anaheim-gazette 1902-01-30

ANNUAL ELECTION OF WATER DIRECTORS Ten Men Seek Office. Seven are Chosen and Three are Left by the Wayside. The Result. Votes Shares Sheppard 6566 938 Zeyn 6015 859 Hale 5971 853 Crowther 5712 816 Sherwood 5659† 809 Smith 5580‡ 797 Bradford 5411 773 Pierotti 5187 741 Kellogg 1862 266 Steward 1295 185 Totals 49,259 7037 The annual election for directors of the Anaheim Union Water Company on Saturday resulted in the election of the seven first named gentlemen. More interest centered about the election than any for years, although the stockholders' meeting was notably free from that strenuous order of proceedings which has hitherto been inseparable from most of them. Eleven candidates were nominated for directors, but votes were cast for but ten—W. M. McFadden dropping out of the contest. An active effort was made during the day to compass the election of A. Pierotti, who had not solicited a share of stock, while the others were loaded down with proxies of seven, eight or nine hundred shares. Proxy-gathering had been in progress for two months, yet Pierotti held aloof from the contest. He felt that if his services were entitled to recognition, they could speak for themselves. At 4 o'clock Mr. Chapman approached him and said: "I have just cast the bulk of my vote for a man who did not solicit my proxy." That man, it soon developed, was Pierotti, who thanked Chapman for his kindness. The latter voted 232 shares for Pierotti. Nevertheless he was defeated by a close margin, Bradford leading him 33 shares, in a total vote of over 7000. Steward's strength dwindled to 185 shares. Sherwood made serious inroads into Steward's vote. Both were elected on the reform ticket last year, but each of late has been giving the other the glassy eye. Steward says Sherwood gathered proxies in his (Steward's) neighborhood on the understanding that they were to be used for the election of both. Sherwood says Stewart might just as well have been elected if he had done the right thing. Kellogg, who once claimed 400 shares, the Board of Audit, which is printed in another column. Crowther—One year ago a board of reformers was elected. It had been reported that crooked things existed here and there, but the reformers soon learned that everything was straight and scrupulously correct, and that the interests of the stockholders had been protected during the year. The two proposed amendments to the by-laws, one offered by Smith, limiting power of directors to assess only $2 per year; the other by Pierotti, providing for an increase of 1000 shares of stock, were both laid upon the table. Victor Schumacher addressed the meeting, showing the necessity for cementing the ditch on Orangethorpe avenue. "In places at least 25 per cent of the water is lost in transit," he said. "Most of the farmers on the line are willing to assist the company in hauling cement and gravel and doing backfilling. The ditch should be cemented a distance of a mile and a half. In order to deliver 50 inches to some irrigators on the ditch, the zanjero has to turn in 75 inches. "When I irrigate I lose 100 per cent of my water." Smiles greeted this statement, and Schumacher quickly corrected himself, saying that when he desired 50 inches of water, the zanjero has to turn in 100 inches. "And if that ain't losing 50 per cent," he continued, "it comes pretty near it." Mr. Chapman said that if the matter were brought before the Board of Directors, doubtless the ditch would be cemented. Mr. McFadden said in looking over the report of the Board of Audit, he noted the company's receipts from all sources had during the year been $59,-000. The annual expenses had exceeded this by $6,000. He thought the directors should in future endeavor to keep expenses down to the receipts. Crowther (recognizing A. McDermont standing at rear of hall)—Mr. McDermont, you have the floor. McDermont—No; I have been standing up all the time. Crowther, replying to McFadden, said the company's indebtedness had been reduced $8000 during the year. A further payment of $5000 on the Durkee ranch had been made on Thursday, thus reducing the indebtedness $13,000. Substantial improvements had been made, and it had been necessary to assess. McDermont—Mr. President, I just hear the Proxy Committee is not yet through its work. Many stockholders are anxious to get through their business and go home. I suggest that a JACK FROST VISITS FLORIDA GROVES AGAIN Herman Koster Paints Rather a Discouraging Picture of the Effects of Freeze in Palmetto State EDITOR GAZETTE—Dear Sir: We have been visited by Jack Frost several times in this southland since writing my last letter, and on his last call he