anaheim-gazette 1901-02-28

MR. HUNTER'S PIES WERE OUT OF SIGHT. Pleasant Meeting of the Farmers' Club at the Lone Pine Ranch on Monday Afternoon. The Farmers' club held its monthly meeting on Monday afternoon at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hunter, on the Lone Pine ranch. Mr. Hunter christened his ranch on that day, selecting the name "Lone Pine" out of courtesy to a lofty pine tree which lifts itself above the other trees in his front yard, a conspicuous object of beauty in the landscape. The ranch will be known as the "Lone Pine ranch." At the January meeting of the club, at Mr. Rogers' residence, Mr. Hunter promised that if the club met at his place the following meeting he would add to the enjoyment of the occasion by constructing a pie (or several of them) for the edification of the members. Charley Rogers offered to bake another, to prove the superiority of his mode of construction; but being called soon after to San Francisco, was unable to be present. Nevertheless, Mrs. Rogers brought a pie, which was placed alongside those prepared by Mr. Hunter, with the result that, as soon as the onslaught upon the pie table began, the pies were speedily placed where all well-regulated pies belong. Mr. Hunter was voted an unqualified success as a pie-maker, and Mrs. Rogers' pie was, what was to have been expected, a toothsome and acceptable article of diet—"the kind of pie that mother used to make." Where all pies were so lovely, as the society reporter would say, it would be invidious to make comparisons. Mr. Korn submitted a clipping taken from a newspaper relative to the practice of daylight fumigation at Corona by H. H. Holmes, horticultural commissioner for that district. Holmes was said to have a new method by which he was making a success of fumigation in daylight, while in Orange county such work is carried on at night. Mr. Huntington, horticultural commissioner for this district, said daylight fumigation could be made successful here, were it not for the prevailing afternoon sea breezes, which displace the tenting about the trees. Absolute calmness was necessary to successful fumigation, and for that reason night fumigation for the work. that it will go through both houses without much delay. The Senate will probably succeed in disposing of the question of apportionment early this week and the final passage of the bills depends upon the attitude and course of the Assembly. Nearly 1500 bills have been introduced and from present indications the percentage of successful ones will be lower than usual. THE ANTI-SALOON WHIRLIGIG. Many Arrests Made for Selling Liquor Illegally—What the Santa Ana Trustees Did. Pedro Labat, the San Juan saloon-keeper who was found guilty of selling liquor without a license, was fined on Thursday by Judge Willson of Santa Ana in the sum of $100, with the alternative of spending 50 days in the county jail. Labat had been tried at San Juan the week before, but the jury disagreed after being out several hours. A change of venue was taken to Santa Ana, and the jury found him guilty in three minutes. His attorneys gave notice they will take an appeal. The case of P. Ballade, Labat's employer, was tried at Santa Ana thereafter, but the jury, after being out five hours, disagreed and were discharged. The jurors stood nine to three for conviction. The District Attorney filed the necessary papers for a retrial of the case. E. W. Lym burner of the Chancellor thirst parlor at Fullerton was arrested on Thursday, on a charge of violating the county liquor ordinance, and was taken to Orange to appear before Justice Chandler. On arriving at that place the Justice was found to be out in the country chopping wood. It was impossible to find him, and therefore Lymburner's case could not be pulled off in that court. He was escorted to Fullerton by an officer of the law, and was released on $250 bonds imposed by the Fullerton Justice. Lymburner was rearrested on Tuesday and taken before the Orange Justice, an informality in his previous arrest making another necessary. He gave bond in the sum of $250, and will have his hearing this (Thursday) morning. The Santa Ana trustees have brought a peck of trouble upon their devoted heads by refusing to call an election to take the sense of the people upon the question of saloons or no saloons in that town. The Prohibitionists have held a mass-meeting and resolved A DIVISION ON THE SPARRING ORDINANCE Trustees Vote Three to Two in Favor of Prohibiting Boxing Exhibitions. The City Trustees at their meeting on Tuesday evening passed the ordinance prohibiting sparring and boxing exhibitions, Dickel, Weisel and Schwenckert voting for its passage, and Helmsen and Schneider opposing it. When Clerk Merritt had finished reading the ordinance, Trustee Schneider said he doubted whether the city had the right to stop such exhibitions when pulled off by an athletic club