anaheim-gazette 1895-12-12

THE WATER BOARD. The Directors Depose Their President. Mr. Ryan Elected In Place of Mr. Amerige, who has Been Absent in the East for Some Months—The Board Decide to Cement the New Southside Ditch, From East Street Down Toward the Garden Grove Road—Herr Holste Attempts to Pull the Board's Leg, But he Falls President Amerige, who has been absent in the East for some five or six months, was deposed as presiding officer of the water board by the Directors at their meeting on Saturday. The fact was brought out, in settling with Mr. Ward for cementing the Blacentia ditch, that no bonds bearing the signature of the President were at hand, the number signed by that official previous to his departure for Boston having been exhausted. Thereupon the office of the President was declared vacant, and Mr. Ryan was chosen to the position. The board have at various times since Mr. Amerige's absence discussed the propriety of declaring vacant the office, but had hitherto refrained from taking that action. The board also decided to cement the ditch running from the corner of East and Santa Ana streets a distance of four miles to the southwestern water limite, and the advertisement inviting bids for the work will be found elsewhere in this morning's issue. All members of the board except Mr. Amerige were present, and the deliberations began with Mr. McFadden in the chair. On motion of Mr. Botsford the order of business was waived to permit Mr. Woerms to present the matter of an apparent overcharge for water delivered on his place on Orangethorpe avenue. A rebate of $6 20 was allowed. Mr. Spencer reported on the negotiations had between the water company and the City Trustees in the matter of placing obstructions in the ditches and the order signed by a majority of the councilmen directing the removal of the obstructions. The committee, consisting of Messrs. Spencer and Crowther, both of whom reviewed at length what is now a twice-told tale, was continued, and the board decided, as soon as Engineer Rogers can find time to select such ditches through the streets of the city as are necessary to maintain the system of irrigation, to apply for a franchise covering the same. Attorney Melrose reported that the Mrs. Bixby case would be brought to trial as soon as Judge Chapman could get ready to apear in court. Also that conditions of the contract with the Yorbas, relative to the through his property, the board could do nothing, but advised Mr. Postzach to make a written application for the inclusion of his property, and endeavor to get the necessary right of way. Herr Holste appeared before the board in reference to the fine of $15 50 imposed on him for the burning of Mrs. Langenberger's hedge. Herr Holste is the ditch cleaner, and as it had been shown that the fire was due to contributory negligence on his part, the damages were deducted from his wages. To this he put in a mild demurrer, saying, he did not think it was right to overburden him so. Besides, he stated, the burning of the hedge was through no fault of his. On the contrary, he had espied a brush fire on the premises in dangerous proximity to the hedge aforesaid, and he felt satisfied the damage was caused by sparks communicating to the hedge from this fire, and not from the fire he had in the ditch. The board thought Holste was trying to pull their leg, and adjourned. THE BOARD ENDORSED. The Stockholders Adopt Some Ringing Resolutions. A Committee Appointed to View the Cement Work Done at Placentia and the Flumes Up the Ditch, and Another to Gather Proxies for the Election of Capable Men as Directors—Members of the Board Talk Upon Various Matters Engaging the Attention of the Stockholders. Stockholders in the water company representing about 3000 shares met at the office of the company on Monday afternoon and endorsed the policy of the Directors. The meeting unanimously favored the extension of the district, and the solid character of the stockholders present showed that on a vote to enlarge by taking in a couple of thousand acres, or as much as the surplus of water could be made to cover, would be triumphantly carried. There was a full and free discussion of the affairs of the company, and while the Directors were asked to explain matters that had been distorted by envious parties, the explanations were in the main satisfactory. Committees were appointed to draw up resolutions on the necessity for continuing the present policy of the board, and on viewing the cementing of the Placentia avenue ditch and flumes. The meeting was called to order by M. L. Rogers, and F. A. Korn was elected chairman. Theo Rimpau was elected Secretary. After reading of the call for the meeting by the Secretary, the chair stated that the meeting was called, in his opinion, not so much as to endorse the actions of the Directors at 7, and the generally admitted involvement in the manner of conducting their work. Mr. Ryan said that if the financial of the company two years ago will membered, stockholders will recall that that company was almost common with bankruptcy. There was an increase of $80,000, the company could not row a dollar, and only way to average rapty was by frequent assessment; board had floated a bond sale since most advantageously—more so, indeed—the bonds of any private corporation Southern California during the Thirty thousand dollars had been for cash, and the old note edness had been retired with bond lower rate of interest. Only one assayer had been levied in two years. The firm management of the company had been last two years without parallel history of the company. With regard to futurethe one great question that fronts us is so to manage our affairs that company's indebtedness will not fail too great hardship upon the stockholder. Those who are to come should bear portion ofthe cost of these improvements.The present board is abundantly aware handle these matters.The floating edness will be gradually retired and bonds will be refunded as they may or called in and cancelled as best subservethe interestsofthe stockholders.The successful handlingof financial matters will depend largelythe personnelofthe