anaheim-gazette 1901-02-14

KRICK ON TWELFTH BALLOT. Mr. Crowther Loses His Job at Durkeeville. How Mr. Pierotti Administered the Solar Plexus. Philip H. Krick of Placentia was on Saturday elected Secretary of the water board. There were nine applicants, and it required twelve ballots to determine the winner of the contest. All the members of the board were present, and the Directors' room was filled with shareholders desirous of witnessing the outcome of the several contests engaging the attention of the board. Mr. Sherwood called the meeting to order promptly at 2 o'clock. He had at the last meeting been elected temporary chairman. When the members were seated, he said: "The first business to come before this meeting is the election of a permanent chairman." Mr. Pierotti nominated Mr. Crowther. Mr. Bradford seconded the nomination. Mr. Stewart nominated Mr. Sherwood. Mr. Smith seconded the nomination. Pierotti and Stewart were appointed tellers. Mr. Crowther seemed to be nervous. He had just risen from his bed, where la gripe had kept him for some weeks. "Is it necessary to have a majority to elect?" he asked. Attorney Melrose stated a majority of the board was necessary to elect. Ballots were prepared and passed up to the tellers. "Who's going to keep tally?" inquired Mr. Crowther, his nervousness seeming to increase. The suspense was soon over, when the result of the ballot showed Crowther received 4 votes and Sherwood 3. The former was declared to be the permanent chairman of the board, and extended thanks to the members for the honor conferred, saying he would endeavor to preside over their deliberations with justice and equity to all. Mr. Bradford nominated Mr. Stewart for Vice-President. Mr. Stewart nominated Mr. Pierotti. The latter declined the honor, and Mr. Stewart was elected to the office by acclamation. The election of Secretary was the next thing in order. Applications were received from the following: A. W. Danforth, M. Nebelung, Phillip H. Krick, Wm. O. F. Schwenckert, J. P. in return for a vote for him for Secretary. When the first ballot was announced and he had only one vote, it was seen that he did not figure as a factor in the race. Nebelung is the Secretary of the local orange association, at a salary of $70 per month. What he wanted another office for is past finding out, except it be because of his insatiable greed for such honors. He is the local Pooh Bah of the community, has held more offices than any man in the county, and is now manipulating the Pampas Plume Trust. Mr. Smith arose and placed in nomination Wm. Wagner, of whom he spoke highly as a very capable young gentleman. Ninth ballot—Krick 3, Garwood 2, Wagner 2. Mr. Crowther (to Mr. Smith)—Did you destroy the other ballots? Mr. Smith—I passed them up to the Secretary. Secretary Blennerhassett—I placed them in the archives of the company. The tenth and eleventh ballots were the same as the ninth. On the twelfth ballot Adams changed his vote to Krick, who received 4 votes, Garwood 2, and Wagner 1. Krick was thereupon declared to be elected to the office. Krick was the original dark horse in the contest. Had Mr. Chapman been elected a member of the board, he would undoubtedly have been immediately chosen to the office. With only three members pledged to him out of seven, he had a harder fight on his hands, but his friends were confident that he would win at the end. He made a dignified fight for the place, and was elected upon his merits. Mr. Garwood will return to his school at Orangethorpe. Some weeks ago he announced to his pupils that he would no longer teach, he having made arrangements to secure the job which we have seen he could not quite land. Garwood served as Secretary of the board during the years 1891-94, and his well-known opposition to the formation of a high-school district here at that time, because he had been displaced as principal of the school the year before, left him enemies, who worked against him in the fight. Mr. Cahen was elected Treasurer by unanimous vote. J. H. Woodward was chosen Superintendent without opposition. For Zanjero on the Anaheim side there were two applicants, J. H. Brunneth and E.T.East. FRANCHISE PASSED TO PRINT. Electric Railway Co. and City Trustees Come to an Agreement Regarding It. I. E. Tolle of the Los Angeles and Santa Ana Electric railway, appeared before the City Trustees at their meeting on Tuesday evening and after a conference lasting until nearly midnight an agreement was arrived at relative to the franchise to be granted that company for the operation of an electric railway through this city. The franchise was prepared by City Attorney Chynoweth, and is in strict conformity to the statutes. Several of its provisions were objected to by Mr. Tolle, but when he was convinced that the Trustees desired nothing of his road except such safeguards as the rights of the people demanded, and that nothing but good feeling existed toward him, he finally consented to the franchise, and the same was passed to print. This morning the notice of application for franchise by D. H. Thomas appears in our advertising columns. After this notice has run the customary period, the franchise will be offered to the highest bidder, according to law. Mr. Tolle's objections related to the matter of street paving or macadamizing, to the right of the city to have the poles removed, and to the appointment of an expert by the city to verify such financial statements, as may be made by the company, as the Trustees might in the future desire. He at first considered the bond of $500 excessive, but after a lengthy argument agreed to it. Other minor points of differences were adjusted. The discussion continued upwards of two hours, and the matter was finally put in shape agreeable to all. All the