organized for such purposes under the laws of the State. Trustee Weisel said he had been informed Prof. Lymburner of Fullerton had made his boast that even if the city ordinance were passed he would pull off all the exhibitions of the kind here he wanted to, just to show he could do it. Trustee Helmsen—We'll fool him. Trustee Dickel asked why the Professor did not pull off his contests in Fullerton. Attorney Chynoweth, replying to Trustee Schneider's contention, said the constitution of the State gave to each separate subdivision of the State the right to regulate its own internal affairs. A city ordinance preventing exhibitions of this kind would take precedence over any authority delegated to athletic clubs by the State. Trustee Helmsen—We are the people. The amount of fine was placed at not less than $100, nor more than $300, or imprisonment for 60 days. On final passage of the bill Trustee Helmsen voted against the ordinance, saying he believed sparring exhibitions ought to be permitted if pulled off in a quiet and orderly way which characterized the last contest. He was opposed to prize fights, but saw nothing detrimental to the morals of the city in a well-regulated boxing exhibition. Trustee Schneider also voted against it, taking substantially the same position. Trustees Dickel, Weisel and Schwenckert voted in favor of it. The latter was opposed to these exhibitions principally on account of the disreputable crowds they attract. The ordinance becomes the law of the city on publication this morning. There will consequently be no more exhibitions of this kind pulled off here. Trustee Schwenckert, reporting for from a newspaper relative to the practice of daylight fumigation at Corona by H. H. Holmes, horticultural commissioner for that district. Holmes was said to have a new method by which he was making a success of fumigation in daylight, while in Orange county such work is carried on at night. Mr. Huntington, horticultural commissioner for this district, said daylight fumigation could be made successful here, were it not for the prevailing afternoon sea breezes, which displace the tenting about the trees. Absolute calmness was necessary to successful fumigation, and for that reason night was selected for the work. Julius Schneider corroborated Mr. Huntington's theory, saying it was almost impossible to successfully attack scale during the afternoon breezes. Mr. Huntington was requested to communicate with the Corona Commissioner, with a view to learning the method practiced there, and to report at the next meeting. Mr. Rogers reported progress in the work of the committee appointed to confer with the projectors of the Salt Lake railway relative to the probable route of the road in this neighborhood. The committee was continued. The club discussed the matter of the improvement of the county roads. Mr. Korn said the old irrigation district, when it disorganized seven years ago, had turned over into the county treasury the sum of $200, the balance remaining on hand after the payment of all bills. He thought it a good idea to have a committee appointed to confer with the Supervisors to ascertain whether this money could not be made available for the improvement of roads in the district. The chair appointed as such committee F. A. Korn, W. W. Adams, Theo. Staley, E. K. Benchley and Tim Carroll. Messrs. Korn, Staley, Benchley and Carroll were Directors of the district at the time of its disorganization. The club discussed the propriety of holding a picnic at Santiago canyon, the grounds being in very fine appearance, and the wild flowers more plentiful than for years. The date was not decided upon, but the picnic will probably be held in April, after the March rains have lent their assistance to beautifying the trees and shrubbery in the canyon. The picnic grounds are at their best in that month. Here came the refreshments, served by Mrs. Hunter, assisted by Mrs. Ralph Hunter and Mrs. Terry. Mr. Hunter had led the club to suppose the pie question was all off, owing to his inability to procure the necessary cooking utensils. But after cake and coffee had been served, he announced that a pie had just arrived from Charley Rogers, and that he had himself prepared two. The pies were brought forth and were speedily put out of harm's way. The club voted to meet next with Mr. Korn. Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Schneider and Mrs. Rogers were appointed a committee to assist Miss Horstman in entertaining. A vote of thanks was tendered the host and hostess for the hospitalities of the occasion, and an adjournment taken Fullerton by an officer of the law, and was released on $250 bonds imposed by the Fullerton Justice. Lymburner was rearrested on Tuesday and taken before the Orange Justice, an informality in his previous arrest making another necessary. He gave bond in the sum of $250, and will have his hearing this (Thursday) morning. The Santa Ana trustees have brought a peck of trouble upon their devoted heads by refusing to call an election to take the sense of the people upon the question of saloons or no saloons in that town. The Prohibitionists have held a mass-meeting and resolved in the form and manner following: "Whereas, the citizens of Santa Ana in mass meeting assembled on the 20th day of January last, did adopt the following resolution: "Whereas, In this "government by the people and for the people," it is right and privilege of the people to express at the ballot-box their wishes with reference to questions of public interest, and to have their wishes thus expressed duly carried out by their servants in office, and "Whereas, The traffic in intoxicating liquors as a beverage is a matter of great public interest; therefore be it "Resolved, That the trustees of the city of Santa Ana be, and they are hereby most earnest requested to afford the people of this city their rightful privilege of expressing their wishes respecting this most important matter without entanglement with any other subject, by placing upon the ticket to be voted at our municipal election on the second Monday of April next this proposition: "For the saloon—Yes. "For the saloon—No. "And to have counted and certified the verdict of the people respecting this question. "Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed by the chair to present this request in due form to the trustees of this city, and to take such further action in the matter as may be made necessary by the decision of the said trustees respecting this request, "Whereas, a committee of five representative citizens, with Mr. W. H. Spurgeon as chairman, was appointed at said mass meeting to present this reasonable request to the city council, and did at four consecutive meetings so present and urge that this request be granted, and that said city council individually and tacitly endorsed this request, but at the same-time giving apparently frivolous reasons for postponing action upon the same; and "Whereas, one of the members of the board of trustees introduced a resolution which embodied the ideas previously expressed by the attorney for the Protective Liquor Dealers' Association; and "Whereas, the members of said city council refused to take any action whatever on the request of the citizens of Santa Ana, but instead, passed the aforesaid resolution, drawn on lines outlined by said attorney for the Liquor Dealers' Association, and strongly urged by him, which resolution is summed up in the following words, to-wit: "Resolved, That the request that further issuance of saloon licenses in this city be put to a vote at the ensuing municipal election, is hereby granted by placing on the ticket, the following: "For High License—Yes. "For High License—No. Thus makigthe issue between high and low license and not between saloons and no saloons, as prayed for by the citizens of Santa Ana in their petition before the trustees, and "Whereas, The preamble to said sub- to prize fights, but saw nothing detrimental to the morals of the city in a well-regulated box exhibition. Trustee Schneider also voted against it, taking substantially the same position. Trustees Dickel, Weisel and Schwenckert voted in favor of it. The latter was opposed to these exhibitions principally on account of the disreputable crowds they attract. The ordinance becomes the law of the city on publication this morning. There will consequently be no more exhibitions of this kind pulled off here. Trustee Schwenckert, reporting for the Finance Committee, said he had audited a number of bills against the city, which the committee recommended to be paid. Trustee Schneider of the Committee on Public Improvements reported that Broadway had been graded, and that the graders were then upon West street, which would be graded up by yesterday (Wednesday). A protest was read from J. B. Neff to the closing of streets in the Del Campo tract, as petitioned for by Mr. Kosert. Mr. Neff is the agent of the owner of one lot in the tract, and objected to the closing of streets around him. Trustee Dickel said Mr. Neff was desirous of selling the lot, and Mr. Kosert was anxious to buy, and he thought a trade would be shortly arrived at. Trustee Schwenckert opposed the closing of the streets. The city had recently successfully defended a lawsuit to prevent their closing, and if it were now to close them on petition of a citizen it would seem to him to be child's play. Trustee Dickel thought the tract would be provided with sufficient thoroughfares even if the streets asked to be closed by Mr. Kosert were reverted to acreage property. Trustee Helmsen was opposed to givingthe streets away. After further discussionthe matter was reported back tothe Committee on Public Improvements for further investigation and report. Trustee Dickel brought upthe matter of a fire plug