board.He argue support ofthe takinginof outside teesas surplusofwaterwarranted,and orderedthe saleofnewstocktotheendthecompany'sindebtednessmightgreatbe eliminated. After a further discussion, Mr. Rogers pronounced thatthe committeewas read its report,andhethereuponrefollows: RINGING RESOLUTIONS. WHEREAS, For a period of a quarter-century,and up to two years ago,the gating systemofthe Anaheim Union Companyand its predecessorsininhas been primitive,wasteful,costlyand together inferiortothesystemofirrific practicedinothercommunitiesSouthernCalifornia;and WHEREAS.Tothiscausecanbattledthefactthathithertotheadvanceandprosperityofthisparticularsectountryhasbeenretarded;thatithastokeeppacewithneighboringlocationswhosenatural advantagesaregreaterriortothosepossessedbythissection. WHEREAS,Two yearsago,在responsealmostunanimous desireoftheholdersofthe AnaheimUnionWaterCompany,theBoardOfDirectorsinauguralseriesofsubstantialandpermanentimplementsintheirirrigationsystemwouldthoughtheexpensehasbeengreat,haitusedinthefinancialbettermentofthestockholderandownerlandinthetrict,bysinsuringforalltimetoconsultabundantsupplyofwater;haslessenedcostofmaintainingtheditches,gaugedgiventhecompanyasystemofirrigationremarkableforitssuperiorityovertheothercontiguouscommunitiesasthesysteminvoguehereforovertwenty-fiveyearswasremarkableforitsinferiority;and Mr. Spencer reported on the negotiations between the water company and the City Trustees in the matter of placing obstructions in the ditches and the order signed by a majority of the councilmen directing the removal of the obstructions. The committee, consisting of Messra, Spencer and Crowther, both of whom reviewed at length what is now a twice-told tale, was continued, and the board decided, as soon as Engineer Rogers can find time to select such ditches through the streets of the city as are necessary to maintain the system of irrigation, to apply for a franchise covering the same. Attorney Melrose reported that the Mrs. Bixby case would be brought to trial as soon as Judge Chapman could get ready to appear in court. Also that conditions of the contract with the Yorbas, relative to the watering of sheep up at flume 4, be complied with. To the Superintendent with instructions to put in a trough. Engineer Rogers was instructed to make a survey of a half mile of ditch on Orange-thorpe avenue west of the 3,000 feet of cement ditch already put in. Secretary Bleuerhassett read the following report: Cash on hand, Nov. 1. $19 72 Water sales—Anahhelm 82 16 North Anahhelm 134 51 Fine of Herr Holate 15 50 Received from assessment. $2,305 00 Total. $2,806 89 Pald Treasurer. $2,404 26 Balance. $102 63 Treasurer Goldwater reported $6,140 41 on hand. Superintendent Sheppard reported the expense account during the month to be $415 75; construction, $148 47. Recommended the construction of a cement gate at Horseshoe Bend, between Slate Rock and Sandstone cuts, for sluicing; also the putting in of a flume on the north branch ditch near Botsford's, supplying Fullerton with water, and the extension of the cement corner at Devonishire's. Engineer Rogers reported that he had gone over the main ditch with the Superintendent, as instructed by the board, and recommended the putting in of two small aboots at the head of the ditch and the construction of the flume at Horseshoe Bend recommended by the Superintendent, and advised the construction of an overshoot over the Anah慕 ditch near Flume 4. Also submitted a map of the survey of the ditch from East street to the Garden Grove road. The Engineer was instructed to look after the cement corner at Devonishire's, and the Superintendent was instructed to attend to the overshoots on the upper ditch immediately. According to the Engineer's estimates, Mr. Ward was found to be due $2,782 24 as part payment on cement work. Bonds to the amount of $3,000 were ordered turned over to him. Mr. Botford here brought up the matter of there being no bonds bearing the President's signature, and suggested that some action be taken to have them properly signed before going further. Mr. Crowther moved the following: WHEREAS, Mr. E. R. Amerige, the President of the Anah慕 Union Water Company, has been absent from the State for a period of about six months, and no information has reached this office of his intended return; and WHEREAS, There are bonds and other official documents that need to be signed by the President; therefore be it. Resolved, In accordance with Article III, Sec. 2 of By Laws, That we declare the office of the President new held by Mr. E. R. Amerige vacated and proceed to elect a new President. Mr. Ryan as Vice President of the company took the chair, Mr. McFadden seconded Mr. Crowther's motion, and the same was carried unanimously. Mr. Ryan was thereupon elected President and Mr. McFadden Vice President. The new President here vacated the chair to attend to the signing of the bonds, and the meeting continued with the Vice President in the chair. Mr. Spencer brought up the cementing of the new southside ditch. The company could be made to cover, would be triumphantly carried. There was a full and free discussion of the affairs of the company, and while the Directors were asked to explain matters that had been distorted by envious parties, the explanations were in the main satisfactory. Committees were appointed to draw up resolutions on the necessity for continuing the present policy of the board, and on viewing the cementing of the Placentia avenue ditch and flumes. The meeting was called to order by M. L. Rogers, and F. A. Korn was elected chairman. Theo Rimpau was elected Secretary. After reading of the call for the meeting by the Secretary, the chair stated that the meeting was called, in his opinion, not so much as to endorse the actions of the Directors, as to take action upon the question of enlarging the water district. The other side had taken active steps against enlargement, and he thought it proper that those in favor of enlarging should be heard upon the matter as vigorously as the circumstances would permit. Mr. Rogers said that in discussing the acts of the present board, he had met with the