anaheim-gazette 1901-06-13

BISHOP MONTGOMERY ORATOR OF THE DAY Accepts Invitation to Address People of Orange County at Anaheim on the Fourth. The executive committee in charge of the approaching celebration of the national holiday yesterday received word from Bishop George Montgomery of Los Angeles to the effect that he would be pleased to deliver the oration here on that day. To say that the committee and citizens of the county generally are overjoyed at his acceptance of the committee’s invitation tendered him to deliver the address, is but to express it mildly. The Bishop is easily the foremost orator of Southern California, and his broad-minded and liberal views upon all questions engaging the attention of the people has made him warm personal friends wherever his personality is known. The names of numerous speakers had been suggested at various times to the committee to fill this important engagement, but when the Bishop’s name was suggested, all others were withdrawn. That he has graciously consented to accept, is cause for congratulation on all sides. Fourth of July committees reported excellent progress at the meeting Friday evening. Mr. Cargill reported upon his trip to Los Angeles to secure the presence of Bishop Montgomery as orator of the day. While he was debarred the pleasure of meeting the distinguished gentleman, owing to his absence from the city, he had been assured the Bishop would take the matter up immediately on his return and forward an answer at the earliest opportunity. Mr. Cargill felt assured that if the Bishop had no previous engagement he would accept the invitation tendered him. Judge Shanley, master of ceremonies for the barbecue, reported he had secured the services of two expert hands at the business, who were known from San Jose to Puente as the most expert barbecue artists in all these regions. He referred to Don David Yorba and Judge Reginaldo Marquez, both of whom were present and entered with in Arkansas visiting her sister, and is expected here shortly. Besides the voices there will be the military band adding its strains to the national anthem. Discussion has arisen relative to the proper site for the celebration. Mr. Asher states the Duetsch property on Lemon street has been secured free of rental, and there the festivities of the forenoon will occur. A large speaker’s stand will be erected, and the oration will be delivered there. All members of committees will be invited to seats upon the platform, which will also contain accommodations for the band. Adjoining the stand will be erected tiers of seats for the school children, who will represent the colors of the national flag, and who will sing “America,” and other patriotic songs during the day. The barbecue will be located on these premises, and the baseball game will be played during the afternoon on the diamond located on the grounds. The military parade will occur on Center street, from the Armory to Lemon street, with side streets used for wheeling purposes. In the evening a concert of patriotic airs will be given in Planters’ park. This is as far as the committees have outlined the festivities, but all will be finally arranged at the meeting tomorrow evening. Charles J. Fay, chairman of the Parade committee, requests that all business houses in Anaheim have a float in the parade. Fifty dollars have been set aside for prizes for the best turnouts. The transportation committee reports that arrangements are making with both the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe companies for late trains; and that assurances have been given that the same will be run on both roads, leaving after the fireworks and evening concert, at about 11:30. George Boyd is putting up several hundred posters of perfectly gorgeous design, single and triple sheets. They must be seen to be appreciated. The Finance Committee reports the amount subscribed and in sight as approaching $1000. Arthur Lewis is at work upon the DARLING SAYS BIRD MUST GO Says Bird Whipped Pupils by Mistake; Then Asked Them to Whip Him to Even the Score. The election on Friday for school trustee developed quite a spirited contest. Two hundred and six votes were polled. T. A. Darling received 164 and G. W. Snyder 42. The former was declared elected. During the morning hours a sensation was sprung by Darling, who produced a letter from County Assessor Vegeley to the effect that Snyder had not paid his poll tax. This disqualified him from voting at the election or from holding office as school trustee. The letter was in answer to one written by Darling asking information concerning this matter. The statement was also made that Snyder’s name was not upon the taxlist. “Vegeley is a liar!” exclaimed E. F. Kellogg, who was managing Snyder’s fight, when he was told of the story going around, “if he says Snyder is not a taxpayer or did not pay his poll tax.” The letter was produced and shown him. There was no disputing its authenticity. Snyder was present and admitted the truth of Vegeley’s statement. Turning to him Kellogg said: “Well, if that’s the case we might as well go home.” Snyder entered Kellogg’s buggy and was driven home. It was supposed this would terminate the contest, and people on their way to the polls to vote for Darling said they did not think it was worth while. In the afternoon friends of Snyder resumed the contest, a dozen coming up from West Anaheim to vote for him. Darling’s friends took up the fight in his