anaheim-gazette 1898-03-31

THE CANNERY IS A GO. Sufficient Stock Subscribed, and an Incorporation Effected. Nine Hundred and Forty Shares Reported at Monday's Meeting. With Outlying Precincts to Hear from—Over a Thousand Shares in Hand—An Organization Effected, and a Board of Directors Elected—Capital Stock Raised From $10,000 to $25,000—San Diego Pickling Works Want to Move up and Embark in the Enterprise—A Committee to go to San Diego to Confer with the Owners of the Works—Directors Call for Sites for the Location of the Cannery—Ready for Business. At the meeting of the citizens at the City Hall on Monday afternoon sufficient stock was subscribed to justify the incorporation of the cannery project that has engaged the attention of the people of the valley for some weeks past. The meeting was probably the most largely attended yet held in the interest of the enterprise, and leading men were present, not only from this city, but from Garden Grove, Orange, Fullerton and Buena Park as well. Anaheim is to be counted as indeed fortunate in having the co-operation of these thriving communities in this commendable enterprise, for without them the success of the undertaking might have been problematical. The lists showed 884 shares subscribed, and the additions to this number made by the gentlemen while the meeting was yet in session swelled the total to 940 shares. Several large blocks of stock are yet to be turned in. Mr. Guenther of Orange, who was present at the meeting for the first time, took an active interest in the cannery, and said he would undertake to raise 100 shares of stock in his neighborhood. Mr. Whitaker of Buena Park will probably have a substantial subscription from his neighborhood, and Mr. Bill will canvass Garden Grove. Then Mr. Messer's assurance that he would raise 100 shares in Los Angeles must not be forgotten; and there are in addition other shares of stock confidently looked forward to. The Directors at a meeting held subsequent to the general meeting, raised the capital stock from $10,000 to $25,000 and proceeded to the location of the Cannery—Ready for Business. The letter called forth very favorable comment on the part of Messrs. Fay, Cargill and Rogers. A sufficient number of shares having been subscribed to warrant the organization of the enterprise, Mr. Melrose moved the following: Resolved, That a corporation be organized, to be named the Orange County Preserving Company. Resolved, That a committee be appointed to supervise the preparation of the incorporation papers and perfect the organization. Mr. Melrose supported his motion with a well-timed address. The motion was seconded by Herman Dickel, and carried unanimously. The chair appointed the following committee: R. Melrose, W. J.Fay, H. A.Dickel, L.B. Benchley and M.L.Rogers. G.A.Hunter moved that a Board of seven Directors be chosen. Seconded by Herman Dickel and carried unanimously. The following gentlemen were selected: W.J.Fay, H.A.Dickel, H.Stern, G.G.Guenther of Orange, A.H.Cargill, L.B.Benchley and J.N.Bill of Garden Grove. A number of other gentlemen were placed in nomination, but declined. Mr. Melrose argued favorably upon the proposition to increase the capital stock of the corporation, and moved that the Organization Committee be instructed to incorporate in such amount as in their judgment may be necessary. Carried. The letter of the San Diego pickling company was called up and discussed, and the communication was referred to the Board of Directors, who were also delegated power to receive all offers, with especial view to offers from the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific companies. Mr. Bill was agreeably surprised at the favorable turn affairs had taken. He was the only representative present from Garden Grove, he said, but he felt certain no inconsiderable interest was taken in the project in his section. Mr. Bill's remarks upon the subject were timely and appropriate. Mr. Benchley argued in support of the idea that, now that an incorporation had been effected, no relaxation should ensue in the effort to swell the volume of stock to as large a subscription as possible. He wanted the enterprise to go off strong; there was nothing like launching an enterprise strong and vigorous from the start. Mr. Bill referred to the probability of fruit growers realizing handsome returns on their crops, with the establishment of the cannery, and the partial failure of the deciduous fruit crop in other sections. Mr. Fay referred to the changed aspect of affairs, from the sleepy environment. Invitations for the Native Sons' ball will be mailed to-morrow. Frost has nipped the deciduous fruit crop various points in the county. The Young Ladies' Euchre Club will be entertained on Saturday by the Misses Zeyn. An epidemic of chicken-pox has prevailed among the children hereabout for some days past. Schools are out this week on account of the Teachers' Institute at Santa Ana and Los Angeles. The pupils of Miss Rector's room picnicked on Saturday in the foothills near the ostrich farm. The school children have been enjoying picnics in the foothills during the present week of vacation. March has been full of blustering weather, with several attempts at Santa Ana winds. Let us look forward to April showers. On account of Holy Week, the meeting of the Ladies' Guild is postponed until Thursday, April 14th, when it will meet at Mrs. Hamilton's. The band boys are considering the purchase of nobby new uniforms. The boys have been asked to name terms for playing at the Los Angeles Fiesta. Aug. Freise has improved the appearance of his residence on Broadway by giving it a new coat of paint. Clarence Lincoln was the artist. Street sprinkling has been discontinued at Santa Ana during the week, owing to a shortage in the city water supply. Mr. and Mrs. Williams of Pittsburg, Pa., who have been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Shanley during the winter, contemplate returning on Tuesday to their Eastern home. The C.E. society will give a measuring party at the residence of Mr. Grimhaw to-morrow (Friday) evening, at 8 o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended all friends to attend. Miss Edith Gillmore, the Orange young lady who was arrested on a charge of stealing $20 from Mrs. Edith Shaffer of that place, whose trial before the Orange justice was noted in these columns last week, was acquitted. Thirty-one hundredths of an inch of rain fell on Friday night last, bringing the total for the season, according to Mr. Dickel's gauge, to 4.13 inches. are yet to be turned in. Mr. Guenther of Orange, who was present at the meeting for the first time, took an active interest in the cannery, and said he would undertake to raise 100 shares of stock in his neighborhood. Mr. Whitaker of Buena Park will probably have a substantial subscription from his neighborhood, and Mr. Bill will canvass Garden Grove. Then Mr. Messer’s assurance that he would raise 100 shares in Los Angeles must not be forgotten; and there are in addition other shares of stock confidently looked forward to. The Directors at a meeting held subsequent to the general meeting, raised the capital stock from $10,000 to $25,000, and proceeded to the immediate incorporation of the enterprise. An offer from the San Diego Vinegar and Pickle Co. was received, making a proposition to move their works here and embark their business along with the enterprise. The proposition was viewed with favor, and a committee appointed to proceed to San Diego and confer with the parties concerning the basis of their offer. There is to be no "bonus," and the offer of the San Diego company to come to Anaheim is regarded in a favorable light. The Directors decided to call for propositions for sites for the location of the company's works. Probably at their next meeting on Monday next, the first installment of the stock will be called in. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Cargill, President of the Farmers’ Club, who, after some brief remarks upon the progress made in the establishment of a cannery, and the commendatory nature of the undertaking, suggested that the meeting of the Farmers’ Club, as such, adjourn, and that the discussion of the cannery project be resumed where it was left off at the previous meeting. He suggested that Mr. Melrose preside, the latter gentleman having presided at the two former meetings when the cannery discussion led up to such favorable results. On motion of Herman Dickel the meeting of the Farmers’ Club thereupon adjourned, the reading of the minutes of the preceding meeting of the club having been dispensed with, and Mr. Cargill vacated the chair. But at Mr. Melrose's suggestion, Mr. Cargill was elected chairman of the meeting, and the assemblage proceeded to business. The minutes of the preceding meeting were then read and adopted, after which reports were called for from the canvassing committee. Herman Stern was the first to respond. He reported 277 shares cash subscriptions, 34 to be paid for in labor and 7 in fruit, a total of 318 shares. Max Nebelung reported 46 shares in cash and 15 in fruit, a total of 61. Theo. Meyer reported 108 shares in cash and 32 in fruit, a total of 140. He later added 5 more shares, making 145 altogether. F. M. Walter reported 10 shares in fruit and 15 in labor, and later added 2 shares, a total of 27. J. S. Hatfield reported 60 shares in cash and 118 in labor and fruit. He later increased his list to 198 shares. Mr. Benchley's subscription stood at 200 tons of fruit, one-half to be a donation and half to be stock. At an estimated valuation of $15 per ton for fruit, Mr. Benchley's subscription will amount to 150 shares. This made a total of 884 shares. Gov. Whitaker reported that he had no bone fade shares from Buena Park, but he was satisfied that quite a large block of stock would be subscribed for at that point. Mr. Fay reported that he would subscribe for 10 shares additional for other parties. Mr. Bill's remarks upon the subject were timely and appropriate. Mr. Benchley argued in support of the idea that, now that an incorporation had been effected, no relaxation should ensue in the effort to swell the volume of stock to as large a subscription as possible. He wanted the enterprise to go off strong; there was nothing like launching an enterprise strong and vigorous from the start. Mr. Bill referred to the probability of fruit growers realizing handsome returns on their crops, with the establishment of the cannery, and the partial failure of the deciduous fruit crop in other sections. Mr. Fay referred to the changed aspect of affairs, from the sleepy environment of a fortnight ago, to the busiling appearance of things to-day. He prophesied that before many days had passed, people would be tumbling over themselves to get shares. Mr. Hunter said he favored the Methodist plan of raising an indebtedness on a house of worship, previous to the dedication. Men were present who had not yet subscribed, he said, and he urged them to do so. Mr. Melrose said he would be one of ten to take ten additional shares. Gov. Whitaker, referring to the offer of the San Diego pickling company, said the offer was without any bonus contingency. He thought the sooner a committee was appointed to go to San Diego and interview the parties the better. Mr. Guenther of Orange referred to the fact that only three shares of stock had been subscribed from the other side of the river. He thought it would be an easy matter to get 100 shares in his neighborhood. Mr. Guenther was later added to the canvassing committee and given a subscription list to canvass his section for shares. Fritz Ruhmann announced that he would take another share, making 21 shares this sterling citizen has subscribed for. Peter Syre said he would take 5 shares more. Uncle Jacob Everhardy announced he would take 5 shares more. H. Kossert took 2 shares more. Herman Stern announced that he had added 25 shares to his list. Stephen Kistler subscribed for 4 shares, Mike Crowley and Jos Dauser 2. A total of 56 shares, which added to the total as above, made the aggregate 940 shares. An adjournment was here taken to permit the Organization Committee and Board of Directors to come together. The Committee and Board of Directors met at