anaheim-gazette 1897-01-28

CITY COUNCIL SESSION. Gardiner & Howe Get the Contracts. They Were the Lowest Bidders for Installing the New Electric Lights and Water Works—The Next Lowest Bidder Threatens Injunction Proceedings, Because Gardiner & Howe’s Bid was not Accompanied by the Requisite Number of Certified Checks—The City Attorney Advices by Wire from Sacramento, and the Council Acts Therenupon—An Interesting Session During which Much Technical Information Regarding Electric Lighting was Listened to by All. The City Council met on Tuesday evening and awarded the contract for putting in the new electric lights and water works to Gardiner & Howe of Los Angeles, who were the lowest of eight contestants for the work. In the advertisement calling for bids for the work, the board had required a certified check in the amount of $500 each for the electric light and water works propositions, and Gardiner & Howe had inclosed only one check in the amount of $500. The board decided to consider the bid nevertheless, and on discovering it to be the lowest of the eight bids submitted, decided to ask the advice of City Attorney Chynoweth at Sacramento as to the legality of accepting the bid in the event of the bidders putting up the additional check required. Mr. Chynoweth wired that the bid could be accepted provided Gardiner & Howe furnished the required check. This was done, and the board, satisfying themselves that Gardiner & Howe’s big was the lowest, awarded them the contract. The price is $16,528. George E Nolan, representing the Machinery & Electric Supply Co. of Los Angeles, who was the next lowest bidder, his two bids being respectively $18,406 and $17,675 (the difference being as to the make of boilers), appeared before the board, and stated impressively that after due deliberation and consultation with his attorney, he had decided to bring an injunction suit restraining the city from awarding the contract to Gardiner & Howe, for the reason that they had not complied with the requirements of the specifications in the matter of the certified check, and for the fur- per annum, and actual traveling expenses when visiting the schools of his county. The Surveyor, $10 per day while actually employed by the county. Justices of the Peace, such fees as are now or may be hereafter allowed by law. Constables, such fees as are now or may be hereafter allowed by law. Each Supervisor, $500 per annum, and 20 cents per mile for traveling to and from his residence to the county seat, not more than four mileages in any one month. RESIDENCE BURNED. MR. REYNOLDS’ HOUSE ON THE CORNER OF NORTH AND WEST STREETS DESTROYED BY FIRE SATURDAY EVENING. An alarm of fire was rung in at 7 o'clock on Saturday evening for a fire that consumed the residence of Thomas F. Reynolds, situate on the corner of North and West streets. Hugo Strodthoff was walking up town from his home on Lemon street at the time, when his attention was attracted to the blaze, and he was first to give the alarm. Herman Dickel started for the firehouse, giving the alarm, and Louie Miller ran over and rang the bell. The fire apparatus was run out in short order, but on discovering that the fire was out of the reach of the city hydrants, it was left behind, while the population repaired to the scene of the blaze as fast as they could to assist, if possible, in staying the flames. It was thought at first that the fire was in the residence of Joe Becher, on North street, but it was soon discovered to be in Mr. Reynolds’ new house, and before the crowd arrived upon the scene the handsome structure was enveloped in flames. At half-past 6 o'clock Mrs. Reynolda, who happened to be alone in the house at the time, started upatairs with a lighted lamp in her hand. She tripped on the topmost stair and the lamp was pitched into one of the bedrooms at the head of the stairway. An explosion followed immediately and the blazing oil, quickly communicating itself to the carpet, spread throughout the room. Mrs. Reynolda ran down the stairway to the landing whence another flight of steps led to the bedroom on the other side of the house, and entering the room, picked up some of the bed-covering and retracing her steps to the fire, sought to smother the flames by thrusting the covering over them. This but added fuel to the flames, and her dress was soon in a blaze. She ran down stairs and succeeded in putting out the fire in her clothing, but on attempting to go up the stairs again, found that the flames had made such headway that all possibility of saving the building was at an end. Mr. Reynolda was at a neighbor's and came running over to his burning dwelling, firing a shotgun to attract the attention of those further away. The neighbors soon gathered and assisted in carrying out