members of the board were present, and each entered into the discussion. Mr. Tolle was assured of their friendly feeling toward him, that the board desired the road to be constructed through town, and that no harsh restrictions would be imposed upon his company. Mr. Tolle stated after the matter had been finally satisfactorily adjusted, that his company might desire to enter the city from the east, on Broadway, and turning into Los Angeles street at the intersection of these thoroughfares. He was informed that the city would have no objections to his taking either that course or one previously applied for, on Los Angeles street. permanent chairman of the board, and extended thanks to the members for the honor conferred, saying he would endeavor to preside over their deliberations with justice and equity to all. Mr. Bradford nominated Mr. Pierotti. The latter declined the honor, and Mr. Stewart was elected to the office by acclamation. The election of Secretary was the next thing in order. Applications were received from the following: A. W. Danforth, M. Nebelwen, Philip H. Krick, Wm. O. F. Schwenkckert, J. P. Bayha, B. V. Garwood, J. T. Wells and Fred Ahlborn. The latter presented a number of references. The Chair—What is the pleasure of the board? Shall they be read? Mr. Sherwood—I guess we can get along without hearing them. Mr. Bayha's letter of application was longer than the others, and read as follows: ANAHEIM, Cal., Feb. 1, 1901. To the Honorable Board of Directors of the Anaheim Union Water (or irrigation) company—Gentlemen: Having learned of the resignation, recently, of the Secretary of your association, and that a vacancy exists in the office of Secretary of said association, I hereby respectfully make application to your Honorable Board of Directors for the position of Secretary; am at present a property holder and owner, and resident of the city of Anaheim, corner Santa Ana and Bush streets; am married and have a family; am strong and active, of sober and industrious habits; neither drink intoxicating liquors, smoke nor chew tobacco. Have had 35 years' practical experience as an accountant and bookkeeper, in mercantile business, several years as city clerk, Councilman and Mayor of two cities in Nebraska, and served for two terms, or four years, as County Clerk, Ex-officio Clerk of District Court, County Recorder of Webster County, Nebraska, at Red Cloud, Neb.; during same time abstract and searcher of records on real estate loans, and made proofs of public lands; also secretary for Masonic lodge, chapter and commandery, in F. & A. M. and I. O. O. F. lodges, and Grand Army Posts, in Nebraska and Kansas for thirty years, being a member of each of these societies, including the American Order of Anuity. Have been a resident of Orange county for about two years. Can furnish a history of good reference.[Here he gives the names of numerous residents of Anaheim, West Anaheim and Clair as references.] If elected I will promise a faithful performance of the duties of that office. Respectfully, J. P. BAYHA. Capt. Ahlborn referred to his application in a letter to Mr. Chapman as follows: ANAHEIM, Cal., Jan. 20, 1891. C. C. Chapman, Placentia, Cal. — Dear Sir: Enclosed please find my application for the Secretaryship of the Anaheim Union Water company. I have enclosed a few references to better introduce myself to you and the board at large. I feel that much, indeed my whole success of securing the above mentioned position rests with you. I feel, from what I have gathered from hearsey, from what people have told me, that know you, that you are a power on the board with which it is worth to befriend one's self. Now, Mr. Chapman, I am more than anxious to secure the place. If you can conscientiously do something for me, after rangements to secure the job which I have seen he could not quite land. Garwood served as Secretary of the board during the years 1891-94, and his well-known opposition to the formation of a high-school district here at that time, because he had been displaced as principal of the school the year before, left him enemies, who worked against him in the fight. Mr. Cahen was elected Treasurer by unanimous vote. J. H. Woodward was chosen Superintendent without opposition. For Zanjero on the Anaheim side there were two applicants, J. H. Brunworth and E. T. East. The vote resulted: Brunworth 7, East 0. Brunworth was thereupon declared to be elected. The chair appointed the following committees: Finance—Sherwood, Smith. Law—Bradford, Chapman and the chair. Ditch—Adams, Pierotti and Bradford. Pierotti's friends thought the chairman should have appointed him chairman of the Ditch Committee. Some of them looked up in surprise when the honor which he undoubtedly expected was denied him by the chairman whom he had himself placed in nomination. Crowther and Pierotti have grappled over many a matter coming before the Ditch Committee in the past, and perhaps it might be that Crowther evened up scores by denying his former adversary the place which of all others he desired to fill. But Pierotti evened things up with Crowther before the meeting was much older. The chair—The next business is the selection of a representative of the company for the Durkee ranch. I have held the position during the past year. The two companies have agreed that each representative should be a member of the Board of Directors. The ranch is an important possession of this company. It embraces 1400 acres. We are farming 500 acres of it, and have rented the rest for pasturage. Crowther's nervousness was again asserting itself. He wished to be chosen to fill the place for another year. Pierotti stepped in and dealt him a solar plexus by nominating Stewart for the place. Sherwood seconded the nomination. Adams placed Pierotti