anaheim-gazette 1896-01-23

The Weekly Gazette. ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY. Henry Kuchel, Charles Kuchel, Editors and Proprietors. THURSDAY...JANUARY 23, 1896. The editorial article in the Independent of Saturday under the caption of "A Vicious Scheme," and followed in lien of other signature by an asterisk—the symbol that has attached to the recent water editorials in the Fullarton Tribune and the Independent—covertly attacking as it does the three candidates put forth for water Directors from the southern and western precincts of the district (Messrs. Nebelung, Spencer and Brownling)—can be looked upon as nothing less than a malicious libel upon those gentlemen, and through them upon the people of this city. It is not true that these gentlemen have been put in nomination by "the Botsford element from across the sandwash," as the author of the article—himself a resident of the other side of the sandwash—would have us believe; but they are the candidates named by the stockholders resident of the sections from which they are put forth—Messrs. Nebelung and Spencer from Anaheim and West Anaheim, and Mr. Brownling from Orangethorpe and Brookshurst. These men will get no votes from the section north of the sandwash—have been promised none; as the candidates from that section, Messrs. Botsford, Key, McFadden, Ross and Crowther—will probably see to it that few if any are thrown to candidates other than those from their immediate neighborhood. Mr. Brownling has the Orangethorpe and Brookshurst vote solid; and if Messrs. Nebelung and Spencer are to be elected, it must be with votes from Anaheim and West Anaheim. These gentlemen are entitled to the support of their constituents, for without their earnest work in behalf of the new Southside ditch, it is doubtful if that main artery of our irrigation system had been cemented. The statement that they are unworthy of the many proxies now being turned in to their support—and this in the absence of any suggestion as to who would be worthy of support in their stead—is too flimy a pretext to be taken otherwise than as baits to catch gudgeons—only that and nothing more. We have plenty of men here in Anaheim, who, if they could be induced to run, would make admirable Directors; men who are trustworthy and of good business ability, who would go on the board for the stockholders and not for themselves; men that you could depend upon and always know where to find them. This is really very kind of our consor, but his suggestion comes late. Really he evinces too great a regard for our welfare tions in the summer, will place complete tickets in the field, nominating candidates for Judge, District Attorney, Sheriff, Assemblyman, Clerk, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Surveyor and members of the Board of Supervisors. That's the way they look at it up at Woodland. Here is the other item from Los Angeles: Since the ushering in of 1895 the public officials, who then came into office throughout the seven southern counties of California, have decided that they will make every endeavor to hold their offices for four years under the Act of March 23, 1893, notwithstanding the fact that it has been declared practically unconstitutional. The fact has just leaked out that the officials have quietly formed themselves into a society with the object of fighting for the four-year term. When the officials elected next November attempt to take their places in January the present occupants will refuse to vacate and will take the matter into the courts and fight it out. As such a course would require a large amount of money, the combination was formed, and every official whose place will be affected has been made to subscribe to a fund, which at present amounts to $80,000, with which to fight the law. The final decision of the courts will be prolonged by technical delays. This is the first we have heard of anything of the kind, or that it had been definitely determined that officers would be elected in November, as the purpose of the incumbents to organize for the contesting of their places in January would imply. However the amount said to have been subscribed to uphold the new law ($80,000) is probably an exaggeration. The question is at best involved in considerable doubt. District Attorney Ballard is said to have given it as his opinion that an election this fall will be necessary, and although the opinion of this eminent attorney is entitled to great weight, yet the question will of course be involved in doubt until passed upon by the Supreme Court. The matter should be taken up to that tribunal in time for a decision in season to admit of the preparation for hostilities. The Secretary of the water board is in receipt of the following interesting communication from Mr. H. G. Wilshire: THE WILSHIRE CO., 143 SOUTH BROADWAY, LOS ANGELES, January 2, 1896. Anaheim Union Water Co., Anaheim, Cal. Gentlemen: I would suggest that as you are putting in so much cement work, that one of the most important points to be done has seemingly been neglected by you. I refer to where the main ditch runs along my property just north of Mr. Neenno's. The fall there is very great and the ditch is very badly washed out. If any place should need a cement ditch that certainly would be the place. In view of the dissatisfaction evinced by a number of stockholders at the board and couring a reduction of rents. The names of the committeemen were kept secret." An interesting state of things indeed; but only by co-operation of the growers can such rascally