anaheim-gazette 1898-01-27

NEWS OF THE WEEK. City Fathers Decide to Accept the New Electric Lights. A Favorable Report Concerning the Works Made by Engineer Sharpe at the Board's Meeting Tuesday Evening—Ten Days' Test of the Machinery—Minor Changes Recommended—A Further Four Hours' Test Yesterday Afternoon. When the Works Operated to the Satisfaction of the Council—Wm. Speer's Shocking Death—Ralph Hunter Sustains a Serious Accident—How Doc. Stollberg Wished Gade the Compliments of the Season—Theodore Blumhardt has an Accident—Schwartz, Roth and Gold—Lochl Brevities. It was 9 o'clock before the Board of City Trustees came to order for their meeting on Thursday evening, which was caused by the non-appearance of the City Clerk at the appointed time. When the hands of the clock moved around toward that hour, the Marshal was dispatched in search of him, and the absent official was found at his home, having miscalculated his dates and been of the opinion that the regular meeting occurred on Tuesday evening next. In the absence of Mayor Rust, Trustee Lewis was called to chair. The following report upon the completion of the new electric light apparatus was read from Supervising Engineer Sharpe: ANAHEIM, Jan. 25, 1898. To the Honorable Board of Trustees, City of Anaheim: — Gentlemen: The electric light plant installed for the city by the Wybro & Lawrence Co. has been in operation the required ten days and is operating to my satisfaction. There should be some change made in the arc light transformers, those now in use reduce from 1000 to 33 volts and the specifications call for arc transformers reducing from 1000 to 30 volts. Transformers reducing from 1000 to 30 volts would read high, as the primary voltage is 1080. If some arrangements could be made whereby the transformers could be arranged to reduce from 1080 to 30 volts it would be far more satisfactory. One arc transformer is burned out, and should be removed by the contractors. Respectfully submitted, E. C. SHARPE, Supervising Engineer. Mr. Lawrence of the firm of Wybro & Lawrence appeared before the board and submitted the following statement showing the indebtedness of the city to his family. EXCHANGED SHOTS. Francisco Ruiz and Cayetano Lopez Fire at One Another In the Early Morning Hours. At the residence of Don Pancho Soto, on Sycamore street, at the corner of Hermine, at about 2 o'clock on Sunday morning, after the termination of a social hop at which a goodly part of the Mexican population participated, Francisco Ruiz and Cayetano Lopez, between whom a deep-seated spirit of ennity has subsisted for some time, exchanged pistol shots at short-range, the latter receiving a slight flesh wound in the rear of the right leg above the knee. The ball from Lopez's pistol probably sped its way over the head of Ruiz, who simultaneously with the flash of his opponent's pistol, precipitated himself sideways in a crouching position upon the ground, awaiting further developments. Lopez immediately returned to the house whence he had just emerged, saying, "I am shot!" but finding his wound not a serious one, he came out again looking for Ruiz, but the latter was gone. There was a mass of contradictory evidence at the examination before Judge Pierce on Tuesday, and Ruiz was held to answer in the Superior Court in the low bond of $250. It seems Doc Pancho had issued invitations for a social hop, and the affair was attended by quite a recherche gathering. Shortly before the shooting Ruiz drew up to the scene of festivities with a party of four or five friends. As he approached, Lopes, who was ready to depart, was stepping down from the front steps. As Ruiz came up a charge of firecrackers was exploded, whereas he exclaimed, according to the story of the prosecution, "Viva los ombres; a muerte los," using an approbrious epithet, presumably applied to some one within hearing. A shot from his pistol took Lopez in the fleshy part of the right leg, above the knee, the ball entering from in front, and inflicting a flesh wound. Lopez immediately returned the fire, and when, a moment later, his friends, finding his injury to be superficial, emerged from the house looking for Ruiz, he was nowhere to be seen, and the story spread that he had beaten a hasty retreat. Ruiz maintains that he remained some time in the crouching position, unobserved, for it was quite dark, watching what was going on within. He later crawled along on the ground until he came to a hole in the fence, when he escaped to the street and went home. Two of Ruiz's brothers, Jesus and Juanito, with whom he appears to be at outs, gave testimony against him. Hleinigkeiten. The Ladies' Guild will meet at Mrs. C. O. Rust's next Thursday, Feb. 3rd. Farmers' Club meeting at Kroeger hall Monday afternoon next at 2 o'clock. Monday having been a legal holiday day, the bank remained closed during the day. George Lock yesterday hauled gravel for the leveling up of depression in the streets. Attention is directed to the change in the advertisement of O. R. Luedke jeweler and optician. The scholars of Prof. Little's room will give a rendition of the "Merchant of Venice" at the school-house to-morrow afternoon. The Shaw company open at the Opera-house on Monday evening next playing the entire week. Next Saturday occurs the annual meeting of stockholders in the Water Company. A board of directors will be elected to serve during the ensuing year. The ladies' aid society of the Presbyterian church will meet this afternoon (Thursday) at the home of Mrs. Grimshaw. All members and their friends are invited to attend. The C. E. Society will give a parlor entertainment at the home of Mrs. Roberts to-morrow evening (Friday). A cordial invitation is extended to all their friends to be present. The young ladies and gentlemen of Yorba will give a social dance at the south-side schoolhouse on Friday evening, Feb. 11. Schoneman & Blanchard's orchestra will furnish the music. The ladies' aid society of the M. E. church will serve oysters and supper from 5 to 8 o'clock, Thursday evening, Jan. 27 (to-night), in the Dreyfus building. Center street. Oysters, 25c.; supper, 15c. The Orange County Savings Bank of Santa Ana has secured a decree of foreclosure and order