in nomination. Seconded by Smith. Pierotti declined with thanks. Bradford nominated Crowther. The vote resulted: Stewart 4, Crowther 3. On motion of Sherwood, the Board of Audit was instructed to expert the company's books. Pierotti moved the meeting go into executive session. Sherwood—I object to the consideration of any of the company's business in executive session. If there is any business which need be done in secret, I have no objection to having it referred to a committee of the whole, but I object to these executive sessions. Matters coming before a committee of the whole are placed upon the records and may be seen by stockholders. Mr. Tolle was assured of their friendly feeling toward him, that the board desired the road to be constructed through town, and that no harsh restrictions would be imposed upon his company. Mr. Tolle stated after the matter had been finally satisfactorily adjusted, that his company might desire to enter the city from the east, on Broadway, and turning into Los Angeles street at the intersection of these thoroughfares. He was informed that the city would have no objections to his taking either that course or one previously applied for, on Los Angeles street. Marshal Steadman submitted his monthly report, as follows: Collected for water, $180.75; for licenses, $174.50; electric lights, $388.85; total, $724.10; less 5 per cent for collection, $36.20; deposited with treasurer, $687.90。Delquents collected: water, $27.35; licenses, $3.75; lights, $45.80; total, $76.90。Delinquents reported: water, $27.25; licenses, $2.50; lights, $30; total, $59.75。 Treasurer Cahen reported a balance in the treasury amounting to $3153.90。 Clerk Merritt's monthly financial statement tallied with the treasurer's figures. Trustee Schwenckert of the Finance Committee reported the examination of reports of officers, finding the same correct, and the approval of bills against the city in the amount of $1022.50。 Trustee Schneider of the Committee on Public Improvements reported on various minor matters engaging the committee's attention at the powerhouse.The consumption of oil in the furnaces,afterthestreetlightswereoutamountedtobetween22and23gallonsperhour;withthepumpsworking,thefurnacesconsume51gallonsinonehourand17minutes.Thematterofthedrainford雨wateronLemonstreet，ascomplainedofbyLandlordVlier，wasreportedincapableofimprovement,tunthelestshouldbegraded.To drainthewaterofffromthepresentlowplaceswouldonlyresultinrunningitontomeoneelse'sproperty. Trustee Dickel of the Ordinance Committee reported Ordnance No. 133，prohibitingtheuseofair-gunsandotherimplementsofwarfare,andsuppressingimmoralshows，whichwaspassedItwillbefoundinouravertisingcolumns.AlsoOrdinanceNo.134，prohibitingsparringorboxbouts，whichcameupforitssecondreadingbut，onmotionofTrusteeSchwencker，secondedbyTrusteeWeisel，thereadingwasdeferredtothenextmeeting.AlsotheresolutiongrantingapranchisetotheLosAngelesandSantaAnneElectricRailwaycompanyfortheoperationofanelectricrailwaythroughtown.ThesamewasfinallypassedItwillbefoundamongthelegalnoticeonthesecondpage.Alsotheresolutiongrantingapermanentfranchisetotheelectrictransmissionlinenowoperatingunder'temporaryfranchiseonPalmandotherstreets.Finalconsiderationwedefered untilthenextmeeting.ClerkMerrittreadcommunicationfromSanFranciscoandaNewYork ANAHEIM, Cal., Jan. 20, 1891. C. C. Chapman, Placentia, Cal. — Dear Sir: Enclosed please find my application for the Secretaryship of the Anaheim Union Water company. I have enclosed a few references to better introduce myself to you and the board at large. I feel that much, indeed my whole success of securing the above mentioned position rests with you. I feel, from what I have gathered from hearsaay, from what people have told me, that know you, that you are a power on the board with which it is worth to befriend one's self. Now, Mr. Chapman, I am more than anxious to secure the place. If you can consciently do something for me, after investigating my references, I shall appreciate it more than I can tell you now. This position will enable me to become a fixed citizen of the community; it will enable me to pursue certain studies which I am anxious to finish. Working in the store will not permit me to do that. As I have promised Mr. Stern to invoice his stock next week, I shall not be able to see you in person. However, I will trust the whole matter to you, feeling confident that my case will secure fair treatment at your hands. Thanking you in advance for your efforts in my behalf, and trusting that I may meet with success, I am very respectfully yours. J. FREDERICK AHLBORN. The other applications were dry. They contained no artistic verisimilitude nor corroborative detail. The first ballot resulted: Krick 3, Garwood 2, Nebelung 1, Ahlborn 1. Crowther, Plerotti and Bradford supported Krick, Sherwood and Stewart voted for Garwood, Smith for Nebelung, and Adams for Ahlborn. Second ballot—Krick 3, Garwood 3, Nebelung 1. Adams had changed to Garwood. Third ballot—Krick 3, Garwood 3, Nebelung 1. The fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth ballots resulted similarly. When the result of the eighth ballot was announced, Nebelung arose and said he wished to withdraw from the contest. His mistake was that he did not do so immediately after the first ballot. He had been claiming two votes (Smith and Adams). He collected proxies for several weeks before the annual election, ostensibly for himself. At the last moment he offered parcels of these votes to various candidates for Director On motion of Sherwood, the Board of Audit was instructed to expert the company's books. Pierotti moved the meeting go into executive session. Sherwood—I object to the consideration of any of the company's business in executive session. If there is any business which