been put in good repair months and years ago. The street sprinkler has made its appearance again, to the infinite delight of pedestrians and shop keepers. Since the recent fatal accident to Henry Boege the streets have not been sprinkled, but now being wet down by Tim Boege, he has consented to continue the contract. The Los Angeles Supervisors have written a letter to their representatives at Sacramento, requesting them to present to the Legislature a bill which will rearrest them. We hear of a couple of tough-looking customers prowling about in their stoking feet on the porch of a residence in town about midnight Monday night. There are a lot of suspicious characters about town, and the county is filled with tramps. Run them all in, or form a vigilance committee, and hang the whole lot. E. K. Collins, Earl Company's orange buyer, has already sent out several carloads of oranges, and is at present engaged in packing fruit at the Santa Fe depot. He has made a few contracts at 62½ cents per box on the tree, but this offer has been refused in the majority of cases. It would seem that our oranges should bring better prices than are now being offered and there are grounds for believing that a higher rate will soon prevail. The Florida orange crop has been injured by frost, which will conduce to higher prices for the California fruit. Our orange growers should not be too hasty in disposing of their crop at the low figures now prevailing. We acknowledge the receipt of a complimentary ticket to the grand masquerade ball to be given at Chadbourno's Hall, Fullerton, by the Fullerton Brass Band on Friday-evening, February 10th. There will be brass and string music, and the boys promise those in attendance the finest of good times. The boys deserve a crowded house, and the indications all point to the fact that the ball will be attended by one of the largest crowds of the season. Maskers' tickets, including supper, $2; spectators' tickets, 50 cents. Procure tickets from members of the band. Next Saturday evening will be the last of Miss Jettie Arthur's dancing lessons of the term. Quite a number of our young people are anxious that Miss Arthur open another term, but she cannot do it unless insured of a certain subscribed number. Her specialties for another term will be the Newport, Ripple, Glido Scottische, York, Spanish York, Meridian Waltz, Oxford Minuet and Varsauvienne. Ten couples at least are required; that is, twenty subscribed scholars at $6 00 each for the term, in advance. All those who are desirous of the continuance of the term should see Miss Arthur at the Hotel del Campo next Saturday evening. Supervisor Schorn was in town from Olive on Tuesday afternoon. County School Superintendent Greeley was in town on Tuesday. Doc Garner, the well-known veterinary surgeon of Santa Ana, was in town yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Browning have moved into town and taken rooms at the Del Campo. Mrs. Paul McKinistry of Winnebago, Mun., is visiting in town, the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Hunt. G. W. Smith and A. Spinney of Ontario were in town during the week looking at bargains in real estate. H. P. Harper, head clerk in Stern & Goodman's store at Fullerton, paid a short visit to friends here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stone have moved into town from Placentia and have taken the Padderatz cottage on Walnut street. J. H. Wallace of the Los Angeles Advertising Agency was in town yesterday and made a pleasant call at this office. Miss Bertha Stone left on Monday for her home in San Francisco, carrying with her the best wishes of a host of friends. Messrs. Sloan and Speidel, two of Buena Park's solid citizens, were in town on Saturday on a business visit. Theodore Witte of St. Louis, a brother of our townsman W. A. Witte, is expected to arrive in Auaheim this morning on a visit. G. C. Hickey of the firm of Hickey & Keilum, coal dealers of Los Angeles, was down this way Saturday on a flying business trip. M. E. Phinney of San Diego and Frank P. Reed of National City were in town on Monday and registered at the Commercial Hotel. Stanton & Van Alstine, the Los Angeles real estate rustlers, were in town yesterday, having several large real estate deals in sight. G. E. Bailey of the Chicago Inter-Ocean, who is in this valley in the interests of that paper, was in town on Tuesday and paid a visit to this office. Miss Ida Everhardy returned last week from her visit to Los Angeles, where she passed several weeks very pleasurably with relatives and friends. Chas. Johnson and wife of Santa Ana were among the visitors to our fair city we... The road between here and Santa Ana will be gravelled up and improved. It is eight time. The road, which is the principal thoroughfare in the county, has long been aiding disregard to the people, and should have been put in good repair months and years ago. The street sprinkler has made its appearance again, to the infinite delight of residents and shop keepers. Since