stayed long enough to leave bad impressions behind. This winter so far has been a record-breaker; commencing with a killing frost in November, we had freezing weather several times through December, but it did not keep cold long enough to severely hurt anything. On the 14th of this month, however, the temperature dropped lower than ever and the thermometer recorded 20 degrees at 7 o'clock in the morning at the postoffice in Bartow, in consequence of which the orange trees will lose their leaves. Fortunately the whole crop nearly had been shipped previously and the loss in that respect is insignificant. If February should pass without any freeze, well and good; the trees will not be injured the least; defoliation on the contrary may prove an actual benefit by checking white fly and other insect pests. But it is only reasonable to suppose that during some time in February or early part of March the thermometer will drop down to 26 or 28 and then with sap started the trees will be in poor condition to pass through the ordeal unscathed; things will be like a person caught in a blizzard with his overcoat off. Any drop below 26 degrees might precipitate a repetition of '95; in that year the temperature dropped down to 22 in February. Our only salvation now lies in close watching and firing as soon as danger point is reached. In the extreme southern part of the State it has so far never been cold enough to hurt orange trees, but they have their other drawbacks in poor rocky land and insect pests. It is not to everybody's liking to blast holes for planting trees. As far back as records have been kept, Florida had its freezes occasionally; in '95 the orange trees were killed, in '86 they lost their leaves, in '35 the State was struck by a cold wave and so on. It would appear, however, that these extreme freezes were the exception, while they are a rule now; and undoubtedly the opening of the country, the destruction of forests all over the United States play an important factor in this apparent change of climate. With a climate already too fickle and treacherous for successful citrus culture in most parts of Florida, the devastation of our timber goes merrily Steward's strength dwindled to 185 shares. Sherwood made serious inroads into Steward's vote. Both were elected on the reform ticket last year, but each of late has given the other the glassy eye. Steward says Sherwood gathered proxies in his (Steward's) neighborhood on the understanding that they were to be used for the election of both. Sherwood says Steward might just as well have been elected if he had done the right thing. Kellogg, who once claimed 400 shares, simmered down to 266, and was never a factor in the race. Sheppard was high-man, polling 933 shares. The meeting was called to order at 10 o'clock by President Crowther. Secretary Krick called the roll, finding at 11 o'clock 4665 shares present or represented by proxy. The Chairman—There is a quorum present, gentlemen; what is your pleasure? This office is too small to transact our business, and it has been suggested we adjourn to the City Hall. What is your pleasure? E. F. Kellogg moved to adjourn to meet at the City Hall at 1 o'clock. Seconded by J. P. Zeyn. W. M. McFadden said there was business of importance to come before the meeting, and he thought adjournment should be taken to meet again immediately. The amendment prevailed, and the crowd filed down stairs. Some of the unsophisticated set out for the Hall. All the rest resorted to the button-holing process. Those who arrived at the Hall found it locked. The key was finally procured by City Clerk Merritt, and a dozen men climbed the stairway at 11:45. By general consent the meeting stood adjourned to 1:30. The only business of importance seemed to be water politics on the sidewalk. Meanwhile the Proxy Committee, composed of W. C. Eymann, W. L. Hale and Phid Des Granges, busied themselves with a voluminous stack of proxies. At 1:30 Chairman Crowther rapped the meeting to order at the City Hall. Secretary Krick read the minutes of the last annual meeting, which were approved as read. Mr. Crowther arose and referred briefly to the work accomplished by the board during the past year. "I shall not endeavor to make a speech," he said, "but there are one or two things which I desire to bring to your consideration. The first is the substantial improvements which have been and are being made on the main canal, which will develop and preserve water now under our control. The ditch has been straightened, graded and cemented, and in places a saving of 40 per cent of the water has been effected. We are now saving 100 inches at a point known as Shale Rock, where