anaheim-gazette 1900-03-22

BOLSA DRAINAGE DISTRICT. Probability of an Amicable Settlement Between the Gnn Club and the Peatlanders. The Board of Supervisors on Monday took up for consideration the petition of a number of Peatland farmers asking for the formation of a drainage district in territory contiguous to the land of the Bolsa Chica Land company. The district as mapped out contains some 6,000 acres and extends three and a half miles inland towards Smeltzer station. A map of the proposed drainage district was prepared by County Surveyor Finley, and as Clerk Beckett read the voluminous description delineating the boundary line, Finley followed the reading with a pencil carried along from point to point along the boundary. When the line had been carried through the many dips and turns of its delineation, and the spectators had followed Finley's pencil from the point of beginning at the ocean near the club house, along the easterly, northerly and westerly boundaries back to the sea. Beckett read: "Thence in a line southeasterly to the point of beginning." J. D. Schuyler, the well-known hydraulic engineering expert, who was present, and who had spent some days at the Bolsa Chica grounds, spoke up, saying: "That line cannot be southeasterly. That would bring your line out into the ocean here," indicating to a point upon the map. Finley, looking at Beckett, said, with an anxious look, "Does that say southeasterly?" Beckett read again as he had before. Finley said, "That is a mistake; that should be southwesterly." Schuyler had been watching the reading with an eagle eye. All the members of the board were present, viz., Messrs. Nickey, Potter, Snover, Pixley and Larter. There were also present Mr. Botsford, until recently president (now treasurer, of the land company); J. S. Torrance of Pasadena, president of the corporation: Billy Dunn, its attorney, one of the shrewdest lawyers in the State; and J. D. Schuyler, the well-known engineer, representing the company. No power to grant the prayer of the petition so far as the inclusion of overflowed or tide or marshy land was concerned. That the statutes would not permit, and he therefore held the board could not further consider that part of the petition. Mr. Finley, who occupied a seat at the table, observed that he had given it as his opinion in the first place that this tide land should not have been included within the boundaries. Messrs. McGirk, Raine and Cook thereupon announced themselves as being quite agreeable to the exclusion of these lands. Mr. Cole said he wished to act honorably by the land company, and he did not think any of the farmers desired to act in an unfriendly or illegal manner toward the company or the gun club. This called for a quick rejoinder by Mr. Dunn to the effect that he was very glad to hear the expression of such sentiments, adding that the land company desired to act toward the farmers in the friendliest and most courteous manner. The overflowed land was thereupon by mutual consent excluded from within the boundaries of the district. Mr. McGirk is one of the farmers who have in recent years maintained the old drainage ditch, along with a few others. He stated to the board that the expenses had become too burdensome to be longer borne by himself and neighbors, and the purpose of asking for the new district was that the expense of its maintenance might be borne by the people of the community. The ditch could then be cleaned and kept in proper condition for carrying off the surplus water with which the lands seem to be charged, and thus be of greater service to the community. There was no purpose to damage the lands of anyone—the only thing the farmers wanted was to be permitted to drain their lands, to form the drainage district and to find a convenient outlet. Mr. McGirk's talk went far to allay the unpleasant taste left in the mouth by the genieman of the Thwackling Fist and the Blatherskite. Mr. Dunn addressed the board, saying that the land company had had four eminent hydraulic engineers (Messrs. Schuyler, Koebig, Lippincott and Davis) on the ground during three days, and they had made a report relative to the alleged interference of the dam, erected across the channel, to the free course of the tide waters in the bay. Mr. Schuyler was present, he said, and would have pleasure in submitting the report, which was signed by the four gentlemen named. These gentlemen, he continued, were, he thought, all of them personally known to Mr. Finley; at least, they must all be known to him by reputation and he thought they that action upon their petition be taken as speedily as possible. Mr. Dunn extended an invitation to the Supervisors as well as the farmers to visit the premises before acting hastily upon the matter. Mr. Raine arose and said it was a most important matter to the settlers that the drainage district be formed as soon as possible. "Form the district, gentlemen; we ask it of you at this time. If the gun club does not wish to have their lands included, exclude them. If they wish to come in, take them in. But form the district. There should be no disposition on the part of the board to dilly-dally matters along." Supervisor Snover (sotto voce) with a naughty twinkle in his eye—Large bodies move slowly. Mr. Raine—This board has been acting slow enough. Mr. Cole said he would not advise hasty action, much as he would like to see the drainage district formed as soon as possible. He thought the farmers should meet the land company or gun club half way—both corporations seemed, he thought, to be anxious to do the fair thing—and he believed in taking them at their word. He believed in getting along amicably, and would so recommend to his people. To this Mr. Dunn replied in a very friendly manner, extending