behalf, with the result that Snyder was thereafter never a factor in the contest. The fight turned on the retention of Prof. Bird, principal of the West school. Darling says Bird has dug his grave very deep. He will oppose his retention in the school. He bases his opposition to him upon the fact that, as he says, Bird some time ago whipped three young boys for something of which they were not guilty. When he Judge Shanley, master of ceremonies for the barbecue, reported he had secured the services of two expert hands at the business, who were known from San Jose to Puente as the most expert barbecue artists in all these regions. He referred to Don David Yorba and Judge Reginaldo Marquez, both of whom were present, and entered with characteristic spirit into the discussion of the subject. "What kind of a barbecue do you want?" asked Marquez, on being called upon for information concerning the subject. "There are many kinds of barbecues. And how much money do you propose to set aside for it? How many people do you contemplate feeding? Meats alone provide a very poor feast without other dishes to go along with them. There are many things required to make a barbecue successful. Tell us what you want, and we are ready to go ahead and do the rest." "The main thing about a barbecue," said Don David, "is, next to the cooking, its proper and cleanly distribution among the guests. Meats should be served in nicely cut slices, upon clean plates, with knives and forks, and care should be exercised against waste. "Side dishes should be provided—these are important adjuncts to all well-regulated barbecues, which I take this is going to be." Further discussion of the subject resulted in the making of an appropriation of $250 therefor as a starter. This sum is to be placed in the hands of Xorba and Marquez, they to have entire control of the purchase of the meat, its preparation for the feast and its serving, and the procuring of the side dishes. Two fat young beeves, six hogs, forty sheep and beeve's heads by the score will furnish food for a crowd estimated at five thousand. Two thousand leaves of bread and all the toothsome side dishes found at well-appointed barbecue will be provided, including a thousand mince pies. Wouldn't that make a Santa Ana man leave his happy home for Anaheim on that day? John Hartung of the Music committee reported engaging the Great Western military band of Los Angeles, thirty pieces, and containing among its members Cornetist Whann, who used to lead the Anahelm band. We have Whann's word for it that this band is the best musical organization in Southern California. It will discourse music during the morning, afternoon and evening. Other bands are being also negotiated with. Herman Stern of the Committee on Decorations reported an elaborate plan for the decoration of streets and buildings in the business center. From Syre's to Broadway on Los Angeles street, and from the City Hall to Clementina on Center, the streets will be embowered in a mass of bunting and innumerable flags. Suspended across the streets at frequent intervals will be lines of colored electric lights. At the transportation committee reports that arrangements are making with both the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe companies for late trains; and that assurances have been given that the same will be run on both roads, leaving after the fireworks and evening concert, at about 11:30. George Boyd is putting up several hundred posters of perfectly gorgeous design, single and triple sheets. They must be seen to be appreciated. The Finance Committee reports the amount subscribed and in sight as approaching $1000. Arthur Lewis is at work upon the system of electrical illumination. Streets in the central portion of the city will be illuminated for ten blocks or more, and at least two tall electrical pyramids will be erected. Red, white and blue globes will be used, and each pyramid will contain 100. Wires will be stretched across the streets at intervals and hung with colored globes. Lights will be turned on for an evening or two before the Fourth. OFF FOR THE ENCAMPMENT Anaheim's Crack Military Company Departs for Santa Cruz Tomorrow. Military boys are preparing to leave on Friday afternoon for the State encampment at Santa Cruz. Orders from headquarters ars to the effect that all guardsmen must attend the encampment or resign. Khaki uniforms have arrived, and Company E will turn out its full complement of 55 men. The company will go north on the 4:50 p.m. Santa Fe train, aboard which will be the Santa Ana and San Diego companies. The Wintersberg company (Talbert) will go north on the afternoon Southern Pacific. Company E will assemble at the armory at 1:30 sharp in heavy marching order: Following is the company roster. All members are expected to attend the encampment: Capt. J. F. Ahlborn First Lieut. C. J. Fay Second Lieut. T. B. Johnson First Sergeant H. Stern Qr. Sergeant F. R. Gates Sergeant D. Nail Sergeant E. Zeus Sergeant C. Pressel Corporal P. W. Ahlborn Corporal F. Yungbluth Corporal L. Kroeger Corporal P. Turk Musician C. Woelke PRIVATES: E. H. Adams Otto Baum Henry Boege Emil Eoenge Ed Bennerscheldt H. Bankosky O. B. Baxter F. H. Block Chas Breeding L. Baxter J. Cleveland Chever R.A. Fossek B.H. Hawley W. Hecker Fred Johnson R.W. Landreth C.Lincoln J.C. Whalley The encampment will continue two weeks. Flag Presentation. The ladies of the Turner Sisterhood will have an