the recent fatal accident to Henry Boege theects have not been sprinkled, but now being wet down by Tim Boege, he has consented to continue the contract entered into between the city and his deceased brother. The sporting fraternity are discussing arable "go" between Billy Kennedy of its city and Prof. Lymburner of happy memory, now resident of Los Angeles. Kenny contracts to knock out the hard-hitting professor in a limited number of rounds, the entertainment to be for the gate receipts and wide ward of generous proportions. The Farmers' Union of Placentia opened its for the sale of 75 acres of cabbage at their meeting held last Thursday evening, accepted the Earl Fruit Company's bid, not stated, but which is satisfactory both growers and buyer. The cabbage will be delivered in the months of January, February, March and April. Mr. and Mrs. I. V. Albertson entered a number of their friends at a party their residence last Saturday evening. The new was passed very pleasantly in social events and music, including maudolin and tar solos. A bountiful supply of refreshments were served, and at a late hour the city dispersed. A meeting of farmers was held at Cesilla last Saturday evening, to discuss sugar best situation and secure addition stock for the cooperative refinery to be published here. The meeting was enthusiastic in favor of the refinery and considerate acreage was secured to be deeded into refinery corporation. The enterprising farmers of Centralia erect a large creamery at that place to assume the milk product of that section turn it into butter. The new enterprise is in the hands of Messrs. Potter, Swen, Foster and others of the wide-awake morsels of that section, and is certain toieve a big success. Charles Schindler was the happiest man two counties on Monday, all caused by advent of a new girl baby at his palatial home on Center street. He has now three sons and two girls, a full hand on queens, of course is correspondingly happy.ther and child are doing well, and the man is getting over it. A number of our neighbors have retested the sale of Anahaim district bonds. This is a mistake. The bonds are yet in hands of the board, though negotiations the same are still in progress. The ord is in receipt of some encouraging news on bankers, who write that the securities as good as sold. As yet no final deal been consummated. George A. Hunter announces himself as candidate for Director in the Anaheimigation District from this (the fifth) prefect. Mr. Hunter is a well-known citizen Anaheim and if elected a member of the town will no doubt administer the duties of In the divorce case of Brenot vs. Brentot (nee Jennie Wayman, formerly of this city) Judge Towner on Tuesday morning. The Los Angeles Supervisors have written a letter to their representatives at Sacramento, requesting them to present to the Legislature a bill which will resurrect the old road law and make it applicable to counties of the second class, or at least to Los Angeles county. The supervisors maintain that the new law is not at all practicable in Los Angeles county; that the season in which road work can be done is very short, and many of the roads being at the foot of the mountains it is impossible to make any estimate upon what it will cost to repair them during the year. They want to be allowed to appoint road overseers for each district without having them elected, and suggest other slight modifications of the old law, but the main principles of the old law are retained in the bill. A top came flying through the front door of Prof. Frantz's barber shop last Sunday morning while the place was filled with customers, making a noise something like a pistol shot, shattering the glass and creating a panicky feeling generally. Investigation showed that some boys were spinning tops on the sidewalk, when Willie Hack's became unmanageable, slung to the string as it was spun and went through the glass as stated. Willie will be out about $5 for the caper, as the lettering on the door comes to $3 and the glass to about $2 more. The engine on the San Diego express over the Santa Fe, due here at 5:56 last Saturday evening, blew out its cylinder head at Carlsbad, and had to be replaced by the engine on the Escondido branch, which was secured at Oceanside. The train came in an hour and a half late, making slow time, the substituted engine not being of sufficient driving power to pull heavy train on schedule time. Several passengers for this city put in the time at the Santa Ana depot waiting for the train and made the air blue with remarks about the railroad. However, Conductor Leonard did his best to get the train along as fast as he could, and the small boy selling peanuts reaped a harvest with his layout of peanuts and alleged cigars. Dr. Head was in town from the Grove one day last week. He had just returned from Sacramento, where in company with Victor Montgomery of Santa Ana he engaged in the very praiseworthy act of attempting to swing Assemblyman Bennett, the Populite, to the