of sale against B. F. Pritchard and others in the amount of $2,977 29, and $160 attorney's fees. The report of the Board of Audit, which makes quite a pretentious document, was mailed to stockholders in the water company on Monday morning, five days before Saturday's annual meeting, according to the rule. The Anaheim brass band will give a grand masquerade ball on Washington's Birthday. Fine music has been engaged for the occasion and a very enjoyable time is looked forward to. and the specifications call for are transformers reducing from 1000 to 30 volts. Transformers reducing from 1000 to 30 volts would read high, as the primary voltage is 1080. If some arrangements could be made whereby the transformers could be arranged to reduce from 1080 to 30 volts it would be far more satisfactory. One arc transformer is burned out, and should be removed by the contractors. Respectfully submitted, E. C. SHARPE, Supervising Engineer. Mr. Lawrence of the firm of Wybro & Lawrence appeared before the board and submitted the following statement showing the indebtedness of the city to his firm: July 1 contract...$8250 00 Credits—July 14, 1897...$2887 50 —Aug. 11, 1897...1650 00-4537 50 Balance due...$3712 50 A discussion ensued between Mr. Lawrence and the board as to whether there would be any further charges for "extras," and that gentleman stated that so far as he knew the only other charge would be one for painting the electric light poles, which would amount to 70 cents for each pole. This item had not been included in the bill, because the amount of it had not been received from Mr. Parsons, who is in San Francisco, and whom he had telegraphed to forward the same immediately. He expected to receive it the following day, and the board decided to defer action upon the final payment until last evening, when it was thought all items for "extras" would be in. The matter of the changes in the transformers would also be attended to. It developed that the new electric light machinery had been running for the necessary ten days, although the board had not been officially advised of that fact. The machinery had not been running up to its full registered capacity, but Mr. Lawrence explained that was not the fault of the contractor, who were perfectly willing to make that test. The engine and dynamo installed were 25 per cent above the requirements of the specifications, giving the city that much benefit in increased lighting power. The city did not have the lights at hand to admit of the new machinery being worked up to its full registered capacity, and no new lamps had been installed to provide for that test. The contractors were however perfectly will ing to submit to any test, and after further discussion it was agreed that the works be subjected to a four hours' test, beginning at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon co... A discussion ardee between Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Byers, the engineer at the power-house, relative to the jarring of the steam pipes, vibration of the engine, and the insufficient foundation for the engine, and the whole matter went over to be taken up at the test to be made yesterday afternoon. Trustee Helmsen of the Finance Committee reported the auditing of two demands, one in favor of Albert Hefner in the amount of $7 75, and the other in favor of Mr. Chynoweth, in the amount of $8 45. Warrants were ordered drawn in payment of the same. Trustee Groat reported the completion of five crosswalks ordered in by the board at its last meeting. Clerk Nebelung read a letter received from Henry Hussman, declining to accept the board's offer of $100 for right of way for sidewalk purposes in front of the Hussman property on Los Angeles street, and the moving back of the houses and fences to the sidewalk line. Hussman wrote saying that he would have to stand by his former price of $175, as it would cost all of that price. The knee, the ball entering from in front, and infilating a flesh wound. Lopez immediately returned the fire, and when a moment later, his friends, finding his injury to be superficial, emerged from the house looking for Ruiz, he was nowhere to be seen, and the story spread that he had beaten a hasty retreat. Ruiz maintains that he remained some time in the crouching position, unobserved, for it was quite dark, watching what was going on within. He later crawled along on the ground until he came to a hole in the fence, when he escaped to the street and went home. Two of Ruiz's brothers, Jesus and Juanito, with whom he appears to be at outs, gave testimony against him, and Francisco, earnestly cross-examining them in his own behalf, charged them with speaking falsely of him, as he eyed them intently, while their eyes fell before his almost vindictive gaze. Francisco in his testimony stated that as he drew up to the house of Soto, a crowd of enemies, who had for some time past succeeded in alienating his brothers' affections from him, rushed out, hurling imprecations upon him, and shouting that they would kill him. This other side denied to a man. Francisco called out commanding them to stop, but as they continued, he fired, taking Lopez in the log. At his firemen's fire he threw himself upon his side on the ground in crouching posture, the shot passing over him. His purpose in going to the house was, he said, to see Don Pancho about a brea-hauling contract. All were under the influence of liquor. He accosted his brother Jesus, to whom he said he wished to be on friendly terms, and asking him not to believe the stories the other fellows were telling concerning him. Jesus answered that he did not want his brother's friendship. Juanito Ruiz testified against Francisco charging him with beginning hostilities, and characterizing his firing at Lopez as an unprovoked assault. Francoise cross-examined his brothers earnestly, and charged that they had been in league with his enemies who had repeatedly said in their presence that they would kill him. He also charged them with withholding testimony favorable to him and falsifying the evidence given against him. Numerous witnesses were examined, the prosecution agreeing that Francisco was the aggressor, while the defense averred