assertion that they had been extravagant in their expenditures, and he had been unable through his inexperience, to meet these questions. He would like to hear a full discussion of the subject from those qualified to speak, and if it was true that the board had made extravagant outlays, he wanted to know it. Mr. Fay said that in signing the call for the meeting, he did so not with the view of endorsing the actions or the policy of the board—principally because he did not know what that policy was. He knew that when he came here water was scarce and hard to get, and during the administration of the present board water was abundant. By cementing the ditches and constructing flumes the supply had been vastly increased and water was now plentiful where a few years ago it was not to be had. That part of the board's policy he was prepared to endorse heartily. Their failure to despatch an attorney to Santa Ana to prevent taking by default of a judgment against the company by city he objected to very seriously, and he thought the board ought to be censured for that. But he was not going to move the vote of censure—he would let somebody else do that. The matters now before the stockholders he continued should be discussed in a quiet and calm manner, there should be no exhibition of fits, and an indication of the wishes of the stockholders should be given the board. Leonard Parker expressed similar views. The company said should not let the city get away with them. Mr. Rogers thought that it would be a good policy for the appointment of a committee to prepare for consideration at this meeting, dealing with the acts of the present Board of Directors during their two years' term of office. Mr. Hale seconded the motion, and it was carried unanimously. The chair appointed Messrs Keith, Fay and Rogers as such committee. Mr. McFadden was called upon to explain about the judgment of city against the water company, and went over the circumstances that are now familiar to our readers. The judge he said was taken through a bit of sharp practice on part of City Attorney. The board had agreed to apply for a franchise for their ditches, and very daythe Sheriff arrived in town to place city in possession of them,the company's Engineer was making a survey of them to be included in this franchise. The bringing ofthe suit of Mrs.Hausen againstthe company for $20,000 damages had servedto place a temporary estopper uponthe application forthe franchise,and meantimethe city had agreed that nothing would be done untilthe damage case should be disposedof.The City Attorney stepped in and procureda judgment by default,tobbe usedinthe Hausen case,andthe firstthe companywouldknowofitwaswhentheSheriffcameovertoplacetowninpossession. Mr.Zeyn askedthe speakerto explainthematterofthecementingofthePlacentiaditch. Whereas,Two years ago,在 response almost unanimous desireofthew holderoftheAnaheimUnionWaterCompany,theBoardDirectors inauguralseriesofsubstantialand permanentimprovementsintheirirrigationsystemwalthoughtheexpensehasbeengreat,hasedultinedinthefinancialbettermentofthestockholderandownerlandinhistrict,bysuringforalltimetocoordinateabundantsupplyofwater;haslessenedcostofmaintainingtheditches,andgiventhecompanya systemofirrigamentremarkableforitssuperiorityovertheothercontiguouscommunitiesastheyinvoguehereforovertwentyfiveyearswasremarkablefor its inferiority;and WhereasThoughmuchinthiswellimprovementhasbeenaccomplishedbepresentBoardOfDirectorsofthethereisyetmuchtodointhesameandwerealizethatitwouldbewnowstopthemarchemtofimprovementforethegoalofcompletesuccesshaveattained;and WhereasUnderthe influenceofmis- ingstatementsandpalpableuntruthiestriuallycirculatedbya few menhselfendsontserveorprivateanimositygratify,thearea numberofstockholdewhoareledtodenouncetheprincipal managementandtosupporttheeffortmadebybesemallcontentstoplaceonBoardOfDirectorsmenwhoarenotoriousinfavorofcallinganinstanthalttogainofcssingthecompanyinthe directionofcreasingthewatersupply,savingthedevelopedthewatersupply,savingtheforbeneffectofthecorporationthatwouldtakesuchstepsaswillacquireacontinuanceoftheprogressivemainmentofeverypropertyownerinthisseason WhereasWedeemitfitting.intherectestof honestyandfairplay,theshouldenterourprotestagainstdefinitiontowhichpresentBoardOfDirectordeficiethecompanyhavebeensubjected;oupreciationoftheeffortstheyhaveforthforthebenefitofthecorporationthatwouldtakesuchstepsaswillacquireacontinuanceoftheprogressivemainmentofeverypropertyownerinthisseason WhereasWeendorsetheworkbythepresentBoardOfDirectorsinthispenditureofthebondsofthecompanyinimprovingofthewatersupplyofthecompanybyshorteningandstraighteningmainditches,andbycementeingcitcheswheretherehasheretofobewitnesslossofwater. ResolvedThatweendorsegermpolicyofthedirectorsofthecompanymakesuchfurther improvementsasmayshowcauseless absolutelyneededorwillsureanceofincreasingtheearningcapacityorabovetheamountoftheincreasedintcharges. ResolvedThatwe wishthemanagerofthecompany'saffairsinhandwise,capable,honestandinfrequentmanywhohaveabilityandforestesstoprophandlethefinancesofthecompany,andwillmanagetheaffairsofthecompanytrueinterestseachandeveryholder,andwithimportalityastoconservelocalitieswithinthewaterdistrictnofarwithin theirpowerlies. ResolvedThatwe believegermpolicyofthepresentBoardOfDirectorsbeetoestablishapermanentandsecurewhetherapplydothesectionmakethissectionequallyworthandattractivenesstoanysectionSouthernCalifornia. AndbeitfurtherresolvedthatatthestholderinthesouthernpartofthewatertrictarentitledtoproperrepresentationTheBoardOfDirectors,andwecanently WHEREAS, There are bonds and other official documents that need to be signed by the President; therefore be it. Resolved, In accordance with Article III, Sec. 2 of By Laws, That we declare the office of the President new held by Mr. E. R. Amerige vacated and proceed to elect a new President. Mr. Ryan as Vice President of the company took the chair, Mr. McFadden seconded Mr. Crowther's motion, and the same was carried unanimously. Mr. Ryan was thereupon elected President and Mr. McFadden Vice President. The new President here vacated the chair to attend to the signing of the bonds, and the meeting