need be done in secret, I have no objection to having it referred to a committee of the whole, but I object to these executive sessions. Matters coming before a committee of the whole are placed upon the records and may be seen by stockholders. Things have come up here before the old board in executive session, and were not placed upon the company's records for a year. The chair—The point is not well taken. There is a large volume of company business which it is absolutely necessary to transact in executive session. The member will find it out before he sits on the board a year. All matters coming up in executive session are placed upon the company's records immediately. The matter whether to have an executive session or go into committee of the whole was discussed at some length between the two, when Pierotti moved the previous question, and the board went into executive session, Sherwood and Smith voting no. Turners' Entertainment. The Turners' entertainment which was to have been held on Saturday evening has been postponed to take place on next Saturday evening, February 16th, at Turner hall. An elaborate program has been provided for consisting of instrumental and vocal selections, to be rendered by members of the singing section and other well-known talent. The affair promises to be a most enjoyable event, such as the Turners are known to give on all occasions. Don't fail to attend. Wanted. To buy or rent, 10 shares of water stock. Will pay $300, or will rent at moderate figure. H. NEWBAUER f14-3t* Found. Sunday, Feb. 10, on road near Judge Pierce's place west of town, pair of gold rimmed glasses. Owner may recover the same on application to feb14-1t. J. HAHN. Muslin underwear at Harris & Falkenstein. Also the resolution granting a franchise to the Los Angeles and Santa Ana Electric Railway company for the operation of an electric railway through town. The same was finally passed. It will be found among the legal notice on the second page. Also the resolution granting a permanent franchise to the electric transmission line now operating under a temporary franchise on Palm and other streets. Final consideration was deferred until the next meeting. Clerk Merritt read communications from a San Francisco and a New York house, quoting prices on a 41-inch steam separator for the city water works. The former's price was $37.50 the latter's, $21.50. Trustee Schneider said the price of steam separators in catalogues was $75 but added that all houses advised those inquiring for prices to "write for discount." The board decided to refer the master to the Committee on Public Improvements. The cheaper implement, being in all respects the equal of the others will probably be purchased. Trustee Dickel brought up the matter of placing a fire hydrant at the Sisters' school. Two hundred lives would be in danger there in case of fire. He had measured the distance from the present hydrant on Central street, and found it to be to the church 430 feet, and to the dormitory building in the rear, all of 800 feet. He doubted if the present facilities for extinguishing fires were adequate. Trustee Helmsen said the city own 1000 feet of hose, which threw a street 500 feet, and this he considered amp protection. The pipe on Palm street was moreover only one inch, while that on Center street was six. The board resolved that if the owners of the property would pay for laying of a four-inch pipe from Center-street main to the school, city would erect a fire hydrant at that point. The question was referred to Trustee Dickel for further examination and report. A communication was read from nest Kosert, asking for the closing certain streets in the Del Campo tr THE PASSED TO PRINT. City Co. and City Trustees to an Agreement Regarding It. Of the Los Angeles and electric railway, appeared by Trustees at their meeting evening and after a conference until nearly midnight an arrival at relative to be granted that cooperation of an electric train this city. Rise was prepared by City Yoweth, and is in strict compliance with the statutes. Several of them were objected to by Mr. When he was convinced that desired nothing of his such safeguards as the people demanded, and that good feeling existed toward him consented to the frank same was passed to morning the notice of for franchise by D. H. Years in our advertising letter this notice has run the period, the franchise will be the highest bidder, accord- objections related to the set paving or macadamizight of the city to have the road, and to the appointment by the city to verify such statements, as may be made any, as the Trustees might desire. He at first conceived of $500 excessive, but any argument agreed to it. Points of differences were the discussion continued upwards, and the matter was then entered into the disclosing. Tolle was assured of their coming toward him, that the road to be constructed on, and that no harsh re- would be imposed upon his Mr. Tolle stated after the been finally satisfactorily that his company might enter the city from the east, and turning into Los An- at the intersection of these lines. He was informed that would have no objections either that course or the usually applied for, on Los feet. Referred to the Committee on Public Improvements. At the suggestion of Trustee Dickel, the Marshal was instructed to rigidly enforce the ordinance prohibiting the staking and pasturing of horses and cows on the public streets. Trustee Schwenckert reported that now was the time to grade the streets. He had been in consultation with Roadmaster Norman, who offered to lend his grader to the city gratis. The board decided to accept the offer, and to employ Norman at a salary of $2 per day to superintend the operation of the machine on streets in need of grading. Work