the leaky ditch has been cemented. The Tuffree ditch has been cemented, saving 80 inches." "Three or four years ago the company entered into an agreement with the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Company for defense of our joint water rights against all comers. The Santa Ana people maintain toward us the McDermont, you have the floor. McDermont—No; I have been standing up all the time. Crowther, replying to McFadden, said the company's indebtedness had been reduced $8000 during the year. A further payment of $5000 on the Durkee ranch had been made on Thursday, thus reducing the indebtedness $13,000. Substantial improvements had been made, and it had been necessary to assess. McDermont—Mr. President, I just hear the Proxy Committee is not yet through its work. Many stockholders are anxious to get through their business and go home. I suggest that a committee be appointed to go and rescue the proxies and bring them hither. The Chair—Well, I shall appoint you as one of them [laughter] and Mr. Strain. You will proceed to the company's office and return with the proxies and the committee as soon as possible. The meeting stood at recess until 3 o'clock, when the belated Proxy Committee made its appearance. A number of revocations of proxies were noted. Some were found minus the name of the person to whom they were intended to be issued; others were given by parties acting without power of attorney, and thus rejected. A proxy of 20 shares from M. M. Poole, issued to J. B. Rea and by him transferred to A. Pierotti, was here presented, having just arrived from Daggett. The company has a rule that all proxies must be filed 24 hours in advance of the election. McFadden—I move the proxy be rejected. Seconded by Schneider. The chairman put the question to viva voce vote. There was a light vote, about even. W. L. Hale arose and said he did not think the meeting had the right to reject the proxy. C. C. Chapman—If the proxy is in due form this meeting is powerless to reject it, regardless of any rule. I believe we are obliged to accept it if it is in due form. B. F. Porter did not believe the meeting could shut the proxy out. McFadden—Suppose all the proxies came in at this moment, when would we get through with this meeting? Mr. Staley said he had just received a proxy from Ohio, which had been delayed on the road. He asked a ruling on his right to vote it. The Chair—I shall rule that all proxies in due form are entitled to vote. Bring them up and turn them over to the Proxy Committee. McFadden (sotto voce)—Your ruling is correct. But if we make a rule I believe in standing by it. Nominations for directors being in order, the following were named: V. Schumacher nominated William Crowther. W. L. Hale nominated H. H. Hale. A. W. Danforth nominated George W. Sherwood. Pooh Bah Nebelung nominated John Peter Zeyn. R. H. Gilman nominated A. Pierotti. B. F. Porter nominated J. C. Sheppard. L. A. Evans nominated E. F. Kellogg. W. M. McFadden nominated L. B. Stewart. Pooh Bah Nebelung nominated H. L. Smith. At 3:40 voting began. Voting was finished at 5:30. At 9 o'clock the result was announced as already given. With a climate already too fickle and treacherous for successful citrus culture in most parts of Florida, the devastation of our timber goes merrily on, and the sime is close at hand when the pine forests, the pride of the Southern States, will be all but extinct. Railroad, lumber, phosphate and turpentine men are vicing with each other in their destruction. The turpentine men, however, take the palm for accomplishing fast results; they box and eventually kill almost any sized tree; then sell the lumber to mill men who make a clean sweep of it, and a howling wilderness is left behind. In United States parlance this sort of work is called "development of the resources of the country," when in reality it is vandalism, barbarity, and a disgrace to any nation that sanctions such doings by its laws. The climatic vagaries, floods and droughts, cyclones and blizzards are getting to be really uncomfortable in the United States; and would it not be far more profitable to devise means and laws to stop this shortsighted policy, to try to perpetuate our industries by running them on the most approved scientific lines if only for the sake of future generations, than to be dillying, dallying around and continually prattling about our so-called unprecedented prosperity, of which one sees so little? No matter what happens to our orange trees, however, whether they live or die, people are better prepared now to get along without them than ever. They have found out that it is the height of folly to depend entirely on them for