anaheim-gazette 1897-12-30

The Weekly Gazette. ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY. HENRY KUCHEL, CHARLES KUCHEL, Editors and Proprietors. THURSDAY... DECEMBER 30, 1897 THE MARSHAL'S SALARY. A petition numerously signed by the taxpayers of this city was presented to the City Trustees on Tuesday evening, praying that honorable body to enact such an ordinance as will provide for the taking of the city assessment, as well as the collection of the taxes, by the county; in other words, to take that work out of the hands of the City Clerk and City Marshal. The taking of the assessment and the collection of the taxes costs the people of this city $425 annually, and it is for the purpose of reducing this public expenditure that many have signed the petition. While all citizens are heartily in favor of municipal retrenchment and the cutting down of public expenditure to the lowest figure compatible with a faithful performance of public duty, we doubt if the project of having the county take the assessment and collect the city taxes is in line with good public policy. In the first place the charge of $425 which it costs annually to gather in the taxes would not be totally wiped out by the transfer of the work to the county. The city of Santa Ana, which has the work performed by the county, has to pay $150 annually therefor. Reckoning on a similar charge to be made this city, should the proposition be carried into effect, there would therefore be a net saving of $275 per year. But let us see what the salaries of Marshal are in some of the towns in California and how they compare with the salary paid here: out at all hours of the day and night, should be paid a reasonable salary. Certainly no good man can be secured to act for the paltry pittance of $10 per month. The $10 paid for acting as Superintendent of Streets, and the similar amount for acting as janitor and caring for the fire apparatus, might be subject to reduction: but assuredly these matters will have to be looked to, and the service ought to be paid for. Of what avail is the investment of the thousands upon thousands of dollars for protection from fire. If when a fire occurs, the apparatus is found to be in poor order, the hose leaky and broken and the fire plugs out of condition? Who will do this work—who will look out for all these matters without pay? Let the Clerk's and the Marshall's salaries be reduced, if the taxpayers consider them too high—which we doubt; but let us take the assessment and collect our city taxes here in Anaheim. Let us not pull down our own town for the upbuilding of another. The money saved by this proposed plan — possibly a hundred dollars or so per year — will be more than offset by the increased pay the Clerk and Marshal may demand. The money paid them is spent here in Anaheim. Let us continue to pay them a reasonable salary, rather than concentrate this work at Santa Ana, paying the county $150 for doing work which ought to be done here at home. No county assessment for Anaheim. But Anaheim for Anaheimers! Let the man who engineered this scheme of local dismemberment through insane jealousy and petty spite be relegated to the rear! PLACENTIA POINTERS. Successful Presentation of the Christmas Cantata. The Christmas cantata passed off very successfully under the able management of the Crowthers. The school-township Marshal's Salary IN DIFFERENT CALIFORNIA TOWNS. Population in 1890. City. Coronado.....1000 Yreka.....1100 Martinez.....1600 San Pedro.....1240 Colusa.....1336 Santa Monica.....1580 Colton.....1315 San Leandro.....1950 Chico.....2894 Salary per month. $35....None 65....$25 per month extra 50....No commission 75....2 per cent on collections 100....No commission 75....“ 50....“ 50c on every license 10 per cent on poll tax. 6 per cent on personal property; 3 per cent on social security. THE FARMERS' CLUB An Interesting Meeting, and a Number of Questions Discussed and Acted Upon. When the Farmers' Club assists Monday afternoon at the reservation of Mr. Korn for its regular monthly meeting, the President of club (Mr. Cargill) had not arrived Mr. Hunter was called upon to his stead. After the reading of the minute, the last regular meeting. Miss Fay sang "The Crown of Love," pleasing effect. Mr. Hunter of the committee of nery (Hunter, Rogers and Whiskey asked for further time, the committee not having had an opportunity to bring together. Further time granted. The Secretary read the follo communication from A. H. Naive in reply to the letter of the Securior of the Club, conveying to him acknowledgments of the members having attended the club's at the Santiago canyon in September and apologizing for the scant manhip at that time present: Los ANGELES, Cal., Dec. 14, Mr. Henry Kuchel, Secretario helm Farmers' Club, Anaheim Dear Sir:—Your favor of the 3rd was duly received and a press of matters has delayed an acknowledgment. I thank you for the kind pressions of your Club, though I you I had not felt that any apology due me. My trip to the canyon date named was a very pleasant day in the monotony of business drive and luncheon with a small group of friends and acquaintances were much enjoyed. If such agreeable incidents arise in the history of the Anaheimers' Club I should like to belong provided, of course, that I were taken time for its holidays without attempting to perform more duties of membership. Wishing your Club and your manner of prosperity, and assure that they are in no way indebted self, I remain, very truly, A. H. NAFTZ The communication was filed. Mr. Hunter here demonstrates work of grafting walnuts, and sent samples of grafting on rooftops. Mr. Hunter's remarks vary interesting, and at its end was kept busy answering questions to his process of grafting. Mr. Cargill came in and took chair. The following members were pointed to attend the meeting: The Anaheim Marshal's salary of $10 per month is augmented by a salary of $10 per month for acting as superintendent of public streets, and $10 for acting as janitor of the City Hall and caring for the fire apparatus and keeping it in order and in readiness for use in case of fires. He also receives 5 per cent on collecting licenses, and the electric light and water rates, which amounts to about $25 per month; making a total salary of about $55 per month. At