that he shot in self defense. The judge held Ruiz in $250 ball to appear before the Superior Court on a charge of assault to kill. Ruiz had no difficulty in procuring bail, and was soon a free man. Ruiz was shot in the leg by Santos Carrisosa on July 11, 1896, the latter being discharged at his preliminary examination. PLACENTIA ITEMS. Hugo Wetzel has opened a grocery and dry goods store here, and the post-office will shortly be moved into the premises. The store is very much needed and we hope it will secure the support of all. A blacksmith shop has also been opened. It has been much needed and it will no doubt be well patronized. Orange picking is going on at full blast, the frosts having done no damage. The fruit is in fine condition. August Lemke has moved from Villa Park into the Andersen house. The grain seeding is about over. A large acreage has been put in and we only need rain to insure a good crop. —The Orange County Savings Bank of Santa Ana has secured a decree of foreclosure and order of sale against B. F. Pritchard and others in the amount of $2,977 29, and $180 attorney's fees. —The report of the Board of Audit, which makes quite a pretentious document, was malled to stockholders in the water company on Monday morning, five days before Saturday's annual meeting, according to the rule. —The Anaheim brass band will give a grand masquerade ball on Washington's Birthday. Fine music has been engaged for the occasion and a very enjoyable time is looked forward to. —Mr Neff on Monday shipped his dried apricots to Chicago, where the dried fruit market is looking up. The consignment comprised three tons, being the remainder of the crop left over from last fall. Mr Neff is sinking a ten-inch well at the side of his seven-inch well, to increase his water supply. —The band boys were out serenading on Thursday evening, and favored a number of their friends with visits when choice selections of music floated out upon the night air. The boys are getting to play first rate, and are a credit to the community. —Monday evening's new moon was a "wet" moon, and weather sharps predict copious rains the latter part of next week. Unless all signs fall, the long-delayed rainfall will make its appearance during the coming month, and February ought to be wet. The first rain is due about Feb. 6th. —The butter picnic held at Smith's slaughter-house at Buena Park on Sunday was an enjoyable affair. The boys congregated in goodly numbers, and ample provision was made for the inner man, besides liquid refreshments were served ad libitum. Horse racing, foot racing and other outdoor sports were indulged in, and everybody had a way-up time. —The trustees of the Fullerton union high school have called an election to be held on Feb. 26th for the purpose of voting bonds in the amount of $5,000 for the erection of a high school building. The union school district embraces the school districts of Fullerton, Placentia, Buena Park, Orlando or La Habra. A two-thirds vote is required to carry the bonds. —Music lovers should not forget Modini-Wood concert which will take place at Buena Park on (to-morrow) Friday eve., Jan. 28. This is the concert that was postponed on account of the rain a fortnight ago, and as the proceeds are to aid in the building of a parsonage, and is undertaken by the ladies of the Park, we bespeak for them a crowded house. —A cold snap has prevailed since Sunday, and yesterday a disagreeably cold wind prevailed from the East. Tuesday night the skies were overcast with clouds, and light showers of rain prevailed in sections. The long-delayed rain is not in sight yet, but the weather prophets counsel us to be of good cheer; for the time of copious rainfall is near at hand. —F. W. Fleischmann counsels our readers not to forget Pork Day at the Palace Meat Market on Saturday next. Park loins, spare ribs and all kinds of delicacies in the pork line will be on display; as Fleischmann is so well able to display them. The display of meats Committee reported the auditing of two demands, one in favor of Albert Heffner in the amount of $7 75, and the other in favor of Mr. Chynoweth, in the amount of $8 45. Warrants were ordered drawn in payment of the same. Trustee Groat reported the completion of five crosswalks ordered in by the board at its last meeting. Clerk Nebelung read a letter received from Henry Hussman, declining to accept the board's offer of $100 for right of way for sidewalk purposes in front of the Hussman property on Los Angeles street, and the moving back of the houses and fences to the sidewalk line. Hussman wrote saying that he would have to stand by his former price of $175, as it would cost all of that to remove the houses and fences back. The committee was continued. The Clerk reported the purchase of a stove for $15 from Jos. Bennerscheidt, which warmed up the council chamber nicely, and which he pronounced a very good improvement. Action approved. The Clerk called up the matter of Judge Pierce's demand for $6, for printing legal blanks, which the board at its last meeting refused to pay. Inasmuch as the board were of the conviction that the Judge ought to pay for the blanks himself, it declined to order the same paid for, and it seems the Judge will have to stand the cost. The names of the following citizens were placed in the keeping of the City Clerk, to act in the capacity of primary election officers during the next two years, in compliance with the new primary election law: J. P. Zeyn, J. J. Schneider, Bert Boyd, Billy Berdrow, H. C. Gade, Dr. Paschall, L. K. Mead, H. A. McWilliams, Fred Rimpau, Frank Eastman, J. S. Gardiner, E. Bentz, Charley Hille, J. S. Hatfield and W. F. Middleham. Names will be drawn from this list to act for such municipal primary elections as may be called for during the ensuing two years. There were present Trustees Lewis, Helmsen and Groat. Absent, Rust and Conrad. Adjourned. YESTERDAY AFTERNOON'S TEST. The machinery at the power house was started up yesterday for the final test, and as we go to press the information is given out that the plant will probably be accepted at the evening session of the board. The engine and dynamo seem to be good pieces of machinery, and seemed to hold