anaheim-gazette 1900-05-10

BRAUN GETS A GLASSY EYE. His Application to Use the Water Company's Cement Ditches to Run Water from His Pumping Plant Turned Down. The directors of the water company met on Saturday, all present except Mr. Bradford, viz., Messrs. Chapman, Pierotti, Rea, Crowther, Cargill and Nebelung. Mr. Rea, reporting for the Ditch Committee, said that, in reference to the construction of a cement ditch petitioned for by Mr. Sheldon and others east of town, he had looked into the matter and asked for further time, being of the opinion that the company should get a little better terms from the petitioners. His request was granted. Mr. Crowther reported, in the matter of the extra gate petitioned for by W. Almes, that he found three shareholders using one gate, and had ordered the construction of two extra gates, one for each of the shareholders. Mr. Pierotti, who opposed the construction of an extra gate for Almes at the preceding meeting, asked how far apart the three gates were. Mr. Crowther did not say, but stated he felt that each of the shareholders were entitled to a gate, and with that end in view, had ordered their construction. Mr. Rea reported that Mrs. Langenberger had hauled the necessary gravel for the construction of a cement ditch along her north line, petitioned for by her at the last meeting, and recommended the Ditch Committee be authorized to proceed to its construction. Mr. Crowther replied the work should have the committee's immediate attention. Mr. Crowther—Mr. President, since the adjournment of the last meeting I took it upon myself—but this matter had best be taken up in executive session. The chair thought so, too, and the reporter's item failed. Supt. Sheppard made the following report of operations during April: ANAHEIM, May 6th, 1900. To the Board of Directors of the Anaheim Union Water company—The expenses incurred during the month of April are as follows: Regular employees..... $360.00 Assistant zanieros..... 60.00 to the intake in the river, had found plenty of water, and reported the main ditch to be for the most part in good condition. Mr. Sheppard had kindly given him all information, and had turned over all company material in his possession. He had been given a list of the material, and an inventory would be made in a day or two. Mr. Nenno, he said, had asked that dirt be hauled on his land where the new cement ditch had been recently constructed. He (Woodward) thought that about half a dozen loads of dirt would put the land back in its former condition. Mr. Crowther said that Nenno had demanded of him that 50 loads of dirt be placed on his land. Three wooden gates were ordered in on the Orangethorpe avenue ditch. The rule has been that all new gates shall be of cement, but in the present instance the ditch is not upon its correct line, and pending a survey wooden gates were ordered in, the old ones having outlived their usefulness. The board here went into executive session. A number of applications to lease its property up the river for oil development purposes were considered, and a committee consisting of Cargill and Rea was appointed to handle the matter. Became Converted. M. D. Crowe drove over from Long Beach Saturday afternoon in search of the owner of a lady's cape found by him on South Los Angeles street in this city a year ago. He came into the sanctum and asked: "Are you the editor?" On befng informed that he was addressing the proper personage, he asked: "I were you here a year ago?" On being informed affirmatively, he went on to say that a year ago, while driving through town, he found a lady's black silk cape. He took it with him to his home at the beach, and was later informed by a reader of this paper that the cape had been advertised as having been lost. "Why did you not return it at the time?" he was asked. "I knew it was wrong," he replied. After a pause he continued: "I have lately became converted, and today I drove over to return it to its owner." Upon investigation it was discovered that Jos. Nichols of Santa Ana had advertised a lost cape in this journal a Mr. Crowther—Mr. President, since the adjournment of the last meeting I took it upon myself—but this matter had best be taken up in executive session. The chair thought so, too, and the reporter's item failed. Supt. Sheppard made the following report of operations during April: ANAHEIM, May 6th, 1900. To the Board of Directors of the Anaheim Union Water company—the expenses incurred during the month of April are as follows: Regular employees... $360.00 Assistant zanjeros... 60.00 Cleaning Anaheim branch ditches... 38.25 Night watchman on Cajon ditch... 44.50 Cleaning north branch ditches... 35.00 Cleaning Anaheim ditch from China Garden to Yorba flume, and fill on Anaheim... 100.00 Cleaning moss in Cajon ditch from Section 2 to Section 13... 66.00 Repairing bridge near C. Wagner's... 1.00 CONSTRUCTION. Total exclusive of cement... $295.51 Unloading two cars of lumber from Exporanza to proposed sluiceway... 50.00 Gate on Bixby ranch—Labor... $4.50; material... $3.00 Unloading twotwats of cement in Anaheim... 10.00 Raising sides of Placeia avenue ditch south of J. Nemo's property—Cement, 64 bbls at $3.50; $18.75; labor, $1.12. Extending cement ditch to Beasley's S.W. corner on Commonwealth avenue, as per order of Board—Cement, 4 bbl Colton, at $3.15; labor, $2; teaming, $1.50. Construction $880 annual feet of cement ditch and seven gates from P. Hansen's N.E. corner to Sanditland's N.E. corner—Labor... $203.99; cement, 9 bbls Colton, at $3.07; cement, 15 bbls Portland at $3.50; $18.25. Average cost per foot 17'-9" for cement ditch from Santa Fe company, to Glenwood ranch: Two bbls cement, at $8.88. Labor... $7.70 Railroad fare... 6.00 Two telephone messages... 