Coronado, where the lowest salary paid the Marshal outside of Anaheim is in effect, there are no electric light and water charges to be collected, and the duties of the Marshal existing there cannot be compared with the duties prevailing here. At Yreka, a town of 1100 inhabitants, the salary is $65 per month and $25 per month extra, making $90 per month. At San Pedro it is $75 per month, and 2 per cent on collections. At Riverside, where municipal lighting and water works exist as at Anaheim, the salary is $100 per month. At Santa Ana, where the Marshal has nothing to do with collecting licenses, electric light and water rates, his salary is $70 per month. And so on through the list. It will be seen that the salary paid the Marshal here is down amongst the lowest on the list, and the petitioners propose to cut it down by some $300 per year. Of the $425 which it costs the city to take the assessment and collect the taxes, the Marshal is paid $300 for collection, and the Clerk $125 for making the assessment. If these amounts are to be taken from these officials, it is not idle to suppose that they would continue to serve at their present salaries for their respective offices as such; or that other good men could be found to accept of the offices at the reduced rates? The Clerk receives $25 per month salary, and $5 for making out the license, electric light and water receipts. He also receives about $40 commission on the collections of personal property taxes. The taking of the assessment occupies three months of hard work, and the task requires an expert accountant to do the labor correctly. The work entails the preparation of the assessor's blanks house was crowded, window and door space being at a premium. The title was "A Jolly Christmas." The characters were as follows, all appearing in costume: Mr. President... Steve M-Cullock Mr. Reporter... Fred Betts Santa Claus... Fred Betts Ruby Dewther Kather McClure... A. B Bradford Snow Flake... Hannah Edwardson Miss Frost... Lena Hansen Miss Sleet... Elisle Bradford Ada... Christina Hansen Eight Fairies—Rita Stone, Schila Ross, Beckie Lemke, Louise Johnson, Dora Johnson, Grace Evans, Barbara Key, Sarah Key. Beverly... Schila Ross Claira... Lottie Itebrink Adolph... Hartwell Bradford Bert... Louis Edwardson Claud... Henry Tuffee Dolaf... Robbie McFadden Ernew... Percy Bradford Frank... Charley Hansen Santa Claus brought his presents in a ship manned by three sailors and a boatwain. As the curtain went up for the last time the ship glided into the center of the stage. The name "Klondike" was printed on the bow. Mr. Staley had charge of the making of the ship and it showed great skill and taste and required a great deal of patient work. The decorations were very fine, the holly being the finest ever seen. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment. We certainly should have the schoolhouse enlarged before another Christmas, so that all of our people may enjoy the entertainments. A picture of the boat was taken, so that all may procure one. Wedding cards are out for the marriage of Arthur Edwards and Miss Mattie Hansen. May they always live happily. J. C. Stafford left for Chicago on Sunday. Newman Essick spent Christmas here with his wife, and left on Monday for the mines in Kern county, where he is employed as superintendent. Mr. Krick's brother and his wife and daughter are expected the first of January from Canada. Mr. Chapman is having the balance of his gum and pepper trees out along the avenue. Placentia, Dec. 28th. SCHOOL MONEYS. First Quarterly Apportionment of School Funds. County Superintendent Greeley has made the first quarterly apportionment of school moneys derived from the county taxes. The amount given to each district is based on a pro rata of $225 for each teacher employed. From duties of membership. Wishing your Club and your manner of prosperity, and assure that they are in no way indebted self, I remain, very truly, A. H. NAFTZ The communication was filed. Mr. Hunter here demonstrates work of grafting walnuts, and sent samples of grafting on rooftop branch. Mr. Hunter's remarks vary interesting, and at its end was kept busy answering questions to his process of grafting. Mr. Cargill came in and took chair. The following members were pointed to attend the meeting: Farmers' club convention to be held Los Angeles next week: Fay, and Hagar. Two more delegates needed, and any member of this who may be desirous of going, supplied with credentials by their retary. The following questions were from the question box: (1.) What causes the peculiar tensions of some limbs of the walnut as shown in the section exhibited with? The twig was upwards of two old, and looked as if it had been burned. Mr. Neff said the condition was due to sunburn. Victor Browning said it was that or frost. Mr. Hunter said it could be by several things; either one mentioned, or wearing against a limb. Mr. Fay said he was positive not sunburn. The twig was cut shaded side of the tree thought the condition was caused lack of water. Mr. Neff said that if trees plenty of water they will have life no sunburn. Mr. Hagar thought it was cause frost or a Santa Ana wind. After further discussion they was referred to the Los Angeles ing., to be submitted to the sharps from Rivera and Santa Basin (2.) Should the farmers take an interest in the proposed free mailery in rural districts. After a thorough discussion, low resolution was moved by Fay, seconded by Mr. Holman carried: WHEREAS, A bill being now Congress, providing for the free entry of mails in rural districts; forebe it Resolved, That the Anaheim masters' Club unanimously endorses measure. (3.) What, if any, interest farmers as a body, take in their function for good roads? The subject was discussed at home and the present method of road construction severely criticized. A committee consisting of Fay, Holm Neff was appointed to interview people on the subject of better report at the next meeting. (4.) Inasmuch as the farmer furious to transportation companies major part of their business, show them farmer take a more active tender state Commerce act, and theirings of the commission under tha The question was rather heavy a recess was ordered to partake refreshments with which the Miss Marie Horstmann favored present. After due consideration