continued with the Vice President in the chair. Mr. Spencer brought up the cementing of the new southside ditch. The company would dispose of a lot of water by cementing that ditch, he said, as many acres of young orchard had been put out in the southern part of the district, and these would require large quantities of water. The board determined to advertise for bids for the work, the ditch to be of 800 inches capacity. The cost will be in the neighborhood of $14,600. Bids will be opened at the next meeting. Mr. Nebelung of the Finance Committee reported the auditing of bills to the amount of $616 44, of which $564 22 was for construction account and ditch repair. A committee consisting of L. B. Benobley, E. K. Benchley and W. L. Hale, who had been appointed to view the loss sustained by Mr. Stone in the burning of his walnut trees from a fire started to burn brush out of the ditch after a Santa Ana wind, reported fixing the damages at $300. Mr. Spencer considered the amount excessive, but after discussion the board agreed to allow Mr. Stone $50 and permit the remainder to go over until spring for further adjustment. Communication from D. M. Baker setting forth that he had lost certificate No. 809, for 15 shares of water stock, and asking for new certificate. Granted. H. G. Wilshire wrote offering to put in a cement ditch through his property, formerly the French place, providing the water company allowed him half the cost of the same in water. Agreed to, and the engineer instructed to make a survey and estimate and to interview the gentleman and arrive at an agreement concerning the same. P. A. Schunnacher wrote complaining of the wooden box on Commonwealth avenue near his place, which permits numerous overflows, damaging his property. It being found that it was the duty of the county to repair the same, it was referred to the Secretary to notify Supervisor Potter with the request that he have it fixed. The engineer and superintendent were instructed to put in the flume in the Horsoho bend. The railroad company agrees to haul the gravel for the work free. Paul Poetzsch appeared before the board and saked for inclusion of 30 acres lying west and adjoining Caledonia. As the proprietor of the latter refuses right of way Attorney, the board had agreed to apply for a franchise for their ditches, and the very day the Sheriff arrived in town to place the city in possession of them, the company's Engineer was making a survey of them to be included in the franchise. The bringing of the suit of Mrs. Hansen against the company for $20,000 damages had served to place a temporary estopper upon the application for the franchise, and meantime the city had agreed that nothing would be done until the damage case should be disposed of. The City Attorney stepped in and procured a judgment by default, to be used in the Hausen case, and the first the company knew of it was when the Sheriff came over to place the town in possession. Mr. Zeyn asked the speaker to explain the matter of the cementing of the Placentia ditch. Mr. McFadden asked that a committee be appointed to go and see the ditch and report. He went over in detail the inception of the objection to that improvement, and said the signatures to the document protesting against the work were secured in most part through misrepresentation. The work of cementing the Placentia ditch was made necessary, first, because it was constantly washing out and encroaching upon the adjoining property. Under the decision of the Time Lynch case against the company, in which he was upheld in plowing in a ditch of the company running through his place, there was nothing to prevent the plowing in of the Placentia ditch whenever in the judgment of abutting property owners it washed itself too near their line. Much water was lost in certain portions of the ditch, and to the cementing of these stretches there was no opposition. It used to take the stream of five hundred inches two hours to get from his place to Crowther's, and now it goes down in twenty minutes. By cementing the company has acquired a permanent right of way, there was now no danger of plowing it in, and he did not think that any stockholder in view of all the facts would hesitate to endorse the board. The saving of water would pay interest twice over on the investment. He asked that a committee be appointed to go out and look at the ditch, also at the deep outs washed out by the old ditch, and make a report to the stockholders. Mr. Spencer said that up to the time of the cementing of the Placentia ditch the board had been lauded to the skies as the best board the company had ever had. They had found the ditches in bad condition, the flumes rotten, finances bad. They had built cement ditches, constructed flumes, saved water, until where three years ago there was great scarcity in summer, now there is an abundance. He himself had originally looked with disfavor upon the cementing of the Placentia ditch, but after he had seen the gullies the old ditch had washed out and had recognized its generally unstable condition, he had favored the cementing. If the board were to be damned for this one piece of work, he thought they should at least be given credit for the good they had done—for the retirement of the floating indebtedness bearing ten per cent with bonds wise, capable, honest and influential men who have ability and foresight to properly handle the finances of the company, and will manage the affairs of the company true interests of each and every holder, and with impartiality as to certify localities within the water district, so far within their power lies. Resolved, That we believe the general policy of the present Board of Directors be to establish a permanent and secure way supply for Anaheim and surrounding counties and bythe necessary and consequent coming of ditches make this section equally worth and attractiveness to any section Southern California. And be it further resolved that the holders in southern part ofthe water trict are entitled to proper representation bythe Board of Directors,and we earnestly urge appeal to such stockholders tha once takethe necessary