1.40 Express charges on gate... 5.00 Two day's superintending... 6.00 One iron gate... 13.88 The item of $35.98 was ordered charged to the Santa Fe company, as was also the charge for the preparation of three contracts for the work. Secretary Blennerhassett read a communication from J.H. Maley, making objection to the transfer by Clifford W. Day of four shares of stock to Jacob Stern. Maley holds a mortgage of $450 upon Day's land in Section 17. The letter went to the file, with instructions to the Secretary not to make the transfer so long as Maley's objection remained in force. An application for the transfer had been filed. A letter was read from F.W.Braun of Los Angeles asking for the privilege of running water in the company's cement ditch, from his pumping plant, in order to distribute the same over his ranch. Mr.Braun wrote that he owned considerable stock in the company, and while if his well proved satisfactory he intended disposing of some of the shares, yet he would always hold some stock and remain a shareholder in the company. Mr.Crowther put on his war paint and moved that the request be denied. Mr.Braun, he said, asked the use of the company's ditches until such time as he could dispense with them altogether. He could not see the justice of this, and did not think it ought to be permitted. Mr.Rea saw no reason why the request should not be granted. Mr.Braun was a stockholder in the company, and he merely asked for the favor asked: "Were you here a year ago?" On being informed affirmatively, he went on to say that a year ago, while driving through town, he found a lady's black silk cape. He took it with him to his home at the beach, and was later informed by a reader of this paper that the cape had been advertised as having been lost. "Why did you not return it at the time?" he was asked. "I knew it was wrong," he replied. A pause he continued: "I have lately became converted, and today I drove over to return it to its owner." Upon investigation it was discovered that Jos.Nichols of Santa Ana had advertised a losscape in this journal a year ago. It had been lost by his wife while they were returning to their home at Santa Ana after visiting with friends on Orangthorpe avenue. Mr.Crowe was informed of the fact, and he set out for Santa Ana to hunt up the owner of the cape and return it. Caught in the Snow. Ed Kraemer and John Bush made a trip to the San Bernardino mountains last week in search of health and recreation. At Redlands the weather was so hot they had to shed their superfluous garments. Later in the afternoon it began to rain, and that night snow fell to the depth of 4 feet. They were camped near the summit of the mountains during the snowstorm, and when they awoke on Saturday morning Bush said they had best pull out for home immediately, on account of the danger of washouts. The horses were hitched up after breakfast, and on the way out sank deep in the snow, which flew over the dashboard. While Kraemer handled the reins Bush shoveled the snow out from the buggy with his hands. The trip out of the mountains was made without mishap, and once the valley was reached the voyage home was made without further difficulty. Kraemer says the Bear Valley reservoir, which has been dry for three years, contains 60 feet of water, which backs up a distance of twelve miles. He says Bush is one of the best shots he ever traveled with. Bush is an expert with the rifle, and frequently gets a blackbird on the wing at considerable distance with his Winchester. The Rainfall. The heaviest rainfall in years during May fell on Friday last, when 1.10 inches fell during the day and night. This brings the seasonal precipitation to 7.79 inches, according to Mr.Dickel's gauge. Last year to date, 4.88. The rain will do great good, although, had it come earlier, the benefit would have been inestimable. In the mountain districts as much as 5 and 6 inches fell, and in the San Bernardino mountains 7 inches are reported. Four feet of snow fell in the higher altitudes. There is plenty of water in the river, and irrigators are happy. Broken Thigh. Mrs.Kate Simpson, living on West street, near Santa Ana street, is confined to her bed with a broken right thigh, which she sustained at her home some days ago while engaged in staking out the cow. She was thrown to the ground in some manner receiving a fracture of the right thigh. Dr.Wilson is attending the case. He states that Mrs.Simpson will be confined to her bed for some weeks as a result of her injuries, which are severe. Census Enumerators. Supervisor Frank E.Davis asked for a reduction of $500 in price set for the Koster ranch. The trial took place on May 2d, and Fowler and Valjean were totally beaten. They did not try to recover damages. Koste offered in court to accept the stipulation sum of $3500, he being under the pressure that the money was ready had been set forth by them in the coyote went to the ranch again late in the afternoon with a deed to his property, and asked Koster and his wife to sign it their plea being that this would facilitate matters and save delay, as the owners of the ranch live so far removed from Anaheim. Koste and his wife signed the deed without any consideration being paid down. They did not propose to sell the property to Valjean but considered him only a medium to transfer the place to other parties. Valjean and Fowler proposed to