the olive branch to the Peatlanders. Later Mr. Dunn was seen discussing a high ball with a number of the Peatlanders at Rossmore. It looked like the belligerents were quite content to bury the hatchet—and that is the best way out of it. The hour of noon having arrived, the board deferred further consideration upon the petition until next Monday at half past I o'clock. Supervisors Potter, Snover and Pixley are understood to favor an amicable adjustment of the differences existing between the land company and the settlers. Supervisor Larter will probably be disposed to continue the scrap. Mr. Larter was taken with a bad attack of simples many years ago, and has never quite fully recovered. Supervisor Nickey, being a trimmer, will fall in with the majority, in all probability, and will try to get a contract furnishing pipe for the Bolsa Chica sewer, and put in wipe joints that tree roots cannot get through. For City Officials. Petitions have been filed with the City Clerk by the candidates for the various offices to be filled at the approaching municipal election, as follows: For City Trustee—(two to elect) John Eymann, J. J. Schneider, Peter Finley said, "That is a mistake; that should be southwesterly." Schuyler had been watching the reading with an eagle eye. All the members of the board were present, viz., Messrs. Nickey, Potter, Snover, Pixley and Larter. There were also present Mr. Botsford, until recently president (now treasurer, of the land company; J. S. Torrance of Pasadena, president of the corporation: Billy Dunn, its attorney, one of the shrewdest lawyers in the State; and J. D. Schuyler, the well-known engineer, representing the company. For the settlers there appeared Messrs. McGirk, Cole (not the gentleman of the Thwacking Fist), Raine and a half-dozen others, all of them farmers, who asked for the formation of the district in a clear-headed and unimpassioned manner, quite at variance with the circus play of Blatherskite Hazard and Cole of the Thwacking Fist, at the initial meeting a month ago. The petitioners gained the goodwill of those who heard them once they assured Mr. Dunn that they had no intention of damaging the company's land by the formation of the district. They were farmers who asked for the formation of the drainage district so that their lands might be drained of the water flowing from them, and impressed their hearers of the honesty of their purpose. A number of years ago, it should be stated, a drainage district was formed in the territory covered by much of the ground embraced in the present petition. A main ditch and laterals were constructed, at no little expense, which has since been draining a large quantity of water from these lands, and emptying it into Bolsa Chica bay, from which it finds its way into the open ocean. This drainage district was objected to by some of the settlers, and on its being taken into court was declared to be invalid, the law under which it was formed being declared by the Supreme Court to be unconstitutional. Thereafter no taxes were levied for its maintenance, and the expense of its continuance has been borne by a limited number of the inhabitants of the district—some four or five farmers, McGirk, Cole, Raine and others. The ditch has since then remained uncleaned. All kinds of rubbish, celery tops and tules have been thrown into it, and the carcasses of dead animals have not infrequently found their way through it and across the bar to that bourne from whence no traveler returns. It seems latterly to have been used as the dumping ground for much of the refuse of the section through which it passes. The district as petitioned for contained a large expanse of territory belonging to the land company, some 300 acres, most of it overflowed land. It had been given out that the purpose of the formation of the district was to get an outlet through the dock across the channel, which the Peatlanders recently objected to as being a menace to their lives and liberties, but which Judge Ballard last week decided was not a "public nuisance." The map showed the unoffending dam to have been carefully included within the left in the mouth by the genital model of the Thwacking Fist and the Blatherskite. Mr. Dunn addressed the board, saying that the land company had four eminent hydraulic engineers (Messrs. Schuyler, Koebig, Lippincott and Davis) on the ground during three days, and they had made a report relative to the alleged interference of the dam, erected across the channel, to the free course of the tide waters in the bay. Mr. Schuyler was present, he said, and would have pleasure in submitting the report, which was signed by the four gentlemen named. These gentlemen, he continued, were, he thought, all of them personally known to Mr. Finley; at least, they must all be known to him by reputation, and he thought they were known to him personally as well. Let these gentlemen get together with Finley, he said. There could then be no possible ground of difference between them. Engineers are men of figures largely, and they must necessarily arrive at the same conclusions if they agree upon the major premise. He did not ask the board to accept his (Dunn's) word in the matter. Take Mr. Finley's, he said. Turning to Finley he said: "You are acquainted with Mr. Schuyler, and know his reputation as an engineer?" Finley replied in a quiet manner that he knew Mr. Schuyler. "He is the best engineer in the state," he said. Mr. Dunn—You know Mr. Koebig? Mr. Finley—Yes, sir; he is admittedly one of the ablest engineers in the State. Finley stated in response to other questions, that he knew Mr. Lippincott, whom he regarded as a man of eminence in his calling. Mr. Davis he did not know personally, but he knew him by reputation as being a first-class