support of Senator White. He was unsuccessful, however, and as Bennett pledged himself before election to vote for the Senator in exchange for being endorsed by the Democracy, there are a number of fiery-eyed Democrats at Santa Ana very anxious to interview him and make it interesting for him when he comes home. Bennett was kept in the Populite ranks by telegrams from Jim Weaver, who adjured him to stand fast and true to his other pledges, and the visit of the local statesmen to the wicked city of Sacramento was for naught. In the divorce case of Brenot vs. Brentot (nee Jennie Wayman, formerly of this city) Judge Towner on Tuesday morning. Stanton & Van Alstine, the Los Angeles real estate rustlers, were in town yesterday, having several large real estate deals in sight. G. E. Bailey of the Chicago Inter-Ocean, who is in this valley in the interests of that paper, was in town on Tuesday and paid a visit to this office. Miss Ida Everhard returned last week from her visit to Los Angeles, where she passed several weeks very pleasantly with relatives and friends. Chas. Johnson and wife of Santa Ana were among the visitors to our fair city yesterday. Charlie reports everything as prospering in the county seat. J. E. Rankin, a brother-in-law of Sam Wilson of Santa Ana, recently arrived from the East, was in Anaheim one day last week with a view of making real estate investments. He will probably locate with us, as he thinks this valley is the best part of what he has seen of California. Veit Bentz returned on Monday from Jacksonville, Or., where he was called some weeks ago on account of his father's death. He made a quick trip north and reached home in time to attend the funeral. He brings with him his mother and sister, who will henceforth make their permanent home in this city. D. Felix, the well-known business man of Los Angeles, was in town yesterday looking after his property interests here. Mr. Felix is a firm believer in the prosperity in store for Anaheim and looks upon his property here as among the best of his possessions. Sheriff Lacy was in town on official business on Friday and dropped in to see us. He reports the business of his office running smoothly, and a strict lookout kept for Barnet, although it is given out that that individual is in Sacramento, where he endeavored to get Barnett to vote for Steve White for Senator. Oscar Luedke left yesterday for Yuma, where he goes for the benefit of his health. He has not enjoyed good health for some time past, and believes the salubrious climate of the Territory will be of benefit to him. We hope that he may apodily recover, and soon be back with his friends in Anaheim again. Charley Moye and F. Simmons were over from Santa Ana on Sunday on a short visit to friends. Mr. Moye has lately returned from Nevada, and while in Virginia City enjoyed the novel experience of going down 3,000 feet into the shaft of the Consolidated Virginia mine. He notes many evidences of improvement that have sprung up during his absence. Johnny Kellenberger and wife were in town on Sunday visiting with the Selingers. They left on Monday for their new home in Durango, Colorado, where Mr. Kellenberger will open a wholesale California wine house. He has already sent several carloads of Anaheim wine to his new place of business, and will make a speciality of dealing in our wines. Col. F. H. Keith was over from Santa Ana on Tuesday and made a pleasant call at this office. The Colonel is taking quite an active interest in the fight for water directors at next Saturday's election and will be over again on that day to take a hand in the argument. He favors the irrigation district and is down on any scheme to form a private corporation, as all good citizens should be. A number of our neighbors have resisted the sale of Anaheim district bonds. It is a mistake. The bonds are yet in hands of the board, though negotiations the same are still in progress. The ordinance in receipt of some encouraging news on bankers, who write that the securities as good as sold. As yet no final deal has been commuted. George A. Hunter announces himself as candidate for Director in the Anaheimigation District from this (the fifth) preamble. Mr. Hunter is a well-known citizen Anaheim and if elected a member of the Board will no doubt administer the duties of office in a capable and conscientious manner. Complaint is made that several of the towns about town are in the habit of carrying oils and discharging them to the imminent peril of passers by upon the streets of city. Marshal Steadman has his eagle out for this class of petty offenders, and prepared to make it exceedingly warm the first juvenile pistol packer he lays his hands upon. The Board of Directors of the sugar mory met in regular session on Tuesday, opted resolutions in routine business, paid bills and discussed the beet sugar situation. They inform us the sugar refinery meeting will be held at Kroeger's next Tuesday. A full attendance is required. The engagement is announced of