take the deed right along thinking that they could get it acknowledged in Anaheim without their presence of Koster and his wife. Koste told them that he did business in a business-like way, and opposed their scheme. The deed came in an envelope on the back of which was written something like this: This deed is to be put in escrow in the Citizens bank on Anaheim, and on payment of the sum of $3500 is to be turned over to J.E.Valjean, signed by Herman Koste Mrs.Koste never saw this envelope and was entirely ignorant of the length of time the power of attorney was to run.Fowler and Valjean assured them that their place would be sold away.Away They knew that Koste had posited the deed in the Citizens bank and was expecting the money to be paid in a little while. A few weeks after that time the excitement was at its height.Every day two or three teams passed by or stopped at the Koster place,the drivers looking for oil land.Koste and his wife were "tied down,"and could not sell,while their friends had thrown lands out of the market by raising their price to $40 or $50 per acre. When the deed had been in escrow about six or seven weeks, Koste commenced to study seriously about this matter.I occurred to him then that the deed had not been properly executed,and contained a flaw through which he and his wife might get into serious trouble-might lose who amount of money if Fowler and Valjean so willed it. The way out of this dilemma was found through a deed given Mrs.Koste some three years ago.Koste promptly engaged Mr.Melrose of Anaheim and Judge John D.Pope L.Angeles,and some time in March that matter was tied up in a legal way. Suit was then instituted by J.E.Valjean.Mr.Miss Koste were sued for $16,500 alleged damages,because was said that Koste had continually slandered the plaintiff's title,intfered with his sales and annoyed an vexed him in a thousand different waysBy tying matters up,它 was claimed that Koste had caused V.Jean irreparable losses. Before the trial efforts toward a compromise were made,但 failed entirely.On the last day Fowler and Valjean asked for a reduction of $500 in price set for the Koster ranch.Trial took place on May 2d,and Fowler and Valjean were totally beaten.The did not try to recover damages.Koste offered in court to accept the stipulation sum of $3500,他 being underthe pressure thatthe 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Aprilattemptsforfavor attendedtothecompanyandthencommitted报告ofthe operationd duringthe monthof April attempts for foeoradmission duringthursdayafternoonat noonamongstother parties valerie kristen maley making objection to transfer by clifford w.day Day of four shares of stock to jacob stern Maley holds a mortgage of $450 upon day's land in section 17.The letter went to file with instructions to the secretary not to make the transfer so long as maley's objection remained in force.An application for the transfer had been filed.A letter was read from F.w.Braun of Los Angeles asking for the privilege of running water in the company's cement ditch from his pumping plantin order to distribute the same over his ranch.Mr.Braun wrote that he owned considerable stock in the company,and while if his well proved satisfactory he intended disposing of some of the shares,yet he would always hold somestock and remain a shareholder in the company.Mr.Crowther put on his war paint and moved that the request be denied.Mr.Braun said，asked the use of company’s ditches until such time as he could dispense with them altogether.Here could not see the justice of this,and did not think it ought to be permitted.Mr.Rea saw no reason why the request should not be granted.Mr.Braun was a stockholder in the company,and he merely asked for foeoradmission duringthursdayafternoonat noonamongstother parties valerie kristen maley making objection to transfer by clifford w.day Day of four shares of stock to jacob stern Maley holds a mortgage of $450 upon day's land in section 17.The letter went to file with instructions to the secretary not to make the transfer so long as maley's objection remained in force.An application for the transfer had been filed.A letter was read from F.w.Braun of Los Angeles asking for foeoradmission duringthursdayafternoonat noonamongstother parties valerie kristen maley making objection to transfer by clifford w.day Day of four shares of stock to jacob stern Maley holds a mortgage of $450 upon day's land in section 17.The letter went to file with instructions to the secretary not to make the transfer so long as maley's objection remained in force.An application for the transfer had been filed.A letter was read from F.w.Braun of Los Angeles asking for foeoradmission duringthursdayafternoonat noonamongstother parties valerie kristen maley making objection to transfer by clifford w.day Day of four shares of stock to jacob stern Maley holds a mortgage of $450 upon day's land in section 17.The letter went to file with instructions to the secretary not to make the transfer so long as maley's objection remained in force.An application for Mr. Crowther put on his war paint and moved that the request be denied. Mr. Braun, he said, asked the use of the company's ditches until such time as he could dispense with them altogether. He could not see the justice of this, and did not think it ought to be permitted. Mr. Rea saw no reason why the request should not be granted. Mr. Braun was a stockholder in the company, and he merely asked for the favor for a short length of time. He did not believe in granting such requests except temporarily, and he believed the board