will begin on Broadway. Trustee Dickel reported he had had a conference with Supervisor Potter relative to the grading of the county road north of Lemon street to the bridge over the sandwash. The county had recently accepted the road, and was desirous of grading and graveling it, but it asked that the city fill in a small piece at the north end of Lemon street. Referred to the Committee on Public Improvements. Bills to the amount of $1022.50 were ordered paid, and the board adjourned. HUNTING TRIP TO ROSARIO. Lloyd Bailey Tells of the Sport the Country Affords—Plenty of Game and a Royal Good Time. MAZATLAN, Dec. 26, 1900. EDITOR GAZETTE: My patient who had the first appointment for today had too much Christmas, I suppose; at any rate, he has just sent word that he could not come, so I will fill it in by telling you a little about our trip to Rosario—my first vacation from work for a long time. Mr. Bradbury, who is the superintendent of the Tajo mine, which is directly beneath the old, romantic and picturesque little city of Rosario, of some 10,000 people, sent his private stage down for us. At nine-thirty Tuesday evening, the eleventh of December, we started for Rosario. The wagon is covered, with three seats. The two in the rear face, and by taking out the middle seat and putting a mattress on the floor we had a very good bed. Mr. Lloyd, our companion, doubled up on the back seat, and we all, even the driver, slept part of the time. The five little mules know the road like a book, and kept moving along. At two in the morning we arrived at Agua Caliente, the half-way station, where changed mules, and at nine RAINS HAVE CLEARED AWAY. Sunday Was the First Clear Day in Fifteen Days—Mountains Covered with Snow. The storm which began on January 26th continued until Sunday morning, February 10th, giving us a precipitation of 4.19 inches. When it began the seasonal rainfall amounted to 7.51 inches; when it cleared the amount was 11.70 inches. The combined rainfall of the three previous dry years to date amounted to 12.19 inches—4.76 last year, 3.08 the year before, and 4.35 for the year before that. These years are by common consent reckoned as the dryest in the history of the country. The present season, so far from dispelling all thoughts of drought, has all the indications of turning out to be the most favorable we have ever had. The rainy season began with a fall of .34 of an inch in September. No rain fell in October, but the November precipitation (4.81 inches) was the heaviest for that month in 25 years. Ideal growing weather continued during December, it being one of the few instances recorded when no rain fell in that month. January yielded 3.50 inches, and February to date 3.05. Rain has fallen uninterruptedly during fifteen days, sometimes in a light drizzle, and at other times in spirited showers. There were times during this period when no rain fell. But the sky was obscured and the weather was threatening all the time. The sun rarely appeared, and old-timera said it looked like the first rainy season in many years. On Saturday afternoon and evening showers fell,.16 of an inch being measured. Sunday was the first clear day. The clearing clouds revealed the mountains with more snow than for years—some say they never saw so much since coming to California. The Santiago peaks were covered, as well as Old Baldy and Mount San Bernardino. On Saturday afternoon, just before sundown, the setting sun pierced the breaking clouds and shown replendent upon the Santiago hills, revealing a sight of panoramic loveliness. The mountain peaks glistened like polished silver, the dark cloud above them adding to the beauty of the scene. The foothills were garlanded with a carpet of emerald. Higher up the ridges were of di- PERSONAL MENTION. David J. Parker has been commissioned Postmaster at Los Alamitos. Don David Yorba was in town a day or two ago, shaking hands with friends. Mrs. John Hart of Los Angeles is visiting with friends in town, the guest of Mrs. Ernest Browning. Henry Hussman went up to Los Angeles on Tuesday on a short pasear, returning on the afternoon train. S. N. Kemp of Los Angeles, representing the American Type Founders' Co., was in town on Saturday. Senator Caldwell has introduced a constitutional amendment providing for the abolition of grand juries. J.W. Monahan of Los Angeles, traveling passenger agent of the Burlington ton route, was in town on a flying visit on Monday. Fred Smith's gang of Santa Fe bridge builders have been here for some days past, repairing bridges on the line on the road. Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon Hart went to Colton on Monday on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Green. They returned on Tuesday day. Mrs. Thurston, Mrs. Mary King and Miss Hilda Harris from Santa Ana were the guests of Mrs. Wm. Falk en-stin yesterday. Joseph J. Cox of San Francisco, member of the wholesale seed house of C.M.Volkman & Co., is in town on his visit to his friend Henry Horstman. John Barrett, son of E.J.Barrett departed some days ago for Bakersfield where he has taken charge of the warehouse of a wholesale supply house at that point. Vicente G.Yorba has been appointed by the Supervisors constable of Yorba township, in place of Jake Berlin, resigned. Mr.Berlin is now a resident of Fullerton. W.J.Hill was in town on Monday somewhat improved in his physical condition. He has been suffering with rheumatism, but is now well on his road to recovery. Senor de la Guerra was a visitor from Yorba on Monday. He ports a plenty of rain up the valley and prospects good for bountiful crops. H.Gaylord Wilshire is putting down an oil well on his Placentia ranch hydraulic outfit is being used and six-inch hole has been sunk to a depth of over 750 feet. A.D.Ruddock