anaheim-gazette 1902-01-16

WIERD WHISPERINGS IN THE COURTHOUSE So Says a Veracious Correspondent from Santa Ana—But Nothing About the Crawford County System. EDITOR GAZETTE:—Visitors to Orange county’s fine courthouse have of late frequently remarked as to strange and mysterious whisperings heard within its walls, and the peculiar actions of some persons strolling about its corridores. Of the latter class an old frontiersman remarked, “they appeared desirous of locating a homestead and were looking for the most desirable quarters.” The mysterious character of the reports determined me to investigate. If it was a “hunted house” I wanted to know it—and tell it, too. So yesterday, after tying Old Doll to the hitching rack and paying Chris Miller a friendly visit (and a nickel) I found myself shaking hands with the veterans of the courthouse who have grown gray in the service, and there could be no question as to the cordiality of the greeting; but even in the midst of it I was at once struck by a strange buzzing noise which pervaded everything. It seemed to be in the atmosphere and like unto an incipient “norther.” I felt it in my bones. I had set myself the task of analyzing these sounds which had mystified so many, and desiring a quiet place to work found a good seat in the auditor’s office, where Capt. Hall has kept things warm for so many years that the memory of man runneth not to the contrary. And still the buzzing continued and lulled me into a half-sleeping daze state, and I imagined or felt the gentle sea breeze caused a purring, whispering sound in the Captain’s populistic whiskers. And thus it sounded: “Guess I’ll stay, twelve years not enough, four years more, four years more; will train up a boy for the job, the job.” Looking over the bar—is that what you call it—the Captain was seen fast asleep with a benevolent and contented look upon his countenance. Withdrawing quietly I soon found myself in the recorder’s office, and again an indistinct murmur filled the air; but this time it was only the whispering of pens, but there was a pee- Withdrawing quietly I soon found myself in the recorder's office, and again an indistinct murmur filled the air; but this time it was only the scratching of pens, but there was a peculiar rhyme in the scratch and thus the melody ran: "Everybody urges me, everybody urges me, everybody wants me, can't get out of it, die in the harness, think I'll have to, have to." Upstairs and across the corridor the swelling notes assumed form and there could be no mistaking the words: "Think I'll go higher, go higher, done a good job here, want a better one, better one." The door of the clerk's office was slightly ajar and the peculiar odor of burning cabbage leaves filled the air, so I boldly stepped in, expecting Billy to proffer a fine hawana, and was surprised that no one was in sight; but hearing strange noises beyond I passed through and descended the stairway to the basement, where the odor grew more pronounced, and mingled with strange incantations and whisperings, all in an unknown tongue. After the smoke cleared away Billy was seen on his knees, clad only in his gunnysack garment (cut en decolette at both ends), in which he crossed the sands of the desert, burning incense on the mystic shrine; while in a voice full of tears he poured forth his vows. I tip-toed from the room. On going to the treasurer's office, I had to jostle Supervisor Potter, who stood in the doorway with eyes spellbound on the strong vault within. Once inside the keeper of the keys was discovered smoring in his easy chair, and the strenuous sounds emitted seemed to say; "One term not enough, not enough; have to run like a cavalryman; beat them all same Robinson, all same Robinson." Approaching the sheriff's office it was found to be brilliantly illuminated and I was about to ask Sheriff Lacy why he was burning red lights in the daytime, when I found it was not that kind of red light at all, but just plain John Snover entering the office and reaching for the most comfortable chair. And just then there was a regular pandemonium of voices protesting and there could be no mistaking the well modulated and firm tones of Joe's voice as the whisperings gave out "Not too previous, John; not too previous, I'll take another term, one more term." And then there was a flash of blue and silver and a shadow clad in blue and wearing the silver star of a city marshal flitted by and the whisperings ceased. Arriving at the office of the district attorney I found Captain Langley's hand on the door knob, but his eyes had a faraway look and he kindly al- FARMERS' CLUB WILL HAVE A DANCE Issue Invitations for a Social Gathering at the Del Campo The Farmers' Club has extended invitations to its friends throughout the valley to be its guests at one of those social gatherings which have made it famous as an entertainer. The event takes place at the Del Campo the evening of Friday, the 24th. The young