anaheim-gazette 1901-01-10

A DAY OF RESIGNATIONS. Water Board Considers Several at Its Last Meeting—Mr. Perris Says Water Charge is Too High. The water board met in regular session on Saturday afternoon. Present, Chapman, Pierotti, Crowther, Bradford and Nebelung. The latter is a candidate for Secretary of the company. Mr. Blennerhassett, the present Secretary, having tendered his resignation, Nebelung is an aspirant for the office. A few weeks ago he aspired to the secretaryship of the local Deciduous Fruit association, and was hot on the trail of the secretaryship of the Citrus Growers' County exchange. He landed the former job, after Mr. McKinley's resignation and departure for Seattle, but was turned down for the latter position in the county exchange. Recently, in a meeting of the water board, when Director Cargill asked that the board go up the ditch to note the extent of damage done by the storm, Nebelung replied: "I have just been elected Secretary of the Citrus Fruit association. I am now representing them, and I cannot take the time to go up the ditch. I have no time to spare for that purpose." Mr. Cargill said: "Aren't you rerepresenting the shareholders of the water company as a director here as well? If you haven't time to attend to the business for which you are elected, what is the use of your being here?" Nebelung did not reply, but as soon as Blennerhasset caused it to be stated that he would resign his office, he started on a still hunt for the place. Mr. Crowther, reporting for the Ditch committee, said the water had been down in the ditches for some days. The repairs had been made to the upper ditch, since the November storm, and all was in working order. Much complaint had been made, he said, about the tardiness of making the repairs and getting the water down. Complaint was heard that the greater part of the cabbage crop had been damaged by the failure to get the water down. But he noted the fact that the second day after the water got down, it had to be turned into the sandwash. There were no offers to purchase it. Mr. Bradford said that it had been reported over his way that the cabbage the report of the finance committee you're looking at—not the superintendent's. Mr. Crowther (after a moment's pause, during which he looked over both reports hastily)—Mr. President, I move that the superintendent's report be received and filed. And it was carried. Secretary Blennerhassett read a communication from W. R. Teale and C. E. Holcomb, members of the board of audit, resigning their places, owing to other duties requiring all of their time. The third member (Mr. McKinley) is absent in Seattle. He recently also resigned. Mr. Crowther (leaning back wearily)—Mr. President, I move the resignations he accepted. The board so voted, and James Harrison of Tustin, the expert of the county records, was appointed to expert the company's books. Mr. Crowther—Who is this James Harrison I've heard so much about? Attorney Keech, who had come in with Mr. Armor from over the river, said that Mr. Harrison was the expert of the Board of Supervisors—he was rapid and accurate, and a good man. Over Tustin way he is regarded as a very warm baby on old accounts in which there was anything wrong. Mr. Harrison was there upon employed to expert the company's books. The by-laws provide that a committee of three shareholders shall be appointed to do the work, but inasmuch as two of the committee have declined to serve, and one (Mr. McKinley) has moved away, Mr. Chapman held the directors would be justified in employing an expert to prepare the usual statement for the shareholders in time for the annual meeting the last Saturday in January. The following communication was read, relative to leasing the La Habra reservoir site for oil development purposes: ANAHEIM, Jan. 4, 1901. To the Board of Directors Anaheim Union Water Co.—DEAR SIRS: While in Los Angeles the other day, and in conversation with Mr. Gardiner, the gentleman who some time since overbid us in offer for leasing your reservoir site, he assured us he had not leased nor intended leasing. We would therefore make application to lease the site of you, believing ourselves well capable of taking up development work at early date if given reference with Mr. Perris relative to the sum proposed to be charged him for water for the oil wells. The amount is $1500 per year, but Mr. Perris said that was entirely too much to ask for it, and he declined to make a contract at that rate. He said he could get water cheaper, and added he would like to use the water at the old rate, temporarily before making a contract for the new year at the price offered. Mr. Crowther said the new rate was as cheap as the company could make it, and that if Mr. Perris thought it was too much there was no use to argue the matter further. But he added he guessed Mr. Perris would have to take water at any old rate the company fixed upon it. The report has prevailed that the Santa Fe company has been making quite a good thing out of the water secured from the water company. It furnishes water to all the other companies operating on the hill, and it is said the steep charge exacted from the