anaheim-gazette 1897-01-14

CITY COUNCIL'S SESSION. Electric Light Specifications in Bad Favor Engineer Sharpe Neglects to Make Necessary Corrections, and Falls to Change the Specifications Where Errors are Pointed out—An Impression that all is Not Exactly Right. Bids Will be Opened on Tuesday Evening Next, and It May be Needed to Draw up New Specifications and Re-advertise for Further Bids. The City Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday evening and devoted considerable time to the discussion of the electric light specifications drawn up by E. C. Sharpe. The full board was present, and Trustee Lewis entered into a detailed picking to pieces of the specifications, which he said were not drawn up to meet the views of the board at all. Engineer Sharpe has contended all along that the amount appropriated for the enlargement of the electric light works—$7,000—was hardly sufficient to cover the cost of the new plant, while Engineer Des Granges of the power house has obtained figures from different sources stating that the works, outside of the engine and boilers, can be put in for something over half that amount. Thus, Sharpe contends that to put in the pole system necessary for the new works will cost $2,200, while Des Granges figures the cost at $971. Trustee Lewis charged that the appearances would indicate that Sharpe had drawn the specifications to come as near as possible to his figuring, and stated that that gentleman had not followed the instructions of the board given him in the premises. The board desired the specifications to read that bidders be required to bid upon either a high-speed or medium-speed engine. The specifications lack that important item, and when the Committee on Public Improvements called Sharpe's attention to the defect, no satisfactory changes were made, and the specifications were printed and sent out to bidders with that important detail omitted. Sharpe had written Trustee Helmsen a letter in reply in which technical matters were entered into. The letter was read by the Clerk, but failed to shed much light upon the subject. Trustee Lewis delivered an entertaining discourse upon side-orank and center-orank engines, fly wheels and iron sub bases, in LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM. FRITZ RUHMAN AND MRS. HENRY BOEGE JOINED IN MATRIMONY ON TUESDAY AFTEROON—HONEY MOONING IN LOS ANGELES. For some time past our old friend Fritz Ruhman has had a lightness of step and an added gleam in his saucy eye, and a more jaunty air, that gave evidence of something important destined to take place in his career. In fact Fritz has come to be the best looking young man in town, except Judge Pierce. The secret was out a week or so ago, when those nearest to him whispered that Fritz had tired of living in single blessedness, and would take to him a wife. On Tuesday afternoon last Herr Ruhman was very happily wedded to Mrs. Henry Boege, a well-known and universally esteemed lady of this city, whose friends are legion. Fritz could not have picked out a better wife—nor the bride a better husband. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Bannon at the Catholic parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Shanley attended the happy couple. Only a limited number of the relatives and friends of the high contracting parties were present, and after the ceremony Fritz' and his bride were the recipients of warm congratulations upon the part of all. After the marriage the wedding party were driven to the home of the bride, where an elegant breakfast was partaken of. The time was very happily spent until the arrival of the afternoon train for Los Angeles, when bride and groom left for the Angelic burg on a short honeymoon tour. They are looked for to return this evening, when it will be time for the many friends of the happy couple to tender their congratulations. We extend the felicitations of the season, and hope that Fritz and his bride may have a life of wedded bliss before them, and that their pathway in life may be strewn with roses. NORWALK'S BAD FIRE. A BLAZE ON SATURDAY NIGHT DESTROYS A LARGE PART OF THE BUSINESS PORTION OF THE VILLAGE. The town of Norwalk, situated twelve miles northwest of Anaheim on the Southern Pacific railroad, suffered a disastrous fire on Saturday night, which began in Dilley's store at about 11 o'clock and burned east to the Postoffice, consuming that structure, and burning westward to Sheppard's two-story brick building, where the progress of the flames in that direction were stayed. Seven business places were burned out, and had the Sheppard brick building on the corner ignited, which it was in imminent peril for some time of doing, the fire would have Kleinigkeiten. Peach trees are in blossom. Ask Harker if he saw the General yesterday. The mail from the north now arrives at 9:07 A.M., instead of 9:50 as heretofore. The Legion of Honor contemplate giving a masquerade ball at the Opera-house on the evening of Feb. 22d. The Pasadena Star objects to the expression "an hospitable." Pahaw, Charley, we've done lots worse things nor that. The City Trustees of Orange have called an election for Tuesday, February 23d, to vote upon the question of disincorporation. Articles of incorporation of the Cerritos sugar factory have been filed with the Secretary of State. The capital stock is $800,000, fully paid up. George Boyd has a force of men engaged