had paid the refreshments, the club up the question again, and after discussion voted to lay it on until the next meeting, and the tary in the meantime to write The Clerk receives $25 per month salary, and $5 for making out the license, electric light and water receipts. He also receives about $40 commission on the collections of personal property taxes. The taking of the assessment occupies three months of hard work, and the task requires an expert accountant to do the labor correctly. The work entails the preparation of the assessor's blanks and the enumeration of all property in the city thereupon; the verifying of the blanks by interviewing the property owners in person, and mailing blanks to absentees, keeping a record thereof; entering the assessment upon the assessment roll, it having been previously checked off from the maps to ascertain whether all entries are correct. Then the assessment roll is turned over to the Board of Equalization, and the columns footed up, and the tax levy made. It goes then to the Clerk, who computes the amount of each person's tax and segregates the amounts collected in the different funds. The Assessor pays the expenses of traveling about the municipality while taking the assessment, and must keep a horse and buggy. The question arises, If the county takes the assessment and collects our taxes for us, will the county officers demand this little commission? The question will bear looking into very closely before a false step is taken that will cost the taxpayers of this city a plenty of money and trouble to get out of. If the work of taking the assessment be eliminated from his duties, and the amount of the Clerk's pay be reduced by $125 per year, it would be difficult to secure the services of a competent official to fill the place at the remaining salary—$25 or even $30 per month. No one man could afford to give his time to keeping the minutes of the council meetings, attending to the correspondence, making out the receipt books for city licenses, electric lights and water rates, and attending to the other duties of the offices, for this sum. The salary is low enough as it is. At Santa Ana the salary of the City Clerk is $70 per month. The Marshal, who is compelled to be SCHOOL MONEYS. First Quarterly Apportionment of School Funds. County Superintendent Greeley has made the first quarterly apportionment of school moneys derived from the county taxes. The amount given to each district is based on a pro rata of $225 for each teacher employed. From this amount $1 50 has been reserved to pay for the School Journal, which this year is not furnished by the state. The money is apportioned to two funds, county and library, as follows: District County Library. Alamitos $200 $23 50 Aliso 205 18 50 Anaheim 1,975 48 50 Bolsa Grande 400 48 50 Buena Park 200 23 50 Centralia 400 48 50 Chico 200 23 50 Cypress 410 38 50 Delhi 200 23 50 Diamond 205 18 50 El Modena 400 48 50 El Toro 200 23 50 Fairview 205 18 50 Fullerton 625 48 50 Garden Grove 850 48 50 La Habra 200 23 50 Laguna 205 18 50 Magnolia 205 18 50 Mountain View 410 38 50 Newhope 205 18 50 Newport 200 23 50 Newport Beach 200 23 50 Ocean View 625 48 50 Olive 410 38 50 Orange 1,525 48 50 Orangethorpe 410 38 50 Peralta 180 33 50 Placenta 410 38 50 San Juan 625 48 50 Santa Ana 3,550 48 50 Silverado 200 23 50 Trabuco 200 23 50 Tustin 1,075 48 50 Westminster 410 38 50 Yorba 410 38 50 Total $18,340 $1,182 50 Total both funds $19,522 50 Tournament of Roses at Pasadena, Jan. lst. For this occasion the Southern California Railroad Company (Santa Fe Route) will sell round trip tickets to Pasadena and return, Jan. lst. at rate of one and one-third fares for the round trip, good to return Jan. lst., Dec. tf. (4.) Inasmuch as the farmer fills its transportation company major part of their business, shows the farmer take a more active and tended interest in such acts as the terstate Commerce act, and the things of the commission under therules. The question was rather heavy: a recess was ordered to partake in refreshments with which he Miss Marie Horstmann, favored present. After due consideration had paid the refreshments, the club up the question again, and after discussion voted to lay it on them until the next meeting, and the tary in the meantime to write to ter-State Commerce Commission copies of their reports. (5.) What is the best method applying commercial fertilizer to soil? General discussion by the club: A vote of thanks was tendered Korn and his charming stepdaughter Miss Marie Horstmann, for theiriness in entertaining the club. The club voted to accept the intention of Mr. Rogers to meet at his dence the last Monday in January. The Santa Fe route on Tuesday each week will run a special around the kite-shaped track. Sengers from Anahaim will design make the trip around the "kitte leave Anaheim at a.m. m. and rising arrive at home the same day p.m. This train will carry an aviation car of latest design from Angeles. For Sale. My 20 acre home place, I mile of Anaheim, well improved; cheese easy terms. Address or call on P. Pfeninger, Fullerton, Cal., Co. dec22-1m. Dancing Class. Mrs. Erdman will start a dance class at Reiser's Opera-house about the second week in January particularly address Mrs. Erdman heim. The Entre Nous club organizes Mrs. Cora Erdman will give a pass cards and dancing at the Opera-on New Year's Eve. No invitation sued to members. Grape Cuttings For Sale. Order now. Apply to C. Otto dec16-1m. For Sale, 17 acres set to walnuts, intersections peach and prune trees; all in best Good improvements. Cheap for GEO. A. HUNTER dec2-4t Box 1623, Anaheim, THE FARMERS' CLUB. Interesting Meeting, and a Number of Questions Discussed and Acted Upon. When the Farmers' Club assembled Monday afternoon at the residence of Mr. Korn for its regular month-meeting, the President of the (Mr. Cargill) had not arrived, and Hunter was called upon to act in stead. After the reading of the minutes of last regular meeting, Miss Edith sang "The Crown of Love," with rising effect. Mr. Hunter of the committee on canvass (Hunter, Rogers and Whitaker) led for further time, the committee having had an opportunity of getting together. Further time was noted. The Secretary read the following communication from A. H. Naftzger, reply to the letter of the Secretary