perfectly under the load placed upon it. The test was carried on under the supervision of Mr. Lawrence, Engineers Decker, and Sharpe, and the members of the City Trustees Engineers Byers and Schneider were also present during the test. Hugo Wetzel has opened a grocery and dry goods store here, and the post-office will shortly be moved into the premises. The store is very much needed and we hope it will secure the support of all. A blacksmith shop has also been opened. It has been much needed and it will no doubt be well patronized. Orange picking is going on at full blast, the frosts having done no damage. The fruit is in fine condition. August Lemke has moved from Villa Park into the Andersen house. The grain seeding is about over. A large acreage has been put in and we only need rain to insure a good crop. J. P. Greeley with his mother and uncle from Belfast, Me., were guests some days ago of Mr. and Mrs. Bradford. At the entertainment recently given at Fullerton for the benefit of the library, Placentia carried off the cake as usual. Two fires occurred last week that came near being serious. As Mr. McFadden was about to retire for the night he smelled fire burning and upon investigation found that the timbers beneath the fireplace had caught fire and the fire extended out into the cellar. After a hard fight it was gotten under control and finally extinguished. The other fire was at the home of John Evans. The roof caught fire around the stovepipe, at about 7 o'clock, just after Mr. Evans had gone to work. He called in the neighbors, who succeeded in putting the fire out. Forbes Sandilands has had the hedge removed in front of his place and has put up a substantial wire fence. James East is recovering from his recent illness. J. B. Tombes has had his apple and apricot trees grubbed out, preparatory to planting some other kind of fruit that is more profitable. Wm. Key and wife are on a visit to Pasadena and will move shortly to Highlands. Hugh May was down from Los Angeles on Saturday and returned home Monday, and took with him 34 ducks secured at the coast. Placentia, Jan. 24th. Wanted. Five shares of water stock. Apply at this office. On and after February 1 subscribers to the Los Angeles Evening Express in Anaheim will receive that paper for 25 cents a month. The paper will not be delivered, but a cabinet with a box for each subscriber will be placed in Mr. Bruce's confectionary store. opposite the postoffice where papers may be had every evening after 6 o'clock. —A cold snap has prevailed since Sunday, and yesterday a disagreeably cold wind prevailed from the East. Tuesday night the skies were overcast with clouds, and light showers of rain prevailed in sections. The long-delayed rain is not in sight yet, but the weather prophets counsel us to be of good cheer, for the time of copious rainfall is near at hand. —F. W. Fleischmann counsels our readers not to forget Pork Day at the Palace Meat Market on Saturday next. Park loins, spare ribs and all kinds of delicacies in the pork line will be on display, as Fleischmann is so well able to display them. The display of meats at this market is unsurpassed, and the pork display on Saturday will be a thing of beauty and a joy forever. —The time for the sentence of John Woodruff, convicted in the Los Angeles Superior Court of embezzlement, was on Saturday again postponed until the 31st. After his conviction Woodruff stated that his twin brother Sam was the guilty party, and relatives making the same admission to the District Attorney, the court has suspended sentence in the hope that Sam might be apprehended. Up to latest reports he had not been found. —The next meeting of the Farmers' Club will be held at Kroeger's Hall on Monday afternoon next, the 31st. Prof. Sprague of Los Angeles will be present and address the club on the co-operation of deciduous fruit-growers. Invitations have been sent out to the deciduous fruit-growers of the county, and a large attendance of members and others is expected. An invitation has extended to all fruit-growers to attend. —The Supreme Court has affirmed the judgment against E. J. Dole, the convicted forger, who had a check of deposit for $2 50 on the Exchange bank of Santa Ana, which he raised to $850 and cashed in Los Angeles. Judge Smith sentenced him to seven years in the penitentiary. He applied to the Supreme Court for an order for a new trial, and this application has been denied. —The Order of Chosen Friends at its meeting on Friday evening installed the following officers to serve during the ensuing term: A. L. Lewis, Past Councillor; Mrs. C. E. Groat, Councillor; F.C. Rimpau, Vice-Councillor; E.B.Johnson, Inside Sentinel; H.C.Gade, Outside Sentinel; Mrs.Wallop, Secretary; Theo.Rimpau,Treasurer; Mrs.McWilliams,Prelate; BrownL.Bourland,Marshal; MissSarah Wright,Guard.Aftertheinstallationa supperwasserved. Hleinigkeiten. Ladies' Guild will meet at Mrs. Must's next Thursday, Feb. 3rd. Members' Club meeting at Kroeger's day afternoon next at 2 o'clock. Day having been a legal holi-bank remained closed during George Lock yesterday hauled the leveling up of depressions streets. A nation is directed to the change advertisement of O. R. Luedke, and optician. Scholars of Prof. Little's room a rendition of the "Merchant" at the school-house to-mornoon. Shaw company open at the house on Monday evening next, the entire week. Saturday occurs the annual stockholders in the Water A board of directors will serve during the ensuing ladies' aid society of the Preschurch will meet this after-ursday) at the home of Mrs. All members and their invited to attend. E. E. Society will give a pariment at the home of Mrs. Mo-morrow evening (Friday). Invitation is extended to all adults to be present. Young ladies and gentlemen of give a social dance at the schoolhouse on Friday evennl. Schoneman & Blanchard's will furnish the music. Ladies' aid society of the M. E. I serve oysters and supper o'clock, Thursday evening, night), in the Dreyfus build-street. Oysters, 25c.; sup- Range County Savings Bank has secured a decree of and order of sale against ochard and others in the 2,977 29, and $160 attorney's port of the Board of Audit, has quite a pretentious docu-mailed