engineer. Mr. Dunn—and if these gentlemen, if Mr. Schuyler, who is present, supports me in my contention that the dam does not interfere with the outflow of the tides, and does not operate to raise the water on lands contiguous to the lands of the gun club; that if he supports me in the declaration that the water in the bay is lower now than ever, and the outflow from Bolsa Chica bay to Anahelm Landing bay is perfect, will you accept his statements as true? Finley nodded his head, and said he would accept all such statements as true if Schuyler said they were true. Supervisor Nickey here stated that the dam and its action upon the tide water was not subject matter before the board. The drainage district was the only matter before them—the dam and its action upon the tides was another matter. At the noon recess Nickey approached some of the land company representatives, and asked them what they thought of his ruling in the case. Mr. Potter said that he had recently made a trip to the Bolsa Chica, and had been greatly surprised to find the physical conditions prevailing to be the opposite of what he had been led to believe. The water he found was running from the Bolsa Chica bay into Anaheim Landing bay like a millrace, faster than a man could walk. Water on the inner side of the dam was lower than on the outer side. He contended these facts had important bearings upon the matter of the creation of the drainage district. Supervisor Larter, who pulled at the butt end of a cigar that had long since outlived its usefulness, demurred again to the existence of the dam, which he was quite positive would eventually end in destruction of the happy homes of the Peat. Larter had the support of Surveyor Finley, who was the engineer employed by the land company in the beginning. Finley recommended the feasibility of the dam, and was in a po- simplies many years ago, and has never quite fully recovered. Supervisor Nickey, being a trimmer, will fall in withthe majority, in all probability, and will try to get a contract furnishing pipe for the Bolsa Chica sewer, and put in wipe joints that tree roots cannot get through. For City Officials. Petitions have been filed with the City Clerk by the candidates for the various offices to be filled at the approaching municipal election, as follows: For City Trustee—(two to elect)—John Eymann, J. J. Schneider, Peter Weisel, jr., Louie Miller. For City Clerk—(one to elect)—Max Nebelung E. B. Merritt, J. S. Gardiner. For Marshal—(one to elect)—N. F. Steadman, R.C. Mills. Treasurer—H. Cahen. The election occurs on April 9th. As yet not a great deal of excitement has been occasioned bythe contest, although quiet work is going on in behalf of each ofthe candidates. Placentia Items. There is a big boom in real estate to record in this section this week. Joseph Helmsen has sold his forty-acre ranch on Placentia avenue to A.Pierotti and A.T.Pendleton. F.B.Sandilands has sold his twenty-acre orange orchard to Major Klokke. Mr.Boyle has traded his property for stock land in Nevada. John Evans has purchased 2½ acres ofthe Laidlaw place. Mr.Givins has beenthe guestof George Key. He stated a friendof his purchased forty acresoforangeorchard at Rialtofor $40,000. He addshe expects to payforthepropertyinfouryearsoutoftheproceedsoftheranch.Mr.GivinswasdesirousofpurchasingtheHelmsenplacebutwasto lateit havingbeensoldtoPierottiandPendleton. Sheppard Wins. The suitof J.C.SheppardversusC.LorenzandF.Pressel,tow enforcepaymentofamechanics'lienforliquidationofthecostsofconstructingacementditchthroughthepropertiesdefendants.wastriedbeforeJudgeBallardintheSuperiorCourtatSantaAnasomedaysago.Theamountsuedforwas$75.77withcosts,andattorneyfees.Judgmentwasrenderedin favorofSheppardintheamountof$147.17coveringallcosts. R.MelroseappearedforSheppard,andWest&Langleyfordefendants. Itis due toMr.Lorenzto saythathe desiredtopaytheamountinthefirstplace.HeisoneoftheoldestresidentsofAnaheim,andisknownasanuprightandhonorablecitizen. Postponed. The meetingoftheFarmers'ClubwhichwastohavebeenheldatMr.Cargill'sranchatBrookshurstonMondaynext,the26th,hassenpostponeduntilthefollowingMondayApril2d.atthesameplace. Thesubjectfordiscussionwillbeasoriginallyannounced,"TheHorticulturalCommissionandthebestmeansofridlingthecountyofscalepests."Invitationshavebeenextendedprominentfruit-growers throughoutthecountytoattendthemeeting,andno doubtmanyofthemwillbepresent. At Brookshurst,MondayApril21900，at2o'clockp.m.Allfruitgrowersinvited. The district as petitioned for contained a large expanse of territory belonging to the land company, some 300 acres, most of it overflowed land. It had been given out that the purpose of the formation of the district was to get an outlet through the dock across the channel, which the Peatlanders recently objected to as being a menace to their lives and liberties, but which Judge Ballard last week decided was not a "public nuisance." The map showed the unoffending dam to have been carefully included within the bounds of the district. When the reading of the petition had been completed Attorney Dunn arose, and addressing the board referred to the fact that it might seem that these statements might possibly have some foundation—that the drainage district was being asked for that it might be used as a means to damage the property of the land company. He said he hoped this would not be the case, and that the company would be permitted to get along with the farmers amicably and in friendly spirit. He referred to the question of damages which the land company might be privileged to sue for once the destruction of its property begun, and this it would be no small matter to pay for. He questioned the right of the residents of the district to run their water in a drainage canal and dump it upon