the Club, conveying to him the acknowledgments of the members for having attended the club's picnic in Santiago canyon in September, apologizing for the scant membership at that time present: LOS ANGELES, Cal., Dec. 14, 1887. Mr. Henry Kuchel, Secretary Anaheim Farmers' Club, Anaheim, Cal., Sir:—Your favor of the 3rd Inst. Duly received and a press of other letters has delayed an acknowledgment. I thank you for the kindly expressions of your Club, though I assure you I had not felt that any apology was made. My trip to the canyon on the name was a very pleasant break the monotony of business. The love and luncheon with a small party friends and acquaintances were very much enjoyed. Such agreeable incidents are usual the history of the Anaheim Farmers' Club I should like to belong to it, provided, of course, that I were able to take the time for its holidays without attempting to perform more solid ties of membership. Wishing your Club and yourself all manner of prosperity, and assuring you that they are in no way indebted to my friend, I remain, very truly, A. H. NAFTZGER. The communication was filed. Mr. Hunter here demonstrated the lack of grafting walnuts, and submitted samples of grafting on root and branch. Mr. Hunter's remarks were interesting, and at its end he kept busy answering questions as his process of grafting. Mr. Cargill came in and took the Sir. The following members were appointed to attend the meeting of the club convention to hold at JUSTICE'S COURT POTPOURRI. A Confederate $10 Bill, What It Purchased and the Trouble It Brought Upon George Allen. George Allen, a shamefaced youth of the age of 18 years, who said he resided at the corner of Octavia and Pine streets in San Francisco (rather a fashionable quarter) sat in Judge Landell's court on Friday afternoon and explained how it came that he attempted to pass a $10 Confederate bill upon Groceryman Bauer at the Southern Pacific depot at dusk on the preceding Wednesday evening. George had just walked up from Westminster, where he had passed the identical bill on Groceryman Yeo for $155 cents worth of crackers and cheese and canned corned beef. Being given $845 in change, he made tracks out of town. George's story was to the effect that he had walked to the Peat from Long Beach in company of another chap whose name he did not know, and had passed the worthless bill upon Yeo at the solicitation of the other fellow. As Yeo was about to place the bill safely away among his valuables, an hour or so later, he discovered its spurious character, and bestriding his bicycle, gave chase after the young man who had thus unceremoniously imposed upon him. He rode rapidly and overtook the two walking on the railroad track a mile south of Anaheim. He demanded the return of his money. The silver was turned over to him without demur and George took the bill. Within a few minutes thereafter George laid the bill down upon the counter at M. J. Bauer's grocery store at West Anaheim, and called for crackers and cheese and canned meats. He purchased these commodities to the extent of $195. It was then just about dusk. Mr. Bauer put up the groceries, and as he had no change, he walked over to the depot to change the bill at the railroad office. Agent Darling's eagle eye detected the worthlessness of the bill, and handing it back to Bauer, informed him of that fact and remarked that he had been imposed upon. Constable Bittner was telephoned for and he went down and placed George under arrest, not, however, before a serious altercation had taken place between himself and Darling and Bauer on one side and a gang of four tramps upon the other. One of the tramps, who gave the REALESTATE TRANSFERS For The Week Ending Dec. 27, 1897. Furnished by the Orange County Title Company, Santa Ana. M. M. Crookshank and wife, Margaret A. Crookshank, to J. C. L. Sanborn—W of W of NW of Sec. 4, T 5 S, R 10 W, 10 acres; $140. Irvine Company to County of Orange—a strip land for road, 60 feet wide, leading from warehouse to Laguna road; $1. The Stearns Ranchos Company to Charles A. Wheaton—N of NE of N E of sec 27, T 4 S, R 10 W, 20 acres; $10. Rebecca Hailey and husband, David Hailey, to Samuel V. Murphy—Lots 7 to 11, block B, M. Frazier's add to El Modena, and N of E of lot 2, block B, Oge and Bond sub, 4 acres; $1500. Elmer L. Craig and wife, Gertrude L. Craig, to Josiah C. Thomas—Lot 15, block C, of Thomas and McLellan tract add to El Modena; $10. Carey R. Smith and wife, Katharine R. Smith, G. D. Allen and wife, Lillian S. Allen to Elmer L. Craig—Lots 16 and 17, block 5, Burnett's add; $25. John F. Tedford to Walter L. Tedford, Anna M. Tedford and Mary E. Cole—N of lot 9, Williams tract; $1. Walter L. Tedford et al to Mary Bardsley—Same property; $800. G. D. Allen and wife to Macy S. Davis—Part of lot 5, block A, of Milton Frazier's add to El Modena; $50. W. W. Martin and wife, Barbara J. Martin, to L. N. Brooks—Lots 4, 5, 6, block 3; lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, block 4; lot 7, block 8, Arch Beach; $100. Henry A. Williams and wife, Alice A. Williams and Berten B. Frederick—Lot 15, block A, of Halladay tract, Orange; $55. Berten B. Frederick to J. H. Frederick—Same property; $55. Hannah E. Frederick to J. H. Frederick, her husband—Lots 10 and 11, block A, Halladay tract; Orange; $500. Sylvia M. Keim to W. W. Martin—Lot 4, block 5, Tustin; $100. Menzo Davis to William F. Barker—Lots 56 and 57, C. Z. Culver House tract; $175. Frank R. Shunk to Aurilla Shunk, his wife—S of SW of SW of Sec. 27, T 4 S, R 10 W, 20 acres; gift. Henri F. Gardner and wife, Emma Howard Gardner, to Charles Baker—Lot 4 in block A, town of Orange; $75. Lucy Laubersheimer, executrix, to George Meier—Lot 15, block F, at A. B. Chapman tract, 40 acres; $2000. J.C. Dean and wife, Margaret A. Dean, to Christ Brauen—7 acres in the Fletcher tract; $50. Jacob C. Young to Irene D. Hall and George M. Hall—Lot 15, block A, of Smith's subdivision of lot 19,and E of lot 18,Santa Ana East;$10. California Bank to George M. Beach—Lots A.C.D.E.G.ofBeach's One of the tramps, who gave the REALESTATE TRANSFERS For The Week Ending Dec. 27, 1897. Furnished by the Orange County Title Company,Santa