to pack the orange crop, and has established headquarters at the packing house near the Santa Fe depot. The Turners will hold a meeting at Kroeger's Hall on Saturday evening, Jan. 23, for the election of officers. A full attendance is earnestly requested, as business of importance will come before the meeting. Monday a brass band of a half dozen pieces, in uniform, wandered piping through the village, soliciting alms at intervals after playing. The muses must be sadly out of joint when things come to such a pretty pass as this. There will be a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce at the City Hall this evening, when an attempt will be made to reorganize, elect new officers and start the organization anew. The public schools reopened on Monday, with a full attendance. Miss Inez Tarr, the new teacher of the intermediate department, arrived from Stanford on Thursday, and assumed control of her school on Monday morning. There will be preaching in Christian church by T. D. Garvin, evangelist, this (Thursday) and to-morrow (Friday) evenings and on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.; young people's meeting at 6:30 sharp. All invited to attend. The Stearns Ranchos company have been granted a decree by the Superior Court against Alvina Courtright, quieting title in plaintiff for forty acres in section 26, unless defendant pays plaintiff on or before Feb. 4, 1897,$1,685 30 and costs,$11 05. A certificate of death was filed with the County Recorder at Santa Ana on Friday last signed by W. N. Hardin M. D., that was issued in 1880. The document certified bidders be required to bid upon either a high-speed or medium-speed engine. The specifications lack that important item, and when the Committee on Public Improvements called Sharpe's attention to the defect, no satisfactory changes were made, and the specifications were printed and sent out to bidders with that important detail omitted. Sharpe had written Trustee Helmsen a letter in reply in which technical matters were entered into. The letter was read by the Clerk, but failed to shed much light upon the subject. Trustee Lewis delivered an entertaining discourse upon side-crank and center-crank engines, fly wheels and iron sub bases, in which he showed in what manner the specifications failed to tally with the ideas of the board, or with the instructions given Sharpe. His remarks showed up the specifications in bad light, and the impression prevailed that everything was not right concerning them. Mayor Rust stated that he was opposed to going ahead with the work with faulty specifications. If Sharpe had neglected to alter the specifications where changes were pointed out as being necessary by the Committee on Public Improvements, it seemed to the Mayor that that gentleman was taking good chances of getting "fired." The board discussed the specifications at length, and resolved finally that in view of the short time in which changes might be made—bids will be opened on Tuesday evening next—to go ahead with the work, and if bidders conform with the ideas of the board and the figures come inside the amount set apart for the improvements, to consider the letting of the contract. Otherwise all bids will be rejected, and new calls for further bids advertised for. It may be possible in that event that a new electrical engineer may be employed, the Mayor holding that Sharpe has violated his contract in neglecting to make the changes pointed out by the Public Improvements Committee. Engineer Des Granges stated that he had corresponded with various firms dealing in electric light paraphernalia and had been given figures showing that a 1000 light machine and one 1000 transformer could be purchased for $2100. It could be laid down in this city, wire and everything ready for the turning on of the current, for $3500. With the money at hand, the city would have sufficient funds to purchase in addition thereto a Corliss engine and high speed boiler, and come very largely inside the appropriation. These figures, he stated, could even be shaded. As a comparison of his figures and those of Mr. Sharpe, he stated that the old pole line—which the specifications seek to replace with a new pole line—could be put down for $479, and the new pole line for $492, a total of $971, while Sharpe's figures are given at $2200 for this work. Moreover it will not be necessary to replace the old line at all, and it will stand very much as at present. Trustee Lewis offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, The specifications furnished by Mr. Sharpe are not according to the instructions given him by the Board of Trustees of the City of Anaheim; therefore, be it Resolved, That the resolution adopting the said specifications be reconsidered, and a copy of this resolution be sent to Mr. Sharpe. The resolution was seconded by Trustee Groat and was carried unanimously. Meanwhile the specifications stand, there being insufficient time for the board to bring to the attention of the bidders the many grave defects of the same, and if bidders do not comply with the wishes of the board in the several matters at issue between the board and its engineer, all bids will be rejected, new specifications drawn, and other bids advertised for. Marshal Steadman made the following report of collections made by him during December: For license, $183 75; water, $139 37; lights, $204 45; total, $527 