practices be abated. It seems to us it were a work of supererogation to add anything further in support of the Exchange. Every orange grower in Southern California should be with the associated orchardists. Very few oranges are being sent out by the local associations, the Eastern markets having been glutted with shipments of green and frozen fruit sent out by Earl; and in this connection it is pleasant to note that the Exchanges are making reputation for honesty and fair dealing that is in distinguished contrast to the court pursued by the commission men, who shy anything in sight in the wake of frozen fruit, while the Riverside associations are burying their affected fruit. How ever where the commission men have made contracts with Riverside growers for "meat chantable fruit" and the same has been touched with frost, the buyers have served notice that the fruit could not be purchased and the fruit remains hanging upon their trees; while frozen fruit from orchards purchased by "iron-clad contract" is being shipped out at the rate of thirty carloads a day. Who are the growers' friends—the Exchange or these commission men? Course these shipments of frozen orange will "nail" these commission follows another year—there can be no other sequence They can have nothing else in view—with these shipments are made with a view to dealing the trade one last despairing blow or it is insanity pure and simple. The associated growers have a hard battle on their hands, and the fight has seemed at times to be an up-hill one; but though the market is inactive-to-day, they will dispose of all their fruit before the season closes, at satisfactory prices; and that they will triumph in this end and achieve a glorious victory over their commission pirates, is as certain as that they shall rise to-morrow morning. THE IRRIGATION CASES. WASHINGTON, January 17.-When the Supreme Court adjourned this afternoon California irrigation cases were third on this calendar. This will bring their hearing all probability on Wednesday, but not later than Thursday. Two cases, the Modest and Fallbrook, will be argued together, and a great array of legal talent they will bring forth. On the side of the districts they will appear ex-President Harrison, Judge John F. Dalton of New York, Judge A. M. Rhoades of San Francisco and C. C. Wright author of the act constitutionality The statement that they are unworthy of the many proxies now being turned in to their support—and this in the absence of any suggestion as to who would be worthy of support in their stead—is too slimy a pretext to be taken otherwise than as bait to catch gudgeons—only that and nothing more. We have plenty of men here in Anaheim, who if they could be induced to run, would be admirable Directors; men who are trustworthy and of good business ability, who would go on the stockholders and not on themselves; men that you could depend upon and always know where to and them. This is really very kind of our censor, but his suggestion comes late. Really he evinces too great a regard for our welfare. He writes that Anaheim is entitled to three Directors—that Mr. Browning is being run in the on side to defeat us—when the stock held here is really entitled to but two, and these have been placed in nomination. Mr. Browning comes from a different precinct, and is quite able to take care of himself, as to votes; Anaheim will be doing quite well to elect the two candidates already selected. What further representation would our censor shower upon me? And how does his requisite for Directors—"that they be trustworthy and of good business ability, who would go on the board for the stockholders and not for themselves"—fit the three gentlemen named? Does he dare to say they fall below the requirements? If not, why this objection to them? Or is it the idea to scatter our votes among more candidates than we can reasonably hope to elect—than we are entitled to, and take chances of losing one or more of them in the multiplicity of candidates now in the race after the office? We think the stockholders hereabout see through this little game clearly. There are many interests at stake, and the stockholders generally are acquainted with them perfectly well. They know how to vote, and we doubt if they care for any advice from a candidate who is fighting them, yet is ready to offer them his unsolicited advice, "from beyond the sandwash." An eleventh-hour complication has been injected into the canvas by the announcement of the candidature of E. F. Kellogg from West Anaheim. If Mr. Kellogg has sufficient support to justify his entrance into the contest at this late date, there will be no one to deny him the right to make the race; but the field has been pretty well gone over, and the committee appointed to gather proxies and select candidates to vote for have already made their report. Three thousand shares were represented at the meeting at which this committee en proxies was selected, and other stockholders who would no doubt affiliate with the sentiments therein expressed could easily swell the total upwards of half the entire vote of the company. In the absence of any paramount objection to either of the candidates selected, no doubt the stock represented at that meeting would feel itself in duty bound to support those gentlemen. We feel quite certain Mr. Kellogg has no desire to weaken the vote of the candidates put forth by the stockholders in open meeting assembled. By so doing he could not possibly hope to elect himself, but the division of the vote would undoubtedly result in