could grant the application, the privilege to continue for a short time, without loss to any shareholder. "Mr. Nebelung spoke up spiritedly and said he seconded Mr. Crowther's motion to deny the petition. Mr. Cargill felt disinclined to favor the petition. The company had refused to permit the Santa Fe company to run water in its ditches, and he did not think the board could refuse one and grant the other. Mr. Pierotti thought the cases were not at all similar. The Santa Fe asked to run water down the main canal a distance of six miles, and were talking of developing water at a point where it might interfere with the future plans of the company in the same direction. Mr. Braun desired to run water in one of the outlying ditches a quarter of a mile for a short length of time. The more wells we have in the county, he said, the better. Mr. Chapman was of opinion that Mr. Braun's request might be granted without detriment to the company, the privilege to continue only a short period of time. Mr. Crowther objected to the application, as setting a bad precedent. A reference to the books showed that Braun owned 44 shares of stock and 80 acres of land. A vote being called for, the application was denied; Crowther, Cargill and Nebelung voting aye, and Rea and Pierotti no. Supt. Woodward, who takes the place of Supt. Sheppard, was here introduced and thanked the board for his appointment. He said he would do his best to fill the office with satisfaction to the board and the stockholders of the company. Mr. Woodward said he had gone up Broken Thigh. Mrs. Kate Simpson, living on West street, near Santa Ana street, is confined to her bed with a broken right thigh, which she sustained at her home some days ago while engaged in staking out the cow. She was thrown to the ground in some manner, receiving a bad fracture of the right thigh. Dr. Wilson is attending the case. He states that Mrs. Simpson will be confined to her bed for some weeks as a result of her injuries, which are severe. Census Enumerators. Census Supervisor Frank F. Davis of Los Angeles has announced his list of census enumerators who will take the census enumeration for Orange county. The following have been appointed: George A. Hunter, Anaheim; Walter B. Hill, Garden Grove; Jonathan W. McKinney, Buena Park; Guy Williams, Villa Park; William E. Parker, Orange; Frank E. Cook, Capitrano; Arthur D. Turner, Tustin; George A. Whilden, Jacob Fisher and Homer L. Cole, Santa Ana. The selection is a good one. The men chosen are well and favorably known, and are fully competent to satisfactorily discharge the duties of the office. Madame Modjeska. Mme. Modjeska and Count Bozenta have returned from the East and are again domiciled on their ranch in the Santiago. The Modjeska theatrical season closed at Wilmington, Del., April 7th. John C. Fisher, manager of the company, reports a prosperous season of thirty-one weeks, from the time the company opened at San Diego eight months ago. "Mme. Modjeska will not go out under management next season," he said, "She will not, in fact, play at all. Her plans are to leave for Europe some time in August. She expects to be abroad for the best part of a year, and will extend her visit to Poland, Madame not having visited her native land for several years. She intends to have an edict barring her out of that country on account of an anti-Russian speech made at the woman's parliament during the Chicago World's Fair, removed if possible, and has been advised that the best way to accomplish this result is by a personal visit." Democrats. The Democratic County Central Committee held a meeting at Santa Ana on Tuesday to arrange for the selection of delegates to the State convention. It is said the party will hold primaries for that purpose. vexed him in a thousand different ways. By tying matters up, it was also claimed that Koster had caused Vienna irreparable losses. Before the trial efforts toward a compromise were made, but failed entirely.On the last day Fowler and Valjean asked for a reduction of $500 in the price set for the Koster ranch.Trial took place on May 2d, and Fowler and Valjean were totally beaten.The did not try to recover damages.Koster offered in court to accept the stipulation sum of $3500, he being under the pressure that the money was ready,had been set forth by them in the complaint.Mr. and Mrs. Koster offered let the power of attorney continue July 14th, if Fowler and Valjean would give them assurance that matter would be done in good faith.H none of the Kosters' offers were accepted They had consented to fulfill all the conditions that they had agreed.To decision was immediately given by the court in favor of Mr. and M.Koster,and Fowler and Valjean will restrained from interfering with them in the future. Mr. Koster was cross-examined as follows by Lawyer McKelvey: Q. Didn't you state at the time your first agreement was signed up that considered the property was worth about that much for pasturage which you were using and occupying (referring to the witness' statement that it was worth about $4 or $5 for turage purposes)? A.I don't remember such a conversation. Q.You don't remember such a conversation? A.No,sir. Q.Didn't you state at that time Mr. Valjean, in the presence of Fowler and the rest of us, that hoped he would make $10,000 off property? A.I may have said that, we were under influence of liquor more less You brought the liquor up for certain purpose I suppose. Q Then you did make that statement? This import anyway.Do you make that statement, Mr.Koster? A.I don't remember whether made