entertainment at Turner hall on Sunday evening, at which time a $60 silk flag will be presented to the Turn Verein, which leaves next week to attend the Kreis Turn Fest at San Francisco. In the afternoon friends of Snyder resumed the contest, a dozen coming up from West Anaheim to vote for him. Darling's friends took up the fight in his behalf, with the result that Snyder was thereafter never a factor in the contest. The fight turned on the retention of Prof. Bird, principal of the West school. Darling says Bird has dug his grave very deep. He will oppose his retention in the school. He bases his opposition to him upon the fact that, as he says, Bird some time ago whipped three young boys for something of which they were not guilty. When he learned of his mistake Darling says he wept in school. At recess, Darling's story continues, Bird took off his coat, and calling the boys into a corridor, said to them: "Here! I've whipped you by mistake. Now you whip me. Give me a good beating." The boys didn't do it, but Bird has since had no control over them. Darling says Bird's action was subversive of discipline, and Bird's campaigning against him determined him to seek his dismissal. Kellogg, on the other hand, being a brother-in-law to Bird, will probably take a hand, and seek to have Bird retained. The new board organizes in July, and an exciting session is expected when the new corps of teachers are selected. The new school census gives the district an extra teacher, fifteen in all.Inasmuch as the trustees intend to cut out one of the teachers at the West school, this will give two new teachers at the Central school. Bird's average daily attendance has fallen as low as 15, and this does not come up to the number apportioned to each teacher.Either the number must be increased, or the force of teachers at the West school will be reduced. Back from Pahrump. Judge Ord of Los Alamitos returned on Friday from a six weeks' trip to Pahrump, Nev., and the intervening country along the Salt Lake railway. He reports a great influx of settlers, all of them taking up government land along the line of the road.The Judge, being in possession of valuable inside information relative to the routes, was not idle while away,and located some fine pieces of property.In Cajon Pass he ran across a party of surveyors setting grade stakes.Here the new railroad will run 200 feet above the Santa Fe line.It climbs the Pass at an easier grade,and trains will require only a single engine,while Santa Fe passenger trains now require a double header to get over. On his return trip Judge Ord made a drive of 59 miles in one day.He adds that he started so early that midnight had passed but a short time.当 he went into camp that evening in Death Valley the mosquitoes were so thick they came near devouring him and his horse.He hitched up and made six miles more before camping for the night,they covering 65 miles in his day's journey. He pronounces the Pahrump Valley rich and well watered.Splendid crops of alfalfa and grain are raised,as well as fine apples and other fruits.He made the best musical organization in Southern California. It will discourse music during the morning, afternoon and evening. Other bands are being also negotiated with. Herman Stern of the Committee on Decorations reported an elaborate plan for the decoration of streets and buildings in the business center. From Syre's to Broadway on Los Angeles street, and from the City Hall to Clementina on Center, the streets will be embowered in a mass of bunting and innumerable flags. Suspended across the streets at frequent intervals will be alnes of colored electric lights. At the corners of Center and Los Angeles and Lemon and Center tall pyramids of electric lights will be erected in elaborate design, with other towers of light in various parts of the city. Capt. Ahlborn of the Committee on Military reported Company H of Talbert would in all probability participate in the competitive military drill and that he had hopes of getting Company L of Santa Ana also. J. S. Hatfield reported the placing of a $200 order for fireworks. The elaborate set pieces will be cut out as being too expensive, and committee authorized to blow in the surplus for rockets and fireworks of a more exhilarating yet less expensive character. Reports from other committees were received, all showing committeemen to be alert and energetic in dealing with the various matters assigned them. Among them were Ascher of the committee on grounds, Fay on parade, Boyd on publicity and promotion, Dave Rodgers on the Peatland part of the celebration, and others. It has been suggested that added interest might be imparted the celebration by having the corner stone of the new high school building laid by the Masons on that day. Contractor McWilliams has made the suggestion, the school trustees have approved it, and it is now up to the celebration committee to take it up with the Masons. A chorus of 300 children, from the schools of this city and surrounding towns, will sing "America," upon tiers of seats erected near the speaker's stand. The children will be dressed in red, white and blue, to represent an American flag. The singing, it has been suggested, might be led by Mrs. Kate Fleming Hinrichs, the New York songbird, whom Anahelmers delight to honor, and who is now on her way from the East to visit her mother on Orange-thorpe avenue. Mrs. Hinrichs is now Flag Presentation. The ladies of the Turner