anaheim-gazette 1900-02-15

JOHN COLE'S GREAT DAMAGE. His Forty-Aere Tract, Bought a Year Ago for $4500, Now Held at $8000. Steve Devoe has been circulating a copy of the petition protesting against the expenditure of the public funds in maintaining the suit brought by the Supervisors against the Bolsa Chica gun club. It was tipped off quietly to him that if he circulated the petition anywhere about the Peat he would find himself minus his scalp. That was sufficient to cause him to circulate it in that very neighborhood, and the result is that it bears the signatures of a number of the farmers of that section. In traveling over the county for a day or two he succeeded in getting 140 taxpayers to sign. Other petitions are being circulated in this city, Fullerton, Orange and other sections of the county. Devoe is of the firm conviction that the damage sustained by the farmers living adjacent to the game preserve is trifling, and he tells a good story on John Cole, the man who claims to be damaged the most, and who acted the part of one of the star witnesses at the recent conference between the Supervisors and the Peat settlers. John is the man who was wont to strike the table with his fist to emphasize his remarks. He declared he "wouldn't stand it," as he rolled his eyes and gnashed his teeth and struck the table with his clenched fist again. "The next time I hear of a couple of these club men driving by my plade and saying that about my land," he declared, as his fist struck the table some more, "I'll take my shotgun and go out to meet them on the road, and have it out with them, man to man!" Here his fist hit the table again. This outburst was caused, it developed, by the fact, as John said, that two inoffensive club members, driving along the roadway one day, had pointed over to his land, and said one of them: "There's that 'damn' land that's causing us all this trouble." John wouldn't have his land talked about in this outrageous fashion. "I want to plant that land to celery," he shouted, "and I can't go onto it without a boat. There's water two foot deep over some of it, and my corn crop is ruined. I'll not stand it, gentlemen; (here his fist thwacked the table again); I'll not stand it (thwack); I just tell you I'll not stand it!" (Thwack.) When some of the irreverent snickered John waxed highly indignant. His eyes rolled in his head, his teeth elencled tighter than before, and he hissed, while his fist executed another thwack: "Yes, and me name is John THE CITY GETS A GOLD BRICK. Herr Woelke, After Having the City Water Led to His House, Refuses to Pay for the Pipe. The Board of City Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday evening. Present, the full board, viz., Rust, Helmsen, Dickel, Schneider and Schwenckert. Marshal Steadman reported the following collections during January: For electric lights, $337.50; licenses, $182.50; water, $160.70; total, $680.70; less 5 per cent commission, ($34.03); deposited with treasurer, $646.67. Delinquents reported: For water, $29.28; lights, $22.35; licenses, $4; total, $55.62. Delinquents collected: Water, $14.50; lights, $20.90; total, $35.40. Treasurer Cahen reported the following balance on hand Feb. 12th: General fund, $1508.86; bond fund No. 1, $1259.08; No. 2, $186.21; No. 3, $534.27. Total, $3488.42. Clerk Nebelung's monthly financial report tallied with the Treasurer's. Trustee Helmsen of the Finance Committee reported the examination and approval of the reports of various officers, and the auditing of bills for supplies. Trustee Schwenckert of the Committee on Public Improvements reported the grading of a block on the north end of West street, from Sycamore to North street. Trustee Dickel of the Ordinance Committee reported for second reading Ordinance No. 129, granting the Santa Ana Gas and Electric Light company a franchise for the operation of their transmission line through the city. The company had deposited with the clerk $40 for covering the expenses of preparing the ordinance and printing the same. The reading of the ordinance developed the fact that no permission was asked by the gas and electric company for furnishing either power or light in this city. To this Trustee Rust interposed an objection, saying the only benefit to accrue to the people of the city was the privilege of receiving cheap power, if they so desired. The new company were going to furnish power to Fullerton, and why not here? Trustee Schwenckert objected to the size of some of the poles, which he characterized as fishing poles, altogether too small for the uses to which they are intended to be put. The poles, also, had