57; less 5 per cent commission ($26 38) $501.19. Delinquents: Water, $13 35; license, $4 75; lights, $43 15; total, $61 25. STROYS A LARGE PART OF THE BUSINESS PORTION OF THE VILLAGE. The town of Norwalk, situated twelve miles northwest of Anaheim on the Southern Pacific railroad, suffered a disastrous fire on Saturday night, which began in Dilley's store at about 11 o'clock and burned east to the Postoffice, consuming that structure, and burning westward to Sheppard's two-story brick building, where the progress of the flames in that direction were stayed. Seven business places were burned out, and had the Sheppard brick building on the corner ignited, which it was in imminent peril for some time of doing, the fire would have communicated into the other street and a more disastrous conflagration had resulted. From Dilley's store the flames spread to Mrs. Dilley's dreammaking establishment to the east, consuming it, communicating thence with the Postoffice, which was also destroyed. The mail, however, was all carried out. East of the Postoffice a narrow alleyway separated a row of small frame buildings from the fire, and it was only by the exercise of the most herculean endeavors that the progress of the fire in that direction was stayed. The burning cast wall of the Postoffice was caved in from the outside, otherwise the flames might have spread across the ally. The frame building standing across the ally had its west wall very badly charred, and was on fire in several places, but it was saved by the caving in of the blazing wall of the Postoffice and by the efforts of a hastily improvised bucket brigade which did efficient service. In the block east of the Postoffice is one of Norwalk's big dreameries and had the fire communicated to it, the disaster would have been much wider spread. Westward from Dilly's store the flames swept to the general merchandise store of Stiffler & Lawhead, which was entirely consumed; thence the flames communicated with W. T. Merchant's barbershop, and thenoe with W. T. Merchant's drugstore, all of which were consumed. Mr. Dickhoff lived in the rear of his shop, and his household goods were entirely destroyed. The stock in the drugstore was carried out in great part, and strange to say was damaged more by the rain which started up along about midnight, and which fell quite heavily for a while, than by the fire. How the blaze started is not known. It started in Dilly's store at about 10:45 p.m. A loud explosion about that time, coming from the direction of the store, gives rise to the impression that possibly an explosion of gasoline or powder might have been the cause of the fire. The blaze lit up up the countryside for a distance around, and brought out farmers to the number of several hundred. The fire was seen by a number of people in this city at about midnight. The blaze was under control at 1 o'clock, when it was estimated that the loss could not have been less than $25,000. There was no insurance except in Dilly's case. - The drive from Anaheim to Norwalk is one of the most delightful in Southern California. The road leads out across the Sandwich bridge and upon the Spadra road to Commonwealth avenue, in Fullerton, one of the finest driveways in the county, whence the route takes one due west to Buena Park, pastthe handsome Emery place at Los Coyotes rancho. At Buena Park one drives through the circular park from which the locality takes it name, and a mile or so further on the signboards attest the fact that Orange county is left behind as one drives into the confines of the mother county of Los Angeles. There are several bridges over the Coyote creek, and parties contemplating the drive had best keep upon section lines, and not attempt to cut across country for unbridged sloughs are numerous hereabouts, and while the crossing is fair, the depth of water and precipitous banks have faculty of inspiring alarm amongst - There will be preaching in the Christian church by T. D. Garvin, evangelist (this Thursday) and to-morrow (Friday) evenings and on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Young people's meeting at 6:30 sharp. All invited to attend. - The Stearns Ranchos company have been granted a decree by the Superior Court against Alvina Courtright, quieting title in plaintiff for forty acres in section 26, unless defendant pays plaintiff on or before Feb. 4, 1897,$1,685 30 and costs,$11 05. - A certificate of death was filed with the County Recorder at Santa Ana on Friday last signed by W. N. Hardin M. D., that was issued in 1880. The document certified to die of William Gustav Rust, father of Mrs. Nick Bittner of this city, on March 20, 1880. - A petition for the probate of the will of Arnold Staub, deceased, has been filed with County Clerk. C. O. Rust is named as administrator by the will, which devises the property of deceased (valued at between $2,000 and $3,000) to relatives in the old country and in this State. - Did you ever try to find keyhole in the dark in a newly painted door and get your fingers all over paint without cupping? That has been our experience this week; insinuach as Painter Hunter has been decorating front of this establishment,and has failed to suspend a lantern at the keyhole. - The application of Miss Edith Norton for a reconsideration by the County Board of Education of its action of a fortnight ago, in refusing to grant her a teacher's certificate,came