atthe Sisters' school. He had interviewedthe pastorofthe Catholic church,who had askedwhetherifthe church wereto laya four-inch pipe from Center streettothe school,thecitywould permitittotaketheamountoutinwater. The board expressed themselves as favoringthe proposition,andMr.Dickelwas delegatedauthoritytoso report. Billstotheamountof$84.24wereorderedpaid. A communication was received fromT.A.Darling statingtheSouthernPacificcompanywereconsideringtheadvisibilityof erectingawater tankatthispointfortheengines,andaskwhatratewouldbemadethecompanyforwater. A rateof15centsper1000gallonswasagreedupon. CommunicationfromAug.FreiseaskingforthetransferofhissaloonlicensetoGeo.Schuchardt.Grantedprovidedthebusinessremainsinthesamepremises. Early Adjournment. The plan of forcing an early adjournment of the Legislature is being discussed at Sacramento and finds favor with many members. The sixty days allotted to the session expire on Thursday, March 7th, but unless pressure is applied it will take from ten to twenty extra days to clean up the business. The general appropriation, apportionment, primary election, text-book, code revision, franchise and University bills are the measures of paramount importance, and when they have been put through there will not be much inclination upon the part of the legislators to remain at Sacramento at their own expense. It was anticipated that the code bills would result in serious delays, but they are going through the Senate with the understanding that all the tinkering shall be done in the Assembly. There has been much criticism over the delay of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee in bringing down the general appropriation bill. Chairman Fisk says it will be introduced by March 1st, and expresses the opinion Santa Ana, but instead, passed the aforesaid resolution, drawn on lines outlined by said attorney for the Liquor Dealers' Association, and strongly urged by him, which resolution is summed up in the following words, to-wit: "Resolved, That the request that the further issuance of saloon licenses in this city be put to a vote at the ensuing municipal election, is hereby granted by placing on the ticket, the following: "For High License—Yes. "For High License—No. Thus making the issue between high and low license and not between saloons and no saloons, as prayed for by the citizens of Santa Ana in their petition before the trustees, and Whereas, The preamble to said substitute resolution supported by the attorney of the Liquor Dealers' Association, and introduced by a member of said city council, and subsequently adopted by that body, contrary to the advice of the city attorney, contains mere assumptions that are unjust, uncalled for and untrue; therefore, be it "Resolved, That the citizens of Santa Ana, in mass meeting assembled, do hereby denounce this action of the four members of the city council in attempting to thwart the wishes of the people, as arbitrary, unreasonable and unjust, and therefore contrary to our democratic form of government, and subversive to the inalienable rights of all citizens." "Resolved, That we hereby repudiate the action of the board of trustees as in no sense granting the request of the mass meeting and declare ourselves as opposed to the submission of the question as proposed by the trustees, and we declare our intention to not vote on the question as now submitted at all and request all citizens to do likewise." Military Ball. The ball given by Company E at the Armory on Friday evening was largely attended, the spectators outnumbering the maskers. Owing to the limited number of dancers in mask, the floor was opened to all, and an enjoyable social hop resulted. A number of handsome costumes were worn. The dance continued until 2 o'clock Saturday morning. Punch was served. Born Sunday, Feb. 24th, to the wife of Chas. A. Norman, a daughter. Monday, Feb. 25th, to the wife of Conrad Stueckle, a son. For sanitary plumbing see C. A. Strehle, Anaheim. Bills to the amount of $84.24 were ordered paid. A communication was received from T. A. Darling stating the Southern Pacific company were considering the advisability of erecting a water tank at this point for their engines, and asking what rate would be made by the company for water. A rate of 15 cents per 1000 gallons was agreed upon. Communication from Aug. Freise asking for the transfer of his saloon license to Geo. Schuchardt. Granted, provided the business remains in the same premises. Viotims of Shipwreck. Among the victims of the ill-fated steamer Rio Janeiro, which sank within the Golden Gate last Friday, were Mr. and Mrs. Woodworth, of Denver Colorado, cousins of Supervisor F. P. Nickey of Santa Ana. They were intending to come to Santa Ana for a visit on their way home. Mr. Nickey left for San Francisco Saturday evening to assist if possible in recovering the bodies. Seed potatoes at 60 cents a sack at