people will dance in the spacious dining-hall, and games for older guests will be provided in the parlors. Of course an old-fashioned Farmers' Club supper will be served, and this will alone be worth the price of admission. The President of the club, M. L. Rogers, and the First Vice President, George Augustus Hunter, both of whom insist their dancing days are not over, promise to delight the crowd by taking a turn at the maze, illustrating how their grandfathers danced. The following committees will have the affair in charge: Executive—A. H. Cargill, M. L. Rogers, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Terry. Entertainment — Herman Stern, C. Fay, Fred Backs. The club issues a cordial invitation to its friends to be present. Party at Mrs. Konig's Mrs. Konig entertained the Ladies' Euchre Club at her home on Thursday afternoon. The parlor and dining rooms were profusely decorated with roses and evergreens. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess at the close of the game, after which the prizes were awarded to the lucky winners. Miss Dotter won the first prize, a salad set, Mrs. Rimpau the second and Mrs. Konig the consolation, a candle-stick. Mrs. Matthay and Miss Adela Dotter of Los Angeles were the guests of Mrs. Konig, having come down to attend the party. Registration County Clerk Beckett has appointed Judge Shanley and Joseph Helmsen to be registration clerks for this precinct. As soon as the necessary blanks arrive they will begin the work of making little doubt. Many rumors as to the route of this road, which is occupying so much public attention just now, have been current during the week. While four lines have been run through town, the route on Los Angeles street is generally accepted as the one which will be finally selected, the company having a franchise on that thoroughfare. From Whittier the road will run through the La Habra valley and on to Placentia, whence a survey has been made by way of Olive to Orange. A loop line will probably run over this route, and it is said a line may continue to the county park in Santiago canyon. The main line will run from Santa Ana in a bee line to Anaheim and Fullerton, and thence to Whittier. Talk of leaving either or both these towns off the line is laughable. Work upon the roadbed will begin in near future, and it is said the line will be in operation before the end of the year. FARMERS' CLUB WILL HAVE A DANCE Issue Invitations for a Social Gathering at the Del Campo The Farmers' Club has extended invitations to its friends throughout the valley to be its guests at one of those social gatherings which have made it famous as an entertainment. The event takes place at the Del Campo the evening of Friday, the 24th. The young people will dance in the spacious dining-hall, and games for older guests will be provided in the parlors. Of course an old-fashioned Farmers' Club supper will be served, and this will alone be worth the price of admission. The President of the club, M. L. Rogers, and the First Vice President, George Augustus Hunter, both of whom insist their dancing days are not over, promise to delight the crowd by taking a turn at the maze, illustrating how their grandfathers danced. The following committees will have the affair in charge: Executive—A. H. Cargill, M. L. Rogers, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Terry. Entertainment — Herman Stern, C. Fay, Fred Backs. The club issues a cordial invitation to its friends to be present. Party at Mrs. Konig's Mrs. Konig entertained the Ladies' Euchre Club at her home on Thursday afternoon. The parlor and dining rooms were profusely decorated with roses and evergreens. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess at the close of the game, after which the prizes were awarded to the lucky winners. Miss Dotter won the first prize, a salad set, Mrs. Rimpau the second and Mrs. Konig the consolation, a candle-stick. Mrs. Matthay and Miss Adela Dotter of Los Angeles were the guests of Mrs. Konig, having come down to attend the party. Mr. Pierotti occupies half his space in telling us what we could do with the $200,000 that we could acquire by selling 4000 shares of stock at $50 per share. Building air castles is very pleasant business, but I would much rather hear what he proposes to do with the proceeds of the 1000 shares, and who he expects will buy it in the face of an increased water supply at $50 per share. Or does he know of parties who will take the stock at that figure? To make improvements we must have money. Unless the stock is sold at once we shall not have the money, and will have to borrow money after all, which is what Mr. Pierotti desires to avoid. Thus it might happen that we might get the water before we sold the stock, and then (vide Mr. P's reason No. 1) "as soon as irrigators have more water than they need they will offer the surplus stock for sale, and thus cause it to depreciate in value, as it was ten