the property of the company. He referred to the fact that the law under which the old company had been organized had been declared unconstitutional, and that the ditch had for years been permitted to remain uncleaned, which prevented the free outflow of the water to the ocean. He again dwelt upon the fact, at the conclusion of his address, that it was the earnest desire of the land company to get along with the settlers on terms of amity. However, there was one point which he desired to bring to the attention of the board at this time—the inclusion in the district of the overflowed or marshy land belonging to the company. This was, he said, contrary to law, and he desired merely to point it out for the benefit of the farmers as well as the board, at this initial stage of the proceedings. Chairman Nickey, who had busied himself in looking up the law upon this point, adjusted his specs and stated that the Supervisors had, he observed, on their petition be taken impossible. extended an invitation to tars as well as the farmers promises before acting hastatter. Snorose and said it was a that matter to the settlers age district be formed as lead. "Form the district, we ask it of you at this gun club does not wish to bands included, exclude y wish to come in, take form the district. There disposition on the part of illy-dally matters along." Snover (sotto voce) with a skole in his eye—Large lowly. This board has been actted. said he would not advise much as he would like to age district formed as soon. He thought the farmers the land company or gun way—both corporations ought, to be anxious to do —and he believed in takheir word. He believed long amicably, and would to his people. Mr. Dunn replied in a very ner, extending the olive Peatlanders. Later Mr. noun having arrived, the further consideration until next Monday at clock. Potter, Snover and Pixstood to favor an amicable of the differences existing in land company and the Larter will probably be continue the scrap. Mr. aken with a bad attack of years ago, and has never covered. Nickey, being a trimmer, with the majority, in all and will try to get a coning pipe for the Bolsa and put in wipe joints is cannot get through. City Officials. have been filed with the pay the candidates for the less to be filled at the appunicipal election, as foltrustee—(two to elect) J. J. Schneider, Peter PIEROTTI BELIEVES IN REFORM Introduces a Resolution for the Betterment of the Irrigation System, Which is Pigeonholed for a Fornight. At the meeting of the water board on Saturday afternoon, Mr. Pierotti introduced the following resolutions: Resolved, That the two regular zanjeros of the company be and they are hereby instructed to employ assistants in their respective districts sufficient to prevent any wastage of water and loss of time in delivering the same, and to measure the water delivered to each irrigator not less than four times per day, and to keep in this office daily reports of such measurements. Resolved, That the Board of Directors employ some competent person whose duty it shall be to exercise supervision over the zanjeros, and the delivery of water by them; and to report to the Board of Directors from time to time such recommendations as he may be able to suggest for the betterment of the water system and its management. The resolutions were after a short discussion referred to the Ditch Committee, the President and Superintendent. Mr. Pierotti voted no vigorously. Mr. Pierotti also introduced the following resolutions: Resolved, That the superintendent and zanjeros be and they are hereby instructed that each and every rule and by-law of the company pertaining to their, and each of their duties, must be rigidly enforced, and that a failure on their part to so enforce said rules and by-laws shall render the offending official liable to dismissal. Resolved, That the secretary furnish to the Superintendent and zanjeros a copy of the by-laws and rules, and also a copy of these resolutions. The resolutions prevailed unanimously. Mr. Crowther introduced a resolution reciting the fact that a large amount of water was being taken from the company's ditches, by divers and sundry parties. He was anxious that they be proceeded against according to law; when Mr. Periotti shot off an interesting paragraph, by moving to defer the matter to the executive session. The board reduced the time limit of water delivery to 30 minutes per share, beginning on Run 4. Attorney Melrose reported that deeds had been received from Edwardson, Adams, Thum and Hansen; also one from the Placentia Fruit company, which had arrived from the office of the company at San Francisco without ac- BAUER - KINYON. Marriage of an Estimable Young Lady to One of Anaheim's Native Citizens. Miss Ethel C. Kinyon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Deakins, was married on Sunday, March 18, at 1 p.m., to Charles E. Bauer, at the home of the bride's parents on Broadway, near Palm street, in the presence of a number of relatives and friends of the contracting parties. The parlor was decorated with smilax and white roses, and a handsomely created floral wishbone was suspended from the ceiling. Under this emblem the couple plighted their troth. Miss Susan Dodson of Colton was the bridesmaid, and George Bauer sustained his brother during the pleasant ordeal. Rev. James Stone performed the ceremony, and at its conclusion Mr. and Mrs. Bauer received the congratulations of the assemblage. The bridal party then led the way to the dining-room, which was decorated with red and white flowers entwined in green. The wedding repast proved highly interesting to the guests, and the newly-married pair received good-naturedly the chaffing bestowed on them at the festal board. Frank Ey and the groom's