that statement or not. Mrs. Koster was cross-examine follows; Q.You saw some papers that had there, didn't you? A.I saw you handling some paper.Q.You knew they came up then get an option of the place to sell didn't you? A.I didn't particularly know you were there for. Q.I mean,didn't you know tha MR WINS HIS LAW SUIT. Hard Decides in His Favor in the E. Valjean Against Him to lower $16,500 Alleged Damages. Of J. E. Valjean vs. Herman Koster was decided by board in the Superior Court at some days ago in favor ofrants, with costs of suit taxed plaintiff. The suit was brought $16,500 damages alleged to be sustained by plaintiff by the defendants to deliver to him extract of 320 acres of land in Lyon. On January 14th Kosse the plaintiff in the case power to dispose of the ranch, the deed upon being $3500. Subseeded to the land was placed on the Citizens' bank, but on opening that plaintiff was 'hold property at a figure far beyond upon, and that the sale of way was being endangered by figures at which it was held, saw the deed. Plaintiff there- to recover $16,500 damages. Board decided in favor of Kosse missed the suit. Stand Mr. Koster related that, January 14th, J. E. Valjean on, E. P. Fowler and W. A. McKelvey went to his ranch own with liquor, both beer and he gave Valjean power of at-that day to sell his place for power of attorney running us, expiring on July 14th. Document was signed only by no money was paid down. Slowing Sunday Fowler and sent to the ranch again, late afternoon, with a deed to the land asked Koster and his sign it, their plea being that facilitate matters and save the owners of the ranch live moved from Anaheim. Koster life signed the deed, without federation being paid down. Not propose to sell the prop-aljean, but considered him medium to transfer the place parties. Valjean and Fowler to take the deed right along, that they could get it acced in Anaheim without the A. No, sir, I knew you were all full, therefore I didn't pay much attention to you. Q. We all went up and left you at home, and we all went up, all the gentlemen, and looked over the property? A. Yes, sir. Q. And then had this conversation in the room after we came back? A. Yes, sir; I know you were in the room talking a while, but of course I couldn't say what you were talking about. Q. You were not in the room at all? A. No, sir; I was there one time. Mr. Koster was in town on Monday, receiving the congratulations of his friends on his victory. "Well, you won the suit," one after another of his friends said; "I'm glad to hear of it." He reports 2 inches of rainfall in the canyon during the recent storm. The water ran in torrents out of the arroyo, but lasted but a short time. He has been made many offers for the purchase of his land, for oil development purposes, but will make no agreements with anyone until the present entanglements are entirely swept off the board, and there shall be no further possibility of molestation from his nest of tormentors. THE FARMERS' CLUB PICNIC. A Special Train for Durkeeville on Monday, May 28th—Passes Fullerton, Anaheim and Orange. Monday, May 28th, has been selected as the date for the picnic of the Farmers' club at the Falls in the River at Durkeeville. A special train has been engaged over the Santa Fe, and the round trip will be made for $1. The train passes Fullerton at 7:45 a.m., and will stop five minutes for excursionists and their lunch baskets to get aboard. It arrives at Anaheim at 8, where the club and all others desiring to attend may climb into the cars. The next stop will be at Orange, at 8:15, and Durkeeville will be made at 9 o'clock. The fare will be $1 for the round trip from all points, and tickets will be on sale early next week. At Rincon carriages will be provided for Durkeeville, which will be reached at 9:30. Here an ideal place exists for a picnic, under the umbrageous shade trees hundreds of years old. A barbecue and beeves' head breakfast will be provided. All hands will take baskets TWO SHIFTS AT POWER HOUSE City Fathers to Facilitate the Work of Making Repairs to the Well Pit. The Board of City Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday evening; present, Trustees Helmsen, Schwenckert, Schneider and Welsel; absent, Dickel. Marshal Steadman submitted the following report of collections during April: For water,$207.27; licenses,$171; electric lights,$303.50; total,$681.77; less 5 per cent commission for collecting ($34.08); deposited with Treasurer,$647.69. Delinquents reported: For water,$20.10; licenses,$15; electric lights,$10.85; total,$45.95. Delinquents collected: Water,$48.67; licenses,$9.75; electric lights,$21.55; total,$79.97. Treasurer Cahen reported the following balances on hand: General fund,$1581.17; Bond fund No. 1,$1124.081; No. 2,$186.21; No. 3,$534.27; total,$3425.73. Clerk Merritt's monthly financial report tallied with the Treasurer's figures. The reports were verified by the finance committee and ordered filed. Trustee Schneider of the Committee on Public Improvements recommended that two shifts be employed at the well pit, working until 12 o'clock at night. The work was progressing slowly, only a third of the bottom having been taken out. The cement is being found to be as hard as granite, especially the top foot of it, and work is necessarily slow. In consequence of the repairs, the pumps at work lifting water from the old well pit are kept in operation from 5:30 a.m. until midnight. Seventeen barrels of oil per day are used, whereas normally only seven are necessary. The committee were instructed to advise