years ago. As long as there was floating stock the company could sell none." I will not be held responsible for Mr. P's logic but will offer this suggestion to the stockholders to meditate on until Mr. P has a chance to explain how it really is. Again, will Mr. Pierotti guarantee that the directors will not sell the stock for less than $50. Perhaps some fine day they might reduce the price to $10 (in secret session, of course), and buy it all in themselves before the rest of the populace was "on." Then they could reduce the runs to one-fourth hour per share, run allthe water they can in the sandwash, and makethe people load up again at $75.Something similar to this has been heard of in a certain country not a thousand miles away. You must look out for all these things, Mr.Pierotti. Nor can Mr.Pierotti guarantee thatthe coming board would adopt his suggestion of not beginningthe saleofthe new stock until September，1902.Inthe amendmentis adoptedit is possible thatthe stock mightbe soldat once.Inthatcaseweshouldhavetodepiseupouralreadyinsufficientsummersupplyinwhatpromisestobethedryestyearthatwehaveyethad. If Mr Chapman's idea should be adopted(of dividingthenewissueamongthestockholdersinproportiontowhateachalreadyhas)weshouldsimplybe transferringourmoneyfromone pockettotheotherwithcertaintyofsomeoftgettinglostinhtherushuffle. Mr.Pierotti's reason No. 2 would seem to assert that improvements can only be made by issuingmorestockThisIdeny,andalsothatitisbetheway.itIsentirelyprobablethatourpresentdebt,bearing6and7percentinterest,couldbefoundedandadditionalfundssufficienttocoverallcontemplatedimprovementssecuredattrateofinterestnotexceeding5percentonlongterm bonds.Whenwdiscoverthatwehavemoresummerwaterthanweknowwhattodowiththerewillbenotroubleindispositingitforconsiderablemorethan$50persharetotheownersofthe"thousandacresofriichestlandinSoutheCaliforniainourirrigatingdistrictIfMr.Pierottiisanxiousforthem And just then there was a regular pandemonium of voices protesting and there could be no mistaking the well modulated and firm tones of Joe's voice as the whisperings gave out "Not too previous, John; not too previous, I'll take another term, one more term." And then there was a flash of blue and silver and a shadow clad in blue and wearing the silver star of a city marshal flitted by and the whisperings ceased. Arriving at the office of the district attorney I found Captain Langley's hand on the door knob, but his eyes had a faraway look and he kindly allowed me to enter; when I found the warrior, Col. Heathman, taking an inventory of the furniture and making measurements of the sun's rays, and for the life of me I could not make out whether he wanted the office for its value as a bread-and-butter proposition or simply as a laboratory to extract (by means of his newly patented process) iodide of potassium from the smell of decaying kelp which came through the windows with the sea breeze. The latter view was somewhat strengthened by the fact that Roger seemed to be sitting somewhat firmly as well as contentedly in his seat; and a murmuring whisper filled the air, "Pretty well fixed; pretty well fixed." A wild chorus of whisperings emanated from the open doors of the courtroom and 'twas not difficult to segregate the clear, resonant tones of "The Court;" "on my record, gentlemen, on my record." Then a voice from the West floated through the room and a form strangely like the figure I had seen at the door of the district attorney's office peered into the room, and then before all the voices could be recognized a great hubbub arose from the Judge's chambers. It seemed a grotesque mixture of whisperings and subdued laughter, and laughter not so subdued, and as the door was thrown open, may I never see the back of my neck if there wasn't a lank shadow from Arkansaw in full view trying on the judicial robes of his honor, Judge Ballard; and the shape became engulfed in their generous folds and swaggered and rolled its shiny head in convulsive and vain efforts to look dignified, and amidst it all the stifled laughter arose like the immortal Annanias' Tracys pillars of sand, until it enveloped everything and the close of the game, after which the prizes were awarded to the lucky winners. Miss Dotter won the first prize, a salad set, Mrs. Rimpau the second and Mrs. Konig the consolation, a candle-stick. Mrs. Matthay and Miss Adela Dotter of Los Angeles were the guests of Mrs. Konig, having come down to attend the party. Registration County Clerk Beckett has appointed Judge Shanley and Joseph Helmsen to be registration clerks for this precinct. As soon as the necessary blanks arrive they will begin the work of making voters. The Great Register is canceled, and all citizens must reregister. CLEANING RESERVOIR A force of twenty men and seventeen teams have been at work for some days past cleaning the Tuffree reservoir. The water company has been doing more work of permanent improvement up the river