Sisterhood will have an entertainment at Turner hall on Sunday evening, at which time a $60 silk flag will be presented to the Turn Verein, which leaves next week to attend the Kreis Turn Fest at San Diego. At this meeting Turners from all sections of the State will participate in athletic contests. The program for Sunday evening's entertainment is as follows: Song by Singing Section. Address by C. Entenmann of Los Angeles. Song by Wm. Freise. Flag exercise by young ladies. Presentation of flag to Turners. Song by Singing Section. The exercises will conclude with a social hop. Admission, 25 cents. Turners and their families free. Four members of the active section of the Anaheim Turn Verein have entered the lists at San Diego, viz., John Haberfellner, Joseph Backs, Fritz Yungbluth and Frank Arnold. High School. Four masons and as many tenders are engaged in laying the brick and cement foundations for the new high school building. Fifteen cars of brick will be used on the building, and twelve cars of lumber. This material is coming at the rate of a carload daily. There will also be two cars of stone, a car of iron and one of lime. McWilliams and Dunn, the contractors, will put on a large force of carpenters as soon as the brick work advances far enough to admit of it. For Sale. One steam boiler, 84 feet in diameter, 19 feet long, 40 three-inch tubes; one engine, cylinder 10x20; one feed pump, one injector, one heater; No. 6 centrifugal pump and all connections. For sale cheap. Time given. Located 3 miles east of Perris, at wells of Temescal water company. Apply to A. Grindl, Perris. Dr. Ida Menges Boyd has changed her office from 960 to 450 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, considerably nearer the business center, where she will be pleased to see her patients. On his return trip Judge Ord made a drive of 59 miles in one day. He adds that he started so early that midnight had passed but a short time. When he went into camp that evening in Death Valley the mosquitoes were so thick they came near devouring him and his horse. He hitched up and made six miles more before camping for the night, thus covering 65 miles in his day's journey. He pronounces the Pahrump Valley rich and well watered. Splendid crops of alfalfa and grain are raised, as well as fine apples and other fruits. He made the trip alone, and is glad to get back to civilization. Vaccination. Santa Ana's board of health has asked an opinion from the city attorney relative to its authority to impost a compulsory vaccination law. Four cases of smallpox have broken out recently at Orange. The patients have been quarantined in Santiago Canyon. The board of health strongly favors the enactment of a law compelling vaccination, and states that at the beginning of the next term of school no child should be admitted without having been previously vaccinated. Santa Ana is having a mild scare about smallpox. The cases at Orange were taken from a Los Angeles man who arrived there with the disease. Los Angeles is said to contain many smallpox cases. Brotherhood. The Fraternal Brotherhood at their meeting on Friday evening elected the following officers to serve the ensuing year: F. G. Athearn, president; Mrs. H. A. McWilliams, vice-president; Fred C. Rimpau, secretary; Miss Sophie Backs, treasurer; H. O. Stock, sergeant; Mrs. J. H. Clabaugh, master of arms; Miss Nellie Weaver, inside door-keeper; H. W. Dyer, outside door-keeper; Mrs. E. H. Adams, pianist; Mrs F. L. Eastman, chaplain; C. C. Rounds and R. H. H. Deakins, trustees; Geo. E. Boyd and J. H. Clabaugh, finance committee; F. L. Eastman, correspondent. Fine Litter. In Hatfield's window may be seen a thoroughbred greyhound with a fine litter of seven pups. The dogs are going on two weeks old, and are as handsome a lot as one would care to see. The hound is the property of Mr. Hiatt, foreman of the Braun ranch. DAYS BIRD MUST GO Hoped Pupils by Mistake; and Them to Whip Him down the Score. On Friday for school used quite a spirited conduct and six votes were Darling received 164 and 82. The former was demorning hours a sensagage by Darling, who produced it at the election or from a school trustee. The answer to one written by information concerning the statement was also Derling's name was not upon a liar!" exclaimed E. F. was managing Snyder's was told of the story goof he says Snyder is not did not pay his poll tax." Was produced and shown was no disputing its aupresent and admitted the day's statement. Sim Kellogg said: "Well, case we might as well go need this would terminate people on their way to see for Darling said they was worth while. Boon friends of Snyder test, a dozen coming up Snyder to vote for him. Bonds took up the fight in the result that Snyder never a factor in the named on the retention of principal of the West says Bird has dug hisep. He will oppose his school. He bases his claim upon the fact that, and some time ago whipping boys for something of a not guilty. When he MONEY LOST BY NUT GROWERS Through Marketing Their Crop Outside the Association. Inferior Prices Were Realized. EDITOR GAZETTE.