Liberty company was responsible for that company abandoning work on its well in the canyon. The board here went into executive session to meet with Mr. Armor and Attorney Keech of the Orange Water company. TREATMENT OF PEACH CURL. Prof. Pierce's Formula for the Eradication of this Disease of Deciduous Trees. We recently gave a preliminary review of an excellent special report on the curl leaf of the peach by Newton B. Pierce of Santa Ana, the local vegetable pathologist of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The time is now at hand for winter treatment of peach trees to prevent the later appearance of the fungus which is destructive to foliage and fruit. Mr. Pierce's report shows that of various sprays experimented with, Bordeaux mixture, in the porportion of five pounds copper sulphate, five pounds lime and forty-five gallons of water gave the best results, the equal weights of the copper sulphate and lime being most effective when the mixture is applied shortly before the opening of the blossom buds. When it is desired to increase durability of a spray by increasing the porportions of lime, the application should be made earlier or equal porportions of copper and lime should The repairs had been made to the upper ditch, since the November storm, and all was in working order. Much complaint had been made, he said, about the tardiness of making the repairs and getting the water down. Complaint was heard that the greater part of the cabbage crop had been damaged by the failure to get the water down. But he noted the fact that the second day after the water got down, it had to be turned into the sandwash. There were no offers to purchase it. Mr. Bradford said that it had been reported over his way that the cabbage growers had lost $25,000 by the water being out of the ditch. He was persuaded this was an error, for as Crowther observed, the second day the water was down in the ditches, it had to be run to waste in the wash. Mr. Cargill asked whether a report was not due from the Ditch Committee about gates in the Wesel ditch. At the last meeting this matter was referred to that committee. Mr. Pierotti (sotto voce)—Mr. Crowther is the Ditch Committee. Mr. Crowther (softly)—That's what Sherwood says. The Ditch Committee was after further discussion given more time to report upon the matter. Mr. Crowther had been giving too much attention to the annual meeting of stockholders, as it were. He is a candidate for re-election. Whenever he starts out for proxies he carries a bottle of ink and a pen in his pocket. He generally gets what he goes after. If there should be no quorum at the next annual meeting, Crowther will hold over until his successor is elected and qualified; and if there should be a quorum, Crowther will probably land all right. In fact, he claims to have enough stock to elect himself and to spare. The reports of Supt. Woodward and the finance committee were read, as follows: Report of Finance Committee, Jan. 5th, 1901: RECIPTS DURING DECEMBER, 1900. Balance in hands of treasurer: $12,264 00 Deposited by secretary, water sales, Anaheim: 37 20 Deposed by secretary, water sales, North Anaheim: 206 15 Deposed by secretary, assessment: 5,620 50 Deposed by secretary, construction: 115 20 Deposed by secretary, stock transfer: 47 50 Cash in hands of secretary Dec. 1, 1900: 256 94 Less 98 warrants paid and returned: 7,568 07 Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1901: $11,650 02 EXPENDITURES: Ditch expense Dec. 1900: $2,264 34 Repair Dept., 1900: 221 06 Brown & Danser, lumber: 143 22 Griffith Co., J.M., lumber: 44 30 Brannan, P.J., tools: 189 50 Grimes & Stanford, stationery: 12 50 Kuchel, H., printing: 18 00 Sutton & Ballard, blacksmithing: 25 90 Pampertil, renei: 24 00 Telephone: 20 00 Dean, E.W., supplies: 45 10 Lewis & Zeus, livery: 3 00 Huge, N., blacksmithing: 1 55 Zerman, R.F., coal: 1 80 Gade, H.C., coal: 1 80 Back, J., road lights: 11 00 Melrose, Miss W., typewriting: 12 75 Secretary: 90 50 Secretary, envelopes: 3 10 Treasurer, salary, etc.: 19 85 Cargill, H., salary: 4 00 Nebeling M., salary: 4 00 Bradford: 5 00 Interest due Jan. 1: 599 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ANAHEIM, Jan. 4, 1901. To the Board of Directors Anaheim Union Water Co.-DEAR SIRS: While in Los Angeles the other day. and in conversation with Mr. Gardiner, the gentleman who some time since overdid us in offer for leasing your reservoir site, he assured us he had not leased nor intended leasing. We would therefore make application to lease the site of you, believing ourselves well capable of taking up development work at early date if given lease. Since our first application oil securities have suffered continual setbacks, with no telling where the matter may end or what the price of oil may be in a twelfemonth; the Kern-river district making serious inroads into our market, and each newly developed district adding to the prospect of lower prices in oil. In attempting to feel our way some time since, on the eventual getting of this lease, we were assured by oil men that our proposition was "wildcattaring," and that we would be forced to resort to using private capital