the furniture down stairs. An organ and some of the furniture was per annum, and actual traveling expenses when visiting the schools of his county. The Surveyor, $10 per day while actually employed by the county. Justices of the Peace, such fees as are now or may be hereafter allowed by law. Constables, such fees as are now or may be hereafter allowed by law. Each Supervisor, $500 per annum, and 20 cents per mile for traveling to and from his residence to the county seat, not more than four mileages in any one month. Kleinigkeiten. —The proposed new charter for Los Angeles was defeated. All the city papers favored it, and that was enough to knock it higher'n a kite! —Bishop Johnson of the diocese of Los Angeles will preach at St. Michael’s church on Sunday next at half after 2 in the afternoon. All are invited. —Rain began falling yesterday shortly before noon, and the indications were good for another storm. Weather prophets predict that the weather will be wet. —The Christian Endeavorors of the Presbyterian Church will give a social at the residence of the Misses Melrose this evening (Thursday). All are cordially invited to attend. —Amos Jennings and wife entertained the Epworth League at a social at their residence on Tuesday evening that was largely attended. A very pleasant time was enjoyed by all. —The old wooden shed at the power-house has been torn down to make room for the new electric light and water improvements. The old wood was carted to the city hall and chopped into kindling. —The Chamber of Commerce met at the City Hall on Friday afternoon last, Mr. Dickel in the chair, and Secretary Goldwater keeping the minutes. The application for a donation of $200 on part of a monthly publication, to assist in its issuance of a special number to cost, according to the figures of the canvasser,$400, was denied. —Articles of incorporation of the W. F. Lutz Company have been filed with the County Clerk. The purpose is to deal in farming implements, tools, machinery and vehicles. Capital stock,$20,000, of which$14,000 is subscribed. —The Escondido Advocate of the 22d contains the following: Born—To Mrs. Henderson, a resident of Anaheim, who is visiting her brother, Fireman Almbaugh, in this city, on the first of week,a daughter. While keeping score for Sunday's ball game Ed Zeus of our force of composing-room artists was struck by a foul ball and knocked unconscious. Ed was carried off field insensible, but soon recovered,and is now ready for the resumption of hostilities. The Azusa Pomotropic, winding up a characteristic snarl about our reference to the Overland Fruit Dispatch, advises us to give it “more of that old-fashioned integrity that has made the Gazette.” Keep your eye on us, Jeffrey, old boy,and you may learn a thing or two that will open your eyes before you get much older. —The Santa Ana Blade refers to us as its "Dutch contemporary." Conning from one George E Nolan, representing the Machinery & Electric Supply Co. of Los Angeles, who was the next lowest bidder, his two bids being respectively $18,406 and $17,675 (the difference being as to the make of boilers), appeared before the board, and stated impressively that after due deliberation and on consultation with his attorney, he had decided to bring an injunction suit restraining the city from awarding the contract to Gardiner & Howe, for the reason that they had not complied with the requirements of the specifications in the matter of the certified check, and for the further reason that Gardiner & Howe had been permitted to amend their bid in reference to the style of engine to be installed. Mr. Nolan was disposed to quibble, and his threat to bring injunction proceedings had no terrors for the board. Mr. Hulse of Woodill & Hulse, who put in a bid for the electric lights, also appeared and set up the claim that his bid was the lowest submitted that was accompanied by a certified check, and asked that due recognition be accorded his company. Mr. Hulse's bid for the electric lights was $8,400 net, while that of Gardiner & Howe was $7,204, a difference in favor of the latter amounting to nearly $1,200. Mr. Gardiner, who sat an interested listener to the discussion, was called on, and stated that his bid was submitted in good faith. The omission of the certified check was an oversight, which he had rectified. He had consulted his attorney and been informed that the omission of the check under the circumstances did not necessarily debar his bid from consideration by the board. So far as the threats of Mr. Nolan were concerned, his company would take care of that part of the proposition, and he was willing to enter into a bond protecting the city from loss. At this point Mr. Nolan arose and said he made formal protest against the acceptance