during the past season than ever before. Bar Association The Orange County Bar association held a special meeting in the superior judge's chamber on Monday and perfected organization. Laws relating to mutual relations of attorneys with clients, witnesses and judges were treated of at length and adopted, together with a constitution. The following were selected as the first officers of the association: Victor Montgomery, of Santa Ana, president; Richard Melrose, of Anaheim, first vice president; J. C. Scott of Santa Ana, second vice president; W. E. Parker of Santa Ana third vice president; H. J. Forgy of Santa Ana, secretary; Homer Ames of Santa Ana, assistant secretary. Attorneys E. T. Langley, F. O. Daniel and Judge J. W. Towner were elected a committee upon complaints. A Bet on the Rain. Uncle Jake Everhardy and Ed Kerner the other day wagered $25 on rain. Uncle Jake bet $25 it will ten inches before the first of June year, and Kraemer bet $25 it would Money is up, and the weather wise speculating as to who will win the WOOD OBJECTS INCREASE OF STOCK METZTE:—I desire to use a lot of your space in a discussion amendment to the bylaws hast meeting of the boardotti authorizing the issue is more of stock. I am not much short notice to discuss as thorough manner as I about I desire to offer a few and perhaps ask a few that may perhaps provoke discussion of this vital matter. Place the time is too shortussion of such an importation of such an importance. Many of the stockholden hear of it, and the real not have sufficient time make up their minds. A large part of the stock is presented in signed proxied in form, so that the deme matter will rest in the very few men who hold the key choose to exercise their rights who desire to vote on what should instruct their understanding that if they (the proxy holders) will be the proxy as they see fit. In view of these complicaMr. Pierotti withdraw his give time for discussion, the matter submitted to the at some other time than meeting. And that there unnecessary delay I will negative. atti occupies half his space what we could do with the we could acquire by selling of stock at $50 per share. Our castles is very pleasant but I would much rather hear proposes to do with the proje 1000 shares, and who he buy it in the face of an inter supply at $50 per share. We know of parties who will rock at that figure? Improvements we must have unless the stock is sold at all not have the money, and to borrow money after all, that Mr. Pierotti desires to CITY TRUSTEES WILL BUY NEW STREET ARCS Old Lights to be Replaced by New Ones—Mr. Lapp Comes to Town to Explain About Poor Oil. The board of City Trustees, at its meeting on Tuesday evening, discussed the propriety of purchasing a number of electric arcs for street lighting purposes. There are at present thirteen arcs on Center street, and eleven upon other streets. These lights have been in use for several years, and some of them have outlived their usefulness. In fact Engineer Lewis made the statement at the meeting that he would not be surprised if a number of them went out entirely most any night. Two letters were read, one from the General Electric company, and the other from the California Electrical Works, giving prices for arcs of different patterns. The former offered to install twelve lights for $421.60; the latter twenty-five for $970. The matter, after a lengthy discussion, was left to the Finance Committee, the chairman of the Committee on Public Improvements and Engineer Lewis, with power to act. C. E. Lapp, of Los Angeles, appeared before the board in reference to two cars of fuel oil sold to the city by him, one of which failed to come up to gravity, the other having twelve barrels of water in it. The bill for the oil had been "hung up" by the Finance Committee, but after explanations by Lapp, the oil was paid for, minus the water. Marshal Steadman reported the following collections for December: Electric lights, $440.70; water, $191.45; licenses, $170.25; total, $806.40; less 5 percent for collection, $40.32; balance, $766.08. Delinquents collected: Water, $9.35; lights, $13.15; total, $22.50. Delinquents reported: Water, $29.60; lights, $25.25; licenses, $11.25; total, $66.10. The amount ($766.08) is the largest ever collected in one month in the city. Treasurer Cahen reported the following funds on hand: General fund, $2116.37; bond funds, No. 1, $1200; No. 2, $348.25; No. 3, $472.50; total, $4137.12. Clerk Merritt's financial report tallied with treasurer's. Ex-officio assessor reported collection of $435.23 in personal property taxes. BREWER CONRAD MULCTED IN $100 Sells His Vile Beer to Two Children, Who Drink It and Become Deathly Ill—Indignant Citizens. Brewer Conrad of the West End was fined $100 by Judge McCoy of Westminster on Thursday last, for selling two bottles of beer, at his brewery, to two children of Westminster, aged 8 and 12 years. The alternative was 50 days in