Ana. M.M.Crookshankandwife,MargaretA.Crookshank,tow.J.C.L.Sanborn—WofWofNWofSec4,T5S,R10W，10acres；$140.IrvineCompanytoCountyOfOrange-Astriplandforroad，60feetwideleadingfromwarehouseToLagunaroad；$1.TheStearnsRanchosCompanytoCharlesA.Wheaton-NofNEofNWofSec27,T4S.R10W，20acres；$10.RebeccaHaileyandhusband,DavidHailey,towSamuelV.Murphy—Lots7to11blockB,M.Frazier'saddtoElModena,andNofEofNWofSec4,T5S,R10W，20acres；$1500.IrvineCompanytoCountyOfOrange-Astriplandforroad，60feetwideleadingfromwarehouseToLagunaroad；$1.TheStearnsRanchosCompanytoCharlesA.Wheaton-NofNEofNWofSec27,T4S.R10W，20acres；$10.RebeccaHaileyandhusband,DavidHailey,towSamuelV.Murphy—Lots7to11blockB,M.Frazier'saddtoElModena,andNofEofNWofSec27,T4S.R10W，20acres；$10.RebeccaHaileyandhusband,DavidHailey,towSamuelV.Murphy—Lots7to11blockB,M.Frazier'saddtoElModena,andNofEofNWofSec27,T4S.R10W，20acres；$10.RebeccaHaileyandhusband,DavidHailey,towSamuelV.Murphy—Lots7to11blockB,M.Frazier'saddtoElModena,andNofEofNWofSec27,T4S.R10W，20acres；$10.RebeccaHaileyandhusband,DavidHailey,towSamuelV.Murphy—Lots7to11blockB,M.Frazier'saddtoElModena,andNofEofNWofSec27,T4S.R10W，20acres；$10.RebeccaHaileyandhusband,DavidHailey,towSamuelV.Murphy—Lots7to11blockB,M.Frazier'saddtoElModena,andNofEofNWofSec27,T4S.R10W，20acres；$10.RebeccaHaileyandhusband,DavidHailey,towSamuelV.Murphy—Lots7to11blockB,M.Frazier'saddtoElModena,andNofEofNWofSec27,T4S.R10W，20acres；$10.RebeccaHaileyandhusband,DavidHailey,towSamuelV.Murphy—Lots7to11blockB,M.Frazier'saddtoElModena,andNofEofNWofSec27,T4S.R10W，20acres；$10.RebeccaHaileyandhusband,DavidHailey,towSamuelV.Murphy—Lots7to11blockB,M.Frazier'saddtoElModena,andNofEofNWofSec27,T4S.R10W，20acres；$10.RebeccaHaileyandhusband,DavidHailey,towSamuelV.Murphy—Lots7to11blockB,M.Frazier'saddtoElModena,andNofEofNWofSec27,T4S.R10W，20acres；$10.RebeccaHaileyandhusband,DavidHailey,towSamuelV.Murphy—Lots7to11blockB,M.Frazier'saddtoElModena,andNofEofNWofSec27,T4S.R10W，20acres；$10.RebeccaHaileyandhusband,DDavidHailey,towSamuelV.Murphy—Lots7to11blockB,M.Frazier'saddtoElModena,andNofEofNWofSec27,T4S.R10W，20acres；$10.RebeccaHaileyandhusband,DDavidHailey,towSamuelV.Murphy—Lots7to11blockB,M.Frazier'saddtoElModena,andNofEofNWofSec27,T4S.R10W，20acres；$10.RebeccaHaileyandhusband,DDavidHailey,towSamuelV.Murphy—Lots7to11blockB,M.Frazier'saddtoElModena,andNofEofNWofSec27,T4S.R10W，20acres；$10.RebeccaHaileyandhusband,DDavidHailey,towSamuelV.Murphy—Lots7to11blockB,M.Frazier'saddtoElModena,andNofEofNWofSec27,T4S.R10W，20acres；$10.RebeccaHaileyandhusband,DDavidHailey,towSamuelV.Murphy—Lots7to11blockB,M.Frazier'saddtoElModena,andNofEofNWofSec27,T4S.R10W，20acres；$ NOTICE TO CREDIT Estate of JOHN SEITZ, deceased Notice is hereby given by the administrator of the estate of John Seitz, deceased, to the creditors of the estate, and to the claimants of the estate, with the necessary four months after the first public notice, to the said administrator, to the Michard Melrose, Attorney at Law, the same being the place for the trial of the business of the estate in the Orange. Dated this 24th day of November Administrator of the estate of Jocease. Richard Melrose, Attorney for A nov25-51 MISERY INCREASED BY THE COLD. Aged Dr. Van Sants Offers a Gold Watch for a Sack of Flour, but Fails to Get it. SKAGUAY, Alaska, Dec. 17 (via Seattle Dec. 26).—Latest advices state that the people of Dawson, believing that there were not ample food supplies at Fort Yukon, refused to go there, preferring to remain in Dawson. Not more than 300 or 400 people took advantage of the transportation company's offer to take the people to Fort Yukon free of charge. When the miners at Dawson found that no more provisions would reach town by the river route they announced that a meeting would be held to take steps for opporitioning the provisions in the town. Those that had plenty, they said, must share with those who had none. Captain Constantine of the Northwest mounted police interfered and told the miners that no such thing would be permitted. The meeting was not held. The output of the mines will be greatly curtailled this winter because of to the extent of $195. It was then just about dusk. Mr. Bauer put up the groceries, and as he had no change, he walked over to the depot to change the bill at the railroad office. Agent Darling's eagle eye detected the worthlessness of the bill, and handing it back to Bauer, informed him of that fact and remarked that he had been imposed upon. Constable Bittner was telephoned for and he went down and placed George under arrest, not, however, before a serious altercation had taken place between himself and Darling and Bauer on one side and a gang of four tramps upon the other. One of the tramps, who gave the name of William Raymond, and claimed to be a printer, became obstreperous and struck at the Westminster Constable, who had just pulled in search of the man who put the Confederate bill on Yeo. Raymond was also about to strike Darling, when that gentleman's nephew, making a polite demonstration with a mild persuader, brought him to terms in one time and two motions. "I guess you are my meat, Mr. Man," said Constable Bittner, laying hands forcibly upon him. Raymond was handcuffed, brought up town, placed in jail and was on Thursday sentenced to 90 days in the county jail, where he will have a chance to "paste his string" without interruption until the days get longer. 'Haven't I seen you in this court before?' said the Judge to Mr. Allen, as he sat shame-faced and with downcast mien in the courtroom, looking up furtively now and then to glare at the Judge and spectators. George indignantly denied the insinuation. He lived in San Francisco, he said, and left that city nine months before for Butte, Mont. The weather was too cold for him up in Montana, and he emigrated to Southern California, but had never been in Anaheim before. After due deliberation and mature consideration of all the circumstances, George frowned perceptibly and said he would plead guilty to the charge of obtaining money under false pretenses, and as the street car came along toward the depot, Constable Bittner hailed the driver, told the Judge to hurry up to permit him to catch the train, and George went up for four months in the county bastile. MISERY INCREASED BY THE COLD. Aged Dr. Van Sants Offers a Gold Watch for a Sack of Flour, but Falls to Get it. SKAGUAY, Alaska, Dec. 17 (via Seattle Dec. 26).