up before that body at Santa Ana on Saturday last. Owing to that fact all members of the County Board were not present,the matter went over for a week. Capt. M. A. Remick who formerly resided here gives notice in the Orange News that his wife, Jennie S. Remick,has left his bed and board without just cause,and he will not be responsible for any debts she may contract.Remick was married to lady a year or so ago,and she recently tired of his association and lit out for pastures new. - One of the pleasantest of the series of social gatherings yet enjoyed by the ladies' euchre club wasthe meeting atthe residenceof Mrs.Merritt on Friday afternoon last.The club was fully represented,and progressive euchre wasthe order ofthe afternoon.Mrs.Cristbyby superior playing wonthe first prize,a handsome mantel clock,and Mrs.Landellcapturedthe second,ean elegant out-glass bottleof perfume.Delicious refreshments were served,during whichthe hostess excelled herself in dispensing her hospitality,and asthe sunwas sinkinginthewesttheladiesdispersedtothere homes. - Marshal Steadman desires us to return thanks tothe gentlemanwhowassoconsiderateastoreturnhisfountainpenthedayafteritsdisappearancewantedinourcolumnsafortnightago.Weforgotmentionitlastweek,bbuttwoweeksagethimning.astheMarshalenteredhisofficeintheCityHalltherelayhislonglostfountainpenuponthedesk.Thepen,furthermore,hadbeenimprovedduringitsabsence.Askedwhetherbe still suspiciousiontheCityClerkastheguiltyparthepliedevastelythatantugutofficialhadsaidnothingaboutit,anditmayhavebeenoneoftheorangegrowers.probablyMr.-butwewontsayanythingaboutit. - The preliminary examination of Charley Sui,the Chinese accusedof rape;washeldintheJustice's Court at Santa Ana behindclosed doors during three days last week,andresultedinbindinghimovertoappear The resolution was seconded by Trustee Great and was carried unanimously. Meanwhile the specifications stand, there being insufficient time for the board to bring to the attention of the bidders the many grave defects of the same, and if bidders do not comply with the wishes of the board in the several matters at issue between the board and its engineer, all bids will be rejected, new specifications drawn, and other bids advertised for. Marshal Steadman made the following report of collections made by him during December: For license, $183 75; water, $139 37; lights, $204 45; total, $527 57; less 5 per cent commission ($26 38); $501.19. Delinquents: Water, $13 35; license, $4 75; lights, $43 15; total, $61 25. Treasurer Cahen reported the following funds on hand: General fund, $1299 84; electric light and water fund, $1144 37; electric light fund, $271 22; interest and sinking fund, $1592 17; total, $4307 60. Clerk Nebelung's monthly financial statement tallied with these figures, except that he reported a cent more in the general fund. Trustee Helmsen of the Finance Committee reported the auditing of bills, with the exception of that of F. W. Flint of Los Angeles for oil, the oil being, according to the testimony of Engineer Des Granges, of only 12% gravity, whereas the agreement called for 15 gravity. The latter bill amounted to $156 27. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Flint to the effect that his experience with local engineers was such that he regarded them with suspicion. They were never any better than they should be, on the contrary quite the reverse; and were always on the lookout for a "rake-off," and would bear watching. His experience with engineers must have been sad indeed, and his letter came in for a good share of laughter on the part of those present. It is altogether needless to say that the board have every confidence in Engineer Des Granges, and its members scout the idea that Joe would be so base as to be looking for a rake-off. Trustee Conrad who uses a large amount of oil at his brewery, gave the board the benefit of his views on gravity oil, and after discussion the bill was ordered paid, and the Clerk instructed to write Mr. Flint that the oil was below gravity, and not to let it occur again. The Mayor called attention to various holes about hitching posts in town, saying that they fill with water when it rains, and that the ladies drive up to them another, and the Superintendent of Streets was instructed to put bowlers or something else around them so that the mud puddles would be a thing of the past. The Superintendent of Streets was instructed also to move the jail and sheds at the power house, to make room for the new improvements for the water works. Bills to the extent of $746 23 were ordered paid, and the board adjourned. Münigkeiten. wies are in blossom. nor if he saw the General yesfrom the north now arrives at head of 9:50 as heretofore. of Honor contemplate giving all at the Opera-house on the 22d. Cerena Star objects to the exospitable." Pahaw, Charley, worse things nor that. Cerulese of Orange have called or Tuesday, February 23d, to question of disincorporation. incorporation of the Cerritos have been filed with the state. The capital stock is paid up. Oscar Luedke was the fortunate winner of the oxy-based clock raffled at Hatfield & Boyd's on Sunday afternoon, No. 12 being the winning number. Oscar sold the clock in the first place to be competed for between Company G of this city and the Santa Ana company as a prize for the best-drilled comany. The contest never took place, and now that he wins it