losing one of our candidates now in the field. The Secretary of the water board is in receipt of the following interesting communication from Mr. H. G. Wilshire: THE WILSHIRE CO., 143 SOUTH BROADWAY, LOS ANGELES. January 2, 1896. Anaheim Union Water Co., Anaheim, Cal. Gentlemen: I would suggest that as you are putting in so much cement work, that one of the most important points to be done has seemingly been neglected by you. I refer to where the main ditch runs along my property just north of Mr. Nenneo's. The fall there is very great and the ditch is very badly washed out. If any place should need a cement ditch that certainly would be the place. In view of the dissatisfaction evinced by a number of stockholders at the board, and considering that the officials, whom they rely upon for a report on the condition of our property, are appointed by the board itself, it seems to me that if the stockholders elected, at the same time of the board election, a committee of say three, to audit the company's books and to get expert opinion that would not be amenable to the board, that this auditing committee's report would be received with more respect as coming free from the board's influence. I say this with no disrespect at all to the board, but it is only natural for an engineer, for instance, who is hired by the board, to make a report that is favorable to what he connotes to be the board's destoy, and it is natural that even if this report is entirely unbiased and truthful and in no way prejudiced by the board, that there will be a great many who will think it so, nevertheless. I do not know that my plan of electing an auditing committee at the same time the board is elected would work satisfactorily, as the same majority that elects the board would also elect the auditing committee, but it does seem to me that there should be some plan evolved by which the board could be criticised by a perfectly independent committee who would be thoroughly conversant with the affairs of the company and in no way under the control of the board. Yours truly, H. G. WILSHIRE. Mr. Wilshire's point would be a good one were it not for the fact that he argues from mistaken premises. His suggestions, as to the necessary changes in the method of electing a Board of Audit are, in fact, the law as it at present exists. Section 2 of Article II of the by-laws of the company reads as follows: Sec. 2.-At such annual meeting the stockholders shall elect by ballot three auditors, who shall compose a Board of Audit, to act for the ensuing year, and until their successors are elected and qualified, etc. At a recent meeting of the Directors a motion was made by Mr. Amerige instructing the Board of Audit as to the time in which to make their report. The chair (Mr. Ryan) ruled against the propriety of the motion, observing that the Board of Audit was, and of right should be, a body separate and apart from the Directors; and any instructions to the former from the latter would very properly be construed as out of place, not only by the Board of Audit, but by stockholders conversant with the provisions of the by-laws as well. Yet this very action of the Directors is being misconstrued and spread broadcast to their disparagement; and here one of the largest stockholders in the Opposition suggests the very thing his associates have gone out of their way to denounce. Perhaps if Mr. Wilshire kept himself better informed as to current local events, there would be less "dissatisfaction evinced by a number of stockholders at the board!" That it is eminently needful that all the Supreme Court adjourned this afternoonthe California irrigation cases were third on th calendar. This will bring their hearing all probability on Wednesday, but not later than Thursday. Two cases, the Modes and Fallbrook, will be argued together, and a great array of legal talent will bring forth. On the side of the districts there will appear ex-President Harrison, Judge John F. Dalton of New York, Judge A. Rhoades of San Francisco and C. C. Wright author of the act the constitutionality which is now in question. The opposition will be headed by Joseph H. Choate of New York, who will be assisted by Judge Thomas B. Bond of Lakeport Cal., and George H. Maxwell of San Francisco. The name of J. J. Sorvillar also appears on the calendar on the side of the position, but he will take no part in any guments. All the lawyers interested in this case are already in the city except General Harrison. General Harrison was in New York last week to consult with Judge Dillon regarding the case, and it was arranged between them that Judge Dillon should come on ahead, and as soon as the time for the hearing was definitely known The general should be notified by wire. The number of briefs in the case is little short of a dozen, each of the attorneys having filed one or more except Harrison, but each of the seven lawyers will also make an oral argument. It was stated to-night that Choate and Maxwell would each file another brief in this case on Monday; but this is hardly probable in view of the rule in the Supreme Court that attorneys for appellants shall not fill briefs later than five days before he hear ing andthe attorneys onthe other sidethree days. This rule has frequently been broken, but it is not thought likely that Judge Choate or Mr. Maxwell will do so. No case has ever been beforethe Supreme Court of more interest to California,specially Southern California.Should Judge Ross' decision againstthe constitutionalityofthe notbe affirmed,the irrigation interestsofthe Statewillbe badly tangled.The practical effect will be nullifyallthe bondsof fortyormoreirrigationdistrictsamountingtobetween$15,$000,$000and$20,$000,$000andleavethedistrictsinmanycaseswithoutmeanstocarryonirrigation. In Mr.Wright's opinion even private corporations will not be able to carry them on as they would not havethe powerofcondemation.Ofthelargenumberofbonds voted only about $8,$000,$000havebeen sold.Perhapstwo-thirdsofthe bondwhich have been marketedareheldintheEastandinEurope.SanFrancisco capital strangeto sayisnotinterestedtowaycounderableextent. St. Louis Jan. 21.