Mr. Fay, who is in charge of the work, that the City Trustees recommend the employment of a double shift. Clerk Merritt was instructed to advertise for bids for ten cars of crude oil, also for bids for doing the city printing during the ensuing fiscal year. Both will be found in another column. Trustee Schneider said that Agent Clabaugh of the Santa Fe had complained to him that the last two cars of oil had been shipped over the Southern Pacific, whereas the agreement entered into between the municipality and the two roads was to the effect that all shipments should be divided be- Straight This store does not first to last it is a high grade through relied on absolutely you want it as Wash Ma- Our shelves are filled with best ideas. Every bolt rep- thoughts and brightest ideas drous art. Again we have rec- as Brazil cloths, Dimity Louis a good many other new fig- Organdies. HARRIER CASTA Metropolitan Bloo- PERSONAL MENTION Wm. Schumacher went to Los Angeles on Friday and purchased a $50 glan buck. Miss Maud Paschall has been ously ill at her parents' home for six days past Her condition yester- showed some improvement. C.H.Nickey has opened a plum shop in the building on Center street opposite Lewis & Zeus' stable. See advertisement in another column. Julius Schneider has invested $100 Lord Lurgan doe, and has added her to his Belgian rabbitry. He has purchased in Los Angeles a day two ago. Can Lowering contemplates less and their lunch baskets to get aboard. It arrives at Anaheim at 8, where the club and all others desiring to attend may climb into the cars. The next stop will be at Orange, at 8:15, and Durkeeville will be made at 9 o'clock. The fare will be $1 for the round trip from all points, and tickets will be on sale early next week. At Rincon carriages will be provided for Durkeeville, which will be reached at 9:30. Here an ideal place exists for a picnic, under the umbrageous shade trees hundreds of years old. A barbecue and beeves’ head breakfast will be provided. All hands will take baskets along and all good people are invited. A number of invitations will be extended Los Angeles dignitaries, among them Governor Gage, Senator White, Mr. Muir of the S. P., Mr. Byrne of the Santa Fe and others. A number of acceptances have already been promised. The excursion will be one of the gala events of the season, and is scheduled to come off with all due eelat befitting the occasion. It is estimated that from two to three hundred people will attend. An opportunity will be afforded the excursionists to inspect our new possessions at Durkeeville, including the water and oil bearing lands, the falls in the river, the dairy, barbecue and beeves’ head repast. Mr. Crowther, Duke of Durkeeville, says the grounds are in ideal shape for a picnic, and that the whole Placentia country is going. COMPANY E'S MEMBERSHIP. Fifty-Six Members, and Two Applications for Membership—Will Drill Thursday Night of Each Week. Capt. Ahlborn and Lieuts. Fay and Johnson were successful in passing their examination before Col. Berry in Los Angeles last week, and their commissions were ordered made out to them. They make a trio of fine officers, and will doubtless see to it that their company will take a front rank with the others in the regiment. The company met on Saturday evening last, and selected Thursday evening as their regular meeting night. Already there is a spirit of military activity among the members, and great interest is being manifested among them. Following is a list of the members: 1-Alhborn, J.F. 2-Captain, 3-Fay, Carries, 4-First Lieutenant, 5-Lincoln, C.M. 6-Johnson, Thos.E. 7-Merriam, 8-Second Lieutenant, 9-Mills, Robt.C.J. 10-McKelvey, Joshua PRIVATES. 1-Ahlborn, J.F. 2-Captain, 3-Fay, Carries, 4-First Lieutenant, 5-Lincoln, C.M. 6-Johnson, Thos.E. 7-Merriam, 8-Second Lieutenant, 9-Mills, Robt.C.J. 10-McKelvey, Joshua 1-Ahlborn, W.P. 2-Adams,C.B. 3-Damys,H. 4-Boege,Henry 5-Bennerscheidt,D.E. 6-Bonkosky.W.F. 7-Bonkosky,-- 8-Bush,D. 9-BrownJ. 10-Brown,F.R. 11-Brown,T. 12-Baxter,O.B. 13-Ballour,C.J. 14-Stock,H. 15-Stock,H. 16-Spelman,H. 17-Spelman,H. 18-Schumacher,E. 19-Selinger,J. 20-Turk,P.A.E. 21-Dauer,Frank 22-Dreger,Adolph 23-Freise,H. 24-Fossse,R.A. 25-Gutes,F.S. 26-Hawley, 27-Ingram,O.A. 28-Johnson,Fred 29-Jabs,A.E. 30-Kellengerberger,J.J. Applicant for enlistment. Gold Fish. Wm. Schumacher went to Los Angeles on Friday and purchased a $500 glan buck. Miss Maud Paschall has been ousily ill at her parents’ home for six days past. Her condition yesterday showed some improvement. C.H. Nickey has opened a plum shop in the building on Center stair opposite Lewis & Zeus’ stable. Seems advertisement in another column. Julius Schnelleder has invested $100 Lord Lurgan doe, and has added her to his Belgian rabbitry. He no longer purchase in Los Angeles a day two ago. Guy Lovering contemplates leaving shortly after Dawson, where his broth-in-law, Judson Blick, is engaged mining. Guy expects to strike it out and has the best wishes of his friends for good luck in the Klondale. Herman Dickel was confined to bed some days during the fore part of the week with an attack of la grieuse. He was able to come down to Tuesday afternoon, and was yet well on the way to complete reconnaissance. Harold Stern, the little son of J.J. Stern of Fullerton, while playing school some days ago, fell from a roof and received slight bruises. The port in the local correspondence with Los Angeles paper that he had brought his arm is not true. Herman Stern has drawn a pen ink sketch of Francis Newman, the second groceryman, which gives very