father made felicitous responses to toasts, which impressed the principals of the occasion, and they returned thanks. The remainder of the afternoon, until train time, was spent in conversation and in admiring the wedding gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Bauer departed, amid a shower of rice, on the 4:23 train for Los Angeles on a short wedding trip. They returned on Tuesday evening to their new home, in the Renner cottage, on Los Angeles street. Later the groom's young friends assembled and tendered them some "soul-stirring music." The boys received thanks for their friendly greeting, and cigars and refreshments were tendered them. Those present at the wedding were: Anaheim—R. H. Deakins and family, George Bauer and family, Mrs. H. A. Stough, Mrs. H. C. Gade, Mrs. L. W. Spielman, Mrs. Ella Craddock. Colton — Mrs. J. H. Dodson, Miss Susan Dodson, Miss Kate Dodson, Marion Dodson. Fullerton—Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Winter, Miss Bertha Wintter, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Henderson. Artesia —Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Turner, Santa Ana—Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ey. Buena Park—William Malcolm. Westminster—Mr. and Mrs. David Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. William Alford, Miss Nellie Almdind, David Rogers, Jr., James Pearce, Mane Rogers. The bride has resided in this city with her parents for a year past, and is PERSONAL MENTION Modjeska is expected to return to her Orange county home about the first o' May. Painter Middleham is engaged in adding ministering a new coat of paint to the residence of Marshal Steadman. Senator Thomas R. Bard and D. Gerrity Perkins have recently invested about $40,000 in oil fields in this section. R. H. Sanborn of Tustin, who is well-found and favorably known in Anaheim, has been appointed cashier of the Columbia Savings bank of Los Angeles. Senator Nutt of San Diego was in town on Sunday and was a guest at the residence of his father-in-law, Senator Jones, during his stay. He took Monday morning's train for his home. L. W. Kirby, the well-known Perla alta capitalist, was in town on Saturday day on a brief business mission. Mr Kirby owns one of the finest walnut trees and orange plantations in Orange county. Congressman Waters has written to friends in Los Angeles that under no circumstances will he be a candidate for re-election. Waters would meet with great opposition within his own party ranks, and probably scents defeat from afar. David Rea and James Semple, who have been the guests of their brother J. B. Rea, for some time past, departed on Thursday last for San Diego to spend a week before taking the steamer for north. J. B. followed them a few days later to show them the beauties of the El Cajon. Chester Holcomb was over from Fullerton yesterday looking for orange packers. He says there is a plenty of orange packing to be done at Fullerton before the season is over. Here she packing is nearing its finish for that season. Ten carloads of oranges were shipped from Fullerton yesterday. Rev Beaizley informed us on Mondays that a meeting of the citizens of Fullerton had been held a day or two ago for the purpose of discussing the advice given by erecting a Presbyterian church in that town. One thousand dollars was raised, and it is expected won upon the edifice will begin in the new future. Mr Neff informs us that the Decimal Fruit association paid $8.23 per 100 pounds for No. 1 softshell walnut and $7.28 per 100 pounds for No. 1 hard shells. The season's business has been closed up satisfactorily to all parties and a strong organization is looked for City Officials. Have been filed with the pay the candidates for the tax to be filled at the ap- Trustee—(two to elect)— J. J. Schneider, Peter Louie Miller. Lerk—(one to elect)—Max B. Merritt, J. S. Gardiner. Alal—(one to elect)—N. F. C. Mills. H.-C. Cahen. On occurs on April 9th. As that deal of excitement has enforced by the contest, al- work is going on in be- of the candidates. Centia Items. Big boom in real estate to this section this week. Helmets has sold his forty- on Placentia avenue to A. A. T. Pendleton. Alliands has sold his twenty- orchard to Major Klokke. He has traded his property in Nevada. Ins has purchased 2½ acres saw place. Ins has been the guest of H. He stated a friend of his forty acres of orange orchard for $40,000. He adds no pay for the property in out of the proceeds of the. Givins was desirous of the Helmsen place, but was having been sold to Pierotti co- nce. Weppard Wins. Of J. C. Sheppard versus C. F. Pressel, to enforce pay- mechanics’ lien for liquidation of constructing a cement high the properties of defended before Judge Ballard, Interior Court at Santa Ana ago. The amount sued for with costs, and attorney’sement was rendered in favor in the amount of $147.17, and costs. appeared for Sheppard, Langley for defendants. To Mr. Lorenz to say that he pay the amount in the He is one of the oldest Anaheim, and is known as and honorable citizen. Postponed. Setting of the Farmers’ Club, to have been held at Mr.anch at Brookshurst on Mon- the 26th, has been postponed following Monday, April 2d, to the place. Direct for discussion will be, as announced, “The Horticul- mission and the best means the county of scale pests.” In- have been extended promi-growers throughout the attendant the meeting, and no day of them will be present. Skhrust, Monday, April 2, clock p.m. All fruit grow- Moved by Nebelung, seconded by Bradford: That an engineer be employed and instructed to submit plans, water was being taken from the company’s ditches, by divers and sundry parties. He was anxious that they be proceeded against according to law, when Mr. Periotti