of Fullerton, aged 7 years, father of Geo.A.Ruddock, was stricken with paralysis on Saturday morning, and has since been in a painful condition. He is unable to Tolle was assured of their calling toward him, that the road to be constructed and that no harsh re- would be imposed upon his Dr. Tolle stated after the been finally satisfactorily what his company might over the city from the east, and turning into Los An- at the intersection of these He was informed would have no objections either that course or the usually applied for, on Los Street. Steadman submitted his report, as follows: Collected 180.75; for licenses, $174.50; hints, $368.85; total, $724.10; tent for collection, $36.20; detreasurer, $687.90. Delin-ected: water, $27.35; lit- lights, $45.80; total, $76.90. Reported: water, $27.25; lights, $30; total, $59.75. Cahen reported a balance surrey amounting to $3153.90. Herritt's monthly financial allied with the treasurer's Schwenckert of the Finance reported the examination of officers, finding the same and the approval of bills in the city in the amount of Schneider of the Committee Improvements reported on minor matters engaging the attention at the power-consumption of oil in the after the street lights were related to between 22 and 23 hour; with the pumps work- ences consume 51 gallons in and 17 minutes. The matter of for rain water on Lemon complained of by Landlord who reported incapable of im- until the street should be two drain the water off from but low places would only re- ning it onto some one else's Dickel of the Ordinance reported Ordinance No. prohibiting boxing bouts, which came second reading, but, on mo- trustee Schneider, seconded Weisel, the reading was to the next meeting. The resolution granting a fran- nee Los Angeles and Santa Ana railway company for the op- an electric railway through the same was finally passed. found among the legal notices second page. The resolution granting a per- pranchise to the electric transi- line now operating under a new franchise on Palm and other Final consideration was de- till the next meeting. Merritt read communications San Francisco and a New York private stage down for us. At nine-thirty Tuesday evening, the eleventh of December, we started for Rosario. The wagon is covered, with three seats. The two in the rear face, and by taking out the middle seat, and putting a mattress on the floor we had a very good bed. Mr. Lloyd, our com- ponion, doubled up on the back seat, and we all, even the driver, slept part of the time. The five little mules know the road like a book, and kept moving along. At two in the morning we arrived at Agua Caliente, the half-way station, where we changed mules, and at nine we pulled up in front of the home of Don Juan Bradbury, situated on a hill overlooking the town and mine. Don Juan and his estimable wife soon made us feel at home, and after a nice hot breakfast and a bath we were ready to see the town. We found it very interesting walking about the company's works. Their sawmill, blacksmith shop, foundry and machine shops are certainly worth examining. Thursday being Mrs. Bradbury's feast day or saint's day, some friends brought the orchestra at one in the morning and they played until five After breakfast we went to the sixty-stamp mill, situated on the banks of the Rosario river, which keep hammer- ing away on the ore of the famous Tajo mide. On returning to the house about eleven we found a number of friends, who had congregated to congratulate our lovely hostess on having such a salant Santa Lucia to watch over her. After we had become acquainted we were told that carriages had arrived to take us to a picnic in a beautiful mangrove. Upon our arrival there we found a delightful feast spread out, to which we all did justice. While there we listened to some old Mexican tunes played by an old Mexican musician and his orchestra. He also played a piece he had composed in honor of our hostess. The prefect, a fine old gentleman, and a very charming lady, danced the Mexican dance called Jarabe. They were applauded very enthusiastically, and were called out a number of times before darkness drove us from the grove. Friday morning Mr. Lloyd and I (Don Juan being detained on some business) mounted on two good saddle horses, took a gallop up the river and had a fine time. In the afternoon we prepared to leave early the next morning for the Island Palmetto, belonging to Don Antonio Murus. About daylight Don Juan, Don Antonio Mr. Lloyd and myself started for a hunt. We drove to the lagoon, where boats were waiting for us. The lagoon is about five miles wide. The island on which we did our hunting is about thirty miles long, and about two miles across in its widest part. Its surface is rolling, with a great deal of fine timber and lots of brush. There is a chain of lagoons of fresh water traversing the island lengthwise, and these lagoons are the homes of the wild ducks, snipe and all kinds of water birds. I wish some of my Anaheim friends could have been with me, if only to have feasted their eyes. Tell Velt mountains with more snow than for years—some say they never saw so much since coming to California. The Santiago peaks were covered, as well as Old Baldy and Mount San Bernardino. On Saturday afternoon, just before sundown, the setting sun pierced the breaking clouds and shown replendent upon the Santiago hills, revealing a sight of panoramic loveliess. The mountain peaks glistened like polished silver, the dark clouds above them adding to the beauty of the scene. The foothills were garlanded with a carpet of emerald. Higher up the mountain side the ridges were of divinest blue. The raindrops patterned again, and as the sun sank beneath the horizon, a beautiful rainbow arched itself above the picture, stretching