in taking up such an enterprise. Herein we have succeeded, and would make you the following offer: For the first ten years a royalty of one-tenth, and for all subsequent years one-eighth. While the difference between one-eighth and one-tenth is but 24 per cent, we believe you will accord us the point that its effect would greatly stimulate the putting down of as many wells as possible within the first year. We would wish a lease for twenty years, with privilege of renewal, and agree to respect all your rights, and subsequent use of said site for reservoir purposes. Should you accord us your favor we would kindly request that you give your attorney, Mr. Melrose, power at your meeting this day to arrange the necessary instrument with us. Hoping you will pardon any appearance of impertinence in desiring early action, we are, respectfully, W. C. EYMANN. RICHARD SHELLENS. We are stockholders in your company, and assuming for the moment that we are impartial in the matter, we could not think of a plan having greater merit in leading to material betterment of the finances of the company, perhaps being directly instrumental to the early building of our La Habra reservoir, and other needed improvements. E. & S. Mr. Pierotti said many oil companies were offering a sixth royalty, and suggested that as a more equitable basis. Mr. Eymann replied that in tried fields a sixth royalty was quite common, but in untried fields an eighth or tenth was about right. Mr. Gardiner had an expert over the site who had pronounced it valueless for oil. It was three miles away from any producing section, yet he was willing to risk his money in exploiting the territory. After a further discussion the application was referred to a committee consisting of Chapman and Pierotti, with authority. A communication was read from Mrs. Josephine des Granges, offering to haul all gravel and do the necessary backfilling for the cementing of the east half of ditch on her north line, provident trees to protect these trees from disease and fruit. Mr. Pierce's report shows that of the various sprays experimented with, Bordeaux mixture, in the porportion of five pounds copper sulphate, five pounds lime and forty-five gallons of water gave the best results, the equal weights of the copper sulphate and lime being most effective when the mixture is applied shortly before the opening of the blossom buds. When it is desired to increase the durability of a spray by increasing the porportions of lime, the application should be made earlier or equal porportions of copper and lime should be maintained. The total saving of foliage increases with the increase of copper sulphate when the amount of lime remains constant, but the average saving per pound of copper sulphate decreases with the increase of copper. In the treatment of peach leaf curl from 95 per cent to 98 per cent of the spring foliage was saved by spraying. A net gain of 600 per cent foliage over that retained by adjoining unsprayed trees resulted in the case of several different sprays. Bordeaux mixture when applied to the dormant trees increased the weight and starch producing power of the leaves, and the sprayed trees showed a great gain over the unsprayed in the number and quality of the fruit buds they produced for the following year, the gain in the number of spur buds being over 100 per cent in some cases. The lower limbs of sprayed trees showed a marked gain over those of unsprayed trees as compared with the upper limbs in both the number of fruit buds and lateral shoots they produced. The trees should be sprayed each season, as the experiments proved that treatment one season will not prevent the disease following year. Spraying should also be done even though the trees may not be expected to bear, as the loss of the crop of leaves is shown to result in as great a drain upon the trees as does the maturing of one-half to two-thirds of a crop of fruit. Cyclone nozzles with lateral or diagonal discharge are best adapted to the work. The proper time for winter spraying and the number of applications depends to some extent on the locality, season, etc., but active sprays are likely to do most good if applied from one to three weeks before the opening of the blossoms in spring. The proper time to apply sprays for the prevention of curl leaf is in dry calm weather, and during the middle of the day, in order to avoid dew or frost upon the limbs as much as possible. Of nearly 200 peach and nectar varieties considered with a view of determining their comparative susceptibility to curl, it was found that very few were wholly free from the disease and that some were very subject to it. Some of the choice varieties, as the Elberta and Lovell, are seriously affected, and it has been demonstrated that a single winter treatment will prevent the disease upon even these varieties. It may be thus fairly claimed that the spraying methods recommended will save to the peach industry some of its finest varieties. To the Board of Directors of the Anaheim Union Water Company—GENTLEMEN: My expenses for the month ending December 31st, 1900, are as follows: Regular employees: $385.00 Cleaning Anaheim canal: $40.00 Cleaning Anaheim branch ditches: 36.00 Rebuilding ditch to L.B. Benchley's corner: 10.10 Cleaning Fullerton branch ditches: 11.75 Hauling gravel to Browning ditch: 3.00 Hauling lumber to various points in Cajon ditch: 22.50—123.35 Cleaning out Cajon canal: 1688.12—1688.12 Repairing fill 12, labor: 203.50 To 8 bbls, cement at $3.60: 28.50—222.79 Repairing overhouses and gates: 28.70 Repairing company's house at head of ditch: 3.00—31.70 Repairing Fullerton cement ditches, labor: 90.50 To 14 bbls, cement at $3.60: 50.40—120.90 I beg to report to your honorable body that the two main canals are in good condition, and that with one exception our cement ditches are in shape to carry water. I recommend that both canals be properly graded this winter or spring, thereby greatly lessening the loss of water and making our expense a great deal less for moss cleaning. Respectfully, J.M.WOODWARD, Supt. Mr. Crowther (looking over the finance report, and supposing it to be Woodward's report)—Mr. Superintendent, there are a couple of items here which I would like to have some information about. Supt. Woodward, fresh from making repairs to the ditch system, after the storm that put the company temporarily out of business, looked over to see what was coming. Mr. Cargill (to Crowther)—That's tenth was about right. Mr. Gardner had had an expert over the site who had pronounced it valuable for oil. It was three miles away from any producing section, yet he was willing to risk his money in exploiting the territory. After a further discussion the application was referred to a committee consisting of Chapman and Pierotti, with authority. A communication was read from Mrs. Josephine des Granges, offering to haul all gravel and do the necessary backfilling for the cementing of the east half of ditch on her north line, providing the company did the cementing. Mr. Chapman favored according to the lady's wishes, as she had agreed to dismiss her suit recently brought against the company to oust it from occupying the ditch, claiming it infringed upon her property. A misunderstanding had arisen between her and the company, which Mr. Chapman seems to have been able to straighten out, securing peace with honor to the company, and a new cement ditch for Mrs. des Granges. Mr. Cargill read a letter from Secretary Blenerhasset, tendering his resignation of the position, to take effect February 1st, and extending sincere thanks to the board and its predecessors for courtesies shown during the seven years of his occupancy of the position. The resignation was accepted. Mr. Chapman, chairman of the board, said he regretted to part with such an efficient secretary. Attorney Melrose read correspondence passing between himself and J.S. Chapman, attorney for Mrs. Bixby, relative to damages claimed by the latter on account of sluicing on her land during the recent repairs to the Cajon ditch. The same was ordered filed. Mike Nolan of Los Angeles appeared before the board with reference to his lease of the Rivas tract for oil-development purposes. Mr. Bradford said the cementing of the ditch on Mr. Pierotti's east line had been ordered last June. Mr. Pierotti had hauled the gravel at that time, but owing to the failure of Mr. Parkins to do the same, the work had not been done. This was an injustice to Mr. Pierotti. He moved the ditch be cemented so far as gravel had been hauled for it. Mr. Chapman said he had had a com- Of nearly 200 peach and nectarine varieties considered with a view of determining their comparative susceptibility to curl, it was found that very few were wholly free from the disease and that some were very subject to it. Some of the choiceest varieties, as the Elberta and Lovell, are seriously affected, and it has been demonstrated that a single winter treatment will prevent the disease upon even these varieties. It may be thus fairly claimed that the spraying methods recommended will save to the peach industry some of its finest varieties. Fine Rain. An inch and forty hundredths of rain fell during the storm of the past week, according to Mr. Darling's gauge at the S.P. depot. The heaviest precipitation was during Sunday night, when .73 fell. Saturday night .40 fell. Rain began falling on Friday night, when .19 fell. Monday night .08 fell, making the total for the storm 1.40 inches; total for the season, 6.55 inches. The rain has done great good to the barley and grain crops. Farming operations, which began lively after the November storm, had begun to subside. Some feared another dry year. But the storm dispelled all doubts, and plowing is now going on on all sides. More grain will be seeded than ever before in Orange county. The beet harvest promises to be larger than ever. Much rain fell in the mountains, increasing the water supply. Anniversary. The singing section of the Anaheim Turn Verein go to Los Angeles a week from tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 18) to sing at the celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the founding of the German empire. The singing section were among the first to be invited, and all hands anticipate a good time. Married. Alonzo Yorba, aged 23, a native