shot off an interesting paragraph, by moving to defer the matter to the executive session. The board reduced the time limit of water delivery to 30 minutes per share, beginning on Run 4. Attorney Melrose reported that deeds had been received from Edwardson, Adams, Thum and Hansen; also one from the Placentia Fruit company, which had arrived from the office of the company at San Francisco without acknowledgement, and had been returned. These deeds were for right of way for the ditch recently petitioned for by these gentlemen. The attorney was given instruction to record all the deeds, including the one returned to the Placentia Fruit company on its arrival, and to notify the Ditch Committee, when work upon the construction of the ditch will begin. Secretary Blennnerhassett read a communication from Benj. and Samuel Kraemer, relative to their failure to get water on the last run. Both gentlemen were present and addressed the board. Ben said the runs had been muddled up, and the only man who could tell anything about them was the zanjero, and he did not think he knew very much about it. A lengthy discussion followed, at the conclusion of which, on both gentlemen being informed the March run was not yet over, although the April run had begun, and that each of them were entitled to their water in the March run, both withdrew, the matter having been explained satisfactorily to them. Mr. Chapman said it would be the policy of the board to treat every one right, and to show favors to none. Petition of James Forbes, Basten and A. S. Bradford for cementing the ditch on their north line, they agreeing to haul the gravel and do the backfilling. To the Ditch Committee for investigation and report. Length of ditch, quarter of a mile. At the suggestion of Mr. Cargill, the Ditch Committee was instructed to see the other shareholders on the line, to ascertain whether the whole length of ditch could not be cemented. Petition of Mrs. Langenberger, asking for the cementing of the ditch on Lemon street, north of Sycamore. To the Ditch Committee. On motion of Crowther, seconded by Bradford, all persons taking water from the ditch will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. This is directed toward the Santa Fe company, which is suspected of throwing the water company a low ball in pumping water from the Cajon ditch. The Santa Fe company have erected a pump plant alongside the ditch near former flume 12, tapping the ditch for a supply of water for their oil wells. On learning of the extent of the works the Directors went up and peremptorily ordered operations to cease. This brought Mr. Perris to town last week. After a conference between him and the board, he was permitted to pump a limited amount of water. The Santa Fe holds one share of stock by suffrance of the company, so it is said, and unless it comes off the perch the stockholders may demand that its certificate be discontinued. Moved by Nebelung, seconded by Bradford: That an engineer be employed and instructed to submit plans, Those present at the wedding were: Anaheim—R. H. Deakins and family, George Bauer and family, Mrs. H. A. Stough, Mrs. H. C. Gade, Mrs. L.W. Spielman, Mrs. Ella Craddock. Colton—Mrs J. H. Dodson, Miss Susan Dodson, Miss Kate Dodson, Marion Dodson.Fullerton—Mr and Mrs. Jacob Winter, Miss Bertha Wintter, Mr and Mrs Alex Henderson. Artesia—Mr and Mrs.T.T Turner,Santa Ana—Mr and Mrs.Frank Ey,Buena Park-William Malcolm.Westminster—Mr and Mrs.David Rogers,Mr and Mrs.William Alford,Nisselle Almd,David Rogers Jr.,James Pearce,Mannie Rogers. The bride has resided in this city with her parents for a year past, and is highly esteemed among those who have her acquaintance for her many admirable qualities. The groom is one of our native sons, and all who know him regard the young man as an exemplary citizen. The Gazette extends to Mr. and Mrs.Bauer its congratulations,and joins with their relatives and friends in offering them the best wishes for their welfare. Mustache. The subject of Bob Burdette’s lecture on Thursday evening next,the 29thwill be the “Rise and Fall of the Mustache.” This reminds us of a story.The City Marshal was posting an announcement in the postoffice the other day,of an offer of a reward of $100 forthe arrest of a criminal.The oll happened to be not far away from a fine lithograph picture of Bob Burdette.A passing wayfarer asked:“What'sthat you're posting up?”“Here's a reward of $100 for a man.”“What?A hundred dollars for Burdette?”saidthe other fellow,Looking atthe lithograph ofthe lecturer.“Too bad! too bad! I heard something abouthim-saw his name inthe paperother day.What do they want himfor?Are they going to arrest himfor coming to Anaheim from Pasadena?”End ofthe story.“Rise and Fall ofthe Mustache,”Opera-house next Thursday night.Seats at Derge's.Get them quick Theyare going quicker'en hot cakes We have bought a part ofthe whole of oneofthe baldheaded front rows.Alimited number of these seats willb Sold for $4 apiece.Regular prices 60cents Only a few good seats left. Weather Report. U.S.Department of Agriculture.California Section,Climate and Crop Service Weather Bureau.March 19. The temperature has continued abovethe normal duringthe weekand no damaging frosts have occurred.Inthe central and northern sections conditionshave been remarkably favorable forthe growthof grain,hay and pasturage;andthe groundhas become dry enoughto admitof further plowing and seeding.Light showers of rain fell duringthe eveningofthe 18th,and onMonday morningin portionsoftheSan Joaquin valleyand inNorthern California.Grain and hay are making rapid growth inthe great valleysand inthe coastand bay sections,and areinthe best possible conditionin most localities,the prospect remaininggood forexcellent crops if favoredbythe