of Gardiner & Howe's bid. Mr. Scribner of the Westinghouse Co., Mr. Pomberton of the General Electric Co., and Mr. Booth of the Buckeye engine company also addressed the board, each maintaining that his style of machinery was the best submitted, and that the other fellow's was the inferior in every respect. The burden of much of the song was against Gardiner & Howe, who seemed to be on the outside of the little admiration society discernible among some of the bidders. At this juncture Mr. Hulse, who had not added his quota to this discussion, raised a laugh by suggesting that the board proceed to business. After a further discussion the board, on motion of Trustee Lewis, seconded by Trustee Helmsen, awarded the bid to Gardiner & Howe. The certified checks submitted by the other bidders were ordered returned to them, and the awarding of bids was over. Under the head of new business the board audited the bill of George Click for $2 25 for sawing wood. Mr. Click had never said a word, and as he had earned his money, the board decided unanimously to pay him what was coming to him. Mr. Shanley appeared before the board in reference to the sale to the city of the lot joining the water works, whereon the old Catholic church was located. He made a forceful argument in support of his proposition, asking $500 for the lot—which was a very low price, he said—and maintaining that the city needed it for the placing of the new machinery. No action. Mr. Koberle who was present as one of the unsuccessful bidders of the water works contract, made the board a proposition in the matter of our old friend the two-inch Nash meter, offering to take it off the city's hands at a reduction of 10 per cent from cost price, and to trade therefor five meters of inch capacity. Accepted. Application of Mr. Littlefield to be furnished water at his new residence on Broadway. There being no city mains in the neighborhood, the matter was laid on the another side of the house, and entering the room, picked up some of the bed-covering and retracing her steps to the fire, sought to smother the flames by thrusting the covering over them. This but added fuel to the flames, and her dress was soon in a blaze. She ran down stairs and succeeded in putting out the fire in her clothing, but on attempting to go up the stairs again, found that the flames had made such headway that all possibility of saving the building was at an end. Mr. Reynolds was at a neighbor's and came running over to his burning dwelling, firing a shotgun to attract the attention of those further away. The neighbors soon gathered and assisted in carrying out the furniture down stairs. An organ and some of the furniture was carried out, but otherwise the building was a total loss. The tankhouse, windmill and tank, which stood to the south of the burning building, were saved, much of the credit for saving it being due to good work of the Porter boys, A. D. and Ben. All hands did what they could to render any assistance in their power, but the two gentlemen mentioned deserve especial commendation for their good work. F. S. Purdy who was among the first at the fire had misfortune to step upon a nail which injured his foot quite badly. This building was erected three years ago by F. H. Keith, and was purchased a year ago by Mr. Reynolds. There was an insurance of $700 upon the premises included in which was the tankhouse, windmill and tank. The loss is a serious blow to Mr. Reynolds, but it is pleasant to know that he is able to rebuild, and no doubt a handome residence will soon rear its head upon the site of the burned dwelling. PLACENTIA POINTERS. W. F. Botsford is having cement ditches put in on his eighty-acre ranch, north of John Wagner. One ditch for every twenty acres. He has also had one put in on the McFarland ranch. The well borers have not struck water yet in Hervey well and have bored 300 feet. J. P. Greeley made Placentia a flying visit last week. C. Groat, with his force of cement workers, is making things lively. Will Boworth lost a valuable horse recently, due to being too fat and standing out through the rain and then suddenly put to work. Mr. Robinson has bought a piece of land north of the Tuffree ranch of twenty acres. He has put up a house and is making things fly. Mr. Scott from Garden Grove has moved into the Basten house north of Dunham. Mr. Morgan and son are the guests of Charles Wagner, relatives of him from the State of Washington. Mr. Morgan comes here in quest of health. The literary society will have the first meeting this season on next Friday night. Religious services will be conducted every two weeks at the schoolhouse, commencing on February 14th at 3 P.M. Mr. Deering officiating. Thomas Strain Jr., and a friend went on a fishing trip to Newport