creditable counterfeit pretendment of him. Herman is quite artist, and as a newspaper cartoon ought to attain to no inconsideration success. W.M. McFadden took in the bachelor given by the Pioneers’ club Whittier last week, at which he chose one of the speakers. After dinner was prevailed upon to enter the men’s race, but the Rivers sprung were too swift for him, and he got a place. Sydmer Ross, the well-known Fort or orchardist, was in town on Monday and made this office a pleasant place. Mr. Ross reports the country low well over his way, plenty of water irrigation and prospects good for cellen crops. He contemplates joining the Farmers’ club picnic to Duvalville on the 28th inst. Mrs. Phoebe A. Hearst of San Francisco has purchased the mortgage on the San Francisco Savings Union on the Chino ranch, amounting to 1000, and is now the principal owner of that property. The Chino Land Water company has been incorporated in San Francisco. The Chino company, until recently owners of property, will wind up its affair go out of existence. Mrs. A.L. Lewis entertained her of the young folks on Sunday ing in honor of Miss Hertha who departed on Tuesday for her in San Francisco. Conversation guessing game were the order evening. Miss Zelma Balley Meyer, Charles Fay and Hugo Hoff won prizes. Refreshments served, and at midnight the guest persisted to their homes. John Wagner has returned home at Placentia from Palm Sands on the desert near Indio, where he recuperate his health. Mr.W has been seriously ill for some past, and his many friends will Gold Fish. A lady had three gold fish which some days ago exhibited signs of distress, one of them being apparently up on the point of dissolution. They lay listlessly about the top of the water in their glass globes, whereas in health fish invariably swim at the bottom, rising to the surface only at intervals. These signs of distress had only appeared within the past few days. The editor of the scientific column, on being apprised of the state of affairs, pronounced the case due to the change in the method of lifting the water at the power house, consequent upon the lowering of the well pit. The water being now raised by the injection of steam into the pipes in the old well pit, and the fish having enjoyed excellent health up to the beginning of this change, what could more naturally follow than that their changed condition was due to this fact—to the elimination, in a word, of those elements in the water, by this new method of raising it, upon which they formerly throve? The editor of the scientific column strongly advised the immediate replacing of the water in the globes with rain water. A quantity of the latter was procured from an adjacent household, and the water in the globes changed. The next morning the three fish were dead. The rain water must have been too strong for their little stomachs in the inside of them. Don't all speak at once. What was the matter with those fish? Boisa Drainage District. The supervisors some days ago canvassed the election returns in the Bolis drainage district election and declared J. B. Raine, W. H. Young, and J. T. Schaeffer elected as directors. For assessment commissioners, Wm. Clark, H. S. Hazeltine and James Cain were declared to be elected. The officers later filed their bonds for record. They held a meeting and organized on the same day. Mrs. A. L. Lewis entertained her ber of the young folks on Sunday evening in honor of Miss Hertha Meyer who departed on Tuesday for her in San Francisco. Conversation guessing game were the order evening, Miss Zelma Bailey Meyer, Charles Fay and Hugo Hoff won prizes. Refreshment served, and at midnight the guest persisted to their homes. John Wagner has returned to home at Placentia from Palm Springs on the desert near Indio, where he to recuperate his health. Mr. Wagner has been seriously ill for some past, and his many friends will be to hear that his condition has critical turn. He is suffering from breaking down of the system,quent upon his advanced year bodily ailments. Jack Rogers has returned to heim for a brief visit with his parents in South Africa, engaged upon enterprise of water development; the trouble between the British Boers portended an early end of hostilities, and he and his parted, going up the east coast Africa, through the Red sea, to canal, the Mediterranean, to and thence overland to Paris and London. He later formed a party to go to the Transcaucasian visited Tiflis, Tashkent, Berry Merv, Mount Ararat, and on his Moscow and St. Petersburg. He thence to London, and crossed lantic to New York, and came a short trip home. Mrs. Newman, whose name is to be Brough, is ahead a pair from Harris & Falkenstein, as her husband are also some $2000 ahead of other confiding Orange and Los Angeles on The day before her hasty departure sent her little girl to the store of shoes, sending the money she pay for them. She asked that she keep the pair that suited her to the two, and would return the next morning she quick-town, the breakfast dishes show and her children had left hurriedly. Newman also put out the eyewear & Ulm, the Santa Ana paper dealers, for $30 worth of What schemes of devilry they worthies (Newman and wife, Mrs. Ulm) are not up to scarcely worth knowing. Offence on the lookout for them, and possible to arrest them, and shining example of them. Call for a June Butterick fashion free at Stern Bros.' "Straight talk and plain," this store does not thrive by sensationalism and fakes. From first to last it is a steady-going store. The merchandise offered is high