Mr. Melrose's office. Mr. Fay was chosen Chairman and Mr. Melrose Secretary. It was voted to apply immediately for incorporation papers, the business of the corporation to be canning and preserving of fruit, pickling of vegetables, manufacture of sauces and vinegar, drying fruit, making raisins and buying and selling of fruit. The capital stock was increased from $10,000 to $25,000, to be composed of 2500 shares at $10 each. The principal place of business is to be at Anaheim, and the corporation is to have a life of fifty years. A sub-committee consisting of Messrs. Dickel, Kuchel and Benchley was appointed to draft a set of by-laws and to report to the committee on Monday afternoon next at 2 o'clock. The committee then adjourned, to meet again at that time. Immediately thereafter the Board of Directors organized by the election of W. J. Fay as permanent president of the corporation. The following gentlemen were declared to be the Board of Directors: Mr. Bill's remarks upon the subject were timely and appropriate. Mr. Benchley argued in support of the idea that, now that an incorporation had been effected, no relaxation should ensue in the effort to swell the volume of stock to as large a subscription as possible. He wanted the enterprise to go off strong; there was nothing like launching an enterprise strong and vigorous from the start. Mr. Bill referred to the probability of fruit growers realizing handsome returns on their crops, with the establishment of the cannery, and the partial failure of the deciduous fruit crop in other sections. Mr. Fay referred to the changed aspect of affairs, from the sleepy environment of a fortnight ago, to the busiling appearance of things to-day. He prophesied that before many days had passed, people would be tumbling over themselves to get shares. Mr. Hunter said he favored the Methodist plan of raising an indebtedness on a house of worship, previous to the dedication. Men were present who had not yet subscribed, he said, and he urged them to do so. Mr. Melrose said he would be one of ten to take ten additional shares. Gov. Whitaker, referring to the offer of the San Diego pickling company, said the offer was without any bonus contingency. He thought the sooner a committee was appointed to go to San Diego and interview the parties the better. Mr. Guenther of Orange referred to the fact that only three shares of stock had been subscribed from the other side of the river. He thought it would be an easy matter to get 100 shares in his neighborhood. Mr. Guenther was later added to the canvassing committee and given a subscription list to canvass his section for shares. Fritz Ruhmann announced that he would take another share, making 21 shares this sterling citizen has subscribed for. Peter Syre said he would take 5 shares more. Uncle Jacob Everhardy announced he would take 5 shares more. Herman Stern announced that he had added 25 shares to his list. Stephen Kistler subscribed for 4 shares, Mike Crowley and Jos Dauser 2. A total of 56 shares, which added to the total as above, made the aggregate 940 shares. An adjournment was here taken to permit the Organization Committee and Board of Directors to come together. The Committee and Board of Directors met at Mr. Melrose's office. Mr. Fay was chosen Chairman and Mr. Melrose Secretary. It was voted to apply immediately for incorporation papers, the business of the corporation to be canning and preserving of fruit, pickling of vegetables, manufacture of sauces and vinegar, drying fruit, making raisins and buying and selling of fruit. The capital stock was increased from $10,000 to $25,000, to be composed of 2500 shares at $10 each. The principal place of business is to be at Anaheim, and the corporation is to have a life of fifty years. A sub-committee consisting of Messrs. Dickel, Kuchel and Benchley was appointed to draft a set of by-laws and to report to the committee on Monday afternoon next at 2 o'clock. The committee then adjourned, to meet again at that time. Immediately thereafter the Board of Directors organized by the election of W. J. Fay as permanent president of the corporation. The following gentlemen were declared to be the Board of Directors: Mr. Bill's remarks upon the subject were timely and appropriate. Mr. Benchley argued in support of the idea that, now that an incorporation had been effected, no relaxation should ensue in the effort to swell the volume of stock to as large a subscription as possible. He wanted the enterprise to go off strong; there was nothing like launching an enterprise strong and vigorous from the start. Mr. Bill referred to the probability of fruit growers realizing handsome returns on their crops, with the establishment of the cannery, and the partial failure of the deciduous fruit crop in other sections. Mr. Fay referred to the changed aspect of affairs, from the sleepy environment of a fortnight ago, to the busiling appearance of things to-day. He prophesied that before many days had passed, people would be tumbling over themselves to get shares. Mr. Hunter said he favored the Methodist plan of raising an indebtedness on a house of worship, previous to the dedication. Men were present who had not yet subscribed, he said, and he urged them to do so. Mr. Melrose said he would be one of ten to take ten additional shares. Gov. Whitaker, referring to the offer of the San Diego pickling company, said the offer was without any bonus contingency. He thought the sooner a committee was appointed to go到 San Diego and interviewthe partiesthebetter. Mr.GuentherofOrange referredtothefactthatonlythreesharesofstockhadbeensubscribedfromtheothersideoftheriver.Hewoughtitwouldbeanemiddlethreddesthatissterlingcitizenhassubscribedfor.PeterSyresaidhewouldtake5sharesmore.UncleJacobEverhardyannouncedhewouldtake5sharesmore.HermanSternannouncedthathehadaddeds2sharestohislist.StephenKistlersubscribedfor4shares,Messrs.KuchleandBenchleywasappointedtodraftasetofby-lawsandtocorrattothecommitteeontomondafternoonnextat2o'clock.Thecommitteethenadjourned,tomedetainatethattimeimmediatelythereaftertheBoardofDirectorsorganizedbytheelectionofW.J.Fayaspermaintendpreservedwiththestatementthathewasgladtobethehomeagain.Rev.WaggonerwaswelcomedhomeonSundaybyalargecongregationwhichgatheredattheChristian