Harris & Falkenstein's. feb28-1 A newly incorporated oil company wants an agent at Anaheim. Must be a person who can appoint sub-agent and sell stock in an A1 bona fide corporation. Shares non-assessable. Price 25c each. (Par value, $1.00.) Fire well now going down on our property which is in the heart of the Kern river district, and surrounded by producing wells. Liberal commission paid Address Electric Oil Company, 100 Call Building, San Francisco. Assemblyman Brown of San Mateo has introduced a bill purpose which is to give to the people of Sta te an opportunity of expressing directly their preference for United States Senator two years hence. The bill provides that a space shall be provided on the ballots to be used at next election in which the voters may write the name of the candidate Senator whom they wish elected. Seed potatoes at 60 cents a sack at Harris & Falkenstein's. feb28-1 THE MERRITT ORDINANCE Receives to Two in Favor of Boxing Exhibitions. Meets at their meeting passed the ordinance sparring and boxing bracket, Weisel and going for its passage, and Schneider opposing it. Merritt had finishedance, Trustee Schneider decided whether the city stop such exhibitions by an athletic club or on purposes under the said he had been in turnburner of Fullerton that even if the city passed he would pullitions of the kind here not to show he could do. Ween—We'll fool him. I asked why the Pro-pull off his contests in noweth, replying to Under's contention, said of the State gave to subdivision of the State regulate its own internal ordinance preventing this kind would take any authority delegates by the State. Ween—We are the people of fine was placed at not more than $300, or for 60 days. Age of the bill Trustee against the ordinance, saved sparring exhibitions permitted if pulled off in a way which character contest. He was opposed but saw nothing detrimental of the city in a boxing exhibition. Neider also voted against essentially the same position Dickel, Weisel and voted in favor of it. The closed to these exhibitions account of the disreputey attract. Geese becomes the law of theication this morning. Sequently be no more exits kind pulled off here. Wrenckert, reporting for REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. For the Week Ending February 25, 1901 Furnished by the Orange County Title Company, Santa Ana. D. S. McHenry and Margaret M. McHenry, his wife, to J. G. Schirm and Katerine Schirm, his wife—75 feet by 160 feet on West Fifth street, Santa Ana; $10. Stearns Ranchos Co., a corporation, to Peter Berg—SE† of NW‡ of SW‡ of Sec. 12-4-10, 10 acres; $10. James D. Burrows and Carrie Burrows, his wife, to Gust Lindburg—W‡ of NE‡ of Sec. 14-4-11. Elizabeth B. Clark, unmarried, to Samson Edwards—8 acres, more or less, in NE‡ of Sec. 11-5-11, $800. Thomas Fraser and Mrs. Mary Fraser, his wife, to Phillip S. Huffman—N 2 acres of block 13, Western Development Co's 4 acre blocks, Santa Ana East; $1000. Anaheim Co-operative Beet Sugar Co., a corporation, to Henry G. Howell and Mary E Howell, his wife—S† of S‡ of SW‡ of Sec. 36-4-11, 10 acres; $5. Jacob Ross to C. E. Grouard—A lot 11.9 feet on Hickey St., Santa Ana; $10. City of Santa Ana, a municipal corporation, to C. E. Grouard—a lot 11.9 feet on Hickey St., Santa Ana $10. W.K. James to August Reuter—Lot 3 block C, Gardner and Moye's addition to Santa Ana; $325. Frank E. Frantz and Florence B. Frantz, his wife, to H.G. Howell—Lots 7 and 8, block A, Burgess addition to Santa Ana; $2000. Isls F. Stewart, wife of W. J. Stewart, to Samuel J. Taylor, all int. as devised under will of Thomas Harris deed, part block 65 Santa Ana East; $10. R. A. Adams and D. M. Adams to P.W. Helen—Lot 5, block B, of the Beach addition to Orange; $250. James Dickson, Mary E. Dickson and James H. Dickson to Edward S. Dickson—Richland farm lots 51 and 52, 20 acres; $1. J. C. Thomas and Sarah E. Thomas to R.F. Lotspeich and J.C. Lotspeich—S 30 feet lot 2, all lots 3, 6 and part lot 7, Thomas addition; $4000. R.F. Lotspeich and J.O. Lotspeich et al, to J.C. Thomas—Lot 14 and 7 acres of lot 6, Lotspeich and Co.tract, 50 acres; $3000. Same to same, und, 1-9 int. in J.T. Carpenter water ditch. Charles J. Wells and Florence S.Wells to S.B. Geearhart—Lot 15 block A, of P.J. Shaffers addition to Orange; $1. Samson Edwards and Diana Edwards to Mary Maude Mercereau—Lots 17 and 18, block B, of Anaheim Center tract; $200. George M. Stanley to Mary E Stanley. MANY IMPROVEMENTS THE ORDER OF THE DAY. Mr. Barborka's Purchase Starts the Ball Rolling, and Two Brick Blocks Will Be Erected. Carpenters McWilliams, Stone and Dunn have been engaged during the week in erecting an addition to the building on Center street recently occupied by Mr. Melrose and sold by him last week to M. Barborka. A new front will be added to the building, and the premises renovated and overhauld. W.F. Middleham has been papering and