jail. He elected to pay his fine. Conrad sold two bottles of beer to the children, who drank the beverage and were made deathly sick. On arriving at their homes they were stupid from the effects of intoxication and suffered from nausea and collapse. The parents of the boys swore to a complaint charging Conrad with selling liquor to minors. The Constable came up the next day, and going to the brewery, found Conrad at work about the place. He said to that individual: "Where's Conrad?" Conrad had been informed that he might expect arrest. He replied: "He's gone up to the coal mine, and will not be back for a day or two." The officer, not knowing the brewer, withdrew, but asked an attendee near by where that person was. "He is up in the canyon at the coal mine, and will not be back for a few days," was the reply. The officer drove to Duckworth's store and hitched his horse. Inquiries of parties who knew the man he sought revealed the fact that the brewer had been seen about his place of business during the day and was probably there at that time. He returned to the beer joint and found a number of men had collected, drinking beer. Conrad was among them. He said: "Here you are again. What do you want?" "I want to know where the owner of this brewery is." "Didn't I tell you he was up in the canyon?" "Well, you tell me what your name is, or I shall arrest you." Conrad admitted his identity, the officer read to him the warrant of arrest and the two were soon on their way up town to procure bail. Judge Shanley admitted the prisoner to bail in $100. The next day in McCoy's court he denied selling the beer to the children and swore they stole it. Evidence was introduced proving personal mention I. Asher is at Tehachepi on a two-weeks' business trip. Paul Kluss has purchased the poor room formerly conducted by Captain Hatfield. Clarence Lincoln has a job in Los Angeles as conductor on the Traction line. R. S. Middleham of Seattle, brother of W. F. Middleham, is here to spend the winter. C. J. Sheppard was in town from Los Angeles on Tuesday. During his stay he purchased the Brookshurst orange crop. Napoleon Hart spent Tuesday in River erside in conference with Mr. Green. He reports many orange orchards badly affected by frost and wind. Col. R. J. Northam and wife drove through town from Los Angeles on Tuesday, with a party of friends, on their way to the beach. Martin H. Holcomb is a new arrival from Michigan, and will spend the winter with his old friend and neighbor Chester Spencer. Adolph Luedke has sold his Los Angeles jewelry store, and contemplated purchasing a tract of land west of town and starting a chicken ranch. Ira Macaulay has accepted a position as foreman of the Fay packing-house and Fullerton. The house has shipped out so far this season 18 cars of oranges. Chauncey Huggans was in town from Fullerton on Tuesday. He says he will open his bottling works and ice warehouse in a few days. Furniture for the works is now arriving and being installed. W. F. Middleham has returned from Los Angeles, where he has been employed at his trade as painter for some months past. He reports building erations brisk, but painters have been laid off in number, owing to their drought. Photographer Howard has taken a number of very fine views of the city from the tower of the Del Campo. The compare favorably with Los Angeles work. No one should go away from Anaheim for photographic work long as we have here an artist of Mr Howard's excellence. Madame Modjeska, who has been a pearring with Louis James in a fine production of "Henry VIII," was suddenly attacked in Denver recently by a seven- Improvements we must have unless the stock is sold at all will not have the money, and no borrow money after all, that Mr. Pierotti desires to has it might happen that we the water before we sold them (vide Mr. P's reason soon as irrigators have more than they need they will offer us stock for sale, and thus do depreciate in value, as it years ago. As long as there big stock the company could I will not be held respon- Mr. P's logic, but will offerention to the stockholders to on until Mr. P has a chance how it really is. Will Mr. Pierotti guarantee directors will not sell the less than $50. Perhaps some they might reduce the price secret session, of course), and on themselves before the rest palace was "on." Then they trace the runs to one-fourth share, run all the water they wash, and make the peopal again at $75. Something this has been heard of in a country not a thousand miles you must look out for all these Mr. Pierotti. Mr. Pierotti guarantee that dig board would adopt his sug- not beginning the sale of the until September, 1902. If cement is adopted it is possible stock might be sold at once, case we should have to divide already insufficient summer what promises to be the dry-what we have yet had. Chapman's idea should be of dividing the new issue the stockholders in proportion each already has) we should