back again, he esteems himself very lucky indeed. He would not part with it for a much larger amount than would have purchased it originally. Edward Tisnerat has filed an application with the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors for a license to maintain a saloon at a location "five miles south of Artesia." This will bring the saloon into close proximity of the Alamitos sugar factory, the object being probably to bring it as near as possible and still maintain a location in Los Angeles county, the Supervisors of Orange county having refused a license. Hearing of the application will come up before the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors on the 20th instant—Wednesday next—at 10 o'clock a.m. We chanced into Chauncey Huggans' new dining room at the Reception Hotel at Fullerton a few days ago, and the reflection was immediately suggested that Chauncey must be "on parade" or that something important was on the tapis. The tables were covered with snowier clothes than ever, bright pyramids of golden oranges made an object of conspicuous beauty upon the tables, the silverware was polished until it glistened, potted palms and plants were distributed about the room, and Chauncey's smile was a picture to behold. The entire dining-room was a thing of beauty, and well it might be, for its photograph was about to be taken. Mr. Huggans conducts one of the nearest hotels in Southern California, and the hungry wayfarer will always find something good to eat and served properly at the Reception Hotel. The rain descended in sheets for a good part of yesterday, the precipitation an hour before noon, when much hail fell, being in torrents. For a part of the time the rain was the heaviest for years. The downpour began in desultory showers shortly before midnight Tuesday evening, and towards morning spirited showers fell intermittently until daybreak, when the weather moderated, and little rain fell for an hour or two. PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE Mrs. H. Gill of Hawarden, Iowa, is visiting her cousin, Miss Annie Irvin. Mr. L. H. Ledger of Los Angeles visited his sister, Mrs. L. C. Bailey, last week. Logan Seitz has been appointed administrator of the estate of T. F. Seitz, deceased. Senator Jones must be knocking things at Sacramento. His picture has been in all the papers. Miss Margaret Power, a cousin of Mrs. Horr, is here on a visit from Meadville, Pa., to remain during the winter. Mrs. Dr. Bullard has been visiting with relatives and friends in town for a week or so past, and took her departure for her home in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Julius Schneider and Frank Dyer are at Glendale, near Los Angeles, fumigating the eighty-acre orange orchard belonging to Judge Ross. Rev. Schneider informs us there will be preaching at the German Methodist church every evening this week. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. James McGregor, an orange packer from Riverside, has been in town during the weak comparing the oranges of our frostless belt with those grown at Riverside and Highlands. Miss Ida Smith of Chino who visited here as the guest of Rev. White and family returned on Monday to her home in the sugar beet town. Miss Smith was the organist at the recent Methodist revival here. Jos. H. Smith, the San Diego capitalist, was in town last Wednesday evening, having come up from the city of bay and climate to associate for a while with his interests here. Mr. Chynoweth writes from Sacramento that he has been appointed Chairman of the Committee on Rules and Regulations. The committee formulated a set of rules and reported to the house in less than twenty-four hours, including an endorsement by the Republican caucus. Last year it took one full week to do the same work. Herbert W. Hamilton of Marinette, Wis., an old time Leadville friend of Newman Eskick, and a gentleman of large wealth, is here looking for a location. If he determines to locate he will engage in a new business of far-reaching importance to the interests of this entire section. M. J. Bauer who has recently arrived here from Julietta, Idaho, has opened up a stock of groceries and provisions in the Dreyfus building and expects his stock of racket goods to arrive shortly. Mr. Bauer is a man of means, has come to Anabeim to make it his home, and will have an auction of goods every Saturday. Mr. Passmore Sr. of Olive has been the preaching in the Christian D. Garvin, evangelist, this to-morrow (Friday) evenings at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at 9:45 a.m.; young people's sharp. All invited to atdate of death was filed with the mer at Santa Ana on Friday W. N. Hardin M. D., that 880. The document certified William Gustav Rust, father utterer of this city, on March for the probate of the will of deceased, has been filed with Drk. C. O. Rust is named as by the will, which devises the deceased (valued at between 1000) to relatives in the old this State. ever try to find the keyhole in newly painted door and get over paint, without cussing? your experience this week, inter Hunter has been decorof this establishment, and spend a lantern at the keystation of Miss Edith Norton oration by the County Board of its action of a fortnight ago, grant her a teacher's certifibefore that body at Santa last. Owing to the fact members of the County Board that, the matter went over for Remick