from Santiago to Old Baldy. The ground had been so dry and the rain fell so slowly, no washouts occurred, the water penetrating, all of it, into the ground. The roads were bad, the streets in the center of town being veritable mudholes. Trains ran on time, and if any damage resulted from washouts. The river ran bank full of water, but at no time threatened to leave its course. Barley and all growing crops look better than for years. Grass has grown where scarcely a blade has appeared in three years. No one talks further of the drouth. It is to be the best year experienced in our history. LINCOLN DAY EXERCISES. Rendition of a Very Appropriate Program by Prof. Little's Pupils. The pupils of the grammar grade held Lincoln Day exercises in Prof. Little's room, on Tuesday afternoon. Upon the blackboard were drawings in colored chalk, of the White House and Lincoln's log cabin, side by side; "Old Abe," the eagle of the Eighth Wisconsin; Lincoln splitting rails, and the martyred President's tomb. The pictures were drawn by the pupils, and reflected great credit upon them. Following program was rendered: "Unvelling the Picture of Lincoln," Emma Backs. "Our Lincoln," Harold Pellegrin. "A Story about Lincoln," Violet Nebelung. "The Name of Lincoln," Harriet Redit. "Sayings of Lincoln," Theo. Dickel. "Abraham Lincoln," Harry Pervine. Song,"America," school. "Crowning of Lincoln," Alice Dunn. "Lincoln's Home," Anna Schu-macher. "Lincoln's School," Naomi Miner. "Lincoln's Kindness," Sophia Bauer. "Lincoln's Strength," Alfred Pellegrin. "The War," Ernest Clabaugh. "Lincoln's Effort to gain Knowledge," Nona McWilliams. "One of Lincoln's Replies," Dwight Stone. "Lincoln's Gettysburg Speech," Belle Lyons. He has been suffering with rheumatism, but is now well on the road to recovery. Senor de la Guerra was a visitor to town from Yorba on Monday. He ports a plenty of rain up the valley,and prospects good for bountiful crops. H. Gaylord Wilshire is putting down an oil well on his Placentia ranch; hydraulic outfit is being used and six-inch hole has been sunk to a depth of over 750 feet. A. D. Ruddock of Fullerton, aged years, father of Geo. A. Ruddock, was stricken with paralysis on Saturday morning, and has since been in a palliative condition. He is unable to tame his recovery. Rev. Schneider, formerly pastor- der German Methodist church,carry over from Prospect Park on Friday,a short business visit. Mr. Schneider has a large congregation at that point where he has been engaged since leaving Anahelia last year. T.J. Hubbard and W.A. Hubbard of Hubbard Bros.,of La Moille ,Ill., making a visit here with their illus- tory Mrs.Bartor of Clair. They are sea- mill and planing-mill men,and can be large and lucrative business.The will remain during the winter. Philip H.Krick began his labors Monday as Secretary of the water co-pany.His former position as principal of the Placentia public school is now filled by Miss Grey,the formerly his ass- ent.The school trustees have selected Mrs.Wite of Placentia as teacherthe primary grade. James A.Davis,father-in-law of R.Harker attained his nineteenth birthday on Monday.He had been in for three months with a complication of disorders due to diabetes,但 receaered so far that on Tuesday he left house for a short stroll.The he says will live to be a hundred. Frank Shevlin was in town on Mday from Santa Ana,and called Postoffice for mail for the Lutz ope- pany.Judging by the wheelbarrow ope- pity with which he was present,must have been accumulating since house closed its branch last year.Nothing like being prompt in your respon- dence,Frank,and call again. Miss Theresa Fay,而 assisting Monday in decorating the dancehall,the Del Campo,mwhere the young dies' club give their social hop-evening,had the misfortune to run palm thorn through the palm ope- hand.The injury was severe,and quired the attention of Dr.John who found it necessary to cut thorn out. T.E.Schmidt has returned New York and will take up his per- ment residence in this city.Mr.Schwett was one of Anaheim's Pioneers though for a number of years pass-has been a resident of New York.-year he paid a visit to relativesand was so captivated withthe cli- nds and surroundings that he has retu- rned to permanently remain. Senator Caldwell has introduced bill providing for the establishment reformary school for girls at Sacinto,r in Riverside countywhich pursuance of the proposed scher- diving the Whittier school.learn onlythe boys there and removing girls to another location.Land for new school has been secured at Sacinto and Caldwell will make,and est effort to secure favorable action The resolution granting a franchise to the electric transit line now operating under a new franchise on Palm and other Final consideration was deed till the next meeting. Merritt read communications from Francisco and a New York quoting prices on a 41-inch separator for the city water. The former's price was $37.50; her's, $21.50. Schneider said the price of separators in catalogues was $75, and that all houses advised those for prices to "write for dis- board decided to refer the mat- Committee on Public Improve- The cheaper implement, being aspects the equal of the other, probably be purchased. Dickel brought up the mat- placing a fire hydrant at the school. Two hundred lives were in danger there in case of a fire had measured the distance the present hydrant on Center Island found it to be to the church and to the dormitory buildings near, all of 800 feet. He doubted present facilities for extinguish- were adequate. Helmsen said the city owned out of hose, which threw a stream, and this he considered ample room. The pipe on Palm street reover only one inch, while that other street was six. Board resolved that if the own- property would pay