transferring our money from set to the other with the cer- some of it getting lost in the Pierotti's reason No. 2 would dessert that improvements can made by issuing more stock, and also that it is the best is entirely probable that our debt, bearing 6 and 7 per cent could be refunded and addi- dions sufficient to cover all con- d improvements secured at a interest not exceeding 5 per long term bonds. When we see that we have more summer than we know what to do with all be no trouble in disposing of considerable more than $50 per the owners of the "thousands of the richest land in Southern Asia in irrigating district." Pierotti is anxious for the this land let him see as Delinquents collected: Water, $9.35; lights, $13.15; total, $22.50. Delinquents reported: Water, $29.60; lights, $25.25; licenses, $11.25; total, $66.10. The amount ($766.08) is the largest ever collected in one month in the city. Treasurer Cahen reported the following funds on hand: General fund, $2116.37; bond funds, No. 1, $1200; No. 2, $348.25; No. 3, $472.50; total, $4137.12. Clerk Merritt's financial report tailed with treasurer's. Ex-officio assessor reported collection of $435.23 in personal property taxes. Trustee Schneider, of the Committee on Public Improvements, reported connecting various residences with city water mains, also installation of water meters and electric lights. Trustee Weisel, of the Ordinance Committee, reported nothing from that committee. It had been expected that the committee (of which Mr. Dickel is chairman) would report an ordinance raising saloon licenses. Trustee Fay, who favors increasing licenses, observed the committee was awfully slow in getting at it. Schneider—Dickel seems to be getting cold feet. Mr. Dickel is off on a trip to Germany, where his aged mother's health is precarious. Schneider said he favored a raise in licenses. The matter went over without action. An analysis of city water was received from Prof. Hilgard of Berkeley, as well as one from Chicago drug firm. Both were practically the same. The water is hard and scales the boiler, and an order was placed with the drug house for a barrel of its compound which eliminates scale-producing qualities from the water. The same has been used in the Santa Ana works for years. H. A. McWilliams appeared before the board in reference to the tank frame at water works. He found the old frame badly decayed, the sills in places being absolutely hollow. He recommended that it be removed or that new timbers be put in. The tank might, he said, be moved to the unoccupied frame, which is 18 inches lower. The tank on bottom was 24 feet, while the frame was 21. The tank could be reduced in size to fit the frame. He asked Mr. Fischer for estimates on cost of taking it down, and ensmalling it, but had not yet heard from him. He would be able to make complete estimate at next meeting of board. Further time was granted. Frank Gates, driver of city oil team, made complaint about the inadequate unloading facilities at Santa Fe depot. On motion of Schneider, and seconded by Weisel, the clerk was authorized to notify the company that unless better facilities were afforded for unloading all oil would be shipped over the other road. Trustee Helmsen reported that contract with C. Spencer for sprinkling streets and hauling gravel had expired. He said it would be necessary to readvertise for bids for renewal of contract. The matter, after discussion, went "I want to know where the owner of this brewery is." "Didn't I tell you he was up in the canyon?" "Well, you tell me what your name is, or I shall arrest you." Conrad admitted his identity, the officer read to him the warrant of arrest and the two were soon on their way up town to procure bail. Judge Shanley admitted the prisoner to bail in $100. The next day in McCoy's court he denied selling the beer to the children and swore they stole it. Evidence was introduced proving that Conrad had sold the liquor to them, and he was fined in the amount stated. Tim Boege plead guilty the previous day to selling the boys a bottle of port, thinking they desired it for their parents, and not for their own use. He paid $25 into the county treasury. POTTER WOULDN'T RIDE ON HANDCAR Calls Down the Santa Fe Company About a Cement Arch, and Goes to See It in a Livery Buggy. Supervisor Potter and Roadmaster McNell of the Santa Fe railway company went to Olive on Friday to cast their eagle eyes over an offending cement arch which the railway company had constructed under its track near its brige over the river. The arch is six feet in diameter and is designed to carry off all storm water collecting in that locality. What Potter objected to was that the arch, although a fine piece of work mechanically, was placed so that it would debouch the waters upon the county road at that point, on which he has been at work a good part of the summer. The road runs in places upon an embankment eight feet high, and being