stepsto ascertainthe full voting strength that can be depended on atthe coming annual electionDirectors,andwhensuch strengthisastainted,touniethenumberofcandidatesthatwillbeshowncanbeelected. That we favor confiding our interests votes to a committee of representativeinwhom we have full confidenceandtotheactforus,suchcommitteetobeappointbythechairmanofthismeeting,andthosemakea thorough canvassofthedistrictforproxies,andwhensuchcommitteeattainsthefullvotingstrengthwithwhichisempowereditshallnominateorvotesuchmenasitisicertaincanbeelectedsuchmentobeinfullsympathywiththeterestsofthestockholdersasexpressedthismeeting. Resolved Thatthepresentwatersupplementtocoveranincreasedscapefrompresentdistrict;thereforewe recommendthatadditional territorybeembracedindistrictandthatwaterstockforsuchcreasedscapebeplacedon saleasthemandsrequire. M.L.ROGER F.H.KEITHIER W.J.FAY On motion of Mr.Hale,seconded by C.A.Hunter,the report was adopted byunanimous vote. COMMITTEES APPOINTED. Messrs.W.J.Fay,W.J.Smith,F.Korn;L.B.Benchley.E.P.FowlerandP.ZoynwereappointedacommitteetoappointthePlacentiacementdithesandreportMessrs.F.Meyer,L.Parker,G.Korn;W.J.Smith,F.Kornwereappointedacommitteeonproxies. Aftera furtherdiscussionandtherisingoutofworktobedehindthecondition,themeetingadjourned. The committee thatwentupinspectementdithesandflumesyesterdayhadreturnedlasteveningintimetosecurethereportforthisissue. —TheW.C.T.U.ladiesaregettingboxtosendtotheRansomHomeatAngeles,andanydonationsofcannedfoodorchildren'sclothingforthesamemayleftwithMrs.HackbeforenextTuesday and the generally admitted improvement in the manner of conducting the affairs of the company. Mr. Ryan said that if the financial credit the company two years ago will be re-buried, stockholders will recall the fact that the company was almost confronted by bankruptcy. There was an indebtedness of $80,000, the company could not borrow a dollar, and the only way to avert bank debt was by frequent assessments. The old had floated a bond sale since then advantageously—more so, indeed, than thousands and dollars had been sold cash, and the old note indebtedness had been retired with bonds at a rate of interest. Only one assessment levied in two years. The financial management of the company had been during the last two years without parallel in the history of the company. With regard to nature the one great question that concerns us is so to manage our affairs that the company's indebtedness will not fall with great hardship upon the stockholders. Who are to come should bear their own cost of these improvements, present board is abundantly able to take these matters. The floating indebtments will be gradually retired and the will be refunded as they mature, called in and cancelled as may subserve the interests of the stockers. The successful handling of these matters will depend largely upon personnel of the board. He argued in part of the taking in of outside territory as surplus of water warranted, and favored the sale of new stock to the end that company's indebtedness might gradually diminish. After further discussion, Mr. Rogers answered that the committee was ready to its report, and he thereupon read as follows: RINGING RESOLUTIONS. HEREAS, For a period of a quarter of a year, and up to two years ago, the irrigation system of the Anaheim Union Water Company and its predecessors in interest been privitative, wasteful, costly and all inferior to the system of irrigation acted in the other communities of South California; and HEREAS, To this cause can be attributed fast that hitherto the advancement prosperity of this particular section of irrigate has been retarded; that it has failed steep pace with neighboring localities natural advantages are greatly infrequent those possessed by this section; and HEREAS, Two years ago, in response to most unanimous desire of the stockes of the Anaheim Union Water Committee of Directors inaugurated a substantial and permanent improvement in the irrigation system which, due to the expense has been great, has relied on the financial betterment of every holder and owner of land in the district insuring for all time to come an abundant supply of water; has lessened the maintenance of ditches, and has the company a system of irrigation as stable for its superiority over that of contiguous communities as the system here for over twenty-five years past remarkable for its inferiority and Kleinigkeiten. A number of interesting news items, a quantity of correspondence, the list of real estate transfers, and other matter, is avoidably crowded out of this issue. The interior of the bank is being repapered and revarnished. A. D. Porter is making arrangements to burn a kiln of 150,000 brick at Fullerton. Attention, Company G! Fall in to salute the Guy! Now then, all together: Air ye, Jim! H. Edgar Johnson has taken out a mortgage on his printing press and material at Fullerton for $125. Mr. Schloss has opened his store, and in his new advertisement this morning offers some bargains in clothing. The Haywood comedy company appear at the Opera-house Tuesday and Wednesday evenings next, the 17th and 18th instants. Benefit of Company G. A number of the young gentlemen of the city have organized a card club, and will meet this evening at the Del Campo for their first session. Newman Essick will set out some sixty acres to oranges and lemons up on the Olinda ranch, for himself and Eastern parties who have recently made purchases of land. An action has been begun by A. Robinson, trustee, against J. K. Tuffree and Caroline Borromeo Tuffree to recover possession of fractional sections 19 and 30, three-nine. A. H. Cargill was yesterday elected Secretary of the Executive Board of the Southern California fruit exchanges. The compliment is a deserved one. The Grand Jury's report is expected the latter part of the week. There has been some talk of their bringing in some indictments, but later reports are that no indictments have been found. Quien sabe? The Los Angeles Herald appears in a new dress of type. The Herald has discarded its Thorne type setting machines, which have not been a success, and has gone back to hand