—Latest advices state that the people of Dawson, believing that there were not ample food supplies at Fort Yukon, refused to go there, preferring to remain in Dawson. Not more than 300 or 400 people took advantage of the transportation company's offer to take the people to Fort Yukon free of charge. When the miners at Dawson found that no more provisions would reach town by the river route they announced that a meeting would be held to take steps for opporitioning the provisions in the town. Those that had plenty, they said, must share with those who had none. Captain Constantine of the Northwest mounted police interfered and told the miners that no such thing would be permitted. The meeting was not held. The output of the mines will be greatly curtailled this winter because of to the extent of $195. Frank R. Shunk to Aurilla Shunk, his wife—S of SW of SW of Sec. 27, T 4 S, R 10 W, 20 acres; gift. Henri F. Gardner and wife, Emma Howard Gardner, to Charles Baker—Lot 4, in block A, town of Orange; $75. Lucy Laubershelmer, executrix, to George Meler—Lot 15, block F, of A.B. Chapman tract, 40 acres; $2000. J.C. Dean and wife, Margaret A. Dean, to Christ Braun—7 acres in the Fletcher tract; $50. Jacob C. Young to Irene D. Hall and George M. Hall—Lot 15, block A, of Smith's subdivision of lot 19, and E of lot 18, Santa Ana East; $10. California Bank to George M. Beach—Lots A,C,D.E,and G.of Beach's subdivision of the Toler tract; $1. Union Hardware and Metal company to George M. Beach—Lot F, of Beach's subdivision of the Toler tract; $690 01. Jessie M.Dunning to Eber T. Dunning—Lot B, of Beach's subdivision; gift. Eber T. Dunning to George M. Beach—Lot B, of same subdivision; $1. Geo.M. Beach and wife,Mary Beach,tom Nicholas Knauf—Lots A,B,C,D.E,F,and G.of Beach's subdivision of Toler tract; $1. Henry H.Bartlett and wife,Marinda E.Bartlett,to E.V.Van Norman—St of NW of NE and St of SW of NE of NE; Sec.19,T 4,R 11;$5. E.V.Van Norman and wife,Mattie Van Norman,tom Henry H.Bartlett and wife-N of NE of NE of NE of Sec.19,T 4.R 11;$5. J.W.T.Kimball and wife,Ana Kimball,tom Albert Seiser—10 acres in NW of Sec.22,T 4,SR 10W;$10. Laura L.Mosbaugh and husband，Ed Mosbaugh,tor Jurgens Schmetgen-Wr of St of WFof lot 8,block D，Chapman tract，5 acres;$650. H.J.Manley and wife,Hattie E.Manley,tom H.M.Manley—North 10 acres of E.of NE of SE.of SEC.24,T 5,S,R 11W;$450. J.P.Olivera to Soledad Nieto et al.-All the Rancho known as the Rancho Los Coyotes,except that portion conveyed by Juan Jose Nieto to Juan Bautesta Loandry,the year 1839:$5. R.M.Dungan Administrator,t Frances McCormick—Lots 4 and 5.block B.of Boteler's addition;also undivided if lot 1,block B.Shelton & Deuel's addition to Santa Ana;$265. Same to Helen M.Meredith—Lot 6,block B.of Boteler's addition;$350. Same to C.C.D.Spaulding—Lots 2 and 3.block B.Boteler's addition;also undivided if lot 19,block C.Gardner & Moy's addition;also undivided if lot 1,block B.Shelton & Deuel's addition to Santa Ana;$265. Same to Helen M.Meredith—Lot 6,block B.of Boteler's addition;$350. Same to C.C.D.Spaulding—Lots 2 and 3.block B.Boteler's addition;also undivided if lot 19,block C.Gardner & Moy's addition;also undivided if lot 1,block B.Shelton & Deuel's addition to Santa Ana;$265. Same to Helen M.Meredith—Lot 6,block B.of Boteler's addition;$350. Same to C.C.D.Spaulding—Lots 2 and 3.block B.Boteler's addition;also undivided if lot 19,block C.Gardner & Moy's addition;also undivided if lot 1,block B.Shelton & Deuel's addition to Santa Ana;$265. Same to Helen M.Meredith—Lot 6,block B.of Boteler's addition;$350. Same to C.C.D.Spaulding—Lots 2 and 3.block B.Boteler's addition;also undivided if lot 19,block C.Gardner & Moy's addition;also undivided if lot 1,block B.Shelton & Deuel's addition to Santa Ana;$265. Same to Helen M.Meredith—Lot 6,block B.of Boteler's addition;$350. Same to C.C.D.Spaulding—Lots 2 and 3.block B.Boteler's addition;also undivded if lot 19,block C.Gardner & Moy's addition;also undivded if lot 1,block B.Shelton & Deuel's addition to Santa Ana;$265. Same to Helen M.Meredith—Lot 6,bLOCK B.of Boteler's addition;$350. Same to C.C.D.Spaulding—Lots 2 and 3.block B.Boteler's addition;also undivded if lot 19,block C.Gardner & Moy's addition;also undivded if lot 1,block B.Shelton & Deuel's addition to Santa Ana;$265. Same to Helen M.Meredith—Lot 6,bLOCK B.of Boteler's addition;$350. Same to C.C.D.Spaulding—Lots 2 and 3.block B.Boteler's addition;also undivded if lot 19,block C.Gardner & Moy's addition;also undivded if lot Inasmuch as the farmer furnish transportation companies the part of their business, should not farmer take a more active and extended interest in such acts as the Institute Commerce act, and the work of the commission under that act? The question was rather heavy, and access was ordered to partake of the refreshments with which the hostess, Marie Horstmann, favored those present. After due consideration had been made the refreshments, the club took the question again, and after a short question voted to lay it on the table at the next meeting, and the Secretary in the meantime to write the Institute Commerce Commission for these of their reports. What is the best method of applying commercial fertilizer to the general discussion by the club. Vote of thanks was tendered Mr. and his charming stepdaughter, Mrs. Marie Horstmann, for their kindness in entertaining the club. The club voted to accept the invitation of Mr. Rogers to meet at his residence the last Monday in January. The Santa Fe route on Tuesday of a week will run a special train and the kite-shaped track. Passengers from Anaheim will desire to see the trip around the "kite" can be Anaheim at 8 a.m. and return arrive at home the same day at 5:41 a.m. This train will carry an observation car of latest design from Los Angeles dec22-1m. For Sale. May 20 acre home place, 1 mile north Anaheim, well improved; cheap, on terms. Address or call on Mrs. Offeninger, Fullerton, Cal., Orange dec22-1m. Dancing Class. Mrs. Erdman will start a dancing at Reiser's Opera-house on or at the second week in January. Foriculars address Mrs. Erdman, Ana-1t. The Entre Nous club, organized by Cora Erdman, will give a party of boys and dancing at the Opera-house New Year's Eve. No invitations is to members. Crape Cuttings For Sale. Order now. Apply to C. Otto Rust. dec16-1m For Sale, acres set to walnuts, interset with pine and prune trees; all in bearing improvements. Cheap for cash. GEO. A. HUNTER, Box 1623, Anaheim, Cal. RECORD OF THE TEMPERATURE. Maximum. Minimum. Average. December 22.....57 24 40.5 December 23.....59 27 43.0 December 24.....58 27 42.5 December 25.....64 30 47.0 December 26.....72 28 50.0 December 27.....80 44 62.0 December 28.....84 39 61.5 A Celebrated Tobacco. Try the famous Boot Jack plug tobacco. Joe Helmsen sells it. BEARS IN AN EXPRESS CAR Dine on a Shipment of Apples and Create Havoc Among the Way-bills. MILWAUKEE, Dec. 26.