of California and resident of Puente, and Juanita Tuffree, daughter of Col.J.K.Tuffree of Placentia, aged 28,a native of New Jersey and resident of Placentia, were married in Los Angeles some days ago. For Sale. Fine harley hay at Roller's ranch,near Centralia school house.jan3-2c CITY DADS AND SPARRING. Will Pass an Ordinance Prohibiting Boxing Exhibitions. The Board of City Trustees met on Tuesday evening, with all members present: Helmsen, Dickel, Schwenckert, Schneider and Weisel. Marshal Steadman reported the following collections for water: electric lights and licenses during December: Water, $185.90; lights, $340.35; licenses, $171.50; total, $697.75; less 5 per cent for collection, $34.89; deposited with Treasurer, $962.86. Delinquents reported: For water, $28.40; lights, $30.20; licenses, $2.50; total $61.10. Delinquents collected: Water, $19.65; lights, $21.55; licenses, $1.25; total, $42.45. Treasurer Cahen reported the following moneys on hand: In general fund, $1043.06; bond fund No. 1, $1245; No. 2, $173.25; No. 3, $634.50; total, $3095.81. Trustee Schwenckert of the Finance committee reported the examination of the accounts of city officials, finding the same correct, and the auditing of bills against the city to the amount of $617.40. He entered a vigorous protest to the practice on the part of some to permit their water and light rates to become delinquent. One firm has been delinquent, off and on, since April, 1899. He suggested that the public utilities be shut off from them, and all other delinquents, and that the Marshal be instructed to keep a closer rein upon them in future. The total amount found to be delinquent is $195.95. Of this amount Company E owes $59.15 for light at the armory. The suggestion was approved by the board, and the Marshal was instructed to go after all delinquents accordingly. Either they must pay, or their lights and water will be shut off. Trustee Schneider of the Committee on Public Improvements reported that Olive street had been graveled from Sycamore to Adele, and Adele street from Olive to Los Angeles. Trustee Dickel asked whether there existed an ordinance making it unlawful for kids to carry air-guns. Recently his young son came near losing an eye by one of the weapons, and he desired to have them banished so that other people might not have the same experience. This sent Clerk Merritt into an exploration expedition through the ordi- measures will make it possible to increase the revenues of your city; also facilitate the making of public improvements, and we desire your co-operation in securing the passage of these acts. You can assist us by merely joining the association. It will give weight to our cause and if we can say to the legislature "we represent every municipality in the State" it will have a greater effect than if we say "we represent two-thirds." The financial benefits to be gained by the passage of these acts will repay the dues to the association a great many times over. A membership in the association carries with it free copies of the monthly publication "California Municipalities" to your principal city officials; the privileges of our Bureau of Information, which furnishes free of charge information upon all subjects of municipal interest; the right to participate in the proceedings of our annual convention; the consideration of efforts to secure the passage of any law that will benefit our city. Furthermore, we hope this year to make an official visit to every city belonging to the League and furnish suggestions that may enhance their well-being. The annual dues which your city would have to pay are $20. We trust that you will take up this matter with the seriousness which we believe it is entitled and not merely "place it on file" as has been heretofore customary. The next convention will be held at Los Angeles, where it will be convenient for you to attend. Yours very truly, H.A.MASON, Secretary. The board decided to join, and Clerk Merritt was instructed to forward draft in payment of the first year's dues. The reports of the Tax Collector and Assessor for the past year were submitted by the Clerk. They had been, he said, checked off by the Grand Jury and found correct. The reports were referred to the Finance Committee for inspection and report. The Ordinance Committee was instructed to prepare a form of polite reminder to delinquents, to be printed upon postal cards and mailed them when their accounts are overdue. To report at the next meeting, The Committee on Public Improvements was instructed to prepare a schedule of charges for electric lights after midnight, when the works usually shut down. Narrow Escape. George Fox, who drives the laundry wagon between here and Santa Ana, had a narrow escape from drowning while attempting to cross the Ford at PERSONAL MENTION. Sam Federmann was in town from Los Angeles on Tuesday. Andrew Roerden came over from Fullerton on Monday afternoon. David J. Parker has been appointed Postmaster at Los Alamitos. H.W. Chynoweth was down from Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon. James Forbes and C. Moran came in from Placentia on Tuesday morning. Mrs Charles Albrecht of