-AstheresultoffireinthebuildingAtNo.415Broadwaytonightfivefireremainsburiedintheruinsandoneisdead.FourofthemaintherulesathoughttobeofSalvageCorp.No1,butnothingcanbebearedofhewhilesthifelf.R.Millerofthesalvagecorp.canbeheard,anditis hopedtorescuehim alive.OwneyHinesforemanoftruckNo.6whowas takenfromthebuildingsoonafterthefirestartedbadlysuffacedandout,diedwhilebeingtakentothehospital. Thelosscausedbyfireandwaterisestimatedatfully$200,$000,fullyinsured.AlsoCo.placehislossat$150,$000,anditisthoughtthelossonthebuildingwillamountto$50,$000.Severalthousanddollars'damagewasdonetothestockofJordan&Co.No417Broadway. Later-At1:15this(Wednesday)morningimagingthefisherman succeededinrescuingR.Miller,howwas takentothehospital.Hileftarmwasbrokenandhisbodybadlybrushedbutheisnotfatallyinjured.Thefireremainsnowworkingatapileofdebriswiththeprospectofsoongettingoutthesystem. THE IRRIGATION CASES. WASHINGTON, January 17.-WhentheSupreme CourtadjournedthisafternoontheCalifornia irrigationcaseswerethirdonthecalendarThiswillbringtheirhearingallprobabilityonWednesday,但notlastthanThursday.Twocases,theModesandFallbrookwillbearguedtogether,anda greatarrayoflegaltalentwillbringforth.Onthesideofthedistrictstherewillappearex-PresidentHarrison,judgJohnF.DaltonofNewYork,judgeDillonregardingthecase,anditwasarrangedbetweenthemthatJudgeDillonshouldcomeonahead,andas soonasthetimeforthehearingwasdefinitelyknownTheGeneralshouldbe notifiedbywire. Thenumberofbriefsinthecaseislittleshortofa dozen,eachoftheattorneyshavingsoldoneormoreexceptHarrison,BucholmandCrooks.AstheresultoffireinthebuildingAtNo.415Broadwaytonightfivefireremainsburiedintheruinsandoneisdead.FourofthemaintherulesathoughttobeofSalvageCorp.No1,butnothingcanbebearedofhewhilesthifelf.R.Millerofthesalvagecorp.canbeheared,anditis hopedtorescuehim alive.OwneyHinesforemanoftruckNo.6whowas takenfromthebuildingsoonafterthefirestartedbadlysuffacedandout,diedwhilebeingtakentothehospital. Thelosscausedbyfireandwaterisestimatedatfully$200,$000,fullyinsured.AlsoCo.placehislossat$150,$000,anditisthoughtthelossonthebuildingwillamountto$50,$000.Severalthousanddollars'damagewasdonetothestockofJordan&Co.No417Broadway. LATER-At1:15this(Wednesday)morningimagingthefisherman succeededinrescuingR.Miller,howwas takentothehospital.Hileftarmwasbrokenandhisbodybadlybrushedbutheisnotfatallyinjured.Thefireremainsnowworkingatapileofdebriswiththeprospectofsoongettingoutthesystem." expressed could easily swell the total to upwards of half the entire vote of the company. In the absence of any paramount objection to either of the candidates selected, no doubt the stock represented at that meeting would feel itself in duty bound to support those gentlemen. We feel quite certain Mr. Kellogg has no desire to weaken the vote of the candidates put forth by the stockholders in open meeting assembled. By so doing he could not possibly hope to elect himself, but the division of the vote would undoubtedly result in losing one of our candidates now in the field. As we write, on Wednesday morning, there are nine candidates in the field. Mr. Kellogg will make the tenth. Only seven can be elected. It is important in this connection that every vote in Anaheim and vicinity be turned in to the Committee on Proxies! Every vote must be so polled as to assist in the winning fight that is being made. Do not throw your vote away upon a candidate, for instance, who has enough proxies to elect himself, but give your proxy to a friend upon the committee who will see that it is voted where it will do the most good. Hand in your proxy, and get your neighbor to do the same. Will the county officials hold over for another two years after the expiration of the present year? That is a question of no little interest not only to the officials themselves, but to the voters at large as well. Here are a couple of items bearing upon the question, one comprising an opinion from eminent legal authority that the tenure of office expires with this year, the other giving an account of the formation of an organization among the officials of the seven southern counties to uphold the constitutionality of the four-year term: General W. H. L. Barnes, one of the coast's most eminent constitutional lawyers, has informed a citizen of Woodland that the terms of the officers now serving the people of Yolo and all other counties of California will terminate on the 31st of December, this year. During the past six months there has been a great deal of controversy upon this important subject, and it has been intimate frequently that the officials elected in 1894 could enjoy but two years' tenure of office, but this is the first authoritative statement concerning the matter. It may therefore be regarded as certain that the political parties, which will hold conven- place, not only by the Board of Audit, but by stockholders conversant with the provisions of the by-laws as well. Yet this very action of the Directors is being misconstructed and spread broadcast to their disparagement; and