to stockholders in company on Monday morn-ows before Saturday's annual recording to the rule. Aheim brass band will give quarerade ball on Washing-day. Fine music has been en-ease occasion and a very en-looked forward. Invitations are out for the Turners' masquerade ball, to be given at Turner hall on the evening of Feb. 5th. The committee of arrangements is composed of Joseph Backs and Henry Oelkers, and the inspectors are Unser Peter Zenz, Paul Turck and Fritz Yungblut. Extensive arrangements are making to insure the masquerade to be the event of the season-in Turner circles, and the entertainment and comfort of their guests will be amply looked after. The indications are that a large crowd will be present. The Chinese New Year was ushered in at midnight on Friday with a plentitude of firecrackers and rejoicing in the Chinese quarter, and the Celestial portion of the population have during the week been reveling in sweet-meats and Chinese firewater to their hearts' content. There is a corresponding dearth of vegetables in the market, which will probably continue until the festivities are over. No Chinese vegetable cart dares venture out during the glad new year time, so hallowed and so gracious is the time. Roman Wisser was at home to his friends on Saturday evening and Sunday, the word having been passed around that he had "something extra" on tap, and the gathering of folks from far and near to see what it was and sample it attested the fact that the occasion was one of no ordinary moment. It was all due to the receipt of four half barrels of Prima, undoubtedly the finest lager brewed in North America. The success of the consignment was so conspicuous that Mons. Wisser has decided to deal plentifully in Prima, and will have it on tap much of the time from now on and during the coming spring and summer. Wisser will have Prima every Saturday night and Sunday. An alarm of fire was turned in shortly before 11 o'clock on Saturday night for a blaze in Man Wo's establishment, which was caused by the ignition of the wall of one of the rear apartments from a burning substance commemorative of the Celestial New Years'. The fire spread rapidly, and but for the prompt arrival of the fire department would probably have consumed the entire Chinese quarter. The outer door leading to the room in which the fire started was broken in and the fire hose set to playing upon the flames. The fire was soon subdued, the premises thereafter looking more like a visitation-of a flood than a fire. The loss is nominal. Alex Wright's residence on East Orangethorne avenue was burglarized at about 10 o'clock Saturday morning, while the family were temporarily absent. The house was ransacked by the PERSONAL MENTION. Miss Blanche Mitchell has been visiting with Mrs. Archie Cadman. Frank Dyer has taken a position at Prof. Hussman's barber emporium. Mr Shanley has laid a new cement walk about his residence on Lemon street. Rex Cayce was down from Los Angeles to visit over Sunday with his family here. W. A. Witte was down from Los Angeles on Tuesday on a short business mission. Mr Cahen is putting in a crop of barley on the vacant lot next to his residence on Claudina street. W. M. McFadden drove through town on Monday morning en route from Placentia to the Bolsas. Mrs. Vinson of Pomona spent a couple of days last week with her daughter, Mrs. Cayce. Fred Rimpau has been confined to his home for a day or two past with an attack of la grippe and neuralgia. Mrs. Passmore will entertain the young ladies' euchre club at her home at Olive on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Bryant and his two daughters, Mrs. Essick and Mrs. Bosworth of Placeia, drove into town on Tuesday afternoon. Councilman Groat has had a force of men at work during the week constructing crosswalks at different points in town. Clarence Blanchard of Los Angeles was engaged yesterday in placing new bass strings in the piano at the Opera-house. Miss Hilda Witte, after sojourning for some three weeks as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Crist, departed for her home in Los Angeles on Monday. H. D. Polhemus and family who for some months past have been visiting with relatives and friends at San Francisco and San Jose are expected home this week. Mike Reagan was up from Alamitos on Sunday. Mike tells us the new machinery has arrived for the enlargement of the sugar factory and is now being placed in position. Ed Smith, foreman of the Passmore ranch at Olive, was in town Sunday on a visit to his friends. Ed recently paid a visit to his friends at Capistrano, and says when it comes to making Tom and Jerry Host Mendelson is a king-pin. Joe Gibson while grubbing up stumps C. P. Dandy, supreme president, the Order of Fraternal Brothers came down from Los Angeles on day evening and installed the two lodges listed here. After the installation supper was served and a pleasant enjoyed by all. While Miss Rose Robison and Sandilands were riding in Buenas some days ago, their horse shied to side, toppling their vehicle side; and the young ladies were precipitated down an incline, both sustaining bruises. Matters were soon ridden and the young ladies proceeded onto journey home rejoicing that they did not of a more serious na- Mrs. J. W. Whann, wife of our known fellow-townsman, arrived at her two children on Saturday evening from Walla Walla, where she has visited with her parents for months past. Mr Whann went to Angles to meet his wife and child He has rented the Crist residence Broadway, where the family has not to housekeeping. George Wise returned one day from Shippensburg, Per-where he spent a couple of months visit to the old folks at home. He ports that he found them all enjoy-the best of health, and the many stories told them of the glorious climate Calliforny filled them with a desire immigrate hitherward. Mr Wise returned to the cultivation of his rainy at Buena Park, and hopes with him promised rainfall to reap an abundant harvest the coming season. Hugo Wetzel has opened a grocer store at Placentia, and will keep hand a fresh and well-selected stock groceries and provisions, cigars to tobacco, candy, stationery and the various other articles usually found in