usualspring rains and normal conditionsthrough early summer.In SouthernCaliforniathe crop conditions havenotmateriallychanged,and grain and hayarein poor conditionwith onlyapartial cropin prospect;some localitiesreport a complete failure ofthe earlysown,and thatthe late sownwill not yield more than halfthe average cropunless rain comes during this month. Dearest fruits are advancing.with Rev. Bealzley informed us on Mondayson that a meeting ofthe citizens of Fullertonhad been held a day or two agoforbility of erecting a Presbyterian churchin that town.Ne thousand dollarswas raised,and it is expectedwoulduponethe edificewill begin inthenewfuture. Mr.Neff informs us thatthe DeciousFruit association paid$8.23pound100 pounds for No.I softshell walnutand$7.28per 100 pounds forNo.I hardshells.The season's businesshasbeenclosed up satisfactorilyto allpartiesduringthisyear.The associationpromisesto be stronger than evertomecoming season. Carl Sieeland,foreman of the sugarfactory at Oxnard,and Bruno Ahrenof Rocky FordCol.,were in townMonday,the guests of Aug.Backsandother friends.Mr.Sieland bringsinthe intelligence that unless unr rainfastthe Chino factory will not be operatethis year,and that at Oxnardwill oncebe run on half time.Mr.Ahrendports that the Oxnards are erectingnew sugarfactory at Ames,Nebraska. Arnold Hansen,who for two yearspast has been employed at Derge'sdrivestore,contemplates resigninghis positionshortly.Aftera vacationof someweeks,duringwhich he purposestaking things easily,他 will go to Chicagoandenter a schoolof pharmacy,pursuitoryto fitting himself forthe drivessuccess.Miss Emma Feather will takeplace atthe central telephone stationRoy Clabaugh will be engagedmessenger boy inthe establishment.Joseph Pauchno and wifeand children take their departure onMondayfor Paris,the there to resideperently.Mr.Pauchno has beena residentof this county sincethe 70's,areturntohis native landwellweightdownwiththe rewardsof yearsofthetenant applicationto business.Perpetityhas smiled upon himas itwentandhe returns toLa BelleFranceenjoy life on his native healthuntilhis vine and fig tree.Hewastown on Monday visiting friends,pursuitoryto his departure.Hewasguestof Mons Wisser.Bon voyage. Miss A.E.E hessof Los Angelesrented rooms inthe Helmsenbuildingon Center street,and will on Saturdaymorning opena new and carefullylitlecturedstockof spring millinery.premises have been newly paintedEd Bustamente,and Mons.Nemetzexecutedan artistic sign uponthe friewindow.Miss Hessis a ladyofagable personality，comes highly recouredas a millinerof artistic taleandwill no doubt securea shareopportunityto hisparternature.Her stockgoesjustfromthe importer,and shehoveit haveladiesAnahaimandnitycallinandlookatherlineofandotherseasonablemillinery. Clinton Hunt,一部ofthe eyewitnessesto the shootingof Gregg byBergord,fwho mysteriously disappeseveral weeksago,togetherwithfather和mother,has beenfound.was arrestedlast Saturdayin SaCruz county on La BelleFranceenjoy life on his native healthuntilhis vine and fig tree.Hewastown on Monday visiting friends,pursuitoryto hisparternature.Her stockgoesjustfromthe importer,and shehoveit haveladiesAnahaimandnitycallinandlookatherlineofandotherseasonablemillinery. Mr. Thomas was over from Santa Tuesday to teach the singing at Turn Verein. Speaking friends relative to the number of half dollars in circulation, he first bad bill he ever saw New York many years ago, he his arrival in America. He one day gave him what he $2 bill. Thomas sauntered and stepping into an estabconducted by a fellow-countrymen for a glass of beer. The was produced upon the counter, has projected the supposed-tooprietor called to his wife: man, come here once, twice, wickliff!" The old lady and all the and the astonished merchant to the bill lying upon the could not understand all this, quite at a loss to know what it about. Finally the old man inform that the alleged bill was but a shoe advertisement! fainted. Last Share. At treasury stock in the Anason Water company was sold day to P.H. Krick when he held the remaining eight shares each. There are now 8000 stock in the company outand no more can be issued affirmative vote of the stock. It is said that individual holders have during the week reper share for stock in the Stock in the company has five years to its present value. Millinery. In season, 1900, opening with a day of the latest styles of bontains and high art novelties. And Wednesday, March 27 and M. Carver's millinery store to postoffice, Anaheim, Cal. Fe company have erected a pumping plant alongside the ditch near former flume 12, tapping the ditch for a supply of water for their oil wells. On learning of the extent of the works Directors went up and peremptorily ordered operations to cease. This brought Mr. Perris to town last week. After a conference between him and the board, he was permitted to pump a limited amount of water. The Santa Fe holds one share of stock by suffrance of the company, so it is said, and unless it comes off the perch the stockholders may demand that its certificate be discontinued. Moved by Nebelung, seconded by Bradford: That an engineer be employed and instructed to submit plans, specifications and estimates for certain work to be done at Horseshoe Bend. The location of said work be designated to said engineer by the President of the company. Carried. This has to do with the contemplated cementing of portions of the ditch in Horseshoe Bend. Moved by Crowther, seconded by Bradford: That the proposition of the Santa Fe to give the company a side-track on main canal for unloading cement and gravel be accepted; the railway company to furnish the rails and lay the same, and the water company to furnish the ties; same to be laid satisfactorily to the latter company. Carried. The