not been painted, as provided in the ordinance, and he agreed with Trustee Rust that it should be hung up until these provisions could be complied with. He moved that the ordinance lay over until these matters could be taken up and acted upon. Mr. Dickel withdrew in order to be in attendance at the serenade to Mr Schmidt by the singing section of the Turner society. The Marshal was instructed to turn off Mr. Woelke's water, and not to turn it on until he paid up all charges, and the usual penalty of $2 in such cases made and provided. Under the head of new business Trustee Helmsen stated that Mr. Malcolm of the Commercial hotel had complained of the meter rates for electric lights at the hotel they being higher than he wanted to pay. The meter rate from the 6th to the 31st of January amounted to $12.50. Mr. Malcolm considered this excessive, and asked that a flat rate of $6 or $7 per month be made him. The matter was referred to the Marshal and city electrician for investigation and report at the next meeting. Marshal Steadman reported that C.Lorenz desired city water. It would take 600 feet of pipe to supply him. The tap would have to be attached to the main at the Southern Pacific depot. This gave the City Clerk an opportunity to extol the importance of Lemon street. The pipe leading to Lorenz's could be laid on that street, and no doubt many residents could be secured to take city water. Moreover, Lemon street south of Broadway was never sprinkled. Why was this? asked the Clerk, who lives on that thoroughfare. Mr. Lorenz's request was referred to the Marshal, with instructions to inform him what the cost would be. The Marshal reported that when Mr. Cassou was moving his house into town from the West End he had stretched numerous electric light wires by moving the house under them. These wires had dropped, after the house had passed from under them, in cases as much as eight feet, and it would cost $5 to raise them. A bill was ordered sent Cassou for the amount. Trustee Schneider asked by what right S. Kistler had erected a small two-story frame residence within the fire limits. Trustee Helmsen moved that the Clerk write Kistler for an explanation. Seconded by Trustee Schwenckert and carried. Bills to the amount of $768.81 were ordered paid, and the board adjourned... John wouldn't have his land talked about in this outrageous fashion. "I want to plant that land to celery," he shouted, "and I can't go onto it without a boat. There water two foot deep over some of it, and my corn crop is ruined. I'll not stand it, gentlemen; (here his fist thwacked the table again); I'll not stand it (thwack); I just tell you I'll not stand it!" (Thwack.) When some of the irreverent snickered John waxed highly indignant. His eyes rolled in his head, his teeth clenched tighter than before, and he hissed, while his fist executed another thwack: "Yes, and me name is John Cole, and I live in the Peat." Hereupon John exploded and sat down, looking around to see what effect his utterances had had. [It didn't have any!] Dick Egan, who was present, walked over to the faucet and took a drink of water. Billy Dunn scratched his head and exerted his every effort to produce one of his winning smiles, as he said the club intended damaging no man's land, and would see to it that Mr. Cole would have no further cause of trouble. Now Devoe knows a thing or two about the damage done by the dam, and the other day, in conversation with a gentleman of wealth (not a representative, in any way, of the club), was delegated authority to make Cole an offer for his forty-acre tract. Cole paid $4500 for his forty. Devoe says Cole told him he could have bought the land a year before for $1500. When celery began paying so well the price of the land jumped to the price afterward paid for it. Devoe says further that Cole took off the land last year a crop valued at $700, which would leave him "in the hole" to the amount of $3800. Devoe had been authorized by this gentleman of culture to offer Cole $3-500 for his land. Driving up to Cole's place, he found that gentleman declaring to Deputy Sheriff Bush how utterly he had been ruined by the erection of the dam. Bush had just been to the clubhouse to serve subpoenas upon the secretary of the club in the suit already referred to. Cole was saying he had paid $4500 for the land, and it had been utterly ruined. He wished he could sell and get out of the county, and that sort of thing. "Morning, Mr. Cole," observed Devoe, as he drew rein and smiled at John. Bush drove off as Cole bade Devoe the top of the morning. "How much do you ask for your ranch?" asked Devoe. "Make