a living, and that they must try to raise nearly every thing needed for consumption and have some surplus to sell. But there is perhaps no natural obstacle that deters more effectively the agricultural development of Florida than our stock laws. These laws were made at a time when the cattle industry was predominant, and should be repealed and changed into no-fence law, now that the farming interests take the lead over overwhelmingly. Everybody, whether he has stock of his own or not, is obliged to protect his field by a hog-and-cattle-proof fence. It is feasible enough to keep Florida cattle out, if such animals can really be called by that name; but when it comes to razorbacks it is quite a different proposition and I give it up. These creatures, made as they are by the inexorable laws of evolution, can out-foot a horse any cool day; can acent a potato patch half a mile off, are keen and intelligent to a degree, and being sworn and cursed at whenever they show themselves, have turned into regular midnight marauders. No matter how substantial a fence may be, find them a weak spot, and get into the your consideration. The first is the substantial improvements which have been and are being made on the main canal, which will develop and preserve water now under our control. The ditch has been straightened, graded and cemented, and in places a saving of 40 per cent of the water has been effected. We are now saving 100 inches at a point known as Shale Rock, where the leaky ditch has been cemented. The Tuffree ditch has been cemented, saving 80 inches. "Three or four years ago the company entered into an agreement with the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Company for defense of our joint water rights against all comers. The Santa Ana people maintain toward us the friendliest feeling, which I am pleased to say is heartily reciprocated on this side the river. Our joint litigation committee meets once a month, and are prepared to not jointly upon matters of vital importance existing at present or to arise in the future. Considerable money has been expended during the year in order to measure the water in the river—more, probably, than some stockholders seem to think necessary. We have made three accurate measurements at three different places, and we know exactly where there is loss by seepage or otherwise, and we propose to get that water and bring it down for irrigators. We know where there is a loss of 268 inches at one point, and we propose to save that water in future. "We have employed eminent lawyers to protect our interests in Newberry case. That case may be in court for years, but we shall contest it to the bitter end. Our lands would be valueless without water, and we are determined to protect the interests of every irrigator. "The board has purchased the Yorba reservoir site, and has had plans drawn by engineers showing that by the construction of that reservoir a stream of 260 inches of water could be run night and day for 60 days during the short season. The reservoir should be constructed by all means, as soon as possible. "The company's credit was never in better condition. We can go anywhere and get all the money we want at 6 per cent on the company's notes. The company's debt has been decreased $13,000 during the year, and substantial improvements everywhere made." The Secretary here read report of McFadden (sotto voce)—Your ruling is correct. But if we make a rule I believe in standing by it. Nominations for directors being in order, the following were named: V. Schumacher nominated William Crowther. W. L. Hale nominated H. Hale. A. W. Danforth nominated George W. Sherwood. Pooh Bah Nebelung nominated John Peter Zeyn. R. H. Gilman nominated A. Pierotti. B.F. Porter nominated J.C. Sheppard. L.A. Evans nominated E.F. Kellogg. W.M. McFadden nominated L.B. Steward. Pooh Bah Nebelung nominated H.L.Smith. At 3:40 voting began. Voting was finished at 5:30. At 9 o'clock the result was announced as already given. MRS. HAMILTON'S PIANO RECITAL Pupils Show Talent in a Well-selected Program Mrs. Virginia Hamilton and her pupils gave a plano recital at Backs' hall on Tuesday evening which was attended by an appreciative audience. The pupils showed marked progress under tuition of their instructor, and a number had to respond to encores. Mrs. Hamilton favored the audience with several selections, being heartily applauded. As an encore she gave Paderewski's Minuet. Following is the program: Waltz Chopin VIRGINIA HAMILTON Venetian Nights Waltz FLORENCE HANSEN Dainty Lass Pacher BERTHA KIRBY Happy Pheasant Schumann ALICE DUNN St. Elmo Two-step CATHERINE CHAPPEL Invitation to the Dance Weber ALMA