Downey visited with friends in town during the week. Al Smith was in town yesterday from his orange and walnut ranch at Placentia. Charley Fay returned on Saturday from a six weeks' visit to St. Louis and other points in Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Hunter spent several days this week with friends in Los Angeles. Frank Dyer is confined to his home with a serious attack of bilious fever. His wife and little child are also ill. Charles Ramella began yesterday the erection of a windmill and tank house for James Shearer at his place on Sycamore street. Horace Hayward has returned from a three years' trip to Oregon, looking hale and hearty as a result of his sojourn in the north. Harry Bundy, formerly of this city, was married January 3rd, at Bakersfield, to Miss Mable Mace, a well-known young lady of that place. Charley Rogers has placed us under obligations to him for a number of Dawson papers. The price of the copy before us is: Dally, $35 per year; weekly, $10. Tom Fitzgerald, traveling agent of the Texas and Pacific railroad, with headquarters in Los Angeles, was in town for a brief business visit on Tuesday afternoon. John B. Pratt, a former resident of this city, died in a Los Angeles hospital on Friday. His body was brought here and interred on Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. He was aged 67 years. He had been in the hospital a number of years. Steve Devoe was in town from Los Alamitos on Monday evening. He states that as he was about leaving the town a telegram was received warning the railroad hands to look out for another flood. The water was said to be The total saving of with the increase of when the amount of instant, but the average aid of copper sulphate the increase of copper. The amount of peach leaf curl at 98 per cent of the was saved by spraying. Per cent foliage over adjoining unsprayed in the case of several Bordeaux mixture the dormant trees in and starch produce leaves, and the spray-a great gain over the number and quality of they produced for the gain in the number over 100 per cent in lower limbs of spray-a marked gain over trees as compared limbs in both the num- and lateral shoots could be sprayed each experiments proved that season will not prevent following year. Spray-a done even though the expected to bear, as crop of leaves is shown great a drain upon the maturing of one-half a crop of fruit. With lateral or dir-ease are best adapted to proper time for winter the number of appli-cations some extent on the etc., but active sprays most good if applied three weeks before the blossoms in spring. To apply sprays for of curl leaf is in dry, and during the middle of to avoid dew or frost as much as possible. Peach and nectarine irradied with a view of de-comparative susceptibility was found that very free from the disease were very subject to it. Varieties, as the well, are seriously affer- has been demonstrated winter treatment will cause upon even these may be thus fairly claim-ing methods recom- to the peach industry varieties. Trustee Schneider of the Committee on Public Improvements reported that Olive street had been graveled from Sycamore to Adele, and Adele street from Olive to Los Angeles. Trustee Dickel asked whether there existed an ordinance making it unlawful for kids to carry air-guns. Recently his young son came near losing an eye by one of the weapons, and he desired to have them banished so that other people might not have the same experience. This sent Clerk Merritt into an exploration expedition through the ordinance book. He found an ordinance covering air-guns, but the date of its passage was November 9, 1870, since which time the city had disincorporated and erected itself into a municipality of another class. In his search he ran across an ordinance making it unlawful for boys to shoot birds. Those kids who engage in the pastime will please take notice. As no existing ordinance upon the festive air-gun could be unearthed, the Ordinance committee was instructed to draft an amendment to Ordinance 94, prohibiting their use. Trustee Helmsen said he wished the Ordinance committee would draft an amendment to the ordinance covering prize fights. He understood one was to be pulled off in town shortly, and he desired to call time on it before the mix-up. Trustee Dickel had also heard of the coming scrap, and he was of opinion the city should stop it if it could. Trustee Schneider, who is well up on sparring and things, said the city could not stop the proposed boxing exhibition, for the reason that there was no ordinance preventing it. The promoters of it would ask for a license for an exhibition, and the city was in no position to deny them the privilege of having a sparring exhibition if they chose to have one. Trustee Helmsen finally said it would be a good idea to adopt an amendment to the ordinance preventing these exhibitions in future. On motion of Trustee Dickel the ordinance committee were so instructed. Trustee Schneider said the discharge pipe at the water works needed bracing. During the recent fire the force of the water rushing through it raised the pump at the bottom of the pit. The matter was referred