painting the interior. Mr. Barborka's stock of household furniture has arrived, and he expects to open his jewelry store the coming week. He has made an offer for the Dreyfus property on Center street now occupied by McCollum and Judge Shanley, beginning at the west line of the Helmens property and running 36 feet to the land recently purchased by R.Spoerl. Mr. Barborka will erect a brick building either on the lot purchased of Mr.Melrose, adjoining the building at present being fixed up for him, or on the lot across the way for which he has made an offer. Emil Dreyfus was in town from San Francisco on Monday in consultation with him relative to the sale of the property. W.F. Middleham made an offer for the purchase of five lots belonging to the Dreyfus estate adjoining the Middleham residence in the Santa Fe tract. Mr.Spoerl has closed a deal with the Dreyfus estate for 43 feet of frontage on Center street, and announces that he has in contemplation the erection of a brick block thereon. Mr.Mercereau has bought two lots on Philadelphia street, adjoining Mr.Merritt on the south, and will erect a two-story residence. DISTRIBUTION OF SEEDS. Agricultural Department. Through Courtesy of Senator Perkins, Sends Some for Our Farmers. The seeds which many of our farmer friends have been asking about have arrived, and will be open for distribution this morning at 10 o'clock. Through the courtesy of Senator Perkins the Agricultural Department has forwarded a sackful, and these our farmer friends are entitled to—the seeds were sent here for that purpose. The consignment contains vegetable melon seeds—bean radish onion, PERSONAL MENTION. Mr.Melrose has moved his office to the Metz block, one door east of Mr.Bruce's. B.J.Snodgrass was in from the West End a day or two ago and made us a friendly call. Mrs.Tony Adams of Long Beach has been visiting her relatives here, Mr. and Mrs.Chester Spencer. R.Shiele was in town from Los Angeles on Monday spending the day with friends. He was the guest of Herman Dickel. B.Pitman, traveling freight agent for the Southern Pacific company, was in town on Monday on a short business trip. H.Dutschch was in town from Los Angeles a day or two ago. He thinks Anaheim is on the eve of a building boom. George W.Fassell of Los Angeles, representing Blake, Moffitt & Towne, was in the city yesterday in the interest of that firm. W.W.Scott has returned from Point Conception, where he was engaged with the Southern Pacific force of carpenters erecting depots on the new surf line. Capt.Williams and wife, who have spent the winter here, departed on Monday for Los Angeles, where they will remain some weeks before their departure for their home in Pittsburg. Dr.M.S.Jones of Santa Ana has gone to Phoenix,A.T.,for the benefit of his health. He will practice his profession there.The Doctor has lived many years in Orange county,但has recently been in ill health. Aug.Backs and Aug.Freise's saloonwhichas narrated elsewhere,has been purchased by Mr.Schuchardt of Los Angeles.A new flooring has been laid,andthe premises are being renovated. Capt.Ahlborn informs us that the brigade commander,General C.F.A.LastwillbeheresometimeinMarchonatouisinspection.Theexactdateofhiscomingisnotsetbuttheboysarebustlingaroundgettingthemselvesinshape. Fred Rimpau drove to Los Angeles on Sunday returning on Monday evening.The roads beyond the Orange county border he reports in bad condition,the wheels bogging in many placestothehub.The trip was made in four hours and a half. Geo.Bauer,Sr.,returned on Sunday from Walters,Riverside countywherehehasbeenvisitingforseveralmonthswithhis son-in-lawand daughter.Mr.Mrs.GeorgeCurtis.Mr.Bauer DISTRIBUTION OF SEEDS. Agricultural Department. Through Courtesy of Senator Perkins, Sends Some for Our Farmers. The seeds which many of our farmer friends have been asking about have arrived, and will be open for distribution this morning at 10 o'clock. Through the courtesy of Senator Perkins the Agricultural Department has forwarded a sackful, and these our farmer friends are entitled to—the seeds were sent here for that purpose. The consignment contains vegetable and melon seeds—bean, radish, onion, lettuce, cucumber and melon seed. Call early and avoid the rush. WHY MRS. COOK FAINTED. A Story from Santa Ana Which Places an Attorney of that Town in Bad Light. A story waits itself over from Santa Ana to the effect that the Cook-Rawson case has developed testimony of a sensational character reflecting as it does upon the integrity of one of the leading counsel of that city. Mrs. Rawson testified that Victor Montgomery, who was one of Mrs. Cook's attorneys in the murder case, said to her before the preliminary examination that he wanted Mrs. Cook to appear in the examination as a much-abused and neglected wife; that Montgomery suggested to Mrs. Rawson that Mrs. Cook hold up her hand, or make some motion with it frequently, so