last week. Miss Dunham has been seriously sick. BUENA PARK ITEMS. The entertainment under the auspices of the L. M. A.S. on Friday evening was a success. The hall was well filled with an appreciative audience. Rev. Mr. Bland of Chicago has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Charles Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. Pitblade have been visiting old acquaintances at the Park. Y. P. S.C.E. will hold special services on Sunday evening to celebrate Endeavor Day. There will be some good music; vesper services at 7:30 p.m. Frank Whitaker and John Goldwell SENATOR SMITH'S BILL. Senator Smith's bill which he has introduced into the Senate for the reclassification of counties, places Orange county in the twenty-seventh class, and the officers are paid the following salaries: The County Clerk, $3,000 per annum. The Sheriff $4,300 per annum, and all commissions, fees, and mileage for the service of papers or process coming from courte other than those of his own county. The Recorder, $3,000 per annum. The Auditor, $1,500 per annum. The Treasurer, $2,000 per annum. The Tax Collector, $1,500 per annum; provided that after the expiration of the present term, the office of tax collector and treasurer shall be consolidated, and the tax collector shall be ex officio county treasurer, and shall perform the duties of treasurer, and shall receive a salary for performing the duties of the offices so consolidated the sum of $2,500 per annum. The Assessor, $2500 per annum. The Assessor of such county may appoint as many field deputies as are necessary to complete the assessment of such county; such field deputies shall take office at 12 o'clock meridian on the first Monday in March of each year, and shall hold such office for not more than four months from and after such date; the salary of each of such field deputies shall not exceed $100 per month, to include borse hire and travelling expenses, which salary shall be paid to such field deputy by said county at the same time, in the same manner and out of the same fund as the salary of the Assessor; the aggregate of the salaries paid to such field deputies in any one year shall not exceed $2000. The District Attorney, $2,000 per annum. The Coroner, such fees as are now or may be hereafter allowed by law. The Public Administrator, such fees as are now or may hereafter be allowed by law. The Superintendent of Schools, $1,800 BUENA PARK ITEMS. The entertainment under the auspices of the L. M. A. S. on Friday evening was a success. The hall was well filled with an appreciative audience. Rev. Mr. Bland of Chicago has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Charles Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. Pitblado have been visiting old acquaintances at the Park. The Y. P. S. C. E. will hold special services on Sunday evening to celebrate Endeavor Day. There will be some good music; veerers services at 7:30 p.m. Frank Whitaker and John Caldwell of Santa Ana were visiting at A. W. Whitaker's on Sunday. The orchestra under the direction of Prof. Loughborough are preparing for a concert in the near future. The members of the orchestra are Prof. Loughborough, Miss Florence McCullough and Charlie Reis, violins; Miss Eva Archibald, cello, and Miss Jennie Johnson, pianist. Mrs. Eleanor Leslie was a guest of Mrs. J. A. Whitaker last week. STATE CONTROLLER'S REPORT. We have been favored with a copy of the biennial report of the State Controller for the forty-sixth and forty-seventh fiscal years, ending June 30, 1895, and June 30, 1896, respectively, which has just been issued from the State printing office. It shows that the total cash in the State treasury June 30, 1896, was $5,111,001.21. The amount in the treasury on June 30, 1895, was $2,787,678.57, an increase of $2,323,322.64 for the forty-seventh fiscal year, as compared to the preceding year. The total receipts of the State treasury were $10,793,571.71 for the forty-sixth year, and $10,412,638.90 for the forty-seventh year. The expenditures for the two years respectively, were $10,863,245.68, and $8,-125,609.20. From the foregoing it will be seen that the total receipts for the two years were $21,206,210.61, and that the total expenditures for the same period were $18,988,-854.88; the excess of receipts over expenditures for the two years being $2,217,355.73. The condition of the State debt remains the same as at the last report. State funded debt bonds of 1857 to the amount of $4,500, and those of 1860 to the amount of $500, are still outstanding, and in the opinion of the Controller are either lost or destroyed. The outstanding funded debt bonds of 1873 are all held in trust by the State for the State school and university funds. Their aggregate is $2,277,500, and