me an offer," replied the man with the thwacking fist. "Well, I don't want to make a man an offer for his own land. If you want to sell, make me a price, for cash, and then I'll tell you whether I want to buy or not." Cole demurred to naming a price, and Devoe, after parleying awhile, said: "I'll give you $3500 for your forty." Cole said he would have to see his wife, and would let Devoe know the next day. On the following morning Devoe drove over to see Cole again. A lengthy conversation ensued, in which Cole, considerably mollified by a good night's rest, said that he had purchased the place for a home and desired to live there his remaining days in peace and quiet with his family. The location was an ideal one, and he would not think of selling out for less than $8000 (eight thousand dollars). Here the curtain falls to slow music. Devoe did not faint, but he didn't ask Cole to sign that petition. Mr. Woelke appeared before the board and interposed a vigorous objection to the charge of $58.65 for laying the city water mains to his house. Clerk Nebelung read the bill of costs, which showed that the original charge of laying 225 feet of 2-inch pipe from the corner of Center and Palm streets to the furnishing either power or light in this city. To this Trustee Rust interposed an objection, saying the only benefit to accrue to the people of the city was the privilege of receiving cheap power, if they so desired. The new company were going to furnish power to Fullerton, and why not here? Trustee Schwenkert objected to the size of some of the poles, which he characterized as fishing poles, altogether too small for the uses to which they are intended to be put. The poles also, had not been painted, as provided in the ordinance, and he agreed with Trustee Rust that it should be hung up until these provisions could be complied with. He moved that the ordinance lay over until these matters could be taken up and acted upon. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dickel. Trustee Helmsen thought the ordinance should stand as it read. That is the way the company wanted it, and he did not think it was proper to ask of them unnecessary questions relative to the omission of this thing or that from its provisions. A vote being taken upon the motion to hang up the ordinance, pending the straightening out of these matters, resulted in its adoption. Trustees Rust, Dickel, Schneider and Schwenkert voting in favor of it, and Trustee Helmsen voting no. So it hangs up. That part of the ordinance to which the board took exception is a portion of Section 3, and reads: Sec. 3. **** No authority is here granted to said grantor or its assigns to deliver any electric current within the city of Anaheim for any purpose. Why this section? Does not the company intend to furnish power, or is wording an error? Mr. Korn appeared before the board and said that some 11 months ago he petitioned the board to repair West street, and nothing had since come of it. He thought that a taxpayer who paid $60 worth of tax taxes should be entitled to some recognition. He criticized the work of grading now being done, and said that instead of that work (which was, in his opinion, in the case of Palm street unnecessary), the city should gravel the roads and do permanent work. Mr. Meese, he said, had frequently been damaged by overflow water from Mr. Meredith's irrigation, which he thought should be put a stop to. Trustee Helmsen here stated that Mr. Meredith had been told already to take care of his irrigation water. Trustees Dickel and Schwenkert referred to the fact that the city was doing best it could in the way of graveling streets. Funds were limited, and as much graveling (which costs $1 per yard) as could be done was being done for the betterment of the streets. Mr. Korn complained of the existence of a disorderly house in his neighborhood on West street, beyond Sycamore. The citizens of the neighborhood did not want it there. There was shooting and carousing all night long, and he asked that the nuisance be abated. Trustee Dickel said that the agent of the house (J. S. Hatfield) had notified the tenants to vamoose the ranch. Hatfield had been misinformed as to the character of his tenants, and now that he had found out that the house had been rented for immoral purposes, he had ordered the tenants out. Mr. Korn's suggestions about the roads were made a note of, and will be given attention in due time. Mr. Woelke appeared before the board and interposed a vigorous objection to the charge of $58.65 for laying the city water mains to his house. Clerk Nebelung read the bill of costs, which