churchtohearhimpreach,andearverygreen,andthepastorpreachedaveryimpressivesermon,prefacinghisremarkswiththestatementthathewasgladtobethehomeagain.Rev.WaggonerdepartedagainonMondayforCentralCaliforniato conductrevivalmeetings,andwillprobablybeabsentsomeweeks.Onhisreturnhe J. S. Hatfield reported 60 shares in cash and 118 in labor and fruit. He later increased his list to 198 shares. Mr. Benchley's subscription stood at 200 tons of fruit, one-half to be a donation and half to be stock. At an estimated valuation of $15 per ton for fruit, Mr. Benchley's subscription will amount to 150 shares. This made a total of 884 shares. Gov. Whitaker reported that he had no bona fide shares from Buena Park, but he was satisfied that quite a large block of stock would be subscribed for at that point. Mr. Fay reported that he would subscribe for 10 shares additional for other parties. Mr. Meyer reported 20 shares more, in cash. A total of 914 shares. The chairman read the following letter received by Mr. Fay from the San Diego Vinegar and Pickle Co: SAN DIEGO, Cal., March 20, 1898. W. J. Fay, Anaheim, Cal.—Dear Sir: My wife having just returned from a trip to Los Angeles and Anaheim, informs me that while conversing with an old neighbor, Mr. Stecher, he informed her of the ranchers' intention of incorporating for a cannery and that you are one of the leading men in starting it. We thought several times of moving our plant to Santa Ana and operating a cannery in connection with it. Seeing in the papers that you have already launched the enterprise, we would like to get your views in this matter as to what you think of having a vinegar and pickle plant in connection with the cannery. We understand thoroughly the canning of fruit and vegetables, as well as making jellies and jams, besides the vinegar and pickle business. We also on a very economical scale fit up a complete plant, doing all our steam fitting, etc., and in that way have expensive labor. By having both plants in one it will be in operation continually. In the pickle business we use cucumbers, olives, beans, cauliflower, cabbage (for sanekraut) tomatoes (green and ripe for catsup), chile peppers, etc. Consequently all this would be grown by the farmers. It would put the factory on a larger and better basis, and put more money in the farmers' pockets. In Eastern cities both are in operation under one management. In fact, they belong together. In that way we can more readily supply the jobbers, as we can give them at all times a full assortment. In making vinegar we now use syrup, which we distill for alcohol, with which we make the vinegar. As all vinegar is now made from high wines, and by having waste fruit and peelings we ferment them for alcohol and in that way our vinegar costs us comparatively nothing. Our plant is comparatively new and complete; very little more would be required for canning. Our boiler and engine are large enough to operate both. We are willing to take stock for our plant and would quite naturally expect a voice in the directorship. We will give you the best of references. My partner, Mr. Reckhow, was formerly at Fullerton, and also put in operation the Whittier cannery, and is one of the oldest canners on this coast. We would be pleased to hear from you as soon as possible, and if the proposition would be favorable, we would not sell our 40 acres which we have at Anaheim. Yours respectfully. FLEISCHER & RECKHOW. The capital stock was increased from $10,000 to $25,000, to be composed of 2500 shares at $10 each. The principal place of business is to be at Anaheim, and the corporation is to have a life of fifty years. A sub-committee consisting of Messrs. Dickel, Kuchel and Benchley was appointed to draft a set of by-laws and to report to the committee on Monday afternoon next at 2 o'clock. The committee then adjourned, to meet again at that time. Immediately thereafter the Board of Directors organized by the election of W. J. Fay as permanent president of the corporation. The following gentlemen were declared to be the Board of Directors: W. J. Fay, R. A. Dickel, H. Stern, G. G. Guenther, A. H. Cargill, L. B. Benchley, J. N. Bill. Roll call and all found to be present. H. A. Dickel was elected vice-president. Henry Kuchel was elected secretary. Herman Stern was elected treasurer. The Citizen's bank was designated as the depository of the company. Correspondence was read bearing upon the favorable outlook for the cannery, and filed. A committee consisting of W. J. Fay and Herman Dickel was appointed to go to San Diego and confer with the pickling company relative to bringing their plant hither. The committee go to San Diego to-day. On motion of Mr. Benchley, seconded by Mr. Stern, proposals were called for for a location of the company's works, an advertisement to be inserted in the papers asking for proposals to that effect. The same will be found in another column. The board adjourned to meet on Monday afternoon next, at 2 o'clock. Wanted to Buy A collection of postage stamps. Address, L. M. Passmore, Olive, Cal. White Fish, At Dickel's. The best in the market mar31-tf Wanted to Trade A good light spring wagon for a heavy two-horse wagon. Apply to Mercereau's store, West Anaheim. Rev. D. S. Chamlee, one of the members of the insolvent Fullerton grocery firm of that name, who has received no little attention from the officers during the past few weeks, was arrested again at Fullerton by Constable Landell one day last week. The arrest was made on a warrant sworn to by a member of the Los Angeles board of trade charging Chamlee with perjury. The questioned testimony was given by Chamlee during one of his recent trials in the Superior Court. Chamlee was released on $500 bonds. Rev. Waggoner was welcomed home on Sunday by a large congregation which gathered at the Christian church to hear him preach, after an absence of some two months, during which time he has conducted services at many places in Central California, going as far north as Fresno. The