they draw interest at the rate of 6 per cent annuum, which is paid semi-annually, in January and July of each year. weth's bill for the reduction of salaries has given them this past week, and made cold chills run up their backs. They have held a public meeting and discussed the matter and resolved that they are agin the reduction and will have none of it. Although a large number of the people are in favor of going in for economy, on account of hard times, yet the meeting resolved to wire Mr. Chynoweth not to "push the bill." Mr. Chynoweth spoke of the necessity for economy in public expenditures at the time of his nomination, in the Republican convention, saying California was the most expensively governed State in the union, and pledged himself to retrenchment and reform. During the campaign he argued from that standpoint, and was elected on that platform. He was known as favoring not only a reduction in salaries but the cutting down of the terms of county officers from four years to two years as well. The people who elected Mr. Chynoweth hope he will be patriotic and live up to his pledges, and having introduced his bill in line with that policy, they hope he will not be dissuaded from his patriotic purpose by the olamor of Jim McFadden's mutual admiration society at Santa Ana. Petitions are out for signatures requesting Assemblyman Chynoweth to push his bill providing for the reduction of salaries of Orange county officers. At a recent meeting held at Santa Ana it was decided to wire Mr. Chynoweth not to push the bill. We understand the meeting voted 25 for and 19 against the instructions. The petitions now being circulated in town and adjacent country by Mr. Nickerson and other gentlemen are being signed by all the taxpayers irrespective of party, and on Monday next it is designed to send Mr. Chynoweth a telegram something like this: "Five hundred taxpayers in Orange county petition that you push your bill for the reduction of salaries." The petition will follow immediately after and Mr. Chynoweth may have an opportunity of submitting the wishes of the people to the Assembly. As an indication that everybody at Santa Ana is not opposed to this stroke of public economy, the following extract, from Prof. Welch's letter to the Los Angeles Herald, will prove interesting: It is under serious consideration to circulate petitions among the citizens of Orange county asking Mr. Chynoweth to push his bill. The meeting of last night is not regarded as an expression of the wish of the majority of the taxpayers by any means, and if Mr. Chynoweth is really attempting to secure legislation which he proposed to try to accomplish and if the people wish him to carry it on to completion, the petition method is only true way of indicating that wish. Many, though not all, parties know Mr. Chynoweth made this proposition one of the conditions of his election (as did his op- THE I GREAT ODD A IT IS Goods Slavery PARTMENT! SALE WITH POSITI PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE. Dan'l Baker of the Santa Ana Standard was in town on Monday afternoon. Lee Scott, who came down from Redlands a few days ago, is taking a tussle with la grippe at the Commercial hotel. F. C. Wintrode, representing the American Fruit Growers' Union of Chicago, was in town yesterday looking over the orange situation. Ed Crowther, the Placentia avenue impresario, is arranging for an amateur performance of Pinafore. Who says we are not in the swim? Col. Bob Taylor was down from Corona yesterday renewing old acquaintances. Col. Bob is looking just as young and as chipper as ever. Herman Stern contemplates making a trip to Randsburg on Monday, and if prospects are good the Stern Bros. will open up a store in the new mining camp. Charley Wommer who drove Dick Callahan's saloon outfit to Randsburg will probably remain and become a permanent resident of the new mining camp. Mr. Passmore, Sr., of Olive who has been very low with heart trouble, so low in fact that grave fears were entertained for his recovery, was yesterday reported by Dr. Lee to be somewhat improved. Mr. Chas. Kuchel of the Gazette is confined to his bed with a badly sprained leg, sustained in being thrown from his vehicle while returning from the fire at Mr. Reynold's residence last Saturday night. Jacob Good and Miss Lulu B. McElhany of Los Angeles were married yesterday at the residence of the groom's father in West Anaheim by Rev. Stone of this city. The happy couple will reside in Los Angeles. Mr. Mills who will be the manager of the Lutz wagon and implement emporium in this city has arrived and is now in charge of the establishment. Mr. Mills reports a fair trade, and prospects excellent for a good season. Rud Bentz has our thanks for a bunch of fine ducks bagged at