who formerly resinotice in the Orange News Jennie S. Remick, has left board without just cause, and responsible for any debts she Remick was married to the so ago, and she recently tired action and lit out for pastures the pleasantest of the series of yes yet enjoyed by the ladies' the meeting at the resiMerritt on Friday afternoon was fully represented, and there was the order of the Mr. Christ by superior playing prize, a handsome mantel Landell captured the second, glass bottle of perfume. Demons were served, during less excelled herself in disospitality, and as the sun was wet the ladies dispersed to headman desires us to return gentleman who was so conreturn his fountain pen appearance was noted in our night ago. We forgot to menbek, but two weeks ago this Marshal entered his office Hall, there lay his long lost upon the desk. The pen, had been improved during its doubt whether he still supiClerk as the guilty party, he may that august official had but it, and it might have been age growers, probably Mr.— way anything about it. minary examination of Charley are accused of rape; was held is Court at Santa Ana behind during three days last week, binding him over to appear The rain descended in sheets for a good part of yesterday, the precipitation an hour before noon, when much hail fell, being in torrents. For a part of the time the rain was the heaviest for years. The downpour began in desultory showers shortly before midnight Tuesday evening, and towards morning spirited showers fell intermittently until daybreak, when the weather moderated, and little rain fell for an hour or two. The lull in the precipitation was temporary, however, for rain fall again at intervals until 10 when a steady downpour settled down to business, and the oldest inhabitant said he never saw anything like it. At 10 o'clock the rain gauge at Mr. Dickel's marked. 80 of an inch of water as having fallen. At 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon the precipitation amounted to 1.15 inches for the storm, a total for the season of 6.71 inches. The weather last night was stormy and the indications were extra good for an all-night downpour. Leo Stephan's saloon at Orange, which was a conspicuous object a half mile or so this side of the Rochester hotel on the road leading into the town from this side of the river, was burned to the ground on Saturday night between 8 and 9 o'clock. The building had been untenanted for some weeks past, since the time Stephan was compelled to turn over into the Sheriff's office the amount of his fine for maintaining the joint without a license. All the contents of the place, except a pool table, were consumed and the building was totally destroyed. Mr. Conrad is positive in his ideas that the house was burned down. Leo Stephan went to the building at 8 o'clock in the evening and came away shortly thereafter, driving over to Anaheim. A half hour thereafter the building was in flames. The insurance on the building expired on the 8th, and an agent of the insurance company came down from Los Angeles that day to get a renewal. The fire occurred on the evening of the 9th, and on Monday, the 11th, Conrad went to Los Angeles and secured his policy. The house was insured for $500, and Stephan had additional insurance on his personal property. The co-operative sugar factory Board of Directors held their regular monthly session on Tuesday, and resolved, in the matter of the $5 per capita assessment levied some days ago, to turn over deeds to stockholders as soon as payment of the money is made. The original purpose was to retain the deeds until all the shareholders had paid, but this was found to be impracticable, inasmuch as the Directors met with a positive refusal to pay on the part of the shareholders unless the deeds were ready to be handed over when payment was made. Of the $750 remaining due from the $150 per share assessment levied during the summer, the bulk of the amount is upon the stock of Director Wissendenger, against whom the company's attorney, Sheldon Bordon of Los Angeles, was instructed to bring suit to recover the amount. Wissendenger had only ten acres in the trust deed, yet he voted 535 shares, in company of the former President of the concern, to perpetuate themselves in office. Both these men sought to evade their assessment, but one was compelled to pay, and now the other will be sued. W. T. Brown of the Lumber yard is a fancier of woods and has in his possession a collection gathered from many widely separated places, some manufactured into useful work. Herbert W. Hamilton of Marinette, Wis., an old time Leadville friend of Newman Esick, and a gentleman of large wealth, is here looking for a location. If he determines to locate he will engage in a new business of far-reaching importance to the interests of this entire section. M. J. Bauer who has recently arrived here from Julietta, Idaho, has opened up a stock of groceries and provisions in the Dreyfus building and expects his stock of racket goods to arrive shortly. Mr. Bauer is a man of means, has come to Anaheim to make it his home, and will have an auction of goods every Saturday. Mr. Passmore, Sr., of Olive has been seriously ill with pneumonia for some time past, but his condition yesterday was reported to be somewhat improved. Mr. Passmore is 68 years of age, and has been very low, but under the careful ministration of Dr. Lee will