pulpit and platform were decorated with flowers and evergreens, and the pastor preached a very impressive sermon, prefacing his remarks with the statement that he was glad to be home again. Rev. Waggoner departed again on Monday for Central California to conduct revival meetings, and will probably be absent some weeks. On his return he will preach a series of sermons on the study of the Bible. Several names have been mentioned as possible candidates for the position left vacant in the Board of Supervisors by the death of A. Guy Smith of Tustin. The appointment will be made upon a petition to the Governor from voters of the district. Among the names mentioned for the appointment, according to a Santa Ana report, are U. C. Holderman of Tustin, who will likely be mentioned in a Republican petition; James S. Rice, who was the Democratic nominee for the office in 1894, and G. W. McCampbell, the Populist nominee at the same election. Mr. Smith at that election received 205 votes, Mr. Rice 116 and Mr. McCampbell 181. Mr. Rice is now in the East, and expects to be absent some weeks. Friday afternoon about four o'clock fire was discovered in the old Commercial hotel building at Norwalk, owned by Mrs. F. A. Riley. The flames had gained such headway that the fire department was unable to save the house, and it was completely destroyed.The furniture in the upper story which was used as a lunch room was burned at a loss of about $2000.The lower story was used for school purposes,and the furniture was all saved.The loss on the building is partially covered by insurance.The Norwalk school build-all will be moved to a new location,the removal being necessitated by the fact that another school district is to be formed and the prevent location of the school building is not the proper one.The building is 40x80 and will be moved two and a quarter miles. The Farmers' Institute meets at Westminster to-day and to-morrow.The meetings will be presided over, as usual, by Prof. A.J.Cook of Claremont, University representative of Southern California, with O.B.Bryam as secretary.The following committees have the management of the institute: Arrangements-O.B.Bryam,R.O.Shively,j.Y.Anderson.Exhibit— Gleinigkeiten. Incidents for the Native Sons' ball called to-morrow. Has nipped the deciduous at various points in the county. Young Ladies' Euchre Club entertained on Saturday by the men. Epidemic of chicken-pox has hamong the children here come days past. Is out this week on accom-Teachers' Institute at Santa Ana Angeles. Pupils of Miss Rector's room on Saturday in the foothills rich farm. School children have been enlisted in the foothills during week of vacation. Has been full of blustering with several attempts at winds. Let us look forwardowers. Count of Holy Week, the Ladies' Guild is postal Thursday, April 14th, meet at Mrs. Hamilton's and boys are considering the hobby new uniforms. The been asked to name terms at the Los Angeles Fiesta. Else has improved the apthis residence on Broadway a new coat of paint. Clara was the artist. Drinking has been discon-anta Ana during the week, shortage in the city water Mrs. Williams of Pitts-ho have been visiting with Shanley during the win-late returning on Tuesday etern home. Society will give a measure the residence of Mr. Grimm (Friday) evening, at 8 o'clock invitation is extend-s to attend. With Gillmore, the Orange who was arrested on a charge 200 from Edith Shaffer, whose trial before the case was noted in these col-lects was acquitted. The hundredths of an inch on Friday night last, bring-for the season, according 's gauge, to 4.13 inches. Samuel Watters, G. H. Carlyle, Mrs. George Turner. Decoration—Mrs. C. Caldwell, Mrs. V. Patterson, Miss Gussie Dimmock. Music—Miss Hattie McCoy, Miss Ettie Junkin, Miss Vinnie Craig. G. H. Carlyle will deliver the address of welcome, and among those who will take part are Prof. M. E. Jaffy of Berkeley, Prof. A. J. Cook, Claremont; D. Edson Smith, Santa Ana; A. D. Bishop, Orange; Frank Hazzard and Mrs. J. J. Pyle. Frank Ey on Saturday last sold the twenty-acre tract at West Anaheim belong-ing to Samuel Potter to Clarence Groat for a consideration of $1025. The sale was made at public auction and there were a number of bidders. The price is considered low, and Mr. Groat has snapped up a bargain. The home of Jacob Duscher on Sycamore street was entered and ransacked by burglars on Monday afternoon between 2 and 5 o'clock. Trunks and bureau drawers were opened and their contents strewn about the house, but nothing of value was taken. A receipt from the bank for $25 was among the articles stolen. Money was no doubt what the thieves were after, but none was secured, although a quantity of coin was kept about the premises. There is no clew as to the identity of the burglars. Mills & Twomey, the implement dealers, will move to-day from their present location, to the Kroeger block on Center street, where they will occupy the whole ground floor. A force of carpenters, brick masons and cal-somineres have been at work on the premises during the week, rearranging and renovating the room, tearing out partitions and giving the place a new and roomy appearance. The front doors will be enlarged, and the interior calsomined, and decking put in to admit of the better display of the firm's stock of goods. Both gentlemen are experienced implement men and carry a large and well selected stock of farming implements, wagons and goods in their line. In their new place of business they will be enabled to make a creditable display and the house will form a distinct addition to the business on Center street. The mechanics employed in carrying out the transformation scene include Carl Schindler, head brick mason; Billy Fox, calsomine artist, and Carpenter Jones, and a force of assistants. When completed the place will be turned into one of the handsomest business places in the city. M.L. Davidson was overcome by an attack of heart failure on Center street. PERSONAL MENTION. W. S. Fish came down from Los Angeles on Tuesday. Peter Zenz has accepted a position with Syre's bakery. Wm. Ahlborn has taken a position at Fritz Ruhmann's