here one of the largest stockholders in the Opposition suggests the very thing his associates have gone out of their way to denounce. Perhaps if Mr. Wilshire kept himself better informed as to current local events, there would be less "dissatisfaction evinced by a number of stockholders at the board!" That it is eminently needful that all the orange growers of Southern California identify themselves with the Exchange movement was never better exemplified than by a Chicago dispatch of recent date detailing the method of a new wrinkle in the robbery of the growers: California growers are complaining about the unsatisfactory returns from fruit, especially oranges, sent to South Water street. The growers claim an unreasonable number of cars reported in bad condition; that false reports of selling prices are made, and the owner is called on for expenses sometimes exceeding the value of the consignments. There are commission men on South Water street who frankly admit that the market does not give the grower the best end of the deal; but they also maintain that the present system is entirely due to the high rents exacted by property owners. "It is a fact too well known to be denied," said one of the most prominent commission men on the street yesterday, "that many commission houses do not give exact returns to shippers. The last two years have been especially trying to the street's honesty. In fact, the situation is such that apparent dishonesty is not really dishonesty. While the commissions asked at present are lower than ever before, business dull and competition for trade never before so sharp, rents are being exacted more rigorously than at any previous time. "Instead of a reduction commensurate with the scale of business, landlords are continually putting on the jackscrows. Rents are higher than they were in prosperous times. When questionable methods are used in some quarters of the trade, those who are earnestly anxious to be strictly honest have to fall in line in order to compete. "The complaint against the rents has become so serious that a mass-meeting of commission men has been called for next Saturday. A secret meeting was held yesterday, and representatives of nearly every prominent house in the street were present. A committee of twelve was appointed to devise plans for either moving off the street or se- rescue him alive. Oweney Hines, foreman of truck No. 6, who was taken from the building soon after the fire started, badly suffocated and cut, died while being taken to the hospital. The loss caused by fire and water is estimated at fully $200,000, fully insured. Alco & Co., place their loss at $150,000, and it is thought the loss on the building will amount to $50,000. Several thousand dollars' damage was done to the stock of Jordan & Co. No. 417 Broadway. LATER—At 1:15 this (Wednesday) morning ing the fireman succeeded in rescuing R Miller, who was taken to the hospital. His left arm was broken and his body badly bruised, but he is not fatally injured. The firemen are now working at a pile of debris with the prospect of soon getting out the bodies of the missing men, who were un-doubtedly dead. At this hour (2:15 a.m.) the fireman have closed away considerable of the debris piled on top of their comrades and faint ores can be heard from the center of the heap which is calling-high. One of the men said he could recognize the voice of Capt. Staunton and they are redeeming their efforts to get the imprisoned ones out. It will take several hours to go to the bottom of the wreckage, where it is hoped to find the four men alive. In a recent editorialthe Salem, Oregon, Independent says: "Time and again have we seen Chamberlain's Cough Remedy tried and never without the most satisfactory results. Whenever we see a person afflicted with hoarseness, with a cough or cold, we invariably advise him to get Chamberlain's Cough Remedy; and when they do, they never regret it. It always does the work, and does it well." For sale by Derge. The Majestic Steel and Malleable Iron Range makes friend wherever tried. It brings comfort in the kitchen and it is what all practiced and sensible housewives are seeking. E. B. Merritt & Co. are the Anaheim agents. LONDON, Jan. 21.-Rt. Hon. G. J. Gooben, First Lord of the Admiralty, addressing the Conservatives at East Grinston tonight, declared no manace to any country was intended by the formation of the flying squadron. "It will be ready," he continued, "for any emergency and will remain under the orders of the Admiralty, rather than of the Foreign Office. The disposition of it will be guided by naval and not political considerations. While the political situation remains as it is, I beg the public if they hear that the squadron has been sent to any particular quarter not to imagine that the motive is necessarily a menace against our neighbors or our rivals." For the present, it is to proceed to Ber-haven and wait for further orders. At present it is not intended to organize a second squadron." WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-The prediction CHRISTMAS A HAVE PASSED PLEASANTLY, AND TO TAKE In order to save us work, and to make re Remnants we have on hand, as Money, w THE GREATE CLE Ever Known in Now is the time for the Rich and Poor Ladies, Children a will talk. Here is a Small List of what we will sell for Cash or T DRY GOODS The Southern Pacific company is now prepared to sell ten day excursion tickets to all points between Crafton on the east and Port Los Angeles, Long Beach and Santa Ana and intermediate stations, at