no doubt soon be himself again. Editor Bynon of the San Pedro American has distinction after distinction heaped upon him. He recently purchased a second paper at Long Beach, then he was arrested for libel committed upon a San Pedro town trustee, and was last week found guilty. He was to have been sentenced yesterday, and we expect to hear of the lucky dog getting ten years in San Quentin. It is better to be born lucky than rich. Miss Mabel Langenberger gives a piano recital in Los Angeles to-morrow evening, under the tutelage of her instructress, Miss Mary L. O'Donoughue, the noted pianist, and assisted by Miss Jennie Winston, the well-known soprano. Miss Langenberger is an accomplished musician, and her studies upon the pianoforte, which have been carried on under the instruction of Miss O'Donoughue for several years past, have brought her to the attainment of a perfection in playing that is seldom seen in one so young. We hope the recital will be largely attended—we know that all those present will find a rich musical treat in store for them. Corporal Abbe of this city was awarded a handsome silver medal at a competitive drill by the Santa Ana military company at the company's armory on Wednesday evening last. Abbe was First Lieutenant of Company G at the time Gov. Bud mustered it out last year, and on the disbandment of that company joined Company L of Santa Ana and has since been a member of that organization. Abbe is samodest and retiring in disposition as he is proficient in drilling and knowledge of the tactics, and his honors rest very lightly upon him. To be accounted for best drilled man in any military company is credit enough for one man, but the same might be said with reference to Abbey regarding two. Harry N. Gray of San Francisco and Frank Ward of Los Angeles, of the well-known cement firm of Gray Bros. & Ward, were in town on Thursday last, having come down from Los Angeles on the morning train to pay a visit to their twenty-five-acre walnut grove south of Katella. Mr. Gray had just returned from a three-week pleasure trip to Denver, where he renewed the acquaintanceships of his youth, and came in on the Limited in the private car of the President of the Atlantic and Pacific line; in whose company he took his departure for San Francisco on Monday. After inspecting the walnut grove and finding it, under the careful supervision of Supt.Case, he doing famously, the party returned to town in time for the afternoon train for Ocean-side, where the firm owns a forty-score olive orchard. Both gentlemen are looking well, and their appearance would indicate that the cares of life rest very lightly upon them. Call again, boys'll show you how to make a ramps some more. Prof. Watts, the Alamitos tonsorial articome up town Sunday evening and visit with friends. Mr. Capitain was in from the sugar fatory on Tuesday to take a last whack at thе disintegrating co-operative sugar concoction. He reports the work upon the building at Alamitos progressing as rapidly as possible. He is more enthusiastic than ever upon the sugar situation, and tells us that sugar will be rolling out of the Alamitos works by the barrel before many months roll around. Clarence Groat has a contract for meneing 1800 feet of ditch running north from Orangethorpe avenue between thе Schulte and Skinner places, and for a man and a half of ditch at thе Botsford area east of Tuffree's. Clarence has a gang fifteen men at work upon the improvement but had to knock off yesterday on account of the rain. Isaac Lyons has been seen upon oe streets quite frequently of late, and tne rumor spread that he would soon again be business man of thе city.The report proves erroneous; for while entertaining a prophecy to move into town for some days; resolved finally to remain an honest farm; and is again at his fine walnut orchard or Orangethorpe avenue.Come and see again.Isaac. Edward Bessonet, one of thе pioneers Santa Ana valley,died in Santa Ana la Saturday night,having reached thе age four score years.Mr.Besson located Santa Ana in 1876.A brick mason trade,b he contractor and builder of thе first brick structure erected in Santa Ana.He assisted his son,Gorge Besson,t he contractor for thе Sprigson block,i encreasing that building.Mr.Besson was reidentent of thе south when thе States seceded with his sons in thе confederation army,and was a participant in many thе battles in thе Mississippi valley. Mme.Modjeka has gone to San Francisco co to prepare for her farewell tour.She will open at thе Baldwin theatre on thе 25th and play an engagement of four weeks.Well-known actor,joseph Haworth.will her leading man,and among her company will be two local actresses of San Francisco —Frances Edgerton and Frances Jolliffe—the former for many years an elocutional and dramatic reader,prominent in social circles;and she latter a member of one.the prominent old families,a sister of Mr.Rudolf Spreckels,and for years a lead belle.She graduated at Vassar in 1898and instead of following thе social care marked out for her.studied for th.e stage.New York and played one or two mines engagements there.Cornelius Makin,she died suddenly at th.e Baldwin Friday.will have been a member of Modjeka's co party.Mme.Modjeka may retire from th.e stage permanently after this engagement. Mrs.Wm.Konig entertained a numberthe young folks at her residence on Sunday,evening,the occasion being in honor of Mrs.Krauss