showed that the original charge of laying 225 feet of 2-inch pipe from the corner of Center and Palm streets to the furnishing either power or light in this city. To this Trustee Rust interposed an objection, saying the only benefit to accrue to the people of the city was the privilege of receiving cheap power, if they so desired. The new company were going to furnish power to Fullerton, and why not here? Trustee Schwenkert asked by what right S. Kistler had erected a small two-story frame residence within the fire limits. Trustee Helmsen moved that the Clerk write Kistler for an explanation. Seconded by Trustee Schwenkert and carried. Bills to the amount of $768.81 were ordered paid, and the board adjourned. OUR NEW MILITARY COMPANY Names of Seventy Young Men Secured to a Petition Asking that One Be Formed Here. During the week a petition asking for the formation of a military company here has been in circulation and the names of seventy young men secured as candidates for membership in the National Guard. Some months ago a similar petition was addressed to the Adjutant-General's office at Sacraimento, where it was laid before the Board of Location. After due consideration, the petition was at the suggestion of Brig.-Gen. Last, commanding the Seventh regiment, approved. A letter to H. A. Dickel, who is a close personal friend to Gen. Last, was received a day or two ago, bearing upon the subject, as follows: [OFFICIAL] Headquarters First Brigade, N.G.C. LOS ANGELES, Cal., Feb. 8, 1900. H.A.Dickel,Anaheim,Cal. —Dea Sir: General Last directs me to informthe citizens of Anaheim through youthat a petition for the formation oacompanyof infantry there would beapproved,and that a new petitionshould be forwarded containing7namesif possible,andto lay stress uponthe fact thatthe petition should beforwardedatasearlya dateaspossiblethattheorganizationmaybe speedilycompletedandproperly equipped. Arms and equipments are all readytobe distributedas soonasthecompanymaybe organized. It was thought that a new petitionwould be desirable,theit might bearrecent date,andstirup fresh entasism.Trusting that we will soon hearfrom you，with petition enclosed，I amvery respectfully.W.O.WELCH. Lieut.-Col. and Asst. Adjt.-Gen. Immediately upon the receipt ofthe letter a petition was put in circulationby Mr.Dickel and Herman Stern，withthe result that seventy names were soon procured，as follows: Oscar A.Ingram, F.J.Nemetz, Ira McAulay, Wm.Presse, Olof H.Warling, C.J.Adam, J.McAulay, F.Rimpau Jr., F.A.Yungbluth, R.C.Mills Jr.,R.R.F.Zerman, M.A.Cowan, E.Behunacher, M.P.Pachal, E.S.Gelssel, R.A.Fossek, Chas.Bauer, L.C.Kroeger, O.H.Renner, O.H.Renner, Tom Johnson, W.Seaman, G.Woeke, O.Baum, Ed.Ziegler, J.Kellenberger, C.A.Norman, C.A.Pressel, J.Mckelvey, A.McAulay, E.A.Zuske, Ed.Henderson, J.F.Ahlborn,Fred Johnson "I'll give you $3500 for your forty." Cole said he would have to see his wife, and would let Devoe know the next day. On the following morning Devoe drove over to see Cole again. A lengthy conversation ensued, in which Cole, considerably mollified by a good night's rest, said that he had purchased the place for a home and desired to live there his remaining days in peace and quiet with his family. The location was an ideal one, and he would not think of selling out for less than $8000 (eight thousand dollars). Here the curtain falls to slow music. Devoe did not faint, but he didn't ask Cole to sign that petition. Bolsa Gun Club. The attorneys for the Bolsa Chica gun club have served notice upon the Supervisors directing their attention to the fact that threats have been made against the property of the club. Some nights ago one of the gates opening into the club grounds was destroyed by being sawed from its hinges. Threats have been made that the dam would be "blown out" by dynamite, and the club house destroyed. The letter of the club's attorneys reads: LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 1900. Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange—Gentlemen: It has come to the knowledge of the officers of our client, the Bolsa Land company, that threats have been repeatedly made against the corporation, and particularly that the property of the corporation, consisting of dams, a club house, out-buildings and fences, would be destroyed by unlawful means. These threats have been made by and through citizens of Orange county residing in the vicinity of the Bolsa Chica bay, and we are instructed to notify your honorable body that we shall request and require from the county of Orange the same protection that is guaranteed to the property owners and taxpayers of said county. This enclosure is not written with the desire to agitate or foment trouble, but for the sole purpose of placing the condition of affairs before you, and with the feeling that you will afford us the protection to our property which is extended to the property of other owners and residents. Respectfully yours. DUNN & CRUTCHER, Attorneys for Bolsa Land Co. For Sale. Furniture and household goods, at a bargain. Apply to Mrs. G. DAVIS, Anaheim, feb8-tf Trustee Dickel said that the agent of the house (J. S. Hatfield) had notified the tenants to vamoose the ranch. Hatfield had been misinformed as to the character of his tenants, and now that he had found out that the house had been rented for immoral purposes, he had ordered the tenants out. Mr. Korn's suggestions about the roads were made a note of, and will be given attention in due time. Mr. Woelke appeared before the board and interposed a vigorous objection to the charge of $58.65 for laying the city water mains to his house. Clerk Nebelung read the bill of costs, which showed that the original charge of laying 225 feet of 2-inch pipe from the corner of Center and Palm streets to the residence of Father Dubbel was $65.81. Of this amount one-half ($32.90) was borne by the city, and half of the remainder ($16.45) was paid by Father Dubbel. The rest ($16.46) was charged to Woelke. From the end of the pipe to Woelke's residence 280 feet further pipe had to be laid. The cost of this was $81.90. Half of this ($40.95) was stood by the town and the rest was charged to Woelke. This made a total of $59.30, but he was given a credit, amounting to 65 cents for pipe unused, which made the net amount owing the city $58.65. To this Woelke interposed vigorous objection. Four years ago he had paid $10 to be connected with the city water mains, and his understanding on the occasion of the recent laying of the pipe was that the charge would be only a "little more." "How much you vas call a leedle more?" he asked. "Ish sixty tollar a leedle more as ten? How you figure that out?" He offered to pay $15 and call the matter square. The board objected, and all hands combined to take a fall, figuratively speaking, out of the wealthy old gentleman. Marshal Steadman said Woelke's agreement was to stand half the expense of laying the pipe. After a lengthy discussion, the board finally decided to strike out the charge of $16.46 to Woelke on account of the pipe leading to Father Dubbel's residence. (The Woelke pipe is a continuation of this pipe, and both were laid simultaneously.) This left a charge of $42.19 net against Woelke, but he could not see it in that light. Finally he said he would pay $25, and no more. This the board refused to accept. This was the best he could do, said Woelke. He bade the board good evening and walked out of the council chamber. Thereupon Trustee Helmsen intro- Resolution providing that here-charges for connections with mains, as well as with the light system, be paid in advance; resolution was seconded by Schwenckert and carried unanimously. The keel withdrew in order to be once at the serenade to Mr. Joy the singing section of the society. Marshal was instructed to turnoolke's water, and not to turn the paid up all charges, and penalty of $2 in such cases provided. The head of new business Trusen stated that Mr. Malcolm commercial hotel had complained over rates for electric lights at they being higher than he pay. The meter rate from the 31st of January amounted to Mr. Malcolm considered this and asked that a flat rate of per month be made him. Meter was referred to the Maritime electrician for investiga-port at the next meeting. Steadman reported that C. Resired city water. It would affect of pipe to supply him. Would have to be attached to at the Southern Pacific depot. Have the City Clerk an opportunity to the importance of Lemon the pipe leading to Lorenz's laid on that street, and no many residents could be secured by city water. Moreover, Lemon sixth of Broadway was never why was this? asked the two lives on that thoroughfare. Resn's request was referred to final, with instructions to inform what the cost would be. Marshal also reported that when you were moving his house into the West End he had numerous electric light wires in the house under them. Wires had dropped, after the passed from under them, in much as eight feet, and it is $5 to raise them. A bill was sent Cassou for the amount. Schneider asked by what Kistler had erected a small frame residence within the building. Helmsen moved that the site Kistler for an explana-posed by Trustee Schwenckerried. The amount of $768.81 were paid, and the