to the Committee on Public Improvements to have the same attended to. Trustee Schwenkert reported that bicycle riders were in the habit of ignoring the ordinance making it unlawful to ride upon the sidewalks. Speaking for himself, he said that whenever he came to a muddy stretch of road he alighted and led his wheel along the sidewalk. Others, however, are not so considerate of the rights of pedestrians, and ride on the sidewalk at will, and some of them make race courses of the walks. Trustee Weisel admitted he had ridden upon the sidewalks, but claimed he did it in order to get down to the cannery in a hurry. Mr. Schwenkert, he said, probably had more time than he, consequently he could get off and structured to prepare a form of polite reminder to delinquents, to be printed upon postal cards and mailed them when their accounts are overdue. To report at the next meeting, The Committee on Public Improvements was instructed to prepare a schedule of charges for electric lights after midnight, when the works usually shut down. Narrow Escape George Fox, who drives the laundry wagon between here and Santa Ana, had a narrow escape from drowning while attempting to cross for the Santiago creek south of Orange on Monday morning. As he about to drive into the creek he noticed the water was running unusually high, but thinking he could cross it, touched the horse with the whip to get over as speedily as possible. The horse went into the water almost out of sight, the delivery wagon toppled over and Fox had difficulty in extricating himself. As he freed himself from the vehicle, he was struck by the wagon top upon the hip. For a time he thought it was all over, but he managed to get out and reach the shore in safety. The horse freed itself from the wagon and reached the bank, but at last accounts the wagon with its load of clothes was still in the creek. Fox retraced his steps to Santa Ana, changed his clothes, and when he arrived in town later in the day had on his Sunday suit. This led to questioning, and he told a party of friends what a narrow escape he had had from drowning. HEART FAILURE. Dr. W. M. Higgins was on Monday stricken with an attack of heart failure and has since been critically ill at his home in this city. His daughter Miss Fannie Higgins, was telegraphed to at Redlands, and came home on the evening train. Yesterday he was resting easily, having spent a comfortable night, and hopes are entertained for his recovery. Critically Ill. Mrs. Luedke, who cut her throat with a razor at noon on the 31st ult., continues in a precarious state, and small hopes are entertained for her recovery. She expresses no desire to live, refuses sustenance, and yesterday evening her condition was regarded as critical. Insurance. The annual meeting of the Orange County Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance company, for the election of directors and the transaction of any other business, will be held in the G. A. R. hall at Santa Ana on Monday, January 14th, at 10 o'clock a.m. The total amount of insurance carried is about $450,000, an increase of 50 percent in the last year. There has been but one assessment of 10 cents on $100 insurance, which makes the cost of $1000 insurance only $1. In addition to cost of policy, for the time the company has been in existence. Every member should attend the meeting, as it is necessary to have a majority present to transact business. Senator Caldwell of Riverside has introduced a concurrent resolution urging congress to take immediate and favorable action upon house Bill No. 96, now in joint committee. The bill is in interest of fruit growers of Southern California and provides for a government quarantine against fruit pests, especially the Mexican maggot, which has wrought great devastation among the citrus groves of Mexico. If the maggot should reach Southern California it is believed it would totally destroy the citrus fruit industry. Assemblyman Milice of Riverside county will introduce into the Legislature a bill for the establishment of a State prison in Southern California. He is quoted as saying: "I will ride my pet hobby again, though I failed to win at a former session. I am convinced there should be a State prison in the south. It would be economical, for the location of a prison in Southern California would save the counties much money that is spent in transporting prisoners to the northern penitentiaries. My idea is to abandon San Quentin prison and buy a farm in the south and establish thereon a modern penal institution. My efforts in behalf of the new prison have been Winter treatment will cease upon even these may be thus fairly claiming methods recommended to the peach industry varieties. Trustee Weisel admitted he had ridden upon the sidewalks, but claimed he did it in order to get down to the cannery in a hurry. Mr. Schwenckert, he said, probably had more time than he, consequently he could get off and walk, while he (Weisel) had to get down town with the least possible expenditure of time. Trustee Dickel also admitted he had ridden upon the sidewalks, but he had done so because the streets were in places in poor condition. Trustee