and Miss Malstead of Los Angeleswho are visiting her.Mrs.Konig's host taliyance is far famed,and on this occasion Of the $750 remaining due from the $1 50 per share assessment levied during the summer, the bulk of the amount is upon the stock of Director Wissendenger, against whom the company's attorney, Sheldon Bordon of Los Angeles, was instructed to bring suit to recover the amount. Wissendenger had only ten acres in the trust deed, yet he voted 535 shares, in company of the President of the concern, to perpetuate themselves in office. Both these men sought to evade their assessment, but one was compelled to pay, and now the other will be sued. W. T. Brown of the lumber yard is a fancier of woods and has in his possession a collection gathered from many widely separated places, some manufactured into useful articles, and a large "junk pile" still in its native state, that would tempt the eye of a connoisseur. He has at his residence a case of finely carved articles made of red and other woode that attests his ability as a wood carver in an eminent degree, and is now engaged in giving his leisure hours to the construction of a wooden goblet, made of many closely jointed pieces gathered from different places, the handle of which will be made from a peg taken from the log church in which George Washington worshipped, a century and a half ago. Whenever Mr. Brown goes away from home, he has his eye out for odd pieces of wood, and on a recent visit to Los Angeles picked up two highly prized pieces of manzanita which he bore home in triumph. On his way to the cars he was accosted by a wayfarer who wanted to know if he was gathering up stove wood. The two pieces have prominent places in what Mr. Brown calls the "junk pile," and will some day no doubt be turned into something useful as well as ornamental. Public Administrator Clark has made his semi-annual report of the estate, of the decodents that have come into his hands during the last half year. The Public Administrator received from the Timo Lynch estate $897 25, from that of Anna R. Lynch $1,485 05. The expenses of the funeral and last illness and the family allowances paid by the Administrator were in the first case $760, and in the latter $758 65. The fees in the former case were $107 25, and in the latter $328 72. Of the estate of the latter the Public Administrator has turned into the county treasury $157 45, has in hands a cash balance of $241 23, and holds property belonging to the former, exclusive of money, amounting to $1,000. The approximate value of the estate of the former was $1,867 25 and of the latter $1,311 10. The approximate value of the estate of Oscar L. Martin was $42, of which money came into the hands of the Public Administrator to the extent of $32 65, and the fees and expenses balanced this sum, the estate being insufficient to pay the bills accumulating against it. Of the estate of John Cadman the fees and expenses paid the Public Administrator were during the six months past, $10. Highest of all in Leavening Strength.-Latest U. S. Gov't Report. Royal Baking Powder ABSOLUTELY PURE THE CHANCE OF YOUR LIFE! Men's and Boys' Suits, Overcoats, Furnishings, Hats; Ladies', Men's, Boys and Children'SHOES At a TREMENDOUS CUT-PRICE is NOW. Get in and buy 'em while our Great Everything-Marked-to-Cost Sale is in progress, or you'll feel like clubbing yourself when the sale is over. And on the Merry Words of our CUT prices to ye BARGAIN SEEKERS. They are all big money savers for you. Men's Laundered-white dress shirts, all sizes, worth 75c...cut to 40c Ladies' Dongola 3 point and opera slippers, solid inner and outer sole, worth $1 25...now 90c Men's genuine Felt Fedora Hats in black, brown and otter, worth $1 25...cut to 85c Ladies' Dongola pat.-tip Button Shoes, worth $1 25 of any one's money...marked now 90c Children's Fine Dongola and pebble-grain school Shoes, sizes 5 to 8, worth 90c...cut to 65c Men's genuine Levi Strauss Overalls (best quality made); you know what they are worth...45c We've reduced Everything in our House in like proportion; come and see for yourself. Forget, only a few days longer, then the sale will be over. Bear in mind your money back if you want it. The Red Front Branch Stores at San Francisco and San Bernardino. 304-306 W Fourth St., Santa Ana Braunschweiger Red Front Branch Stores at San Francisco and San Bernardino. Braunschweiger Leberwurst, Cewelatwurst, Swiss, Cream, Eastern and Sapsago Cheese AT DICKEL'S Silence Isn’t Golden---Not in Business! And therefore I call your attention to the fact that I want to sell you Confectionery, Notions or Fine Cutlery, Stationery, Books or Magazines, CIGARS, TOBACCO OR PIPES And as I am agent for ALL papers and magazines, you can save Time, Trouble and Risk by subscribing through my agency. JOSEPH HELMSEN, F. CRIST Merchant Tailor LATEST STOCK OF FALL & WINTER SUITS Suits, $18 up. Pants, $5 up. A D. PORTER Contractor and Builder. Estimates Furnished. Shop and Office—Corner of North and Lemon streets. F. BACKS, UNDERTAKER JOSEPH HELMSEN, F. CRIST Merchant Tailor LATEST STOCK OF FALL & WINTER SUITS Suits, $18 up. Pants, $5 up. Goods of Latest Styles. Call and see my stock Center Street, near Opera-house. Roman Wisser. Favorite Saloon. Finest of Wines, Liquors & Cigars Pool & Billiard Tables Schindler's Building, Center St., Anaheim FRED. 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