—There is no disposition on the part of any one to dictate to Anaheim nutgrowers, or any one else, how they shall do business, nor to misrepresent in any particular the transactions of last year. I said at Mr. Korn's that the Anaheim association did not get as much for their nuts last year as the Association. I know that the Fullerton association paid to the growers $9 51½ per 100 pounds, for No. 1 softshells, and $8.963 for No. 1 standard, or hard shells. I have been reliably informed that Anaheim did not get that much by about $1100 for her crop. As for paying only ¼ cent apiece for sacks more than the executive committee did, was fully explained. The sack men in San Francisco formed a combine, and put up prices to 17½ cents. As we ordered from Calcutta, they were likely to carry their sacks over, so they reduced the price 3½ cents. On account of our order only, Anaheim saved about $50, or would have had that much more to pay. I said that by keeping out of the executive committee the Anaheim people have nothing whatever to say about fixing the price of the nut crop of the State, or their own, unless it will be to fix less than association prices, for the price will always be so high that few if any nuts will sell over the price fixed by the executive committee; and it will surely control the price of all nuts. Mr. Neff wanted to have an exchange incorporated, with one man selected to do the selling, and he to name that man. The orange exchange has demonstrated the fallacy of such a policy; while the prune growers and raisin association, and even the orange associations, point to the walnut association as the best, most complete and most satisfactory organization in the state for marketing its crop. We successfully marketed over 300 cars of nuts last year, and expect 400 this year. We do not wish to coerce any one to fall in line, but we believe it to be the MAY THE CITY PURCHASE GRAVEL PIT? According to the Statutes It May, but Under Its Charter it Cannot. At a meeting of the city fathers on Tuesday evening Clerk Merritt read the following opinion rendered by City Attorney Chynoweth relative to the right of the municipality to purchase a gravel pit outside the city limits: LOS ANGELES, Cal., June 10, 1901. To the Honorable, the Board of Trustees of the City of Anaheim:—In answer to your inquiry as to whether or not the City of Anaheim has the right to purchase lands outside of the corporate limits for the purpose of furnishing gravel to improve the public streets of the City of Anaheim. The charter of the City of Anaheim, section 862, authorizes the city to purchase such real estate as may be necessary or proper for municipal purposes. There are many authorities to the effect that a municipal corporation cannot purchase and hold real estate beyond its territorial limits unless this power is conferred by the Legislature. The Legislature in 1897 authorized cities to acquire lands outside of the corporate limits for park purposes, and to construct streets from the city limits such parks; lands have been acquired by municipalities without the corporate limits for the purpose of sewer farms. Some authorities go so far as to hold that for some particular or necessary purpose a municipality may hold real estate outside of its corporate limits. In the case of the City of Anaheim, I am of the opinion that section 874, of an act to provide for the organization, incorporation and government of municipal corporations, approved March 13, 1883, (City Charter) which provides that "In erection, improvement and repair of all public buildings and works, in all street and sewer work * * * and in furnishing any supplies or materials for the same when the expenditure required for the same exceeds the sum of one hundred dollars, the same shall be done by contract and shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder after notice of publication in a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in such city or town for at least two weeks," should control the action of the city council, and that gravel that is to be used in improving the streets of the City of Anaheim, is material within the scope of section 874. Should the gravel that the city may wish to furnish for improving its streets exceed in cost the sum of one hundred dollars. PERSONAL MENTION. Frank McGarry was in town from Los Angeles yesterday selling fireworks. F. Hart and wife went to Colton on Tuesday evening to pay a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Green. H. A. McWilliams went to Colton on Tuesday afternoon to do some draughting work for Thos. R. Green. Oscar Warling came up from Laguna a few days ago. He reports a life-sized oil boom busted in that neighborhood. Mrs. Henry Kuchel and young son returned some days ago from Phoenix, where she spent a pleasant two-weeks' visit with her parents. Attorney West was in town from Santa Ana yesterday, in company of Attorney Tipton who contemplates opening an office in Anaheim. Clarence Smith was in from Orange-thorpe a day or two ago. He states Orangethorpe will have an elaborate float in the Fourth of July parade. Frank Selover was in town other day in the interest of a San Francisco chewing-gum establishment, and shook hands with numerous friends hereabout. Mrs. Gerald Sandilands who has been visiting her mother here for some weeks past departed some days ago for Atlantic City, N. J., to join her husband. Mrs. H. Cahen departed yesterday for San Jose in response to the distressing intelligence that her father had been stricken with paralysis and was very low. Carl Zeus is coming to be one of the finest painters in town. He improved each shining hour on Saturday by applying a coating of asphaltum to the roof of Hahn's barn. Herman Dickel and C. A. Strehle drove over to Chino on Monday, returning in the