board adjourned. Heinigkeiten. —The new Grimshaw warehouse makes a very handsome appearance in its new coat of paint. —In the suit of the People versus the Bolsa Chica gun club, Judge Ballard on Friday granted defendants until tomorrow (the 16th) to plead. —The San Bernardino Times-Index says the Santa Ana cannery, which was moved from Colton to Santa Ana last year, will be moved back to Colton. The Santa Ana Blade denies the story. —Bisby & Zerman are putting up an ice house in rear of their establishment. They have bought out Capt. Hatfield's ice business, and will this summer enact the profitable role of ice men. —Read the advertisement of the sale of stock at the Durkee ranch, which will be found among the new advertisements on the second page this morning. The stock is in first-class condition, and will go at a bargain. —Read the story, "Jolly Old Uncle Josh," on the first and fourth pages. It is filled with thrilling incidents, has a local flavor, and many of our leading business men have a very conspicuous part in it. The best part of the story is that it is all true—every word of it. —Napoleon Hart is making some extensive improvements at his place of business. A new pressed-steel ceiling is being installed, which will doubtless add materially to the attractiveness of the place. Napoleon is a great hand for improvements and is constantly spending money for the betterment of his property. —F.W.Fleischmann received some days ago a carload of 22 head of cattle, from Arizona, which he is now butchering for his market. The stock is in prime condition, and makes excellent beef. He expects to receive another carload in two weeks, and will continue to serve his customers with nothing but meat of superior quality. —the ladies of the “Old Maids' Convention” have invitations out for a social dance to be given at the Del Campo tomorrow (Friday) evening, the 16th Blanchard & Schonemann's Los Angeles orchestra will be in attendance, and cards will be provided in the parlor for those who do not dance. The proceeds will be devoted to the purchase of a new organ for the Episcopal church. —a new barometer was received on Tuesday for use in the high school. The frame contains also a thermometer, and will prove to be a useful as well as ornamental adjunct to the paraphernalia in Prof.Evans' schoolroom. The instrument arrived first some Frank Stone has been engaged in the building of a new residence for John Kellenberger at Buena Park. A.D.Porter has the contract for the erection of a new six-room residence for Mr.Knapp, near Katella, where that gentleman has purchased a tract of land and will make his home. Victor Browning was in town a day or two ago from his orange orchard in the Brookshurst district. Vic has been engaged in gathering his orange crop, and reports the fruit to be of extra fancy character. Wm.Crowther had the bad luck to step upon a piece of baling wire at his home on Monday, running it into his foot half an inch. As a result of the accident he walks with a bandaged foot and a limp. W.G.McPherson was over from Orange on Tuesday in consultation with Wm.Crowther relative to the disposition of the Durkez property. As will be seen by an advertisement elsewhere, the stock on the ranch (250 head) will be sold at auction on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Oliver Bush having had a disagreement with his landlord, talks of moving his poolroom from the Mitchell building to more commodious quarters in the Davis brick block farther down the street. Oliver says he can get along with pretty nearly anybody, but he dislikes to have people rub it on him with a brick. D.W.Martin of Alameda was in town on Monday in company of W.M.Cfadden of Placentia. Mr.Martin was formerly a member of the Board of Supervisors of Alameda county, and is a gentleman of wide political and business influence in his section of the State. He reports from 19 to 23 inches of rain in the northern counties, and says we shall have a plenty of it ourselves before the season is much older. W.J.Boyle of Los Angeles was a visitor in town on Sunday. Mr.Boyle recently returned from Milwaukee, where he happened to meet with P.J.Kline, father of the lady who is Mrs.Peter Weisel, Jr. On learning that Mr.Boyle was from this section, Mr.Kline gave him a letter of introduction to Peter, but on his arrival in Anaheim he found that young gentleman had gone East to claim his bride. A pleasant meeting between the two gentlemen was thus deferred until the return of our young fellow townsman. Mr.Boyle is in the well-pipe business, and has property interests here. Neill Bailey came down on Sunday on a short