composition. It is reported the Express will do likewise. Mr. Fowler has disposed of his interest in 270 acres of beet land, deeded to the cooperative factory, but not in the trust deed, to Mr. Hansen of Oranggethorpe. Mr. Hansen has teams at work plowing the land. County Recorder Scott has filed an affidavit to the effect that a deed recorded in Book 16 is acknowledged by Christy Moran, an unmarried man, instead of an unmarried maid. The Recorder's mistake was tough on Moran. The remains of S A Sheffield, who departed this life some fifteen years ago, and those of his two children, who died some and help him go immerse himself. They walked over to assist his escort to bring him into camp. At this point the scene in this comedy drama shifts. We are now in Schumacher's camp at the beach. Both William and his wife had been watching the antics of the drunken man and his companion, but as darkness came on, they turned to busy themselves with their supper. "What's that lightning, William?" said the wife, her attention being suddenly attracted by a flash of light in the direction of the strangers' camp. Then there was another flash, and looking in the direction of the light, Bill and his wife were astonished to see the new-comers' camp in flames. A spark from the fire had communicated with the bedding and then the powder and everything—including their guns, ammunition, bedding, overcoats and commissary—went up in smoke. The campers passed a pretty cold night, and early next morning set out for home, sedulously refraining from revealing their identity. It is thought they came from either Pasadena or Pomona, as they vouch-safed the information that they were forty miles from home and lived at "the base of mountains." The Loan and Building association held their annual election for Directors on Saturday afternoon and evening, and the following gentlemen were chosen to serve for the ensuing year: J. P. Zeyn, H. A. Dickel, R. Melrose, A. D. Porter, H. A. McWilliams, N. F. Steadman, H. W. Chynoweth, F. A. Baoks, W. F. Middleham, J. Helmsen and J. Schauman. We had a call from Dr. James, whose portrait occupies the northeast corner of the quintet of photographic stars decorating the fourth page this morning, top of column, next to reading matter. Dr. James is the President of this firm specialists, and reports an increasing business throughout the cities and towns of Southern California. The Doctor is socially a captivating fellow, and as a physician is rated away up in the nine hole. He will be with us once a month. Billy Hale is in another whole lot of trouble. After "getting shut" of further annoyance on account of his dog Tip's propensity for stealing his neighbors' chickens and bringing them home to decorate the festal board, and settling down to the enjoyment of a quiet and dignified existence, here all one day last week his house maid returns from a shopping expedition loaded down with purchases, and informs him that she is to be wedded. And as if this was not enough, a day or two after one of the men comes in and tells him that he has decided to get married too—to the young lady afterwards. The interesting event takes place in the near future, and Billy has said "Bless you, my children," and the goose hangs at a respectable distance from terra firma. Alex Henry, whose vigorous ideas on the cooperative plan are forcibly expressed in a communication appearing on the first page this morning, has recently come off first heat in a legal hull with Thatcher Rose. Madame Chevalier and daughter Alice were guests of Mr. and Mrs on Sunday. Peter Hansen, Postmaster at was in town Tuesday afternoon; champion pedro player of Placement E-Heimert was in from Artesia ago on a short business visit. Mrs. Heimann and Mrs. Mouns Angeles Sundayed with friends in returned to their homes on the eve. Mrs. Finch of Kansas City and nie Shaffnat of San Diego, cousin Schneider, visited in town several week. George Shaffer, the well-known cashier of the First National Bank Angeles writes us his usual year renewing his subscription. We hear from you every day, George; do it, and send a little check along it interesting? Mr. Archibald was in from Bee one day last week, accompany brother-in-law, Mr. Christie; recent from Nova Scotia; Mrs. Archibald last week from a visit to relative Dominion; and was accompanied W brother who will likely become a resident. Frank Ey was over from Santa Tuesday,and brought over the door corner property across the street Stough's blacksmith shop purge Stephen Kistler.The two-story which Kistler contemplates erect lot will prove a valuable adornment town. O.W.Bill came up from Garden Monday morning.He had heard Hache would be here to make coffee raising beets and he came up so soon.The report was premature,and returned without the expected However we hope contracts will made to raise beets at the old rat.Uncle Joe Clark enjoyed a his brother-in-law,R.R.Remain Barraboo Wis.,on his ranch near hurst.After basking two weeks glorious climate of California,Mr ton returned last week to his East pronounced Uncle Joe's "flamant and Spanish stews the acme of peper culinary art. Sheriff Nichols was in town Tuesday noon serving summons and casting eye about for offenders against those of law.He informs us thatthe alleged cattle thief was acquainted friends swearing he could not talk This was the turning point in ther Alvarez can talk English as ordinary professor of philology.it Pear that queer things are provisional witness stand. beep pace with neighboring localities natural advantages are greatly infuse those possessed by this section; and there has been great, has relied in the financial betterment of every holder and owner of land in the district insuring for all time to come an abundant supply of water; has lessened the maintenance of ditches, and has company a system of irrigation as enable for its superior over that of contiguous communities as the system here for over twenty-five years past markable for its inferiority; and there has been accomplished by the Board of Directors of the company, yet much to do in the same direction and we realize that it would be folly to