well-appointed store. Hugo bought for cash and offers goods at the low-rating rates. He has a good count to draw from, and as he is popular as obliging to all, will doubtless succeed in building up a lucrative trade. Frank Townsley is again driving a delivery wagon of the Santa Ana steer laundry, George Fox, the regular driver, having been called a couple weeks ago to his old home in Ohio; the intelligence of the serious illness of his father. Since arriving at old homestead and finding his father improved, Mr Fox has written—wife at Santa Ana that he would shortly return to California, as he was newly frozen to death back in the Buckeye State. J. Ross Clark of the Alamitos su- Orange County Savings Bank has secured a decree of order and sale against Schahm and others in the 2,977 29, and $160 attorney's report of the Board of Audit, so quite a pretentious document mailed to stockholders in company on Monday morning before Saturday's annual recording to the rule. Aheim brass band will give aquerade ball on Washington Day. Fine music has been enforced occasion and a very enforced forward to. On Monday shipped his bots to Chicago, where the market is looking up. The comprised three tons, be minder of the crop left over all. Mr. Neff is sinking well at the side of his seven-inch increase his water supply. Boys were out serenading evening, and favored a their friends with visits, selections of music floated the night air. The boys are play first rate, and are a community. Evening's new moon was a day and weather sharps pre-rains the latter part of Unless all signs fall, the rainfall will make its appearance the coming month, any ought to be wet. The date about Feb. 6th. Other picnic held at Smith's house at Buena Park on Sunday enjoyable affair. The boys in goodly numbers, andion was made for the inner liquid refreshments were itum. Horse racing, foot other outdoor sports were and everybody had a way. Pees of the Fullerton union have called an election to Feb. 26th for the purpose of in the amount of $5,000 for a high school building. School district embraces the tats of Fullerton, Placentia, Orangethorpe and La two-thirds vote is required bonds. Ethers should not forget the concert which will take naa Park on (to-morrow) Jan. 28. This is the compostponed account of earlynight ago, and as the to aid in the building of a road is undertaken by the Park, we bespeak for ed house. nap has prevailed since yesterday a disagreeably revealed from the East. At the skies were overcast and light showers of rain sections. The long-dead in sight yet, but thehets counsel us to be of for the time of copious or at hand. leischmann counsels our forget Pork Day at the market on Saturday next. Are ribs and all kinds of the pork line will be on leischmann is so well able to handle. The display of meats Alex Wright's residence on East Orangethorpe avenue was burglarized at about 10 o'clock Saturday morning, while the family were temporarily absent. The house was ransacked by the thieves and a quantity of clothing, an overcoat, several razors and a couple of revolvers were stolen, besides the larder was divested of a goodly quantity of stores. Two tramps who were seen lurking in the neighborhood in the morning are suspected of being the thieves, and although a search was made for them they could not be found. They attempted earlier in the day to sell a couple of gold rings to the vegetable Chinamen living near by, and are no doubt all-round crooks. They were tracked as far as Buena Park, and had Alex run across them there might have been a case for the Coroner. A good story is going the rounds of the manner in which our friend Gade was bested by Dr. Stolberg, the veterinary surgeon, who can give and take a joke as well as anybody. The Doctor recently placed a telephone in his residence in the West End, and while H.C. loitered in a down-town restaurant the other day he rang up the doctor "Hello, Doc." said he. "A man has a sick horse here, but if you will come up town and play a game of skat you will oblige us." The doctor was heard to voice some blankety phrases while he hung up his phone. Presently H.C. was called to the phone "Hello, this you, Gade?" "Yes." "This is Stolberg. I've just opened a bottle of Pilsener. Here's luck." Gade walked away from the phone whistling "Climbing up the Golden Stairs." The body of Wm. Speer, aged about 40 years, was found at the side of the Santa Fe railroad track a half mile this side of the Hunter place, on the line between this city and Fullerton, at 7 o'clock on Saturday morning. He had wandered off on Friday, and failing to return, a search was instituted for him, in which the neighbors joined, and which was continued until ten o'clock at night. No trace of the missing man could be found, and the search was resumed early on the following morning, when J.J. Hunter came upon the remains lying alongside the track a half mile this side of the house. Speer had probably fallen into a spasm while walking along the railroad track and expired. The body was yet warm. The deceased had lived with his father and sister at the Hunter place, since the purchase of the property by his father some three years ago. He had suffered with paralysis for a number of years and was at times incompetent. Coroner Clark was notified and an inquest upon the remains was held on Saturday evening, when a verdict was returned that the deceased had come to his death through natural causes. The remains were interred on Sunday. While Ralph Hunter was driving Alex Wright's residence on East Orangethorpe avenue was burglarized at about 10 o'clock Saturday morning, while the family were temporarily absent. The house was ransacked by the thieves and a quantity of clothing, an overcoat, several razors and a couple of revolvers were stolen, besides the larder was divested of a goodly quantity of stores. Two tramps who were seen lurking in the neighborhood in the morning are suspected of being the thieves, and although a search was made for them they could not be found. They attempted earlier in the day to sell a couple of gold rings to the vegetable Chinamen living near by, and are no doubt all-round crooks. They were tracked as far as Buena Park, and had