Schwenckert said it was no use to have an ordinance unless it was respected. He urged that it be upheld, and that bicycle riding on walks be stopped. Trustee Helmsen observed in a fatherly sort of way that the two Trustees should refrain from riding on the walks in future, and that the Marshal should see to the enforcement of the ordinance. A bill of Jake Vetter for $2.50, for hauling off the carcass of a horse that perished in the fire in Hahn's barn, was after some discussion ordered paid, and the bill ordered forwarded to the owner of the property in Pasadena for the city's reimbursement. Bills to the amount of $620.90 were audited and ordered paid. Communication of the Hartford Steam Boiler and Inspection company, reporting the boilers at the powerhouse in good condition. Filed with the policy. The following letter from the League of California Municipalities, inviting the city to join in membership, was read: SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5. 1901. To the Board of Trustees, Anaheim, Cal., Gentlemen:—Just at present the League of California Municipalities is engaged in a very important work on behalf of all the cities and towns in the State. We have a number of measures which it is desired to have passed by the State Legislature, and which are designed to add to the efficiency of municipal government. Some of the For Sale. A horse, buggy and harness. Apply to Mrs. C. H. Nuckey.* EntertainmentCompany E will give an entertainment at the Opera-house the evening of January 30th, when Capt. Jack Crawford, the poet scout, will appear in the drama, "The Campfire and the Trail." There will be glowing pictures of beautiful borderland, thrilling stories of life in camp and field, exciting and humorous experiences beyond the line of civilization. The entertainment will be followed by a social hop. Particulars will be given later. Hotel. Los Angeles is to have another magnificent hotel. It is to cost in the neighborhood of $800,000, and will be completed and ready for occupation in about a year, report says by December, 1901. Contracts for the construction of the building have been signed and work is to begin within sixty days. The hotel will be located on the corner of Fourth and Spring streets, which is very close to the business center of the city. The building will be eight stories in height, made of brick and steel, and will contain three hundred rooms with the requisite baths and other conveniences now recognized as necessary for the well-being and comfort of the traveling public. It is stated that the promoters are Denver and Salt Lake people, men well known in the hotel business, and that the scheme has to do with a plan to locate a series of hotels throughout the country, which will practically be under one management. The outcome will be of strong assistance to the Governor if he should seek a second term. Anderson is said to have felt bitter over his defeat, and at first made threats that he would disclose details of the alleged treachery of some of the assemblymen whom he expected to support him. He has since concluded, however, to accept his defeat with as good grace as possible, though he does not play this role with marked success. Gus Schade has taken the appointment of Solicitor-Collector for Orange county for the International Correspondence Schools of Scranton, Penn., which instructs pupils by mail in the industrial sciences. He is himself taking a course in chemistry, and pronounces the new system thoroughly successful, and a boon to those unable otherwise to secure knowledge in their chosen calling. He has opened an office next to McCollum's on the east, and is ready to impart all necessary information to those anxious to prepare themselves in their professions at moderate cost and while remaining at home. Instruction is given by correspondence, and the schools have upward of 160,000 students. Mr. Schade will take pleasure in explaining the details to all who desire information upon the subject. C. M. Pendleton of Los Angeles was elected Speaker of the Assembly at Sacramento on Monday. He defeated Alden Anderson, his only opponent, decisively. His victory is construed as a triumph for that wing of the Republican party which is identified with Governor Gage and the present State administration. The Governor is known to have preferred Pendleton to Anderson for Speaker, and the knowledge of this fact undoubtedly aided him in his fight. The opinion is expressed according to a Sacramento correspondent, that the outcome will be of strong assistance to the Governor if he should seek a second term. Anderson is said to have felt bitter over his defeat, and at first made threats that he would disclose details of the alleged treachery of some of the assemblymen whom he expected to support him. He has since concluded, however, to accept his defeat with as good grace as possible, though he does not play this role with marked success. We have during the month of January reduced Dress Goods and Silks to astonishingly low prices, of which you find below a few quotations: 4 yards of 20c. dress stuffs reduced to...59c 4 " " 25c. 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