grade through and through. What you buy here may be relied on absolutely, and you may have your money back if you want it as part of the contract on every purchase. Wash Materials Our shelves are filled with the world's latest and best ideas. Every bolt represents the cleverest thoughts and brightest ideas of the weavers' wonderful art. Again we have received new lines, such as Brazil cloths, Dimity Louise, Atlanta cloths and good many other new figures in Dimities and ergandies. Men's Fine Footwear We want you to judge our entire shoe stock by the men's shoes we sell. We have spent years experimenting with the best factories in this country until we got those that met our idea of durability and style, combined with economy. We mention just one price here; there are a good many pairs of them in stock: Vici Kid, Box Calf, Old Fashioned Calf Skin and Kangaroos. Any of them will give you $3.50 worth of style and wear, yet all you pay us is $2.50 HARRIS & FALKENSTEIN CASH DEPARTMENT STORE, Metropolitan Block PHONE MAIN 106 Anaheim PERSONAL MENTION. Schumacher went to Los Angele-Friday and purchased a $50 Bel-Buck. Maud Paschall has been seriell at her parents' home for some past. Her condition yesterday had some improvement. Nickey has opened a plumbing in the building on Center street at Lewis & Zeus' stable. See his enclosure in another column. Schneider has invested in a Word Lurgan doe, and has added his Belgian rabbitry. He made purchase in Los Angeles a day or so. FAIR CRITICS OF A CARRIAGE That is, those without prejudice of any kind, have conferred the stamp of approval upon our superb stock of fine carriages for their style, beauty of finish and handsome design. Our carriages are the best made, and are light, easy riding, comfortable, elegant and fine roomy seats. If you want style and comfort, get one of our vehicles. The price will not keep you from buying. Max Jacobson Harness, Carriages, Buggies, Etc. 214-216 E. Fourth Street SANTA ANA, CAL. Schumacher went to Los AngeFriday and purchased a $50 Beluck. Maud Paschall has been serill at her parents' home for some past. Her condition yesterday and some improvement. Nickey has opened a plumbing in the building on Center street Lewis & Zeus' stable. See his improvement in another column. Schneider has invested in a word Lurgan doe, and has added his Belgian rabbitry. He made purchase in Los Angeles a day or go. Lovering contemplates leaving yay for Dawson, where his brotherly, Judson Blick, is engaged in guy. Guy expects to strike it rich, as the best wishes of a host of for good luck in the Klondike. Dickel was confined to his some days during the fore part of week with an attack of la grippe. Was able to come down town on day afternoon, and was yesterday on the way to complete recovery. Stern, the little son of Jacob of Fullerton, while playing at some days ago, fell from a tree received slight bruises. The ren the local correspondence of a Angeles paper that he had broken ism not true. Stern has drawn a pen-andketch of Francis Newman, the abning groceryman, which gives a creditable counterfeit presentment of him. Herman is quite an and as a newspaper cartoonist to attain to no inconsiderable ess. M. McFadden took in the barbegiven by the Pioneers' club at titer last week, at which he was of the speakers. After dinner he prevailed upon to enter the fat race, but the Rivera sprinters too swift for him, and he didn't a place. Ross, the well-known Fullerorchardist, was in town on Tuesand made this office a pleasant call. Ross reports the country looking over his way, plenty of water for ation and prospects good for ex-ent crops. He contemplates joining Farmers' club picnic to Durkeeon the 28th inst: Phobe A. Hearst of San Franhas purchased the mortgage of San Francisco Savings Union on Chino ranch, amounting to $525,-and is now the principal owner in property. The Chino Land and company has been incorporated San Francisco. The Chino Estate company, until recently owners of the property, will wind up its affairs and out of existence. A. L. Lewis entertained a numof the young folks on Sunday evenin honor of Miss Hertha Meyer, departed on Tuesday for her home San Francisco. Conversation and a passing game were the order of the mining. Miss Zelma Bailey, Miss over, Charles Fay and Hugo Strodtwon prizes. Refreshments were served, and at midnight the guests dissesed to their homes. Wagner has returned to his home at Placentia from Palm Springs, the desert near Indio, where he went recuperate his health. Mr. Wagner been seriously ill for some time, and his many friends will regret CARRIAGE That is, those without prejudice of any kind, have conferred the stamp of approval upon our superb stock of fine carriages for their style, beauty of finish and handsome design. Our carriages are the best made, and are light, easy riding, comfortable, elegant and fine roomy seats.-If you want style and comfort, get one of our vehicles. The price will not keep you from buying. Max Jacobson Harness, Carriages. Buggies, Etc. 214-216 E. Fourth Street SANTA ANA, CAL. BASKETS LUNCH MARKET FRUIT PICKING TELESCOPE WASH AT DICKEL'S ALSO HEADQUARTERS FOR BERRY BOXES and CRATES YOU CAN SAVE TIME Trouble and Risk by Subscribing for PERIODICALS and PAPERS through my Agency Joseph Helmsen my Agency Joseph Helmsen A SHOW CASE FULL OF Toilet Articles AT 50c ON THE DOLLAR COME QUICK WM, BOYD & SON SUBSCRIBE FOR THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE OLDEST PAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY. Subscription $1.50 Per Year. Send For Sample Copy.