stop the march of improvement because of complete success has been made; and Under the influence of misadventures and palpable untruths industry circulated by a few men having been led to denounce the presentiment and to support the effort being these malcontents to place on the Board of Directors men who are notoriously off calling an instant halt to the proffer of the company in the direction of ing the water supply, saving the water developed and distributing it efficiently economically; and Knowing that the very founda of the prosperity of this country he in living an abundance of water at the most needed, and that for the day to stop now in its programme of substantial progress would largely the value of what has already been established, and be an evidence of retroaction which would result in the detriment every property owner in this section; We deem it fitting, in the insight of honesty and fair play, that we enter our protest against the defamation which the present Board of Directors company have been subjected; and preciation of the efforts they have put for the benefit of the corporation, and should take such steps as will secure assurance of the progressive management of the company's affairs that has been characteristic during the past two years; see be it That we endorse the work done represent Board of Directors in the exercise of the bonds of the company in the ing of the water supply of the company shortening and straightening the ditches, and by cementing certain where there has heretofore been serious need for water. That we wish the management company's affairs in the hands of capable, honest and influential men, have ability and foresight to properly manage the finances of the company, and who manage the affairs of the company in the interests of each and every stock-ade within the water district, so far as their power lies. That we believe the general of the present Board of Directors to establish a permanent and secure water necessary and consequent cement-ditches make this section equal in attractiveness to any section of California. It further resolved that the stock-in the southern part of the water entitled to proper representation on behalf of Directors, and we earnestly and currently intend to effect that L. B. Bench- Mr. Fowler has disposed of his interest in 270 acres of beet land, deeded to the cooperative factory, but not in the trust deed, to Mr. Hansen or Orangethorse. Mr. Hansen has teams at work plowing the land. County Recorder Scott has filed an affidavit to the effect that a deed recorded in Book 16 is acknowledged by Christy Moran, an unmarried man, instead of an unmarried maid. The Recorder's mistake was tough on Moran. The remains of S.A Sheffield, who departed this life some fifteen years ago, and those of his two children, who died some years after, were disinterred one day last week by Undertaker Backs and shipped to Los Angeles for interment. The Dunn Brothers have been engaged to planted 500 acres to oranges and lemons on the McNally ranch, which together with the hundreds of acres already set to olives and other trees on the place will make it the largest tract devoted to horticulture in this part of the State. John Bowen of Centralia is our star subscriber. He brought us in a load of wood the other day that pays his subscription clear up to 1897. It doesn't cost anything for other subscribers to follow Mr. Bowen's example. Call again, John. A sharp shock of earthquake was left in town at a quarter after 12 o'clock Sunday night, which was preceded by the low rumbling sound usual on such occasions and followed by a loud report. It is attributable to the passing of an aerolite similar to that which shook us up some months ago. Every family must have an increase of bed clothing these cold nights and those who have not enough may buy for a mere song at the Red Front all the blankets and quilts they need to last them a long while. They sell them cheap because they buy direct from the factories. Read their blanket advertisement which is in this issue. Jack Hunter is putting in a bridge on the Whittier road in La Habra. Jack says the report that he instigated the plot of the La Habra farmers to petition the Supervisors for a 40 cents on the dollar rebate on county taxes is all a malicious campaign canard. Keep your eye on 'em, Jack. The Westminster creamery offers a reward of $100 for the arrest and conviction of the party or parties who broke into their butter and cheese factory on the night of the 4th instant and tampered with the machinery and did other wilful damage. Westminster appears to stand in need of a well-organized vigilance committee. At the meeting of the Golden Belt Fruit Association yesterday application were received from Mr. Yarnell for the position of manager in the packing house, and from Alex. Wright for the position of secretary and bookkeeper. A committee was appointed by the board, consisting of Messrs. Crowther and Hale, to interview the gentlemen as to their qualifications and salary required, with power to act. One of the cars of green oranges which Earl shipped to Chicago from Riverside has been "turned down," and the fruit is now sidetecracked and Earl is seeking to ripen it by artificial heating—the plan being nothing less than the placing of a stove in the car. The exchanges have not shipped any fruit as yet, owing to its unripe stage. The crop will be shorter than expected, and prices will undoubtedly be firm. The newly elected Directors of the Golden Belt fruit association are Messrs. Phlips, Botsford, Crowther, E. K. Benchley, Tombes, Hale and McFadden. A rumor is current to effect that L. B. Bench- Alex Henry, whose vigorous ideas on the cooperative plan are foribly expressed in a communication appearing on the first page this morning, has recently come off first best in a legal bout with Thacker Bros., the orange buyers. They purchased his crop of oranges last year, and Mr. Henry began an attachment suit against them to recover, and levied on a number of orange boxes and other paraphernalia stored in the warehouse at the Santa Fe depot. He was told that he was on the wrong track, and