MILLS Impromptu Schubert VIRGINIA HAMILTON Soldiers' Chorus Gounod ALICE DUNN Spinning Song Mendelssohn VIRGINIA HAMILTON Bird's Nest Schmoll BERTHA KIRBY Echoes of the Ball Gillet ANNA SCHUMACHER Rondo Capricloso Mendelssohn BEULAH KIRBY Hungarian Rapody No. 2 Listz VIRGINIA HAMILTON Mrs. C.S.Rogers has begun suit in Los Angeles for divorce from her husband, alleging desertion and failure to provide. MOST VISITS FLORIDA GROVES AGAIN Water Paints Rather a Discourse of the Effects of Freeze in Palmetto State AZETTE—Dear Sir: We visited by Jack Frost several days southland since writing letter, and on his last call he brought to leave bad impression. This winter so far has word-breaker; commencing frost in November, we got weather several times there, but it did not keep tough to severely hurt anyone 14th of this month, how-temperature dropped lower and the thermometer recorded at 7 o'clock in the morning office in Bartow, in connection which the orange trees their leaves. Fortunately they nearly had been shipped and the loss in that respect meant. If February should any freeze, well and good; it not be injured the least; on the contrary may prove benefit by checking white fly insect pests. But it is only suppose that during someuary or early part of March water will drop down to 26 or with sap started the trees our condition to pass through transcathed; things will be caught in a blizzard with off. Any drop below 26 must precipitate a repetition that year the temperature run to 22 in February. Our own now lies in close watching as soon as danger point. In the extreme southern State it has so far never enough to hurt orange trees, like their other drawbacks by land and insect pests. It everybody's liking to blast cutting trees. As far back have been kept, Florida had occasionally; in '95 the ordee killed, in '86 they lost in '35 the State was struck and so on. It would appear, that these extreme exceptions, while they show; and undoubtedly the one country, the destruction over the United States important factor in this apparel climate. Climate already too fickle and for successful citrus culinary parts of Florida, the deour timber goes merrily incorporated cities like Bartow this cattle and hog nuisance is abated a good deal by pound laws. It would seem that the farmer under these difficulties is not bedded on roses; but the fence question is being widely agitated now and it is to be hoped that these absurd laws will be repealed in the near future. Personally we have no complaint to enter. We have been in good health and Providence has smiled on us. All our little ventures turned out satisfactorily. Our little Jersey cow much more than supplied us with milk and butter, and both articles are a great luxury here; we have made good butter through the hottest weather last summer, without any ice. Our flock of thoroughbred Leghorn chickens laid merrily along all winter, with eggs at 30c per dozen; while the Cracker hens around us (a nondescript mixture of all breeds and natural incubators) were continually on a strike; and we have not the least doubt in the world but that we can save our grove, it being in a well sheltered location, Yours truly, HERMAN KOSTER. BARTOW, Florida, Jan. 21, 1902. ALMOST A SHOOTING AT THE HOTEL Jack Lofton, Recently from Fullerton, Proves to Be Rather a Handy Man With a Gun. Friday night Fritz Martin and a party of friends stepped into the bar of Commercial hotel to get a glass of beer on their way home. They found on entering a crowd of drunken Mexicans and others carousing about the room. One of the bartenders, walking out from behind the bar, seized Martin's cap and threw it behind the bar. Hats of the others were also taken and tossed behind the bar. Martin protested, and when he sought to recover his cap, found his progress barred by the bartender, who finally said to him: "You get out of the house; you are not spending any money here anyway." Martin responded that the expenditure of his money was a matter for his own accounting, and did not particularly concern any one else. Meanwhile one of the party had leaped over the bar and recovered the headgear tossed behind it. At this moment one Jack Lofton, who recently came over from Fullerton, and who has been tending bar in the place, threw a beer glass at Martin, striking him with great violence behind the ear. As Martin turned to see whence came the missile, Lofton seized a revolver from under the bar, and pointing it at Martin, tried so Martin says, CITY TRUSTEES PURCHASE NEW STREET ARCS New Water Main Laid to High School—To be Extended 3300 Feet West to West End Depot. The board of city trustees met in regular session on Tuesday