a reduction of 10 per cent from double first-class fares. For a pleasure trip, take the Orange Belt Line train leaving Arcade depot, Los Angeles, at 8 a.m. via Riverside, Pomona, San Bernardino and Redlands, with a stop at Pomona 1 hour and 27 minutes, at Riverside 55 minutes, at San Bernardino 1 hour and 10 minutes, and at Redlands 45 minutes, connecting at Colton on the return trip with the "Eli," a local flyer arriving at Los Angeles at 6:35 p.m., after a very enjoyable day's outing among the most beautiful orange groves in Southern California. If you are going to Los Angeles take the Southern Pacific, and if you get off at Commercial street you are right in the center of the city, close to the large business houses; also to the Court House, and can save a street car fare. Through service is at present as follows: Train leaving Anaheim at 12:27 p.m. connects at Arcade depot with train for Santa Barbara, for San Francisco and for the East via Ogden at 2:05 p.m., and via El Paso at 2:30 p.m. The time to Chicago is three and IRRIGATION CASES. Boston, January 17.—When the Court adjourned this afternoon the irrigation cases were third on the list. This will bring their hearing in this day on Wednesday, but not later Friday. Two cases, the Modesto Brook, will be argued together, and one of legal talent they will bring to the side of the districts there ex-President Harrison, Judge Calton of New York, Judge A. L. San Francisco and C. C. Wright, in the act the constitutionality of new in question. Position will be headed by Joseph of New York, who will be assisting Thomas B. Bond of Lakeport, George H. Maxwell of San Francisco, the name of J. J. Sorivner also apologize calendar on the side of the opent he will take no part in the ar. The lawyers interested in all the ready in the city except General Harrison was in New Week to consult with Judge Dilling the case, and it was arranged them that Judge Dillon should lead, and as soon as the time for was definitely known the Gen. be notified by wire. Number of briefs in the case is little frozen, each of the attorneys have or more except Harrison, but seven lawyers will also make an ent. Stated to-night that Choate and could each file another brief in the Sunday; but this is hardly probable, the rule in the Supreme Court boys for appellants shall not file than five days before the hear-tee attorneys on the other side. This rule has frequently been it is not thought likely that state or Mr. Maxwell will do so. Has ever been before the Supreme court interest to California, especially California. Should Judgeion against the constitutionality be affirmed, the irrigation inter-state will be badly tangled. The effect will be to nullify all theerty or more irrigation districts, to between $15,000,000 and $20,-did leave the districts in many but means to carry on irrigation. Wright's opinion even private cor-ill not be able to carry them on, would not have the power of con-Of the large number of bonds about $8,000,000 worth have Perhaps two-thirds of the bonds been marketed are held in the Europe. San Francisco capital,ay, is not interested to any content. Jan. 21.—As the result of a building at No. 415 Broadway to firemen are buried in the ruins dead. Four of the men in the thought to be of Salvage Corps nothing can be heard of them, fifth, R. Miller of the salvage be heard, and it is hoped to alive. Owney Hines, foreman of who was taken from the build-ter the fire started, badly suffou-ted, died while being taken to L. caused by fire and water is sati-lly $200,000, fully insured. Alco their loss at $150,000, and it is loss on the building will amount Several thousand dollars' damage to the stock of Jordan & Co., roadway. At 1:15 this (Wednesday) mormon succeeded in rescuing R. was taken to the hospital. His broken and his body badly he is not fatally injured. The now working at a pile of debris prospect of soon getting out the CLOTHING Boys' Suits. Pretty Styles, $1.00 Boys' Knee Pants, 25c. Men's Pants. Very good material and pretty colors. MENS' FURNISHING Necties. Large Assortment. 15c Dress Shirts In All Shades Handsome Patterns Shoe I Baby Shoes 15c Boys' Shoes Good School Shoes. STERN BROS., Largest Establishment A. L. PORTED The Cash Grocery! DEALER IN GROCERIES FEED AND PROVISION Full Stock of Choice Teas and Coffee, Etc. BACKS' BLOCK, Anaheim Street Car mpany. Notice is hereby given to Stockholders of the Anaheim Street Car Company that the regular annual meeting of Stockholders will be held at the office of the company, Kroeger's Block, Center Street, Anaheim, on Saturday, January 25th, 1896, at 1 a.m., for the purpose of electing a At 1:15 this (Wednesday) morning man succeeded in rescuing R. was taken to the hospital. His broken and his body badly hurt is not fatally injured. The now working at a pile of debris prospect of soon getting out the missing men, who were unlead. Four (2:15 a.m.) the fireman have considerable of the debris piled their comrades and faint cries can from the center of the heap whichigh. One of the men said he could the voice of Capt. Staunton and debulbing their efforts to get the ones out. It will take several to the bottom of the wreckage, hoped to find the four men alive. At editorial the Salem, Oregon, it says; "Time and again have Chamberlain's Cough Remedy tried without the most satisfactory re-enerver we see a person afflicted mess, with a cough or cold, we advise him to get Chamberlain's remedy; and when they do, they it. It always does the work, and" For sale by Derge, jan Electric Steel and Malleable Iron lives friend wherever tried. It sort in the kitchen and it is what and sensible housewives are B. Merritt & Co. are the Ana- Jan. 21.