in the sandy soil of the neighborhood, was calculated to go out at the first rush of waters through the arch. Potter couldn't understand why the railway people put it there. When his attention was called to the matter he promptly notified the railway people that he would hold them liable for any damages resulting from washouts. Supt. Beamer referred the matter to McNell, and the weather looking like rain, and a suit for damages looming up in prospect, the latter hopped down here in a hurry. McNell arrived on the noon train and was met at the station by Potter, who had on his store clothes and a new trim to his whiskers. McNell suggested they go up the river in Section Boss Stanton's handcar. Potter said it made him seasick to ride in handcars. McNell said his company didn't furnish him collateral to hire rigs to go skallyhootin over the country when it was a shorter haul by the handcar route. Potter came up town, hired an automobile, and both gentlemen set out for the scene of the disturbance. When they returned Potter said McNell promised to dig a trench at the mouth of the outfall sewer, taking care of detritus and the debris, and that it would Photographer Howard has taken a number of very fine views of the city from the tower of Del Campo. The compare favorably with Los Angeles work. No one should go away from Anaheim for photographic work long as we have here an artist of Ms.-Howard's excellence. Madame Modjeska, who has been pearcing with Louis James in a fine production of "Henry VIII," was suddenly attacked in Denver recently by a severe affection of the throat which prevented her from speaking. As Katharine she was on the throne, and she called for glass of water. When it was found she was unable to proceed, the scene wilt cut and her understudy appeared during the remainder of the play. Next othe actress hoped to go on at the mimee, but was unable, and her docu- advised that she must rest until Monday. It is uncertain yet whether she will be able to act next week. She been playing to crowded houses, all all the critics have praised her activity highly. Visit the Great Inventory Sales Stern Bros. and save money. OFFICERS ELECTED The Turners have elected the following officers for this year: Fred A born, president; Henry Oelkers, retary; Joseph Helmsen, treasurer; Frank Arnold, turning instructor Fritz Yungbluth, assistant; Aug Backs, singing instructor; Frank Stephan, collector; Theodore Blumsee apparatus committeeman; William Ober and Joe Backs, finance committee The Turner Sisterhood have elected the following officers to serve the term: Mrs. H. Richmann, preside Mrs. J. Backs, vice-president; Mrs Fisher, secretary; Mrs Oefinger, sistant Secretary; Mrs Maurer, tracer; Mrs Wisser; Mrs Bolz and Mrs Rees. Trustees after installation freshments were served. The Walkover Shoe is a $5.00 for $3.50 at Stern Bros. New Firm Louie Kroeger and Fritz You-blown have formed a partnership will about the first open a men's nishing goods emporium in the pa-sses now occupied by the latter as loring establishment. Shelving is being put in. Both are popular y business men and will no doubt supe- Stern Bros. sell the famous Ku-Shoe for Ladies. FINED C.B.Cunningham of Fullerton fined $20 by Judge Shanley for driving and disturbing the peace. Butterick Patterns for February arrived at Stern Bros. The 40 per cent discount sailed jackets and collarettes at Feder on Monday was so successful he terminated to have another on M Further time was granted. Frank Gates, driver of city oil team, made complaint about the inadequate unloading facilities at Santa Fe depot. On motion of Schneider, and seconded by Weisel, the clerk was authorized to notify the company that unless better facilities were afforded for unloading all oil would be shipped over the other road. Trustee Helmsen reported that contract with C. Spencer for sprinkling streets and hauling gravel had expired. He said it would be necessary to advertise for bids for renewal of contract. The matter, after discussion, went over to the next meeting. Helmsen—The city ought to have 150 to 200 feet more hose. We should have 1000 feet. We have only 850 feet now. Weisel—It would be a good thing to have it if we had money to pay for it. Fay—Let it go over for awhile. It went over. Bills to the amount of $2408.23 were audited and ordered paid. This is the largest monthly pay roll in the history of the city. H. A. Dickel was given a two-months' leave of absence. Application of A. Fuhrberg for transfer to him of saloon license standing in name of Paul Kluss. Granted. Postoffice Will Move As soon as permission is secured from the Postoffice department at Washington, the Postoffice will be moved from its present location to the premises at present occupied by Mrs. Carver as a millinery store. The place now occupied by the Postoffice will be used by an extension of Federman's store. Mrs. Carver has not yet selected a location for her store. NEW