that it could be seen; that she (the witness) laughingly said; "Well how would a fainting spell do; that Montgomery said 'that would be very thing.'" Mrs. Cook fainted according to program, during the preliminary examination, falling into the arms of Mrs. Rawson. Mrs. Rawson testified that after this occurrence Montgomery was talking with her in regard to the little episode when he said, "It was beautiful! It was nicely done;" that he said, "If the jury had only been there to see it." She also testified that at the County Jail Montgomery said to her, "What a becoming picture it was, with Mrs. Graham and myself standing there, with Mrs. Cook in our arms." Water Rising. Mr. Neff reports a rise of fifteen inches of water in his well since the first of December. Last summer surface water lowered six feet and a half, reaching the lowest point recorded in the history of the county. Mr. Neff has recently lowered his pump several feet in the pit. The water now stands nine inches below it, and is rising at the rate of an inch per day. He is of opinion the water will this spring raise to where it was before it began to recede. With copious rains in March the rise may be even greater. Yet a rise of twenty feet would be hailed with delight by the orchardist. The Passion Play. Amazing the world. Thomas A. Edison's wonderful and magnificent production of the famous Bavarian play, Pronounced marvelous by Press, Clergy and the Public. The cast in Last, will be here some time in March on a tour of inspection. The exact date of his coming is not set, but the boys are bustling around getting themselves in shape. Fred Rimpau drove to Los Angeles on Sunday, returning on Monday evening. The roads beyond the Orange county border he reports in bad condition, the wheels bogging in many places to the hubs. The trip was made in four hours and a half. Geo. Bauer, Sr., returned on Sunday from Walters, Rainford县 county, where he has been visiting for several months with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George Curtis. Mr. Bauer reports the country looking fine on all sides and that he enjoyed his vacation to the fullest extent. W. T. Salvin visited with friends in town during the week. He has quite recovered from his experiences while snowbound in the San Bernardino mountains a fortnight ago, when he and a party of friends coming out from the mines narrowly escaped with their lives. John Kellenberger and Everett Davis, two of the popular young men of Buena Park, have opened a meat market in that thriving burg, and announce that they will keep the best of meats, sausages, hams, bacon and lard of their own rendering. The boys are experienced butchers, and their popularity ought to insure them a lucrative patronage. George Schuchardt of Los Angeles has purchased the saloon business of Aug. Freise, who will retire to his ranch east of town and go into the raising of walnuts. Mr. Schuchardt is making extensive alterations and improvements in the place, and will stock the establishment with the best brands of wines, liquors and cigars. He is a gentleman of wide experience, and will conduct a thoroughly up-to-date and well-appointed place of business. Mr. Chynoweth came down from Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon to meet the City Trustees in the evening. He has great hope of landing the United States District Attorneyship for the Los Angeles district, having the stronger indorsements. The contest will be decided some time during March. Frank Flint, the incumbent, and Attorney Valentine of Los Angeles are all after the place, but Mr. Chynoweth friends consider his chances as excellent and indulge the hope that he may be successful in his fight. Emil Dreyfus, son of the late Breefus, arrived in town from San Francisco on Monday for the purposes considering various offers for proper owned by the Dreyfus estate in the city. Mr. Dreyfus is one of San Francisco's rising young businessmen, and is recognized as one of the shrewd young men in the wholesale district. He returned to his home on the noon train, taking him several offers for his property here. This will be submitted to the family and early answer forwarded. Wm McCulloch, who was arrested Santa Ana on a charge of assault with deadly weapon, preferred by F. Pyne, was discharged from custody his preliminary examination some days ago before the Justice of the Perl. The two men engaged in a quarrel, Pyne alleged that McCulloch assuined him viciously with a knife, thrusting into his side, and narrowly escaping vital point. Pyne was confined to one room until he was released from jail. The transfer of his saloon Geo. Schuchardt. Granted, the business remains in the offices. 