—When the Chicago train on the St. Paul road pulled into the Union station at 1:45 o'clock Express Messenger C. W. Robe of the United States Express Company stepped off the platform of the express car and informed his superiors that two big cinnamon bears were in full possession of the car, and had for twenty-five miles been conducting the affairs of the express company in a high-handed manner. The messenger said that at Western Union Junction he had been invited to vacate the car by the bears, and he had promptly complied, for fear that the bears might lose their temper and do him harm. Since that time, he said, he had contented himself with standing on the platform listening to the bears while they made an inspection of the company's books and everything in the car that pleased them. On Christmas eve the United States Express Company at Leavenworth, Kan., received two large crates, each containing a full-grown cinnamon bear. The crates were made of hard wood and contained openings, which were barred with steel rods half an inch in diameter. The shipper was sending the animals to Ringling Bros.' circus at Baraboo, Wis. All went well until Western Junction was reached, when Messenger Robe was suddenly tapped on the shoulder. Robe was not aware of the presence of any other human being in the car, and naturally was surprised. He looked around expecting to find some train men behind him, but when he saw 400 pounds of bear standing on its haunches and resting a front paw on him he began to hear angels singing to welcome him. Robe understood that the bear wanted him to vacate and he promptly ran out of the door. The car was full of Christmas freight and the bear, failing to get out, began an inspection. Among the packages were consignments of apples, and these bear ate. The way bills were on the desk, and these he devoured for his Christmas dinner. For twenty-five miles the train sped on as fast as the engineer could send it, and during that time the bear enjoyed his experience immensely. Then he tired of playing express messenger and went back into a corner and lay down for a nap. The bear was resting comfortably when the train pulled into the depot here. As the weather was extremely cold beat a man like Maher or establish his right as a his class; let McCoy beat his commanding position, and with his challenge afterward first, McCoy must fight a fit at the middle-weight limit, and catch weights." The statement concludes with "I am not going to allow Fitz to accept offers from infirm When the proper time comes mons will meet them one after in the same ring, if need be." NEW YORK, Dec. 28.—"Kirk announced to-night that he ranged to meet Al Smith's friend and that he will then post guarantee that he will meet named by Fitzsimmons. It Martin Julian's condition, in Chicago to-day, that McCoy ranged to-morrow's conference anxious, he says, to find out simmons wants him to fight. CINCINNATI, Dec. 28.—Jam bett is playing an engagement When shown Julian's state night on behalf of Fitzsimmons ported by the Associated Pictures Chicago, he said: "I have vowed to say. If I should beat Choynski I would only be Fitzsimmons reputation and myself just where I am now Bob Fitzsimmons. I will do so kind, Fitzsimmons is kind man I will fight. I shall trail till I compel him to That is all I have to say." Sincere thanks are returned good people of Anaheim and rounding towns who kindly ridden or orphan boys of St.Claire by providing for them a Christner. Chickens, fruits, nuts and meats, liberally donated by kids were heartily enjoyed by the children on Christmas and the following Boys, if you want to stand your best girl, you must re-new Staver Special Top Bugger F. Lutz's. E.W.McCollum has a full Bicycles and Bicycle Supplies sell you any make of Bicycles want, from $12 to $100. Wheeler All kind of repairing done. Marriage licenses were issued by the County Clearing parties: Robert aged 34, and Lillian E.Littlefield 18, both of Anaheim; John C. aged 24, and Bessie Harlin both of Santa Ana; Arthur J. aged 28, and Mattie M.Hansen both of Placentia. M. L. DAVIDSON, Tinning and Plumbing Pipes and Pumps Repaired, Repairing of All Kinds Done. Shop in Rear of Miller & Nagle's Hardware Store. CENTER STREET dec23 ANAHEIM. Notice of Assessment Anaheim Union Water Company—Location of Principal Place of Business, Anaheim, Orange County, California. NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Anaheim Union Water Company, held on the 4th day of December, 1897, an assessment of one dollar per share was levied upon the账册 stock of the corporation, payable on or before January 7th, 1898, to W. H. Blennnerhassett, Secretary of said corporation, at his office, in Backa' Block, Los Angeles street, Anaheim, California. Any stock upon which this assessment shall remain unpaid on the 7th day of January, 1898, will be detinquent and advertised for sale at public auction, and unless payment shall have been made before, will be sold on the 29th day of January, 1898, to pay the delinquent assessment, together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. Dated, December 4th, 1897. W. H. BLENNERHASSETT, Secretary Anaheim Union Water Company. Office in Banks' Block, Los Angeles Street, Anaheim, California. Notice of Constable's Sale By virtue of an execution, issued out of Justice J. B. Pierce's Court, of Anaheim Township, County of Orange, and State of California, and dated the 5th day of November, 1897, in a certain action wherein Herman Stern, as plaintiff, re-covered judgment against Andrew Becker, defendant, for the sum of one hundred and ninety-nine $32-100 dollars, and costs of salt, on the 27th day of September, 1897. I have levied upon the following described property, to wit: The North half of the East half of the Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 14, Township South, Range 11 West, S. B. M. Ortenau County, California; also one a re- along and adjointing the West lines of the South half of the East half of the Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of said Section 14. Notice is hereby given, that on Thursday, the 30th day of December, 1897, at 10 o'clock a.m., of that day, in front of the said Justice's Court, Center Street, Anaheim, in the County of Orange, I will sell all the right, title, claim and interest of said Andrew Becker in and to the above described property at Public Auction, for cash, to the highest and best bidder, to satisfy said Execution, and all costs. Dated at Anaheim, Cal., the 8th day of December, 1897. C. E. GROAT, Dec9td Constable. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Estate of JOHN SEITZ, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, administrator of the estate of John Seitz, deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice to the said administrator at the office of Richard Melrose, Attorney-at-Law., Center Street, Anaheim, Orange county, California. DRINK C. B. HUGGAN'S AROMATIC GINGER ALE Fullerton, Cal. FINE LAMPS Table Glassware, Tea and Dinner Sets TABLE CUTLERY, CARVING SETS, DECORATED WARE, Crepe Paper for Decoration THESE THINGS AT WM. BOYD & SONS. For Christmas and New Year. ALBUMS, MANICURE SETS, WORK BOXES. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Estate at JOHN SEITZ, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, administrator of the estate of John Seitz, deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice, to the said administrator, at the office of Richard Melrose, Attorney-at-Law. Center Street, Anaheim, Orange county, California, the same being the pla or for the transaction of the business of the estate in the county of Orange. Dated this 24th day of November, A D. 1897. Administrator of the estate of John Seitz, deceased. Richard Melrose, Attorney for Administrator. nov25-5t the messenger suffered greatly from exposure. As the blind baggage is between the express car and the coaches and no stops were made, he had no recourse but to stand out in the wind without hat or coat. BUENA PARK. The Christmas season has passed with more than usual festivities. Several families had their own Christmas trees, and the two churches had their festivals, the Methodists on Thursday evening in the warehouse and the Congregationalists on Saturday evening at the church. Both were well attended. Thursday evening there was a social hop at the new warehouse connected with the Pacific Creamery. It was a very pleasant affair. Supper was served by the ladies of the Fraternal Aid Society. The long-looked-for Modini-Wood concert will at last take place, Jan. 7, 1898, at the Congregational church. This is an unusual pleasure for this vicinity. Everybody is anticipating the event. John Meyenberg is at home from college for the holidays. AMONG THE PUGS. Fitzsimmons and Corbett will Try Conclusions Again—Too Much Coin at Stake for Them not to Do So. CHICAGO, Dec. 28. Martin Julian today, on behalf of Robert Fitzsimmons, made the following signed statement: "Fitzsimmons will defend his right to the title of champion of the world. Mrs. Fitzsimmons has released him from his promise of retirement." Referring to the conditions on which Fitzsimmons will fight Corbett and McCoy, Julian's statement says: "The conditions are as follows: Let Corbett beat a man like Maher or Choynski, and establish his right as a member of his class; let McCoy beat his way up to a commanding position, and come along with his challenge afterward. But first, McCoy must fight a fit opponent at the middle-weight limit, and not at catch weights." The statement concludes as follows: "I am not going to allow Fitzsimmons to accept offers from inferior men. When the proper time comes, Fitzsimmons will meet them one after another in the same ring, if need be." NEW YORK, Dec. 28.—"Kid McCoy" announced to-night that he had arranged to meet Al Smith to-morrow, FOR THE HOLIDAYS. A Large Assortment of all kinds of Christmas Tree Decorations and Fancy Cakes, also Fruit, Pound and Honey Cakes (lebkuchen) and Peppermints. We have also a Large Stock of Home-made and Fancy Candies. GAZEITE'S Classified List of Reliable Los Angeles Firms. An Economical Buyer's Guide FOR THE HOLIDAYS. A Large Assortment of all kinds of Christmas Tree Decorations and Fancy Cakes, also Fruit, Pound and Honey Cakes (lebkuchen) and Peppermints. We have also a Latge Stock of Home-made and Fancy Candies. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Before buying see the improved Star Hay Baler for 1897. 300 tons guarantee. L. M. Davenport & Co. 618 N. Main St. ASSAYERS. BIMETALIC ASSAY OFFICE and Chemical Laboratory' 124 S. Main St. R A. Perez, L. M. WADE & WADE, 115½ N. Main St. Assayers of Ores, Waters, Fertillizers Ete. MORGAN & Co. Assayers and Refiners. Consulting Metallurgists. 261-263 Wilson Block. EDUCATION. Los Angeles Business College Oldest, Largest, Best. Experienced Teachers, Modern Methods, I thorough Course of Study including Telegraphy and Assaying. New illustrated Catalogue sent Free. A. H. Cargut, local agent; Brookshurst. Supply constantly on hand. PHOTOGRAPHERS. HOWARD & CHADWICK, Photo Supplies, 211 S. Main St. SEEDS. GERMAIN FRUIT CO., 145 S. Main St. Alfalfa, Beet, Flower and Vegetable Seeds. Wm. CURRER & SON, 121 S. Main St. WELL AND WATER PIPE. THOMSON & BOYLE PIPE CO., 310 Requena St. Water Pipe and Well Casing, Oil and Water Tanks, Steam boilers, General Sheet and Plate Steel Work. Prices Beyond Competition GRAY BROTHERS & WARD Cement Contractors Shillinger Patent. Contracts for KESERVOIR, IRRIGATION OF CHEFS, Cellar and Stable Floors, Sidewalks, Etc. OFFICES—No 125 N. Broadway. Los Angeles, Cal. Telephone—286 No. 316 Montgomery St., San Francisco, Cal. Friendship, Presentation, Engagement and In facts anything in the Ring line that is up to date, can be found at LUEDKE'S JEWELER AND OPTICIAN Anaheim, Colt. Honest prices; no misrepresentation of goods and no credit, are the principles we follow. F. CRIST Merchant Tailor LATEST STOCK OF Winter Suits Suits, $18 up. Pants, $5 up. Goods of Latest Styles. Call and see my stock Center Street, near Opera-house.