NURSERY. Richman & Mills, the Fullerton nurserymen, have purchased 25 acres from S. H. Dyer, in the frostless belt north of town, and will remove their nurseries thither. The land lies at the corner of Los Angeles and North streets, on the line of the new electric railway, and extends easterly a quarter of a mile to Olive street. The consideration is $1500. Richman & Mills are among the most extensive nurserymen in the State, and have in contemplation an enlargement of the same. APRICOT TREES FOR SALE A new well-proven variety, "The Fullerton" First known as "the improved, ever-bearing Royal." Description—Vigorous grower; regular, heavy bearer. Nursery trees, strong and healthy. Standard size: $16 ¥ 100. Address W. C. EYMANN, Anaheim, Cal. Ranch 14 miles north of Loara pos office. ON SALE 40 Per Cent Discount on all Jackets and Collaretts MONDAY, January 20, only Watch our corner window. The latest styles in: QUEEN QUALITY SHOES Chas, Federman & Co, LEADER IN GOOD GOODS PHONE MAIN 125 PERSONAL MENTION is at Tehachepi on a two-business trip. Alss has purchased the pool merly conducted by Captain Lincoln has a job in Los conductor on the Traction Middleham of Seattle, brother Middleham, is here to spend heppard was in town from Los on Tuesday. During his stay based the Brookshurst orange Hart spent Tuesday in Rivconference with Mr. Green. many orange orchards badby frost and wind. J. Northam and wife drove town from Los Angeles on with a party of friends, on to the beach. H. Holcomb is a new arrival Michigan, and will spend the winhis old friend and neighbor, Spencer. A Luedke has sold his Los Anwelry store, and contemplates a tract of land west of town a chicken ranch. Caulay has accepted a position of the Fay packing-house at The house has shipped out this season 18 cars of oranges. cey Huggans was in town Allerton on Tuesday. He says open his bottling works and house in a few days. Furnithe works is now arriving and installed. Middleham has returned from angles, where he has been emhis trade as painter for some past. He reports building opbrisk, but painters have been in number, owing to the grapher Howard has taken a of very fine views of the city tower of the Del Campo. They favorably with Los Angeles No one should go away from for photographic work so we have here an artist of Mr. 's excellence. Queen Bee Quality Shoes for Women, $2.50 a pair Henderson’s School Shoes for Boys and Girls Style and Goodness are combined in The Monarch $2.50 Shoe A Shoe for Men. A peer of the many popular lines of shoes of today. The swellest effects in shapes. These shoes you can depend on. They never disappoint. The Monarch $2.50 Shoe possesses all the desirable features of high-grade footwear. The best of material and workmanship is the combination we give in this line. All new shapes in Bals and Oxford, in Vici, Box Calf, Chrome Calf, Patent Leather, etc., at one price $2.50 The Monarch is a $3.50 shoe for $2.50 and is the only shoe on the market in which this SAVING IS REALLY MADE We are Sole Agents for this Shoe in Anaheim All rips on shoes bought at our store sewed up Free of Charge Harris & Falkenstein Carriages of all Descriptions from the Light Whalebone Speeder, Rubber Tire Road Wagon or Top Buggy, to the Roomy Family Surrey or Market Wagon, we carry at all times the very latest designs and styles. We carry carriages that are the acme of style and comfort for family driving. All the light Runabouts for road use, that are unsurpassed for lightness, combined with strength. We have them in Rubber and Steel Fires. Come in; look around. MAX JACOBSON Harness, Carriages, Buggies, Etc. 214-216 East Fourth Street, SANTA ANA : CALIFORNIA H.A.DICKEL has a complete line of Bissell’s Carpet Sweepers the easiest running and most useful implement for sweeping your carpets and rooms. EVERY FAMILY Can make these long evenings pleasant for their family and friends by having a few interesting games in the house. All Kinds of Games at Joseph Helmsen Anaheim Bakery, PETER SYRE, PROPRIETOR. FRESH BREAD CAKES & PIES CONFECTIONERY, ETC. Wedding Cakes a Specialty. Los Angeles and Cypress Sts. Joseph Helmsen Anaheim Bakery, PETER SYRE, PROPRIETOR. FRESH BREAD CAKES & PIES CONFECTIONERY, ETC. Wedding Cakes a Specialty. Los Angeles and Cypress St. California Portland Cement Made at Colton Guaranteed for Uniformity, Strength and Durability In successful use everywhere in Southern California, Arizona and New Mexico in all classes of construction. U.S. Government Engineers now building fortifications with this cement at San Diego. Orders taken for 32,000 barrels during the month of October, 1901. Let your patronage build up Southern California, not Foreign Countries. SEND FOR CATALOGUE California Portland Cement Co. 104 South Broadway, Los Angeles, Cal. FOR SALE BY AGENT J. M. GRIFFITH COMPANY ANAHEIM, CAL. The best and up-to-date Livery turnouts City Livery Stables ZEUS & WARLING, Proprietors. Center street, Anaheim