visit to his folks here. Neill is with the Rock Island company, with headquarters in Los Angeles, and reports railway travel brisk. The Rock Island office is headquarters for all Anaheimers in Los Angeles: the man- The week a petition asking admission of a military company been in circulation and the seventy young men secured as for membership in the N.A.R.D. Some months ago a petition was addressed to the General's office at Sacramento it was laid before the location. After due consideration petition was at the suggestion-Gen. Last, commanding with regiment, approved. A H. A. Dickel, who is a close friend to Gen. Last, was re-ay or two ago, bearing upon it, as follows: [OFFICIAL] Patrons First Brigade, N. G. C. (GREES, Cal., Feb. 8, 1900). Dear General Last directs me to inform you of Anaheim through your petition for the formation of a boy of infantry there would be, and that a new petition be forwarded containing 70 possible, and to lay stress upon that the petition should be for as early a date as possible, organization may be speedily and properly equipped, and equipments are all ready to used as soon as the company organized. Thought that a new petition desirable, that it might bear a title, and to stir up fresh enthustsing that we will soon hear with petition enclosed I am, rectfully, W. O. WELCH, T.-Col. and Asst. Adjt.-Gen. Nately upon the receipt of the petition was put in circulation Nickel and Herman Stern, with that seventy names were soon as follows: Amgram, D. Bush, B. Elliot, E. Kneipp, E. Merlin, C. Adams, H. S. Backs, J. J. Bokaw, P. Turk, B. Stent, P. M. Lewis, M. C. Geissel, E. S. Geissel, F. Grunemay, B. W. Hawley, A. Heffner, O. Bayha, J. Haberfelinner, H. Bergery, C. J. Balfour, E. Turk, E. Bennerscheldt, H. W. Stevens, F. W. Ahlborn, A. Menzel, S. Jones, Ed Henderson, J. F. Ahlborn, — The ladies of the "Old Maids' Convention" have invitations out for a social dance to be given at the Del Campo tomorrow (Friday) evening, the 16th Blanchard & Schonemann's Los Angeles orchestra will be in attendance, and cards will be provided in the parlor for those who do not dance. The proceeds will be devoted to the purchase of a new organ for the Episcopal church. — A new barometer was received on Tuesday for use in the high school. The frame contains also a thermometer, and will prove to be a useful as well as ornamental adjunct to the paraphernalia in Prof. Evans' schoolroom. The instrument arrived first some weeks ago, but, on unpacking it, the glass tube was found to be broken, and it had to be returned to Chicago to be repaired. — A painter named Taylor who was suffering from the effects of a man's size jag, was run into the city bastile by Marshal Steadman and Officer Billy Fox yesterday afternoon. Taylor was profaning the neighborhood with foul language when taken into custody. At 5:30 o'clock he was brought into Judge Shanley's court and fined $10 which he paid. — The ladies of the Turn Verein Sisterhood will entertain the visiting delegates from Los Angeles and San Diego to the fourteenth Annual Convention in this city at a concert and ball to be given in their honor at Turner Halle next Saturday evening, the 17th. Refreshments such as the ladies of the Turner Sisterhood know so well how to prepare will be served, and an enjoyable evening is anticipated. Gut hell, prost und noch eins! — A consolidated mortgage securing $2,250,000 5 per cent gold bonds was filed with the County Recorder at Santa Ana some days ago. The mortgage is given by the Sunset Telephone and Telegraph company to the Old Colony Trust company, and covers property in four counties. The amount in stamps on the original mortgage is $1125, and the Recorder's fee is $13. The mortgage is in pamphlet form, and comprises forty-one pages. — The State Board of Equalization has decided to send out a circular letter to county assessors, calling their attention to the opinion of the Attorney-General to the effect that it is the duty of the State board to assess all fruit, oil, beer and stock cars in the State belonging to foreign railroads. The decision means that foreign fruit and other car companies must pay taxes on the cars they operate in this State, and that foreign railroad companies must do likewise. — The Nimrods were out after rabbits again on Sunday, and succeeded in bagging nearly 100. The jackets have become more plentiful of late, owing probably to the increased feed. The boys started from the river bridge south of town and made their way to the Olive bridge, where at noon lunch was partaken of. They say this will be the last hunt this season, the next one being timed for