R. W. Richardson of Fullerton and Miss Ada Alkner of Santa Ana. Miss Faulkner is owned by her wide circle of friends as one of the most lovable young ladies at Santa Ana, and every one who knows Mr. Richison known him to be the prince of good owls, as good looking as he is well off the possession of this world’s goods. We are many friends of the happy couple in sending them the felicitations of the season. A stockholder in the water company has his stock to rather a novel use. He has control of 150 shares, and has sold the right to vote the same at next Saturday's election, when a new Board of Directors will chosen, at the rate of $1 per share. The director is more spirited this year ever, the fight turning on the point against the transfer of the company's assets to the irrigation district. Assessor Rosa applied to the Board of supervisors for permission to appoint eleven deputies to do the work of assessing the coming year. Mr. Ross asked five deputies for two months, and six days concert. The brass band will give the third of their open-air concerts at Federman's balcony next Saturday evening. The boys have just received some new music, which they play very well, and which the public will be given a chance to hear. The programme is as follows: Grand March..... "Sacramento" Serenae..... "Sarano" Andante and Waltz..... "Elmore" Overture..... "Just The Ting" Schottische..... "Fida" Andante and Polka..... "Avilia" He was unsuccessful, however, and as Bennett pledged himself before election to vote for the Senator in exchange for being endorsed by the Democracy, there are a number of fiery-eyed Democrats at Santa Ana very anxious to interview him and make it interesting for him when he comes home. Bennett was kept in the Populite ranks by telegrams from Jim Weaver, who adjudied to stand fast and true to his other pledges, and the visit of the local statesmen to the wicked city of Sacramento was for naught. In the divorce case of Brenot vs. Brenot (nee Jennie Wayman, formerly of this city) Judge Towner on Tuesday rendered a verdict in favor of defendant, awarding her $25 per month alimony, $250 attorneys' fees, and issuing a permanent restraining order, restraining plaintiff from transferring any of his property during the pendency of the action. The parties were married something over a year ago in this city, and one child has been born to them. Bennet brought charges of adultery against his wife, but lost the case. He is the owner of extensive property interests, and is putting in a large crop of barley north of town. Mr. Chynoweth of this city and C. S. Mekelvey of Santa Ana were Mrs. Brenot's attorneys, and Victor Montgomery appeared for the plaintiff. Mrs. Brenot is now living with her mother at Long Beach. The divorce suit of Reuter vs. Reuter occupied the attention of the Superior Court for several days last week. The parties are well known in Anaheim, Mrs. Reuter having formerly been the husband of Fritz Reuter, who lived here and was the brother to the recently divorced husband. Fritz was shot at Orange some years ago, and soon after the woman married August Reuter, with whom she lived up to a short time ago. The woman began divorce proceedings some time ago, claiming alimony, and Reuter brought a counter suit, charging her with adultery and other misconduct. Judge Shaw of Los Angeles, who tried the case instead of Judge Towner, rendered a verdict in favor of Reuter, and against the plaintiff, who was divorced without alimony. Charles Hilmer came down from Fresno last Saturday for a short stay. He tells us the climate down this way is so far superior to that of the central counties that be looks for a big immigration hitherward in the near future, especially if beet planting should prove successful, of which there now is but very little doubt. Mr. Hilmer reports lively times at Fresno and many substantial improvements going ahead. C. H. Ward of Arizona, a prominent cattle owner of the Territory, was in town yesterday with a view to securing pasture for a thousand head of cattle which he contemplates bringing into this country in the near future. He has lately shipped seven hundred head of cattle from Arizona to the Jones ranch near Santa Monica, where they now are. He has another thousand head ready for shipment, and will doubtless succeed in his efforts to find pasturage for them. George Betts was in from his ranch in Placentia on Tuesday and dropped in to see us. George has settled down to staid and proper married life, and is giving his attention nowadays to the curing of his lemon crop, from which he expects quite a hand-some revenue this year. Besides being the cleverest amateur boxer in Southern California, he is an orange grower of experience and understands the mysteries of lemon curing to a day. He will make his place at Placentia one of the model ranches in this southern section. For all kinds of seeds go to Isaac Lyons store. d15 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. 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