evening; present Helmsen, Schneider, Weisel; absent Fay and Dickel. Clerk Merritt read correspondence from the General Electric Company relative to the purchase by the city of ten electric arc lights for street-lighting purposes. The price is $410. They will replace lights at present in use, and which will be retired, having outlived their usefulness. Marshal Steadman reported laying a 4-inch water main to the high school, as well as to St. Catherine's Academy. The pipe will be continued to the West End depot, a distance of 3300 feet. An agreement has been entered into between the city and the Southern Pacific Company whereby the latter furnishes the pipe, which will cost in the neighborhood of $1400, and the city will lay it. The company desires about 8000 gallons of water daily, which will be charged for at the rate of $24 per month, this sum to be charged against price of pipe. Three fire plugs, placed 1000 feet apart, will be located on line of pipe, as well as two sprinkling cranes. The latter will do away with the necessity or erection of a water tank at the West End for street sprinkling purposes, which had been in contemplation. Clerk Merritt read from several firms prices of extension valve boxes, to be attached to the new pipe line, so that water may be shut off at intervals without cutting it out from the entire length of the pipe. The purchase of a half dozen was left to Committee on Public Improvements. Recorder Shanley submitted a report showing that Jack Lofton had been sentenced to jail for twenty days for violation of ordinance 94, and H. C. Gade fined $10 for same infraction of the law—disturbing the peace. Fees,$6; turned into the treasury,$4. Filed. Trustee Weisel of the Ordinance Committee reported nothing from that committee. The proposed high-license ordinance seems to have fallen by the wayside, although there exists a considerable interest in it, as well as the enactment of an ordinance requiring saloons to close at 10 or 11 o'clock. Probably nothing will be done with these matters until the city election in April, when the sense of the people may be expressed at the polls. PERSONAL MENTION Charley Rogers is here from San Francisco, on a brief visit to relatives and friends. Lieut. W. B. Whittelsey, U. S. M., was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. Sherwood. C. E Groat was in town from Los Angeles a day or two ago, looking after extensive cement contracts. Miss Allie Chambers, who has been the guest of Miss Laurie Rollo, has returned to her home in Los Angeles. Mrs. Hauptmann and her son, Otto who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs Hansen, on Orangethorpe avenue, have gone to Los Angeles to reside. Deputy Sheriff Sleeper has been town during the week closing up to business of closing up rights-of-way for the Los Angeles Pacific railway. Mrs. Lee Scott, who has been visiting with relatives here for a few days has departed for her home at Arlington She was accompanied by her sister Miss Joyce Littlefield. H. B. Keeler, agent of the Santa Fla., has been awarded the highest of eight cash prizes offered by that company; the station agents whose work for this year has been most satisfactory. His prize was $250. Mrs. Manuel Tapla has been quite for a month past with pneumonia. She is improving under Dr. Bickford's care Her daughter, Miss Carmileta Tapla has also been ill with fever for three weeks, but is recovering. Dr. Thomas F. Bailey of the university of Chicago delivered the first series of lectures upon Shakespeare characters at the Santa Ana high school some evenings ago. A permanent university extension club was organized. J. J. Hunter drove through town day or two ago, accompanied by his daughter, and stopped at this office to procure a package of seeds. Jack has one child, a winsome lassie blossoming into beauteous womanhood, just this picture of her pa. Belmont Perry of Tustin has closed a deal whereby he disposes of his twenty-acre ranch to W. R. Ireland of Los Angeles for a consideration of $13500. Two Los Angeles lots are taken as part payment for the ranch, which is planted to apricots, walnuts and oanges, all in bearing. Mr. Perry and his wife will move to Pasadena to live. Marshal Steadman discovered the loot of his revolver after the meeting water stockholders at the City Hall been kept, Florida had occasionally; in '95 the ordee killed, in '86 they lost in '35 the State was struck and so on. It would apperate that these extreme exceptions, while they now, and undoubtedly the same country, the destruction over the United States is important factor in this apparition of climate. Alimate already too fickle and for successful citrus culps of