evening. They inspected the oiled roads, which they pronounce the best thoroughfares in Southern California. P. A. Derge departed on Monday for Orange, accompanied by his wife and child, to pay a short visit to Mrs. Derge's relatives there. Yesterday they left for Horicon, Wis., to remain for a visit with Mr. Derge's mother, after which they go to Salt Lake to take up their future residence. W. B. Eichbaun of Los Angeles, representing the Baker iron works, was in Mr. Neff wanted to have an exchange incorporated with one man selected to do the selling, and he to name that man. The orange exchange has demonstrated the fallacy of such a policy; while the prune growers and raisin association, and even the orange associations, point to the walnut association as the best, most complete and most satisfactory organization in the state for marketing its crop. We successfully marketed over 300 cars of nuts last year, and expect 400 this year. We do not wish to coerce any one to fall in line, but we believe it to be the part of good business policy for all to work harmoniously together to fix and maintain prices, and get as much for the grower as possible. A few cars quoted in a good many markets will have a tendency to create a panicky feeling among dealers, even quoted at association prices, as they naturally think the prices can be shaved some. Ours are never quoted. The contracts are already made now, subject to be confirmed when prices are made. Anaheim has no orders taken yet. Suppose the 500 cars that will be shipped this year get all the orders, so when prices are named all are supplied and no orders for Anaheim? Is it not reasonable to suppose that they would be compelled to sell for less prices? That happened once to Fullerton. We held for a flat cash sale. We did not get it. Others who employed brokers early in the season unloaded at 8 cents. We got about 42 or less. Experience has demonstrated that the present method of selling is satisfactory. Then why not all fall in and adopt it? When Messrs. Porter Bros. bought Anaheim nuts last year to protect the market it was not because they needed the nuts to fill orders, for I personally know that they had all they wanted and a few more without them. The executive committee is composed of one member from each association and one for each ten cars and majority fraction of ten cars. While not held together by a charter or bond, but by a contract each to the other, and by their honor, which has not been violated in slightest degree, so it answers every purpose of a corporation and has handled nearly a million dollars' worth of nuts since under contract with the greatest harmony and to the mutual satisfaction of all the members. There is no reason for staying out and every good reason for joining. The next meeting will be held at Chamber of Commerce on the 12th Inst., at 10 a.m. Get in and be represented. W. M. M'FADDEN. Notice. We are having special weekly sales. Each week, beginning Mondays, we offer a different line. Watch our corner window. Serious Accident Jose Colima and Francisco Velasco were driving along the highway east of Yorba on Sunday afternoon, when a branch of a poplar tree standing at the side of the road broke and fell across the thoroughfare. Their horse took fright and started to run. The reins repair of all public buildings and works, in all street and sewer work * **and in furnishing any supplies or materials for the same when the expenditure required for the same exceeds the sum of one hundred dollars, the same shall be done by contract and shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder after notice of publication in a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in such city or town for at least two weeks," should control the action of the city council, and that gravel that is to be used in improving the streets of the City of Anaheim, is material within the scope of section 874. Should the gravel that the city may wish to furnish for improving its streets exceed in cost the sum of one hundred dollars, the legal method for obtaining the same would be to advertise for bids from responsible parties to furnish the same, and the contract for such gravel be let to the lowest responsible bidder. Very respectfully, H. W. CHYNOWETH, City Attorney. Trustee Helmsen—Under the law it seems we have the right to purchase really lying outside the corporate limits, but under our charter we cannot. So there you are. Continuing he said: There is nothing to prevent us from buying such gravel as we may need at so much per load, but I think by the time of the expiration of the present contract for city sprinkling and graveling next January, the question of oiled roads will be taken up here. Mr. Dickel tells me the oiled roads at Chino and Ontario are equal to the macadamized streets in Santa Ana. I have carefully read Supervisor White's paper upon this subject, and am a convert to oiled roads. It only costs $160 per mile for the first year, the subsequent years the expense is normal and their superiority to sprinkled roads is so great there is really no comparison. Attorney Chynoweth's opinion went to the file, and the chair counseled the members present to inform themselves upon oiled roads, to the end that the same might be taken up at the proper time. Marshal Steadman reported the following collections for May: For water, $194.45; license, $180.50; electric lights, $307.70; total, $682.65; less 5 per cent for collection ($34.13); deposited with treasurer, $648.52. Delinquents collected. Water, $22.75; lights, $12.25; licenses, $8.75; total, $43.75. Delinquents reported. Water, $22.50; lights, $10.45; license, $2.50; total $35.45. Treasurer Cahen reported the following funds on hand: In general fund, $1002.87; improvement fund No. 1, $997.50; No. 2, closed; No. 3, $148.50; total, $2148.87. Clerk Merritt's monthly financial report tallied with the figures of the treasurer. A communication was received from W.S. Wright of Pasadena accepting the franchise granted the Santa Ana Gas and Electric company. It was ordered filed. Clerk Merritt reported reinsuring city property. Trustee Weisel of the Finance Committee reported auditing bills against the city and examination of reports of officers, finding the same to be correct. Trustee Fay reported progress upon work assigned to him including the roof of Hahn's barn. Herman Dickel and C.A. Strehle drove over to Chino on Monday, returning in the evening. They inspected the oiled roads, which they pronounce the best thoroughfares in Southern California. P.A. Derge departed on Monday for Orange, accompanied by his wife and child, to pay a short visit to Mrs. Derge's relatives there. Yesterday they left for Horicon, Wis., to remain for a visit with Mr. Derge's mother, after which they go to Salt Lake to take up their future residence. W.B. Eichbaun of Los Angeles, representing the Baker iron works, was in town on Tuesday evening, to submit a bid for the new boiler to be installed by the city. He learned the time for opening bids had been deferred, but promises to be back at the appointed time and enter the competition. Otto Hussman walks with a bad limp as a result of an accident at the McPherson gravel pit some days ago, when a piece of railroad iron fell striking his knee. It narrowly escaped his head. Otto is consequently having a short respite from the section gang. James Nolan of Pasadena, for twenty-five years a wholesale liquor dealer, will lecture on temperance at the Methodist church on Sunday evening. Mr.Nolan is a reformed drinker, and Parson Pratt informs us he will give a lecture which every one who wets his whistle may listen to with profit. Addison Dyer returned on Tuesday from Nogales after an absence of a year and a half. He will remain for a short stay with relatives here, and will then visit the Buffalo exposition. He will return to Anahela for a further stay, and may later on return to Nogales, where he was associated with Ed Pellegrin in the jewelry business. Ad contracted asthma at Nogales and is home on a short trip in search of health. Capt.H.T.Matthews left some days ago for San Francisco, in accordance with instructions received from the War Department, to take his examination for a lieutenant's commission in the regular army. Immediately after his examination Capt.Matthews will go East to his family, whom he has not seen since his departure for the war in Philippines. Webb Lymburner has departed from Fullerton, and it is said the haunts which knew him once will known him no more forever. Lymburner has had Fullerton groggy for years, and since his departure all classes are breathing easier. The crusade against the joints has resulted in closing five thirst parlers. A solitary one remains, and against this it is said proceedings will soon be instituted. Thomas J.Van Alstyne, son of T.B. Van Alstyne of Santa Ana, rowed in Cornell's Varsity crew which won the inter-collegiate 2-mile boat race at Ithaca, New York, the other day.Pennsylvania, probably the strongest crew in the United States, came in third. For form, weight and power Cornell was superior to her opponents. It rowed to victory in 10 minutes and 52 seconds, lowering the record of two years ago by 34 seconds. President McKinley has purchased sixty acres of land in the Coalinga district, and will sink an oil well. The transaction was effected during the President's stay in San Francisco and the record was made two days after Mr. ``` Trip Judge Ord made a decision in one day. He adds so early that midnight was short time. When he met that evening in Death Valley quakes were so thick devouring him and his cached up and made six before camping for the covering 65 miles in his state the Pahrump Valley watered. Splendid crops grain are raised, as well as other fruits. He made land is glad to get back coination. Board of health has asked on the city attorney rela- tion to impost a compa- nition law. Four cases have broken out recently the patients have been Santiago Canyon. Health strongly favors of a law compelling vac- states that at the begin- ment term of school no child must not have been deciated. Having a mild scare. The cases at Orange from a Los Angeles man there with the disease. Said to contain many motherhood. Brotherhood at their Friday evening elected the orders to serve the ensuing theearn, president; Mrs. Williams, vice-president; Mu, secretary; Miss Sophie Berger; H. O. Stock, ser- pient; H. Clabaugh, master of little Weaver, inside door- W. Dyer, outside door-E. H. Adams, pianist; lastman, chaplain; C. C. H. H. Deakins, trustees; and J. H. Clabaugh, attee; F. L. Eastman, cor- nee Litter. window may be seen a greyhound with a fine pups. The dogs are go- keks old, and are as hand- one would care to see. One property of Mr. Hiatt, the Braun ranch. Notice. We are having special weekly sales. Each week, beginning Mondays, we offer a different line. Watch our corner