the Landing some days ago. Rud and Prof. Fox went down to the Landing Saturday night, and during the following day's sport killed thirty-seven fine ducks. Bert Tobin, a young lad in the employ of John Woodruff, was bitten in the hand by a vicious dog last Saturday. Blood poisoning developed and necessitated his seeking medical aid the next day. Dr. Champion is in attendance, and the lad is now on a fair road to recovery. George Boyd has a force of fifty pickers and packers gathering and preparing the orange crop for shipment. He has a force of 14 pickers, and employs 35 hands in the pack- Mike Reagan was up from the sugar factory at Alamitos to spend Sunday with friends in town. Mike informs us the factory is being pushed rapidly toward completion, and the structure will soon be under roof. Frank Gates takes quite an interest in the A return game will be played between the same clubs at the Olive grounds on Sunday afternoon next. Dick Callaban loaded his saloon outfit upon a wagon on Tuesday and set out for the new mining camp of Randaburg. For a fortnight past it has been a case of Randsburg or bust with Dick, and on his return last week from a hurried visit to the new mining camp, he announced his purpose of pulling up stakes here and starting out to seek his fortune in the new gold fields. All day long on Monday Dick and his confidential clerk, Fred Moon, were busy packing the outfit, and a start was had on Tuesday after dinner. Charley Wommer drove the team and it is expected Randaburg will be reached in five days—by next Saturday evening. Dick informs us that the new mining camp has already grown to the proportions of a prosperous town of some 3,000 inhabitants, with more money in sight than he ever saw in his life, and he is enthusiastic as to its future possibilities. He tells us that Herb Morton and his partner, Marsh, who went to Randaburg from this city some months ago, have three claims, one of which they sold for $100, another for $1,000, and are negotiating for the sale of the third at $3,000. Dick purchased a lot and started a force of carpenters putting up a building for him, being on the principal street and right in the business portion of the town. He paid $500 for the lot two weeks ago. On Thursday last he was offered $700 for it, and Tuesday he received word that he could have $1,000 for it. He refused the offer. A hundred men are pouring into Randaburg every day, and old miners think it will pan out the greatest mining camp in America. Dr. Barter, postmaster of Clair, died at his home on Magnolia avenue on Thursday last. The deceased was a native of Canada, where he was engaged for a number of years in the drug business. Later on he graduated in medicine and practiced his profession in Missouri. His practice was extensive and he was regarded as a most efficient physician and an expert surgeon. Some six years ago finding his oneorous work was telling on his health he decided on disposing of his practice and coming to California. For some time after his arrival his health seemed to pick up and he decided on making this State his permanent home. After going through several sections in quest of a homestead, he bought a ranch in Clair which he was fast making the prettiest place in the neighborhood when death slipped in and called him away at the age of 51. Dr. Barter was a man of strong convictions and took a deep interest in all religious work and was embedded with the most charitable feelings toward both friend and foe. It is admitted, however, that no man ever had fewer enemies, and one of the traits of his character was that he never could be induced to speak ill of any one. He died deeply regretted and although in accordance with his wishes there were no funeral notices announcing his death, the funeral was extremely large and representative. It was also his wish that no hearse be employed at his interment and this injunction was also carried out. Dr. Barter belonged to several prominent societies and at one time had the distinction of being master of the lodge in which he was made a mason. The immediate cause of his death was blood poisoning. He leaves a wife and family to mourn his untimely end and all who knew him share their grief in full. Last year much of the friction cropping out of the annual election of Director in the water company was occasioned by the circulation of untruthful reports to the effect that the Board of Directors were engaged in an Rud Bohin has our thanks for a batch of fine ducks bagged at the Landing some days ago. Rud and Prof. Fox went down to the Landing Saturday night, and during the following day's sport killed thirty-seven fine ducks. Bert Tobin, a young lad in the employ of John Woodruff, was bitten in the hand by a vicious dog last Saturday. Blood