15 cents per 1000 gallons upon. Nationation was received from stating stating the Southern company were considering the offer of erecting a water tank at their engines, and asking would be made the company 15 cents per 1000 gallons upon. Nationation was received from stating stating the Southern company were considering the offer of erecting a water tank at their engines, and asking would be made the company Sickness of Mr. Guenther W. I. Roach of San Francisco and his sister, Mrs. Gustave Heiman of Los Angeles, arrived on Monday in response to telegrams announcing the serious illness of their uncle, Mr. Guenther. Mr. Roach returned to his home on the evening train. Mrs. Heiman remains to care for the invalid, whose condition yesterday showed some improvement. Mr. Guenther is one of Anaheim's pioneers. He is aged 80 years, and has resided here for 40 years. He was taken ill some days ago with eyrsipeias, but we are pleased to say his condition was yesterday somewhat improved. Strange Fish. A strange fish washed ashore at Newport Beach some days ago, and was finally classified as an oar-fish, very few specimens of which have ever been caught. A Portuguese fisherman discovered it in the surf, and killed it. After dragging it out on the beach he cut off the tenacles from its head as keepsakes. Had he preserved the carcass intact it is said it would have been worth several thousand dollars. The fish was twenty-one feet long and weighed about 600 pounds. Its body was thin, not exceeding eight inches in thickness and being three feet wide, tapering down to a tail seven feet in length. Sightseers cut off pieces from the body and within 24 hours there was little left of it. A Los Angeles taxidermist took the head. Local Dots. St. Michael’s Guild will meet at the residence of Mrs. M. L. Rogers on Thursday afternoon, March 7th, at 2 o’clock. The “Ladies Aid” of the Presbyterian church will meet this (Thursday) afternoon at the home of Mrs Grimshaw. Seed potatoes at 60 cents a sack at Harris & Falkenstein’s feb28-1t Go to C. A. Strehle, Anaheim, for galvanized iron tanks, pumps and windmills. The Passion Play. Amazing the world. Thomas A. Edison’s wonderful and magnificent production of the famous Bavarian play. Pronounced marvelous by Press, Clergy and the Public. The cast includes Christ, his disciples, Pilate, King Herold, and all ancient characters implicated. A touching drama of the life of Christ. Under the auspices of the Methodist church, at Reiser’s Opera-house, this (Thursday) evening, February 28, 1901. Admission 35 cents, reserved seats, 50; children, 25 cents. Tickets on sale at Derge’s. Another Failure. George M. Briggs, principal of the Briggs-Spence Fruit company, has filed his petition in bankruptcy in the bankrupt court in Los Angeles. Liabilities are set down at $65,924.42; assets at $435. The latter are claimed to be exempt. There are over 250 creditors of the firm, most of whom are fruit-growers. The cause of the failure is claimed to be the failure of the citrus markets and low prices, especially in the case of lemons, which the firm handled mostly. Some of the largest creditors are: Agency of the Pine Box Manufacturing company, $6311; Western Paper and Bag company, $3005; D. K. Evans & Co. of Chicago, $2625; N. S. Newhall, $1380; F.C. Whiting of Duarte, $2862; A.D. Bishop of Orange, $1817; D.N.Fargo of Athamba, $2000; A.E.Croenwelt, $1265; Dr.W.B.Wall, $4613; D.Hewes of Orange, $1004; estate of E.F.Spence, $3285; First National bank of Los Angeles, $1263; Anna M.Spence, $4291; Azusa Citrus Growers' association, $3744. You want your roof fixed, repaired or painted; see C.A. Strehle, Anaheim. All work guaranteed. Wm. McCulloch, who was arrested Santa Ana on a charge of assault with deadly weapon, preferred by F.Pyne, was discharged from custody his preliminary examination some day before the Justice of the Peace.The two men engaged in a quarrel,Pyne alleged that McCulloch assured him viciously with a knife, thrusting into his side,and narrowly escaping vital point.Pyne was confined to bed for two weeks and at one time was feared he had been fatally stable.The Judge held there was not enough evidence to convict,and McCulloch was discharged. Congressman Needham has introduced in the House the following irrigation bill,tothe place of the Newland billwhichitis saidis impossible passage: "That the Secretary of the Interior be,and he is hereby authorized and directedtoexpendoutofthemoneyceivedfromthesaleanddisposalofpubliclandsforthefiscalyearendJune30,1902,thesumof$1,000,000theconstructionandcompletionsuch mannerashemaydetermineormoreprojectsalreadyreportedwhethermayhereafterberepealedfor,thestorage,diversionondevelopmentofwaterforthepurposesofardior或semi-ardiallands.procedthatupontheselectionofsubjectbytheSecretaryoftheInteriorlandsrequiredforthereservoirotherhydraulicworksshallbe drawnfrompublicentryandlandceppitationofirrigationfrom.orbyresultofsuchwork shallbesubjecttoonlyunderthehomesteadlawsprovidedfurtherthatsuch landsareceptibleofirrigationshallbesas practicable,publiclands." 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