board here went into executive session. Mr. Crowther was chosen committee-man for Durkeeville. The salary is understood to be $3 per day. Crowther never loses a trick when it comes to salary. New committees were selected as follows: Ditch—Rea, Crowther and Pierotti. Finance—Nebelung, Cargill and Rea. Litigation—Chapman and Bradford. The board met in executive session yesterday to consider the matter of the Santa Fe's tapping the main ditch with a pumping plant supplying their oil wells with water. Mr. Perris was present, and after discussing the matter the board decided to carry in their ditches a volume of ten inches of water (in addition to the usual stream), which the Santa Fe people have bought from the Yorbas. This agreement to continue until Dec. 1st, when the Santa Fe expects to have in operation a pumping plant at Richfield. A joint session of the litigation committees of the Anaheim and Santa Ana water companies will be held in this city today for the purpose of taking steps to bring an injunction against Fuller, to restrain him from the improper diversion of water up the river. Water Shares Wanted. Seven shares of A. U. W. Co. stock. Address this office. Grain and hay are making rapid growth in the great valleys and in the coast and bay sections, and are in the best possible condition in most localities, the prospect remaining good for excellent crops if favored by the usual rain, rains and normal conditions through early summer. In Southern California the crop conditions have not materially changed, and grain and hay are in poor condition, with only a partial crop in prospect; some localities report a complete failure of the early sown, and that the late sown will not yield more than half the average crop unless rain comes during this month. Deciduous fruits are advancing, with the prospect of early maturity and a heavy yield. Cherries are in bloom in the vicinity of Vacaville. Grapevines have commenced leafing. Almonds are progressing satisfactorily, and prospects are still good for a large crop. The season thus far is noteworthy as one in which almonds have been practically exempt from frost. Oranges are in full bloom in the Sacramento valley and in Southern California. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. The warm, dry weather continued during the first part of the week, and was followed by cooler weather, with fogs and cloudiness in some sections and a trace of rain at Los Angeles. The latter conditions were favorable for grain, and in some localities the crops are said to be in fair condition, with prospects of a small crop if rain falls within a short time. In some sections, however, late-sown grain is suffering, and will probably be a failure. Rain is badly needed in all sections. Haying has commenced in San Diego county. Nearly all citrus and deciduous fruit trees are in full blossom, and the prospects are good for a large yield. Irrigation water continues plentiful. Eureka Summary.-Grain and pasture on high lands are in good condition and making satisfactory growth; on low lands the soil is wet and farm work is behind. Plum, quince and pear trees are in bloom. Orchardists are spraying and pruning. Los Angeles Summary.-Where not too far gone, grain received new life from the late rain and a week of damp, cloudy weather. Rain within a week or two will insure fair crops. A. G. MCADIE, Section Director. Merry-go-Round. Will be opened on the vacant lot on Los Angeles street, near Broadway, this (Thursday) evening. A lady's gold watch will be given to the lady whose name appears on the most tickets for rides during our stay in town. We remain three weeks. A. M. CASE. APRIL DESIGNER and FASHION SHEETS SUMMER WASH GOODS ATTRACTIONS The splendor of Spring is asserting itself every day in the new SPRING MERCHANDISE now on display. The assortments, that are large and beautifully varied, reach the acme of taste. We’re really showing a wonderful stock of new Wash Goods. You’ll need some of it and we can save you a neat little sum on every purchase. CLOVER BRAND TRADE MARK SHOES We have secured the sole agency for the famous Clover Brand Shoes. This firm is one of the oldest and best manufacturers of Footwear in the United States. Their shoes outclass all rivals for beauty, unequalled fit and wearing qualities. All the latest styles in New Toes for Ladies and Men. Spring Oxford have arrived Harris & Falkenstein DEPARTMENT STORE Metropolitan Block Anaheim PHONE 676 Strict attention paid to Mail Orders Samples of Spring 1900 Fabrics sent Harris & Falkenstein DEPARTMENT STORE Metropolitan Block Anaheim PHONE 676 Samples of Spring 1900 Fabrics sent Strict attention paid to Mail Orders It is a Pleasure to Ride In one of our light and easy riding road wagons, buggies,phaetons, or carriages. They are built for comfort and speed, and are of handsome designs and exquisite finish. Spring driving is the most enjoyable of all, and if you are thinking of buying a new carriage look at our superb stock. The prices will not keep you from buying Max Jacobson Harness, Carriages, Buggies, Etc. 214-216 E. Fourth Street SANTA ANA, CAL. SEEDS SEEDS ALL KINDS OF SEEDS AT DICKEL'S ALFALFA ONIONS BARLEY ONION SETS BEETS OATS BEANS WHEAT ETC. COMMERCIAL HOTEL COMMERCIAL HOTEL E. L. MALCOLM, Proprietor Newly Furnished and Renovated Throughout. The table is supplied with the best the market affords. Special accommodations for commercial travelers. Private parties served on short notice. HAVE YOU TRIED OUR... NORTHERN FLOUR AT 95c? It's the best in Anaheim for the money NORTHERN EARLY ROSE SEED POTATOES WM. BOYD & SON Lippincott's Funeral Parlors UNDERTAKING EMBALMING Office at E. B. MERRITT'S Center St. ANAHEIM. A. C. Jennings, Manager. S. Risdon Lippincott personally directs all funerals.