Germania halle. Mrs. J. Hartung made a short visit to relatives in Los Angeles yesterday. Miss Estelle Lewis departed yesterday for Los Angeles, where she will reside with relatives. City Clerk Nebelung has been mailing the sample ballots for the municipal election on April 11th. Rev. Cowan of Pasadena was in town one day last week, driving with Mr. Starbuck of Fullerton. Hugo Wetzel was in from Placentia on Monday. He informs us the Post-office at that point will be made a money-order office April 1st. Amos Jennings is taking the State and county assessment—been at it since the first of March. Geo.A.Hunter's niece, Mrs.Annie Thompson, and daughter of Carson City, Nevada, are visiting their relatives in Anaheim. Mr. and Mrs.Williams and Mrs.Shanley spent some days last week at San Diego and Coronado, returning home on Saturday evening. Capt.Wrede was in from Yorba yesterday. He reports the country dry, but a plenty of water in the river and sandwash. Judge Marks was over from Santa Ana on Tuesday. The Judge has pulled up stakes at Alamitos, and has moved back to Santa Ana with his family. Peter Weisel contemplates making a trip to Milwaukee about April 15th. His family will accompany him and he informs us he will be absent for a year. H.M.Pierce of Los Angeles, shipping clerk for a leading firm in that city, was in town on Monday and took lunch with J.W.Whann. Mrs.Emma S. Lee has been granted letters of administration upon the estate of the late Dr.Charas.E.ELee, with bonds in the amount of $6750. Albert Harris of Westminster, brother of County Treasurer Harris, and Miss Maud Baker, also of Westminster, were married in Los Angeles on Wednesday last week. George Hagar was in town on Mon- F.C.Shevlin, manager of the local implement house at Santa Ana, waits town on Tuesday afternoon to Bro.Whann a visit.Mr.Shevlin ports the country as dry as August or his way. Prof.Little and his corps of teachers in the city schools have been at Santa Ana this week in attendance upon County Teachers' Institute.To-they go to Los Angeles, where Southern California Teachers' Institute will be in session until to-morning.evening. W.J.Oaks, Deputy United States Marshal, came down from Los Angeles on Thursday last to subpoena witness in the contraband Chinese case; volving the 15 Celestials landed at Llanding a fortnight ago.Mr.Oaks dispelled the notion that a reward $25 attached to the arrest of each Celestial; but stated that on the other hand it would cost the Governor $1500 to deport the Chinamen if they were proven guilty.The Government bears the expense of their keeping while they are in custody; it pays them their transportation; on conviction; San Francisco; and subsequently pay for their deportation to China; thus steamer fare being $40 in each case.The Chinese companies have employ counsel and will contest the cases; Mr.Oaks says,a number of the Celestials making the claim that they have certificates and are entitled to land. Charles Edelman of Orange has made the announcement that he will be candidate for the nomination for Sta-Treasurer before the Democratic State convention,having decided to agitate submit his name as a candidate for his position.The convention that nominated Gov.Budd gave Mr.Edelman 273 votes for the office;to which he aspired at the time,and Jose Castro who was then nominated by the convention,hassured Mr.Edelman that his name will not be submitted against Our Orange friend informs us that he has received assurances from many points in the State that his canvass meeting with the cordial support of Democrats everywhere.Trueman Reeves of San Bernardino is an aspirant for the Republican nomination forthe same office. Mrs.Julius Schneider entertainethathe young ladies of the euchre club bea progressive salmagundi party at her home on North street on Saturday last.The spacious rooms were handsome decorated,the hall being a bower o-Bankhole,Rochester.The With Gillmore, the Orange society will give a measure of the residence of Mr. Grimwalt (Friday) evening, at 8 o'clock invitation is extended to attend. With Gillmore, the Orange who was arrested on a charge of the hundredths of an inch Friday night last, bringing for the season, according to his gauge, to 4.13 inches. Late we had 14.19 inches, before 10.05. With Gillmore, St. Michael's meet on Thursday, April 7. Next week there will be a service of church on Wednesday 2 o'clock and a service on from 12 m. to 3 p.m. Are out and being numerically requesting the School take the necessary steps in calling of an election to organization of a high school. A high school district is not have. Butter of the estate of Tiara deceased, an order has been by the Superior Court to affirming the sale to W.W. 323 in Helen and Lynch's anaheim for $850, as well as meet wide to the Southern road for $100. It to announce the death year-old son of George Clinton, which said event occurred in the cemeterial day morning. Mr. and have the condolence of a friends in their bereave- bulletins posted in Helm-during the week, bring news relative to the pos-sion with Spain, have been great interest on the part place. The war spirit is in Anaheim, and on a call mother colony will not ing in patriotism. and second nine of the all league of Placentia on the La Habra mesa noon, resulting in favor of a score of 45 to 30. A played next Sunday at a picked nine of the Fullerton nine. A meet-up is called to meet at a schoolhouse-to-morrow effect the club. Nermer was welcomed home by a large congregation at the Christian church reach, after an absence of thirds, during which time acted services at many central California, going as fresno. The pulpit and decorated with flowers and, the pastor preach-essive sermon, prefacing the statement that he be home again. Rev. parted again on Monday california to conduct re-ests, and will probably beeks. On his return he The mechanics employed in carrying out the transformation scene include Carl Schindler, head brick mason; Billy Fox, calsome artist, and Carpenter Jones, and a force of assistants. When completed the place will be turned into one of the handsomest business places in the