window. Serious Accident Jose Colima and Francisco Velasco were driving along the highway east of Yorba on Sunday afternoon, when a branch of a poplar tree standing at the side of the road broke and fell across the thoroughfare. Their horse took fright and started to run. The reins were broken in the endeavor to stop the runaway, and Velasco jumped, striking his head upon the hard ground. He was stunned by the fall and sus- tained serious injuries. Colima remained in the vehicle until a sandy spot in the road was reached, and jumped. In alighting he struck his head against the wheel, fracturing the skull. While severely injured, no serious consequences are apprehended. Velasco was on Tuesday reported to be in a critical condition. Yesterday he rallied and chances are good for his recovery. Fruit Notes. David Bertsch who owns a fine orchard east of town reports walnuts a light crop on account of the November freeze. He notices that his trees which were plentifully irrigated on account of alfalfa growing between them, and which had in consequence leaved out more than the others, were nipped by the frost; while those trees which were not irrigated, having potatoes growing between them, and being dormant, have produced a good crop and are looking beautifully. The trees which were nipped had to be cut back. Some varieties of peaches have produc- ed a good crop, while other varieties are poor. Apricots are light all over the valley. Local Dots. A marriage license has been granted Oscar T. Farman and Miss Lee Ethel Skidmore of Laguna. The State Convention of Christian Endeavorers is in session this week at Santa Ana. Reduced rates account Christian Endeavor society's meeting at Santa Ana, June 13th to June 16th. One fare for the round trip on certificate plan from Santa Ana or Los Angeles over the Southern Pacific. Clerk Merritt's monthly financial report tallied with the figures of the treasurer. A communication was received from W. S. Wright of Pasadena accepting the franchise granted the Santa Ana Gas and Electric company. It was ordered filed. Clerk Merritt reported reinsuring city property. Trustee Weisel of the Finance Committee reported auditing bills against the city and examination of reports of officers, finding the same to be correct. Trustee Fay reported progress upon work assigned to him, including the boiler specifications, and purchase of a pipe machine. Bills to the amount of $1102.54 were paid. Dominick Lieb wrote the board that he had sold his saloon to F. Conrad, and asked that his license to maintain the same be transferred to him. The same was granted on condition that the saloon be maintained in the same place. There were present Trustees Helm-sen, Fay and Weisel. Absent, Dickel and Schneider. Go to C. A. Strehle, Anaheim, for galvanized iron tanks, pumps and wind-mills. Money to Loan. In sums to suit Apply to F. A. Backs, Jr., Secretary Building and Loan Association, Anaheim, Cal. 10-tf Piano For Sa e. Decker Bros. upright; in every respect as good as new. Price $300. Apply to Prof. Ludwig Thomas, 116 E. 15th St., Los Angeles, or this office. fl-tf President McKinley has purchased sixty acres of land in the Coalinga district, and will sink an oil well. The transaction was effected during the President's stay in San Francisco and the record was made two days after Mr. McKinley started for the East. The land is four miles west of Oil City and thirteen from Coalinga. It has not yet been developed and there is no well within two miles of it, but experts believe that the prospects are good for a producing well in the section covered by the deed. Development in the Coalinga oil field has been checked during the winter by heavy rains, as it was last year by lack of water, but the announcement that a wealthy Eastern syndicate has undertaken to find a market for two years to come for all the oil that can be produced has stimulated the enterprise and the outlook is that the section covered by the grant to the President will be prospected with great vigor. The want of water, which has been the chief drawback to development at Coalinga is about to be removed by the construction of a pipe line conveying water from the neighboring foothills, a company with ample capital having been established some time ago for that purpose. The surveys have already been made. R & G CORSETS This week only 75 cts, AT CHAS, FEDERMAN NATIONAL MENTION. Garry was in town from Los Saturday selling fireworks. and wife went to Colton on morning to pay a visit to Mr. Green. Williams went to Colton on morning to do some draughting. Thos. R. Green. Bering came up from Laguna ago. He reports a life-sized rested in that neighborhood. Kuchel and young son some days ago from Phoenix, spent a pleasant two-weeks' her parents. West was in town from yesterday, in company of Pipton who contemplates office in Anaheim. Smith was in from Orangeday or two ago. He states he will have an elaborate Fourth of July parade. Over was in town the other interest of a San Francisco establishment, and shook numerous friends hereabout. Sandilands who has g her mother here for some departed some days ago for city, N. J., to join her husCahen departed yesterday in response to the distressence that her father had seen with paralysis and was For the traveling season Trunks, valises, telescopes, etc., in all styles and sizes. For the seashore season Bathing suits for men and boys. 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