for the cost of a four-inch pipe from the street main to the school, the would erect a fire hydrant at that location. Question was referred to Trustee for further examination and re- communication was read from Errosert, asking for the closing of streets in the Del Campo tract- We drove to the lagoon, where boats were waiting for us. The lagoon is about five miles wide. The island on which we did our hunting is about thirty miles long, and about two miles across in its widest part. Its surface is rolling, with a great deal of fine timber and lots of brush. There is a chain of lagoons of fresh water traversing the island lengthwise, and these lagoons are the homes of the wild ducks, snippe and all kinds of water birds. I wish some of my Anabeim friends could have been with me, if only to have feasted their eyes. Tell Velt Bentz when he wants to take a duck hunt that he will never forget to come down here and spend a month or two with me. There are also plenty of deer, wild hogs and such game, but as we could only stay less than two days we did not have time to locate any. We killed a wildcat and as many ducks as could be used by us and the families of all the workmen on the island, and then brought a big clothesbasket full home and gave them to the neighbors. We got back to Rosario Monday evening about nine o'clock, pretty well tired out, although we had enjoyed ourselves. After resting all day Tuesday, we left Rosario for home about nine in the evening, and arrived home Wednesday morning about nine. We slept the greater part of the way, so were not so tired out after our second ride in the stage. Regards to all. LLOYD C. BAILEY. Clarence Groat was in town yesterday. Johnny Kellenberger came down from Los Angeles on Sunday. Henry Boege spent Sunday with relatives and friends in town. M. Barborka of Fresno, accompanied by his wife and two children, are in town and may locate. He is a jeweler and watchmaker, and may go into business here. Estray. Black bird dog. Owner may recover same by proving property and paying for this ad. [It] BILLY WOODS. Muslin underwear at Harris & Falkenstein. "Abraham Lincoln," Harry Pervine. Song, "America," school. "Crowning of Lincoln," Alice Dunn. "Lincoln's Home," Anna Schumacher. "Lincoln's School," Naomi Miner. "Lincoln's Kindness," Sophia Bauer. "Lincoln's Strength," Alfred Pellegrin. "The War," Ernest Clabaugh. "Lincoln's Effort to gain Knowledge," Nona McWilliams. "One of Lincoln's Replies," Dwight Stone. "Lincoln's Gettysburg Speech," Belle Lyons. "Repeating his Favorite Poems," Dora Click. "A Joke upon Himself," Agnes Rimpau. "The Soldier's Reprieve," Mabel Gade. "His Life a forfelt," Claudina Rimpau. Mrs. Cook Again. The case of Mrs. Barton of Westminster (formerly Mrs. Tom Cook) vs. Mrs. Rawson, for the recovery of the Cook ranch, where Mrs. Cook slew her husband something like a year and a half ago, has been on trial before Judge Ballard and a jury in the Superior Court. Mrs. Cook married Barton, who had been employed by her former husband, some weeks after the killing. Before this she spent considerable time with Mrs. Rawson, who manifested great interest in her welfare. It was during this period that the title to the ranch in question passed from her to Mrs. Rawson, and was duly recorded. Shortly after the deed was filed Mrs. Cook claimed that undue influence was used by Mrs. Rawson to secure the title to the ranch, and soon after her marriage to Barton an action was begun to recover, which forms the basis of the present trial. Social Hop. The sweet girls of the T.U.C give their social hop at the Del Campo this evening. The dance hall has been artistically decorated with flowers and evergreens, and a most enjoyable time is anticipated by all. Those who are so fortunate as to have invitations will miss it if they fail to attend. But none of them will remain away—there will be too many pretty girls there for that. Senator Caldwell has introduced bill providing for the establishment reformatory school for girls at San cinto, in Riverside county, which pursuance of the proposed scheme dividing the Whittier school, leaves only the toys there and removing girls to another location. Land for new school has been secured at San cinto and Caldwell will make an effort to secure favorable action in his bill. E. J. Barrett came in from Rink Saturday evening to spend Sunday his family in this city. He informs the drill is down in the first well at Rincon Oil company to a depth of feet, with excellent prospects of acting a strike. Mr. Barrett is an enforced driller from Pennsylvania regards the Rincon territory as far best he has seen in California Should oil be found in this new territory, there will probably be considerable development in that field on the year. W. H. Blennnerhassett, the Secretary of the water company have charge of the Golden Belt building at Fullerton, where Benchley is packing the fruit at Botsford and other groves. Mr. Blennnerhassett will probably be in every day or so for a while. E.Templates spending the summer Catalina, and will purchase an apple billet and go riding ever and ever. He has been a capable and efficient secretary, and his many friends about regret his departure. Mr. and Mrs. Seybold of Logan Ind. old-time friends of Judge and Shanley, arrived in town on a visit them at the train and during their visits were taken for a drive Santa Ana and Tustin. Accompanying them were Mrs. Fulton, Mrs. William Miss Fulton. Returning by Orange, Mr. and Mrs. Seybold placed upon the San Deigo trail they proceeded south for a sojourn Coronado. Muslin underwear at Harris & Falkenstein. OUR Spring Shipment of MUSLIN UNDERWEAR arrived this week, and it is the finest that ever has been shown in Anaheim. 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