—Rt. Hon. G. J. God-Lord of the Admiralty, address conservatives at East Grinston to need no menace to any country by the formation of the flying ready," he continued, "for any and will remain under the orders really, rather than of the Foreign disposition of it will be guided and not political considerations. Political situation remains as it is public if they hear that the squad sent to any particular quarter note that the motive is necessarily against our neighbors or our present, it is to proceed to Berkait for further orders. At pres-intended to organize a second ox, Jan. 21.—The prediction Portrait of Commodore MacDonough. A recent addition to the portrait gallery of the navy department is a rare old oil portrait of Commodore MacDonough, the naval hero who rendered Perry valuable assistance in his memorable engagements on the lakes in the war of 1812. The portrait is the work of Jarvis and is owned by one of the old families of Charleston, S. C. Assistant Secretary McAdoo saw it on a recent visit to that city and brought it back with him to Washington with a view to its purchase by the government, as a companion piece to the portrait of Commodore Perry, now in the navy department gallery.—Washington Star. Slow to Tumble. She had now become desperate. 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Barley and Alfalfa hay for sale at Stern Brothers. Miss Mooseman has an assortment of stamped and unstamped linen, also a line of embroidery alks. Fine Eastern cheese at H. A. Dickel's. FEED AND PROVISION Full Stock of Choice Teas and Coffee, Etc. BACKS' BLOCK, LOS ANGELES Anaheim Street Car mpany. Notice is hereby given to Stockholders of the Anaheim Street Car Company that the regular annual meeting of Stockholders will be held at the office of the company, Kroeger's Block, Center Street, Anaheim, on Saturday, January 25th, 1896, at 10 a.m., for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and for the transaction of such other business as may be lawfully brought before said meeting. RICHARD MELROSE, Secretary Anaheim Street Car Co. Dated January 15th, 1896. jan16-24 STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING. Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Anaheim Union Water Company will be held at the office of said company, in the Backs' Building, City of Anaheim, County of Orange State of California, on Saturday, January 25th, 1896, at the hour of 10 o'clock a.m., for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors, and transacting such other business as may come before said meeting By order of the Board of Directors, W. H. BLENNERHASSETT, Secretary. Anaheim, Cal., Jan. 14, 1896. JOHN LOWE. Blacksmithing AND General Jobbing! Wood and Iron Work. Shop West of Cheeseman's Store. All Kinds of Repairing promptly done. Live and Let Live. aug1tf BOSTON BAKERY. Stephen Kistler, ...PROPRIETOR... FRESH BREAD, PIES, CAKES, ETC. For parties and balls furnished on short notice. Wedding cakes and cakes for parties a specialty. Fresh Bread Delivered to all parts of Anaheim and vicinity. CITIZENS' BANK OF ANAHEIM. Hippolyte Cahen · President W. T. Brown · Vice President L. Goldwater · Caesar DIRECTORS. Kaspare Cohn, W. T. Brod Richard Melrose, L. Goldwater Hippolyte Cahen STOCKHOLDERS: Herman W. Hellman, T.J. F. Booge, W.T. P. Nicolus, Richard Melrose, L. Goldwater, K Cohn, H. Cahen, J. A. Goldwater, J. Schlesinger CORRESPONDENTS: Farmers and Merchants Bank of Los Angeles London, Paris and American Bank, San Francisco Importers and Traders' National Bank, New City, N.Y.; First National Bank, Santa Ana. Exchanges for sale on all the principal cities United States and foreign countries. B.G. BALCOM, President. Vice President FRUIT GROWER BANK. FULLERTON · CALIFORNIA DIRECTORS: W.B. Wilshire, H. G. Wilshire, L.C.McKnight, J.F.Davis, B.G.Balcom. General Banking Business Transacted. STMAS AND NEW YEARS SANTLY, AND WITH IT COMES THE TIME FOR US TO TAKE INVOICE and to make room for the SPRING STOCK, and turn the ve on hand, as well as the Heavy Fall Goods left, into Money, we will Inaugurate GREATEST CASH CLEARANCE SALE Known in Southern California. Poor Ladies, Children and Men to lay in your supply for the next Ten Years to come for our prices we will sell for Cash or Trade only, for the NEXT 30 DAYS: ERY GOODS DEPARTMENT! Calico. Pretty Patterns. 4c a yard Ginghams. Large Assortment 6c a yard Bleached and Unbleached Muslins From 3c up CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Men's Pants. Every good material and pretty colors. 75c. Men's Suits. Light and Dark Color $3.50 Mens' Overcoats. Good Quality and Latest Styles. $8.00 FURNISHING GOODS DEPARTMENT. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Men's Pants. Every good material and pretty colors. 75c. Men's Suits. Light and Dark Color $3.50 Mens' Overcoats. Good Quality and Latest Styles. $8.00 FURNISHING GOODS DEPARTMENT. Dress Shirts All Shades Handsome Patterns 25c. Underwear. Heavy-material. A garment 20c Suspenders, 10c. Collars and Cuffs Very Low. Shoe Department. Boys' Shoes Good School Shoes. 95c Mens' Shoes All Styles, Large Assortment $1.10 Ladies' Shoes Good material and Handsome Styles. 75c In our Crockery, Tinware, Willow-ware and Hardware Departments. For instance, we sell NAILS Special Discount of 10 cents on a dollar. All kinds of FARM PRODUCE bought and exchanged ensure they will surprise you. OS., General Merchants. Great Establishment In Anaheim. ORDER Grocery! RIES PROVISIONS and Coffee, Etc. LOS ANGELES ST. TIZENS' BANK OF ANAHEIM. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Supervisors of Orange county, Cal., at their room on East Fourth street, Santa Ana, up to 10 a.m. Monday, March 30th, 1896. For the erection of a county jail on the courthouse grounds, in the city of Santa Ana, according to plans and specifications adopted by said board, and now on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. All material and labor to be furnished by the contractor, and the building to be completed by the 1st day of September, 1896. The bill to be for the erection and completion of the entire structure, including everything, or for either the building itself or the cell and iron work, as separated in the specifications. No bid will be considered unless accompanied by a certified check of five hundred dollars ($500), to be forfeited to the county in case the successful bidrefuses to enter into contract with said Board of Supervisors to erect and fully complete said jail or jail-work in accordance with the plans and specifications, for the amount of his bid, under bonds in the sum of 50 per cent of the contract price, for the faithful performance of the work, with two or more surpluses approved by the Board of Supervisors. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the Board of Supervisors, as passed in regular session, January 20, 1896. F. P. NICKEY, Chairman Board of Supervisors. Attest: D. T. BROCK, Clerk. Jan23-10c By W. A. BECKETT, Deputy. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Administrator of the estate of Peter Herring, deceased, that all parties knowing themselves to be indebted to the estate will please call at the residence, on North Los Angeles street, Anaheim, California, and settle the out-of-court debt. CALL ON — W. R. Harker & Co. Before you Buy Real Estate, Loan Money, Insure your Property or Rent Land or Houses. nov21-1m F. CRIST Merchant Tailor LATEST STOCK OF Fall and Winter Goods. Just Arrived. Suits, $18 up. Pants, $5 up. Goods of Latest Styles. Call and see my stock Center Street, near Opera-house. BLACKSMITHING ...AND... Wagonmaking and Carriage-Work. PROVISIONS and Coffee, Etc. LOS ANGELES ST. TIZENS’ BANK OF ANAHEIM. Polyte Cahen · President. T. Brown · Vice President. Goldwater · Cashier DIRECTORS: Aare Cohn, W. T. Brown. Hard Melrose, L. Goldwater Hippolyte Cahen. STOCKHOLDERS: An W. Hellman, T.J. F. Boege, W. T. Brown Us, Richard Melrose, L. Goldwater, Kasapre Cahen, J. A. Goldwater, J. Schlesinger. CORRESPONDENTS: Others and Merchants Bank of Los Angeles; Paris and American Bank, San Francisco; Traders' National Bank, New York Y.; First National Bank, Santa Ana. ALCOM, PAUL SEEGER, President. VICE PRESIDENT. JIT GROWERS' BANK. ERTON, - - CALIFORNIA DIRECTORS: Willshire, Ja'ob Stern, Willshire, A. McDermont, Knight, Erwin Barr, Vis, Paul Seeger, B. G. Balcom. ERAL Banking Business Transacted. fully complete said jail or jail-work in accordance with the plans and specifications, for the amount of his bid, under bonds in the sum of 50 per cent of the contract price, for the faithful performance of the work, with two or more sureties approved by the Board of Supervisors. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the Board of Supervisors, as passed in regular session, January 20, 1896. F. P. NICKKEY, Chairman Board of Supervisors. Attest: D. T. BROCK, Clerk. Jan23-10t By W. A. BECKETT, Deputy. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Administrator of the estate of Peter Herring, deceased, that all parties knowing themselves to be indebted to the estate will please call at the residence, on North Los Angeles street, Anaheim, California, and settle the same. All outstanding bills against the estate will be paid by the undersigned. E. HERRING, Administrator. HOUSE FOR SALE. A good 5-room dwelling house with kitchen annex, on North Los Angeles street, near Sycamore, together with two lots and outbuildings, etc., for sale cheap if taken at once. Formerly the property of Peter Herring, deceased. For further particulars call at the premises. E. HERRING, Administrator. J.M.Griffith Company A CORPORATION LUMBER DEALERS Near Railroad Depot ANAHEIM. Keep constantly on hand Doors, Blinds, Windows, MOULDINGS. Posts, Shakes, Shingles, LATH, HAIR, PLASTER OF PARIS ANAHEIM GRIST MILLS OPERATING ON Wednesdays and Saturdays of each week. Grain, Feed, Meal, Etc., of all varieties. Corn shelled and shipped by W. T. BROWN, Agent. City Stables, A. L. LEWIS & CO., - - PROPS. Center St, opp. Kroeger Block BICYCLES OR SALE OR RENT. Single and Double Teams. Furnished at short notice, and careful drivers familiar with the country, supplied when required. The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited. LATEST STOCK OF Fall and Winter Goods. Just Arrived. Suits, $18 up. Pants, $5 up. Goods of Latest Styles. Call and see my stock Center Street, near Opera-house. BLACKSMITHING ...AND... Wagonmaking and Carriage-Work. Horse-Shoeing A SPECIALTY Repairing and Jobbing Promptly attended to F. PRESSEL. FRANTZ Shaving Parlor Pool and Billiard Room, Cigars & Tobacco. Hot and Cold Baths. Office of Santa Ana Steam Laundry. Clothes called for Mondays. Delivered on Fridays. Four Doors east of Postoffice. W. FRANTZ, Prop. F. BACKS, UNDERTAKER. And Dealer in FURNITURE. Wall Paper, Cornices, Window Shades, Picture Frames, Upholstery Goods, Paints, Oils and Glass. Sewing Machine Supplies, Etc Corner Los Angeles and Charleston Sts. 600 cords of wood, C. Otto Ruser. [mar8]