poisoning developed and necessitated his seeking medical aid the next day. Dr. Champion is in attendance, and the lad is now on a fair road to recovery. George Boyd has a force of fifty pickers and packers gathering and preparing the orange crop for shipment. He has a force of 14 pickers, and employs 35 hands in the packing house and up to last evening had sent out eight carloads of fine fruit. Mr. Blennnerhassett sprained his ankle while stopping off the sidewalk at Pasadena the other day and treading upon a small stone that came near throwing the ankle out of joint. He walks with a limp, and on Monday bad to use a crutch. W. H. Bowers — the irresistible Billy whom everybody knows—was down from Los Angeles one day last week, looking over the life insurance situation. William is a resident of the Angelio burg now and is rapidly gaining that respectability of demeanor that characterized him before plunging into the whirl of Orange county politics long ago. Call again, Bill. Jennie S. Remick of Fullerton has brought suit against her husband, M. A. Remick, for separate maintenance. The complaint alleges that the defendant deserted the plaintiff without reason, and that he now is in possession of certain property interests and able to maintain her to the extent of $25 per month besides paying her $150 as attorney's fees to prosecute her case. Agent Darling of the Southern Pacific telephoned up from the depot yesterday that a tourist traveler was engaging himself in the pleasureable task of smashing windows and otherwise disturbing the peace in that neighborhood, and asking for his arrest. Constable Bittner went down and arrested the fellow and on ushering him into the august presence of Judge Landell, that official gave him the benefit of 45 days on the rook pile at the county jail at Santa Ana, whence the fellow had but recently been released. Charley Bell has brought an action to recover $10,000 from wine maker Geckman of Ontario for shooting off his right arm on the occasion of the recent episode in the latter's winery wherein Bell undertook to quiet a boisterous trump who sought to raise a disturbance about the premises. Bell seized the trump about the waist, while Geckman ran into the house and secured a gun. Appearing with the weapon, Bell called to him not to shoot, but he fired nevertheless, taking off Bell's arm as stated. Bell was formerly editor of the Los Angeles Porcupine, and was acting as Government gagger of spirits at the time of the accident that deprived him of his arm. Mr. E. Turk returned on Saturday from Louisians, where he has been during the winter sugar campaign in his capacity of head chemist for the Oxnard sugar mill at Cypremort. He informs us the campaign was a good one, although the sugar men had a genuine scarce last month, when a blizzard swept over the cane plantations. However no damage resulted and the season was on the whole a very favorable one. Mr. Turk expected to remain with his wife and baby here, enjoying a well earned vacation, but found on his arrival a summons to report at Chino, where he is head chemist in the refinery there also. His services are indispensable to the production of sugar bath at Chino and at Oakwood. Mike Reagan was up from the sugar factory at Alamitos to spend Sunday with friends in town. Mike informs us the factory is being pushed rapidly toward completion, and the structure will soon be under roof. Frank Gates takes quite an interest in the completion of the Orange county jail, and incidentally to the payment for labor thereupon. He worked upon the structure all last Fall, and has not been able to get his pay. Frank has recently put in a cement reservoir for E.D. Ware of Garden Grove. Mrs. Ryan received the sad intelligence of the death of her mother, Mrs. Brooks, in New York city, last week. Mrs. Brooks had been on a visit to her daughters Mrs. Ryan and Mrs. J.E.Hoy, for a year or more past, and had returned East, accompanied by Mrs. Ryan in October. The latter lady recently returned to Santa Monica, and last week received the shocking intelligence of her mother's death. Mrs. Brooks was well known in this city, and was held in high esteem by those who had her acquaintance. The family have warm condolence of all in their bereavement. Mme. Modjeska made her appearance at the Baldwin theater in San Francisco on Monday night to a crowded house after a retirement of nearly two years. A year and half ago Mme. Modjeska was struck on with paralysis, and it was thought her acting days were over. She has entirely recovered, however, and has been engaged for a season of four weeks by Al Hayman & Co. She opened in Magda, and will play there two weeks. The house was crowded with the fashionable people ofthe city, and the gifted actress, who has