city. M.L. Davidson was overcome by an attack of heart failure on Center street near the bank on Monday shortly after the noon hour, and but for the assistance rendered by E.W. McCullom would probably have fallen to the sidewalk. That gentleman spoke to him as he approached, but received no answer, and seeing that his head had fallen forward and that he was walking unsteadily, with his hands clasped to his heart, went at once to his assistance. He was taken into the bicycle store and seated upon chairs, and later placed upon a cot. Dr. Eddy was immediately called and administered stimulants and succeeded in reviving the unfortunate man, who continued, however, for some hours in a dangerously critical condition. At half past 1 o'clock he was threatened with another attack, but was fortunately spared another visitation of the disease. Mr. Davidson had been met by a number on their way home to dinner a short time before. To these he nodded in his usual affable manner, and nothing unusual was noticed in his demeanor. Kind friends ministered to his needs, and toward evening he had recovered sufficiently to be removed to the hotel, where friends remained with him during the night. On Tuesday he had recovered sufficiently to be pronounced out of danger, and will probably be able to attend to his duties in a day or two. Mr. Davidson lost his wife at Orange a year ago Tuesday, and sorrow at the return of the day is supposed to account in part for the attack. —Constable Devoe came in from Alamitos on Friday morning having in custody the two boys who are charged with disturbing the peace at the Cypress school on March 10 by taking refuge in an ante-room of the school during a rain storm and indiscriminately firing a shotgun at passing birds, to the indiscibable confusion of the scholars in the school. The boys, whose names are David Peery and Arthur Beck, aged about 15 years, were arrested and brought into Judge Landell's court. The Judge heard their story and suspended sentence during good behavior. Peery's father is laid up at Alamitos with a broken leg, having sustained the accident while handling the new machinery being put in the sugar factory. Beck's parents live at Pomona, and when he left that place for Alamitos, he said, his mother kissed him good-bye and told him not to do anything which would get him in the reform school. The boy's simple story meets the stony-hearted Judge to pity, and learning on inquiring of them that they were both hungry, the court contributed a ten cent piece from his plethoric exchequer and told the boys to go to the bakery and buy some buns, which they did. On the way in from Alamitos Beck promised Devoe that he would work for him six years if he would keep him out of Whittier. After the boys had eaten their fill of buns, they were escorted to their home at Alamitos by the Constable, who pronounced them two tough little custom on Center street. His family will accompany him and he informs us he will be absent for a year. H.M.Plierce of Los Angeles, shipping clerk for a leading firm in that city, was in town on Monday and took lunch with J.W. Whann. Mrs.Emma S. Lee has been granted letters of administration upon the estate of the late Dr.Cchas.E.LeEwith bonds in the amount of $6750. Albert Harris of Westminster, brother of County Treasurer Harris,and Miss Maud Baker, also of Westminster, were married in Los Angeles on Wednesday of last week. George Hagar was in town on Monday. He has been on a trip to the San Fernando country lately,and reports the prospects for crops hereabout to be in advance of those of the upper valley. Mrs.Jos.Backs received a letter from Mr. and Mrs.Sieland of Chino on Saturday announcing the death at 2 o'clock that morning of their two-year-old son Carl of spinal meningitis. Tom Johnson, who has been operating a fumigating outfit in Placecia during the last season, will leave for the Klondike when the Yukon opens up in June. Ike Williams was in town from his ranch at Buena Park a day or two ago,and reports the weather dry,nights cool and the people waiting to find out whether Uncle Sam is going to war with Spain. Mrs.McWilliams, accompanied by Miss Seabe,Miss Edna McWilliams and Mrs.Middleham,drove up to Los Angeles yesterday. They intend visiting Garvanza and Pasadena before returning home to-morrow. Prof.Crowther has resigned as leader of the Fullerton brass band,and will organize a new band.The members of the Fullerton band are negotiating with a Los Angeles musician to act as their leader. Philip Zang, Otto Sauer and Frank Kaub,三ofthe leading citizens of Denver,mere in town on Tuesday on a visit to old-time friends,Aug.Freise and W.J.Fay.Were greatly pleased with what they saw of this country. Gus Bennerscheidt who has been in employ of the Oakland iron works for several years past arrived home on Friday.He has severed his connection with the firm,and is as yet undecided as to what he will engage in for the present. Fred Mickle has sold all the hay in his barn for $19 per ton.He has not uncovered his outside stack,the contains about 130 tons,and will not do so for less than $20.Nineteen years ago Fred sold hay in Alameda county for $40 per ton,and straw at $20. Miss M.Seabe of Sigourney Iowa,an old-time friend of Mr. and Mrs.McWilliams.is visiting with them,having arrived on Monday from Redlandswhere she has been sojourning temporarily.Miss Seabe will remain for a visit of a few days,and will then resume her journey eastward. Geo.C.Sutton of San Francisco,Surveyor of the Board of Fire Underwriters,是in town，engaged inthe commendable task of rerating the insurance schedule,the new water works improvements and fire apparatus entitlingthe city to a lower rate.The readjustmentof rates will probably givethe citya reductionof about 25 per centinthe same sheep,many have about 3000 sheep on pasture near Olive drove them over to Cucamonga some weeks ago.startinghis flocks a couple of days beforethe list of March—agood time to moveproperty.asMr.Shoemaker,says;asall property found in any county onthat day is subject to assessment.The sheep,a all except a small band, were driven through Riverside countyand into San