nothing would come of the suit, but on Monday Mr. Cauldwell, agent for Thacker Bros., came to town and settled the claim, paying the original amount and costs, and departing in peace. Horticultural Commissioner Huntington is receipt of information from Alexander Crawl, State Quaran tine officer, warning him of the existence of a small and very injurious post infesting apple, pear and plum trees in New York state and Ontario, Canada, and of the necessity for thorough inspection of all trees arriving here from points outside the State. The new pest is known from the peculiar manner of covering itself, as the cigar case bearer, Coleophora fetcherella. In its winter quarters it is a small orange-yellow caterpillar, encased in a small curved suit, consisting of a portion of dry leaf and usually attached to the smaller branches or twigs. In cast it completes its growth by attacking the swelling buds in spring and the young fruit as soon as set, which it destroys. During summer it develops into a delicate, small steel gray moth. Its small size and peculiar covering in winter makes it difficult to detect, and all horticultural commissioners are warned to be on the lookout for it. Especial care should be taken about the receipt of buds by mail or express, which the commissioners cannot under the law open for inspection. Eugene D. Harlow who for some time past had conducted a barber shop at Fullerton died very suddenly at that place about half past 11 o'clock on Monday evening. He had gone into Huggans' restaurant shortly after 11 to get some oysters, and after eating them walked to the counter apparently in best of health, when he was suddenly taken with dizziness. He stepped out in open air and seemed to recover, when he entered the restaurant and called for a cigar. He again complained of dizziness, and Huggans saw by his eyes that, although the man was apparently hale and hearty, there was something wrong about him. He stepped to the man's side, as he seemed to be taken with serious illness, and as he was to place his hands upon him to assist him out again. Harlow lost his balance and pitched forward out of the screen door and on to the sidewalk, dead. Huggans fell with him, and when he attempted to lift him up, found him rigid in death. Dr. Clark was summoned and pronounced death caused by heart disease. Deceased was about 30 years old, age, leaves a wife and four small children. The remains were interred in Anahiem cemetery yesterday afternoon. Highest of all in Leavening Power—Latest U.S.Gov't Report Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U.S. Gov't Report Royal Baking Powder ABSOLUTELY PURE WHEN The seams rip—and the buttons give—and the air echoes like a shore shell, with words that delicacy prevents us from repeating you'll realize, perhaps, how much wiser it would be to buy Clothing here. OVERCOATS, TROUSERS, BUSINESS AND DRESS SUITS. Perfect fit, thoroughly reliable—all of the but sold at the Lowest Figures. Largest stock of Boys' and Children's Cloths In Orange County. H. Harris & Co. 116 WEST FOURTH ST., SANTA ANA. PERSONAL MENTION Madame Chevalier and daughter, Miss Alice, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hartung on Sunday. Peter Hansen, Postmaster at Placentia, was in town Tuesday afternoon. Peter is the champion pedro player of Placentia. E. Heimert was in from Artesia a few days ago on a short business visit. He reports the dairy interests of his section flourishing. Mrs. Heimann and Mrs. Mountain of Los Angeles Sundayed with friends in town and returned to their homes on the evening train. Mrs. Finch of Kansas City and Miss Minnie Shaffnat of San Diego, cousins of Julius Schneider, visited in town several days last week. George Shaffer, the well-known assistant cashier of the First National bank in Los Angeles, writes us his usual yearly letter, renewing his subscription. We'd like to hear from you every day, George; can't you do it, and send a little check along to make it interesting? Mr. Archibald was in from Buena Park one day last week, accompanied by his brother-in-law, Mr. Christie, recently arrived from Nova Scotia. Mrs. Archibald returned last week from a visit to relatives in the Dominion, and was accompanied West by her brother, who will likely become a permanent resident. Frank Ey was over from Santa Ana on Tuesday, and brought over the deed to the corner property across the street from tough's blacksmith shop purchased by Stephen Kistler. The two-story building which Kistler contemplates erecting on the lot will prove a valuable adornment to the town. O. W. Bill came up from Garden Grove on Monday morning. He had heard that Mr. Fische would be here to make contracts for raising beets and he came up to see if it was so. The report was premature, and Mr. Bill returned without the expected contract. However we hope contracts will soon be made to raise beets at the old rates. Uncle Joe Clark enjoyed a visit from his brother-in-law, R. R. Remington, of Sarraboo, Wis., on his ranch near Brookshurst. After basking two weeks in theorious climate of California, Mr. Remington returned last week to his Eastern home, pronouncing Uncle Joe's "flannel cakes" and Spanish stews the same of perfection in the culinary art. Sheriff Nichols was in town Tuesday afternoon serving summons and casting his eagle about for offenders against the majesty of the law. He informs us that Alvarez, the alleged cattle thief, was acquitted by his friends swearing he could not talk English. This was the turning point in the case, and Alvarez can talk English as well as an ordinary professor of philology, it would appear that queer things are proven on the fitness stand. ALL "About Blankets" A pure wool blanket is better and cheaper than a cotton one. Why cheaper? Because it is next to impossible to wear out a good blanket short of a half dozen years, usually longer. We sell cotton blankets short of a half-dozen years. We sell cotton blankets; some people will have them. We would rather sell you a pair of Pure Wool because there is more satisfaction for you and honest value all around. 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