Alex run across them there might have been a case for the Coroner. A good story is going the rounds of the manner in which our friend Gade was bested by Dr. Stolberg, the veterinary surgeon, who can give and take a joke as well as anybody. The Doctor recently placed a telephone in his residence in the West End, and while H.C. loitered in a down-town restaurant the other day he rang up the doctor "Hello, Doc." said he. "A man has a sick horse here, but if you will come up town and play a game of skat you will oblige us." The doctor was heard to voice some blankety phrases while he hung up his phone. Presently H.C. was called to the phone "Hello, this you, Gade?" "Yes." "This is Stolberg. I've just opened a bottle of Pilsener. Here's luck." Gade walked away from the phone whistling "Climbing up the Golden Stairs." The body of Wm. Speer, aged about 40 years, was found at the side of the Santa Fe railroad track a half mile this side of the Hunter place, on the line between this city and Fullerton, at 7 o'clock on Saturday morning. He had wandered off on Friday, and failing to return, a search was instituted for him, in which the neighbors joined, and which was continued until ten o'clock at night. No trace of the missing man could be found, and the search was resumed early on the following morning, when J.J. Hunter came upon the remains lying alongside the track a half mile this side of the Hunter place, on the line between this city and Fullerton, at 7 o'clock on Saturday morning. He had wandered off on Friday, and failing to return, a search was instituted for him, in which the neighbors joined, and which was continued until ten o'clock at night. No trace of the missing man could be found, and the search was resumed early on the following morning, when J.J. Hunter came upon the remains lying alongside the track a half mile this side of the Hunter place, on the line between this city and Fullerton, at 7 o'clock on Saturday morning. He had wandered off on Friday, and failing to return, a search was instituted for him, in which the neighbors joined, and which was continued until ten o'clock at night. No trace of the missing man could be found, and the search was resumed early on the following morning, when J.J. Hunter came upon the remains lying alongside the track a half mile this side ofthe Hunter place onthelinebetweenthiscityandFullertonat7o'clockontSaturdaymorningsuchasestationatthatpoint.Mrs.HolmanandchildareguestsofMrs.RustandwillleaveshortlyforSanFranciscovisitherparentsafterwhichtheywilljoinMr.Holmaninhisnewfieldofactivity. Richard Schellens, newly arrived from Cologne, Germany, who with his brother has purchased the twenty-acre lot south of Mr.Rimpau's on Palm street, was a pleasant caller at this office one day last week. Mr.Schellens is mastering the English language rapidly,andheandhisbrothermakedesirableadditionstothecommunity. The thermometer dropped to 22 degrees at Senator Jones' place on Sunday night,thecoldestweatherfarmanyearsofthedeleterioussubstanceinitas,atoo ofthecasewithbeerbreweenedowadays.Mr.Rumpaumadeinnumerablebriendsduringhisshortstayamongus,anddepartedforhishomeonMondaymorning. V.R.Caycehashandusedusthefollowingcommunication,refutingachargemadebytheWestminsterUmpireofunprofessionalconductonhispart: EDITORGAZETTE.-ThearticleapearingintheUmpireisunqualifiedfalse.My businessrelationshavealwaybeenpleasantnotonlywithmyemployersbutalsowithoppositionandmyalkwiththefarmershaveneverbeeninthemannerof"runningdown"otherlinesofgoods,andIdo notbelievean honorablemanwoulddescendtosolowanebb.IamnowengagedwiththeCaliforniaBruanchouseofthesolomehouseofLosAngeles.I believethatIknowmybusinessaswellastheeditoroftheUmpire,iHaveneverplacedmyselfinainpositionwheretruthandholestyofpurposehasbeenquestioned;andIwillfurthermoresaythatIdonotworkinOrangecountry.V.R.CAYCE." Theodore Blumhardt has been walkingwithquitea limp duringtheweekwhichallcomesfromanaccidentthatbefellhimwhileturningthecornerattheHalfwayhouse,betweenthiscityandFullerton.onMondaylastweek.Inmakingturnoneoftherearwheelsoftherigwasbroken. nap has prevailed since yesterday a disagreeably revealed from the East. At the skies were overcast and light showers of rain sections. The long-dept in sight yet, but the sheds counsel us to be of for the time of copious or at hand. Weischmann counsels our forget Pork Day at the market on Saturday next. Are ribs and all kinds of pork line will be on Weischmann is so well able to the display of meats is unsurpassed, and the on Saturday will be a joy and a joy forever. For the sentence of John convicted in the Los Angeles court of embezzlement, was again postponed until this conviction Woodruff twin brother Sam was tried, and relatives making mission to the District Attendant has suspended senate that Sam might be up to latest reports he found. Meeting of the Farmers' held at Kroeger's Hall on soon next, the 31st. Prof. Angeles will be present the club on the co-operative fruit-growers. Invited sent out to the decidors of the county, and a vice of members and others. An invitation is fruit-growers to attend. Some Court has affirmed against E. J. Dole, the merger, who had a check of 500 on the Exchange bank which he raised to $850 in Los Angeles. Judge died him seven years in injury. He applied to the court for an order for a new application has been deferred. Of Chosen Friends at its Friday evening installed officers to serve during term: A. L. Lewis, Jr.; Mrs. C. E. Groat; C. Rimpau, Vice-Councilman; Inside Sentinel; Outside Sentinel; Mrs. Retary; Theo. Rimpau, McWilliams, Prelate; Curland, Marshal; Miss Guard. After the injurer was served. Work Horse for Sale. Cheap; good-sized, Apply to Geo. A. Hunter. Seed Potatoes. Choice Northern Early Rose Potatoes for seed, for sale by Santa Ana Produce Co., jy27-2w John Hartung is in receipt of a copy of the Seattle Post Intelligencer containing a lengthy write-up of a trip to Dawson made by his nephew, Mr. Jones, the well-known Seattle newspaper correspondent. The article is well written and formed the basis of an extended Associated Press dispatch at the time of its first appearance a fortnight ago. Mr. Jones made the trip to the Klondike and back during the past two months and tells