Bernardino,and our informative wishes to know in which countydo they pay taxes?The question is one that should engagethe attentionof all taxpayers,as well asthe officialswhose duty it is to see it that no evasionof taxes is countenanced,andthe same is accordingly referred tothe proper authorities.Mr.Shoemaker Miner was welcomed home by a large congregation at the Christian church beach, after an absence of days, during which time, detected services at many central California, going to Pasco. The pulpit and decorated with flowers, and the pastor precessive sermon, prefacing with the statement that he be home again. Rev. Parted again on Monday California to conduct re-entry, and will probably be weeks. On his return he series of sermons on the table. James have been mention-candidates for the position in the Board of Super-Death of A. Guy Smith the appointment will be to the Governor of the district. Among mentioned for the appointing to a Santa Ana report, Sherman of Tustin, who mentioned in a Republi-lames S. Rice, who was nominee for the office of the same election. That election received 205 votes. 116 and Mr. McCamp-Rice is now in the East, but absent some weeks. Arms' Institute meets at no-day and to-morrow. Will be presided over, as A. J. Cook of Clare-ty representative of Bernia, with O. B. Bryam. The following commit-mentation of the insti-nments—O. B. Bryam, R. Anderson. Exhibit— Mr. Will Huff, a good imitation of a hobo, sat in Judge Landell's court on Tuesday afternoon and attempted to show to the satisfaction of the court that it was not right to deprive him of his inalienable rights in calling witnesses to prove his innocence of a very aggravated charge. Mr. Huff had taken a room in the Backs' lodging house, and on Monday at noon attempt-ed on three different occasions to enter the room of Mrs. Frank J. Howard, the wife of the complaining witness, making a very vile and indecent proposal to her. Mr. Howard was away at the time hunting, but on his return later in the afternoon, so outraged were his feelings at the insult offered his wife, that he seized his rifle, and on Mr. Huff's informing him that he was an officer, would shoot him, was about to fill the latter's corporosity full of holes. Huff was arreated and spent the night in jail, and on Tuesday the court sent him over for thirty days. Huff desired to call the ladies of the house to prove his innocence, and said he supposed the reason for Howard's threat to shoot him was because he was jealous of him. Huff's left leg is broken and he walks with a crutch and cane. He claims to have fallen off a house in Riverside county and broken his leg in two places, but it is a great pity he did not break his neck. Huff was later identified by Chas. Federman as the man who raised a check from $1 80 to $18 some months ago and passed it upon him in payment for a small bill of goods, receiving the greater part in coin. The check had originally been made out by the Alamitos sugar factory in payment for wages due F. Sadelius. The paper was used as collateral and subsequently Huff secured it and raised it to $18 and passed it upon Mr. Federman. Huff is about 50 years of age, and is undoubtedly a dangerous criminal. Miss M. Seabe of Sigourney, Iowa, an old-time friend of Mr. and Mrs. McWilliams, is visiting with them, having arrived on Monday from Redlands, where she has been sojourning temporarily. Miss Seabe will remain for a visit of a few days, and will then resume her journey eastward. Geo. C. Sutton of San Francisco, Surveyor of the Board of Fire Underwriters, is in town, engaged in the commendable task of rerating the insurance schedule, the new water works improvements and fire apparatus entitling the city to a lower rate. The readjustment of rates will probably give the city a reduction of about 25 per cent in the present schedule, so we are informed. Mr. Sutton will probably be in town a week. Ed Zeus went up to Los Angeles on Sunday and was made a member of the International Typographical Union, having completed his apprenticeship in this office. Membership in the Union is the honorable ambition of all practical printers, binding them as it does into relations of closer friendship, and guaranteeing their competency as a craftsman. Ed leaves shortly for Seattle, and will take his "statistics" along with him. R. D. Bronson of Los Angeles representing C. F. Weller & Co., dealers in school furniture, is in town on Monday and made us a call. Mr. Bronson is a good-looking young fellow, wears a fancy speckled shirt, and was down for the purpose of talking school furniture for our new high school district—which hasn't been formed yet. He is early in the field, and if there is anything in good looks and dapper young men, he'll get the job he is after, sure. If the school trustees were ladies—well, we don't care to say anything about it at all. HEADQUARTERS For Corn-Fed Eastern Hams, Bacon and Lard. Best Hams only 11¢ per pound; Picnic Hams 6¢. A FINE DINNER PAIL WITH EVERY 10-LB BUCKET OF LARD Snowflake Flour, $1.20. 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Orange County Nursery Co., Fullerton On Monday, April 4, we will commence a special sale of sample stock, as we need the room, consisting of palms, roses, flowering plants and shrubs too numerous to mention. Also fruit trees still dormant, such as peach, apple, plums, pears, prunes, apricots and Jap persimmons. Give us a call as all will be sold at bedrock prices. E. S. RICHMAN S. LENTON P. S.—I am also now prepared to do all kinds of florist work. S. LENTON. mar 30-tf Wanted to Buy. Two shares of water stock. Apply to H. Schwentker. 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. M. L. DAVIDSON, Tinning and Plumbing Plumbers' Supplies and Pump Cylinders on hand. Tapoons made to order. Pipes and Pumps Repaired. Repairing of All Kinds Done. Shop in Rear of Miller & Nagle's Hardware Store. CENTER STREET ANAHEIM. For Sale or Rent Or exchange for ranch property, the Masonie hall building. mar 4-1m W. J. COLE, Anaheim. Money to Loan. In sums to sult. Apply to H. W. Chynoweth, Secretary Building and Loan Association, Anaheim Cal. f10-tf