always been a favorite in the notherm metropolis, was given a cordial reception. She acted with all her spirit and there was not a trace of any illness. After her season at the Baldwin Mme.Modjeska goes to San DiegoLos Angeles,FresnoStocktonandOaklandatwhichplacesshewillappearinherfamouscharacters. J.B.Bone was in from his ranch on Orangethorpe avenue yesterday and reports a providential termination of a constitutional disorder to which he has been a martyr for nineteen years, which was as audden as its ending was welcome in every way.Mr Stone has suffered with kidney trouble for nineteen years,and has suffered exorbitating pains off and on during much of that time.He has spent money lavishly in trying to effect a cure,and has employed physicians from one end ofTheStatetotheotheronlytocomeoutworseifpossible thanbefore.Recentlyhedecairedofeverbeingcured,andheabandonedthedoctorsto their fatewhen.strangeasitmayappear,themaladyalsodisappeared,baboutamonthago,andtherehasbeennorecurrenceoftheattack.Mr Stoneistobecongratulatedonhisrecovery,andhisfriendhesopehemay enjoythebestofhealthberease. Ed Kelly went to fire on Saturday night,and being amongstthe firsttostartforthesceneoftheconflagration,volunteeredtothetakealonganumberofhisfriendsinhisbackboard.AfterthefirewasoutEddstarledtoreturn,feltsojoyoverthefactthatthefirewasnoworsthat Highest of all in Leavening Strength. Latest U. S. Gov't Report Royal Baking Powder ABSOLUTELY PURE POSITIVELY THE LAST WEEK OF OUR AT ODD AND END INVENTORY SALE. BUY BEFORE T : IS . TOO : LATE Goods Slaughtered in Every Dement! SALE WILL POSITIVELY CLOSE THIS WEEK! The Red Front Branch Stores at San Francisco and San Bernardino. 304-806 W Fourth St., Santa Ana Braunschweiger Leberwurst 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. Goods of Latest Styles. Call and see my stock A D. PORTER Contractor and Builder. Estimates Furnished. Shop and Office—Corner of North and Lemon streets. F. BACKS, UNDERTAKER 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. PRESSEL Blacksmithing AND... Wagon - Making. Horse-Shoeing a Specially. AGENT FOR... TULOL, (HOOFCOOL STUFFING.) Superior to anything for Stuffing horses' feet. It keeps the frog soot and the hoof tough and draws fever from the foot. Guaranteed to prevent corns, fever in feet, brittle hoof, etc. 10 pound can, $1.25. Try it. Shop on Center Street, opposite Metropolitan Block. St. Louis Barber Shop. Pool and Billiard Room. Los Angeles Street, Anaheim. FRANK BAUM, PROPRIETOR. A fine stock of Cigars, Tobacco and Candies always on hand. Agent surer Forni's Alpenkraeuter Blutbeleber. A D. PORTER Contractor and Builder. Estimates Furnished. Shop and Office—Corner of North and Lemon streets. 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 Chartres Sts Notice of Guardian's Sale of Real Estate. Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of an order of the Superior Court of the County of Orange State of California, made on December 18th, 1896, in the matter of the estate and guardianship of Alvin L. Ford and Maurice E. Ford, minors, the undersigned, the guardian of the persons and estates of said minors, will sell at private sale to the highest and best bidder, for cash in gold coin of the United States, and subject to confirmation by said Superior Court, on or after the 1st day of February, 1897, all the right, title, interest and estate of the said Alvin L. Ford and Maurice E. Ford, minors, in and to those certain lots, pieces or parcels of land, situate, lying and being in the Townsite of Fullerton, County of Orange, State of California, bounded and particularly described as follows, to wit: An undivided two-thirds interest in acreage lots Fifty-six, Fifty-seven, Fifty-four, Fifty-five, Forty-eight and Forty-nine, according to a map of record of said Townsite of Fullerton, in Book 22 of Miscellaneous Records of Los Angeles county, California, at page 3 et seq. And being the same premises described in that certain deed dated August 1st, 1894, made by Herbert A. Ford to Carrie E. Ford, Alvin L. Ford and Maurice E. Ford, which deed is recorded in Book 102 of Deeds, page 221, Records of said County of Orange. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. Cash in gold coin of the United States. Dead it expense of purchaser. All bids or offers must be in writing, and may be made at any time after the first publication of this notice and before the making of the sale, and may be left with Richard Melrose, Attorney-at-Law, Center street, Anaheim, or delivered to the undersigned personally, or may be filed in the office of the Clerk of said Superior Court. CARRIE E. FORD, Guardian of the persons and estates of Alvin L. Ford and Maurice E. Ford, minors. Dated January 12, 1897. Richard Melrose, Attorney for Guardian.