Florida, the our timber goes merrily time is close at hand when tests, the pride of the South will be all but extinct. Number, phosphate and turpentine. The turpentine war, take the palm for acast results; they box and will almost any sized tree; lumber to mill men who sweep of it, and a howling left behind. States parlance this sort of development of the reeve country," when in reality smm, barbarity and a disnation that sanctions such laws. The climatic vapors and droughts, cyclones are getting to be really in the United States; not be far more profitable means and laws to stop this policy, to try to perpetuates by running them on approved scientific lines if make of future generations, dillying, dallying around really prattling about our so-called prosperity, of bees so little? what happens to our orchweaver, whether they live are better prepared now or without them than ever. I found out that it is the ability to depend entirely on living, and that they must nearly every thing needed intention and have some surplus there is perhaps no natte that deters more effect-irrultural development of our stock laws. These made at a time when the industry was predominant, and repealed and changed into now that the farming lead so overwhelming body, whether he has stock not, is obliged to protect oy a hog-and-cattle-proof feasible enough to keep hide out, if such animals can called by that name; but needs to razorbacks it is quite proposition and I give it creatures, made as they are favorable laws of evolution, a horse any cool day; can into patch half a mile off, are intelligent to a degree, and can cursed at whenever themselves, have turned in midnight marauders. No substantial a fence may be, weak spot, and get into the ture of his money was a matter for his own accounting, and did not particularly concern any one else. Meanwhile one of the party had leaped over the bar and recovered the headgear tossed behind it. At this moment one Jack Lofton, who recently came over from Fullerton, and who has been tending bar in the place, threw a beer glass at Martin, striking him with great violence behind the ear. As Martin turned to see whence came the missile, Lofton seized a revolver from under the bar, and pointing it at Martin, tried so Martin says, to discharge it. Martin stepped out of the door, and it is said Lofton leveled his gun at another young man in the party. Lofton was arrested the next day, and sentenced by Judge Shanley to twenty days in the city jail. He is now boarding with the city. More drunkenness and disorderly conduct has existed upon the streets of late than for some time past. The time has arrived for a weeding out of low groggeries. We have too many of them. They are a blot upon the fair name of the city. The City Trustees should do a little revoking of saloon licenses. WHO WILL BE NEW PRESIDENT? Newly Elected Water Board Will Meet on Saturday, When Changes May Be Made. The newly elected Board of Directors of the Anaheim Union Water company will hold its first session on Saturday next, when a test of strength will be made between Boss Crowther and George Washington Sherwood for the presidency of the company. Sherwood has Sheppard and Hale with him, and if he can Smith over to his support will carry off the honors and sit in the President's chair, which he filled for a fortnight on the occasion of the organization of the outgoing board a year ago. He was thereafter displaced by Crowther, and has since had his eagle eye on the chairmanship. If elected he will have the naming of the various committees, and will be in practical control of affairs. Sherwood undoubtedly contributed largely to the defeat of Steward, who was his running mate a year ago. Differences arose between them, and Steward was made to walk the plank. The names of B.F. Porter and Jake Berlin have been mentioned as successors to Supt. Woodward, who lost his best friend when Pierotti was beaten. Deacon Garwood of Orangethorpe is said to be anxious to fill the position now occupied by Secretary Krick, and several applicants for zanjero are talked of. Altogether things may be enlivened a bit by Saturday. While a diligent quest for proxies was made preliminary to the election for directors, only 7037 shares were voted, out of a total of 8004. A block of 967 shares failed to vote, sufficient to upset the calculations of every politician at the meeting. Voted For MoKinley. Harold Stern, the nine-year-old son of Jacob Stern of Fullerton, was in town with his father on Saturday, and during the afternoon straved into the Council We call attention of everybody not to miss the odd and end sale at Charles Federman's. In addition to this we have already