of his experiences in an entertaining way. Joe Helmsen is in receipt of a letter from A. H. Patterson, who is engaged in losing weight at Chatham, Ontario, Canada, in which he writes that his uncle, H. A. Patterson, has been elected Mayor of the city. Owing to a confusion of the initials, our former fellow-townsman, who is considerable of a wag, has been taken for that high functuary, and has been receiving numerous congratulations upon his election to the office his uncle holds. But if this should meet the eye of the voters of Chatham, they will learn of their mistake, and be sure they get hold of the right Patterson before beginning congratulations. Dick Callahan came over from Randsburg on Thursday to attend to business matters and renew old acquaintances. The night Dick left the camp, a destructive fire came near wiping out the business portion of the town, entailing a loss variously estimated from $50,000 to $75,000. The fire swept over several blocks, but Dick was overjoyed to learn by the papers that it had not reached his place of business. His place is among the few houses left standing after the fire. Dick reports twenty-four saloons in Randsburg, all doing a rushing business himself among the number. After remaining in town during the day he returned to Los Angeles on the evening train, expecting to take the train for Randsburg the next morning. Hay for Sale. I have just opened up a 100-ton stack of baled barley hay, which will be sold in quantities to suit. Apply to George Dunn, mile south of West End school house, The Moline Plow company’s wholesale house of Los Angeles. I believe that I know my business as well as the editor of the Umpire, and I have never placed myself in a position where truth and honesty of purpose has been questioned; and I will furthermore say that I do not work in Orange county. V. R. CAYCE.” Theodore Blumhardt has been walking with quite a limp during the week, which all comes from an accident that befell him while turning the corner at the Halfway house, between this city and Fullerton, on Monday of last week. In making the turn, one of the rear wheels of the rig was broken. Theodore had always been of the conviction that it did not necessarily follow that the breaking of one's hind wheel resulted in precipitating the driver to the ground; but he knows better now. In his fall he struck his knee against the tire of the front wheel, and narrowly escaped a dislocation of that member. As it was, he bruised the knee quite severely, and it was difficult to get about for a day or two. But the knee is getting better every day, and will probably soon be all right again. Theodore has lately painted his wagon (not the one referred to in the above narrative) in gorgeous colors of Schwartz, roth und gold, (the German national colors), and as he drives by with his fiery unattended steer is the observed of all observers. Crape Cuttings For Sale. Order now. Apply to C. Otto Rust. dec16-1m SEASONABLE GOODS Lamps, Albums, Fancy Crockery, Leather Goods, Fancy Glassware, Carving Sets, Decorated Chinaware. AT DICKEL'S AGENT FOR THE WEST COAST FERTILIZER COMPANY. Fairbanks' Steel Windmills Galvanized after completed. The Lightest Running and Most Durable Mill on the market. Galvanized and Wooden tanks, pipes, cylinders, fittings, etc., FAIRBANKS' NEW GASOLINE ENGINE. All Work Guaranteed. See our New Patent Valve Cylinders. E. G. HUNTINGTON, Cor. Third and Sycamore Sts SANTA ANA, CAL. FAIRBANKS’ NEW GASOLINE ENGINE. All Work Guaranteed. See our New Patent Valve Cylinders. E. G. HUNTINGTON, Cor. Third and Sycamore Sts SANTA ANA, CAL. Sperrys Flour THE BEST MANUFACTURED ON THE PACIFIC COAST. SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR ALL NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES. RECEIVED BY JOSEPH HELMSEN. I supply any periodical published in any country or in any language. For Sale. Five pure-bred Jersey bulls and a few fresh cows. W. J. COLE, six miles west of Anaheim. j13-1m* California Violets. Plants, 25 cents per dozen; blossoms, 2 cents per dozen. Apply to N. F. Steadman. j20-2t Grand Ball. The Lodge of United Workman at Fullerton will give a grand ball in Chadbourne’s hall, Fullerton, on Friday evening, Jan. 28th. Fine music. Everybody invited. Admission, 75 cts. jy20-2t Boys, if you want to stand in with your best girl, you must ride in the new Staver Special Top Buggy at Wm. F. Lutz's. nov18t Auction sale. Of Lace Curtains, Smyrna Rugs, ladies’ gents and children’s Shoes, Furnishing Goods and Notions. Opposite Postoffice. Sale will continue until stock is sold. j13-1m* ONLY FIRST-CLASS RESTAURANT! IN TOWNIn Connection with Boston Bakery. S. KISTLER ONLY FIRST-CLASS RESTAURANT! IN TOWNIn Connection with Boston Bakery. S. KISTLER, PROPRIETOR. ALL Woolens, Blankets, Laces and Fancy Articles Washed With "OUR OWN MAKE" WOOL SOAP. Entirely by Hand! A SPECIALTY OF WASHING AND PRESSING MEN'S SUITS. Entire Satisfaction Guaranteed..... Wagon calls for and delivers free to any part of town on Mondays and Fridays. Santa Ana Steam Laundry; McCullom's Bicycle Agency, Agent, Anaheim. Stockholders' Meeting. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Anaheim Union Water Company will be held at the Office of said Company, in the "Backs' Building", city of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of California, on SATURDAY, JANUARY 29th, 1898, at the hour of 10 o'clock a.m., for the purpose of electing a Board of Directors, and transacting such other business as may come before said meeting. By order of the Board of Directors, W. H. BLENNERHASSETT, Secretary. Anaheim, Cal., January 6, 1898. 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. Dissolution of Co-partnership The firm heretofore existing under the name and style of Whitaker & Co., doing business at Buena Park, in the county of Orange, California, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. J. H. Whitaker having purchased the entire interest of B. C. Robinson in the concern, and assuming the liabilities of the late firm. All persons who are indebted to the undersigned are respectfully requested to come forward and make payment immediately. J. H. WHITAKER, B. C. ROBINSON Buena Park, January 18, 1898.