November, when a bull's head breakfast will serve as one of the features in the comestible line. Please pass the rabbit stew. — The Liederkranz tendered a serenade on Tuesday evening to T. E. Schmidt, at the residence of his son-in-law, H. A. Dickel. Mr. Schmidt was the first instructor of the Liederkranz, and Mr. Dickel has in his possession a writer presented to him by the organizer. Neill Bailey came down on Sunday on a short visit to his folks here. Neill is with the Rock Island company, with headquarters in Los Angeles, and reports railway travel brisk. The Rock Island office is headquarters for all Anabelmers in Los Angeles; the manager, Mr. Thompson, and his assistant, Mr. Smith, being affable and courteous gentlemen who are always pleased to meet people from this section. When you go East, go and see these gentlemen and let them give you the latest pointers on traveling. It won't cost you anything, and the boys in the office will show you where to get the best wiener wurst in town. George Carter, a young engineer 26 years of age, was fatally burned in a gasoline explosion at Axelson Bros.' machine shops in Los Angeles Tuesday afternoon of last week. He died in a hospital from the effects of his injuries next morning. The funeral was held from the home of Cy Sparks in West Anaheim on Friday morning. Carter went to Los Angeles to assist in experimenting with a vacuum pump. The gasoline in the tank which furnished power for the machine, being too close to the point of ignition, exploded, resulting in the death of Carter, who inhaled some of the flame.Carter was recently accepted a member of the Modern Woodmen, had passed an examination and paid for his insurance, but had not been obligated. It is generally believed that his insurance will hold. Henry Hansen has a letter from his brother George, on board Baltimore in Manila bay, in which he writes that the war in Luzon is practically over, and that nothing remains but bushwhacking to engage the attention of soldier or sailor. Hansen writes that he has been three months in Subiq bay, engaged in the task of raising sunken gunboats, which were sent to the bottom by the Spaniards after the fall of Manilla. His work embodied the building of steel calssons about the sunken craft, and he writes that several of them were successfully raised. He adds incidentally that he has grown tired of the service, there being no more fighting to do, and contemplates returning shortly to New York; there to get a place in the civil service, and failing in that will come to Orange county to take up farming and get rich with the rest of us. G. G. Guenther drove over from Orange on Tuesday morning. Mr. Guenther owns the old Nathan Fletcher place, one of the land marks of the county, and is preparing to deepen his wall with a view to striking artesian water.His well contains water of a different quality to that of other wells in the neighborhood, and when other sources dry it never fails to yield an abundant supply.Years ago, he is informed,the site of the well was a living spring which gave forth a considerable volume of pure water When passing railway trains reach a certain place in going by his house he notices that the building shakes as though experiencing an earthquake,and he feels convinced that an underground lake exists somewhere below the surface。它是所有的人的共同愿望。 The Liederkranz tendered a serenade on Tuesday evening to T. E. Schmidt, at the residence of his son-in-law, H. A. Dickel. Mr. Schmidt was the first instructor of the Liederkranz, and Mr. Dickel has in his possession a guitar presented to him by the organization in 1862. The serenade proved to be a delightful surprise. The members were invited in and were regaled with refreshments. A very pleasant evening was spent in renewing the acquaintancehip of the old lang syne. At a late hour the serenaders withdrew. Yesterday Mr. Schmidt left for Chino to visit with his daughter, Mrs. E. Turk. He contemplates remaining in Southern California for a period of two months. Wood for Sale. 15 cords of gum wood at my place on East Orangethorpe avenue. f15-2t* Capt. Schumacher. Strayed or Stolen. From the Toussau sheep ranch near Fullerton, Thursday night, Feb. 8th, one bay mare, unshod, about 7 years old, no brands; also one sorrel horse, shod. Finder will be liberally rewarded on returning same to f15-1t* AUGUST TOUSSAU. CHAS. FEDERMAN & CO. We still have on hand a few Ladies’ Flannelette Wrappers Jackets and Capes Crepon, Plaid and Plain Overskirts Which we are anxious to close out at a great reduction before our Spring lines arrive. 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