received for spring trade shirts, white goods and embroiderie package of society into beautious womanhood, just the picture of her pa. Belmont Perry of Tustin has closed a deal whereby he disposes of his twenty-acre ranch to W.R. Ireland in Los Angeles for a consideration of $12500. Two Los Angeles lots are taken as part payment for the ranch, which is planted to apricots, walnuts and oanges, all in bearing. Mr. Perry and his wife will move to Pasadena to live. Marshal Steadman discovered the loss of his revolver after the meeting of water stockholders at the City Hall on Saturday. The weapon reposed in the drawer of his desk in his office, which was overrun during the day. He will make investigations and cover if possible who made away with it. Photographer Howard has presented us with a photograph of part of the city taken from the tower of the Del Capo. The picture is one of artistic merit, as good as could be done by any Los Angeles artist. Mr. Howard reported an increasing business, and sees no reason why a first-class photographer may not enjoy a lucrative trade here about. W. Gales of Whittier passed through town on Monday with two loads: young walnut trees, numbering 30 from Ford's nursery across the river. The trees are soft-shells, are good ash and cost 50 cents each at the nurses. They are to be set in an orchard at Whittier. Mr. Gales has hauled seven loads of this kind of trees through town within the week. Mrs. J. C. Roller returned home Saturday, after an absence of seven months in the East. Mrs. Roller was taken seriously ill, several weeks after on her homeward journey and had taken from the train at Los Angeles where she remained until able to turn to her home in Centralia. Many friends will be glad to hear her recovery. Mose Miller was fined $15 by Justice J.A.Willson of Santa Ana for crucible animals. Miller tied his horse at hitching rack and left it without or shelter until it was discovered the night watchman at an early hour next morning. The case was secured by the society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. Frank Ward, the well-known Angeles cement contractor, was town on Tuesday, having come down look into a bit of work which he isuring upon here. This was his visit in two years. He reports bess brisk, and looks as if he had agreed with him. Joe Backs went to Los Angeles Tuesday to report at the postoffice a position as substitute clerk, he being passed the civil service examination successfully. He took the expiration in September, and in December was notified from Washington that had passed. The class contained applicants, half of whom failed. a hog-and-cattle-proof feasible enough to keep out, if such animals can be called by that name; but needs to razorbacks it is quite a proposition and I give it creatures, made as they are exorable laws of evolution, a horse any cool day; can into patch half a mile off, are intelligent to a degree, and cursed at whenever themselves, have turned in midnight marauders. No substantial a fence may be weak spot and get into the area men in Florida that heads of head of scrub cattle, acre of ground, whose stock force of constant worry and to the people in whose good they range. Inside of Voted For McKinley. Harold Stern, the nine-year-old son of Jacob Stern of Fullerton, was in town with his father on Saturday, and during the afternoon strayed into the Council room of the City Hall, where the annual water election was in progress. A crowd of stockholders from near and far filled the room, and there was no lack of that button-holing inseparable from all elections of this or any other character. Harold stood in opened-eyed astonishment at the scene spread out before him, but nothing daunted, made his way through the crowd to the president's table, where the cumulative system of voting for candidates was just beginning. "Are you going to vote here to-day?" asked a stockholder of the youngster, as he looked on with eager eyes. "No sir," he replied, "Iain't got any vote here, but I voted for McKinley at the last election." Litigation Committee. S. Armor and M. Nissen, representing the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Company, were in town on Thursday afternoon, accompanied by Attorney Keech and Engineer Kellogg. They came to hold conference with members of the Anaheim Union Water Company as a joint litigation committee. Meeting was in executive session. J. N. Anderson, a Santa Ana attorney, was in town to present some matters before them. Walnut Trees for Sale About 200 seedling walnut trees, and 15 grafted trees, now ready for delivery at low prices. Apply to GEO, A. HUNTER, Anaheim. NEW DRUGSTORE Mitt Phillips, the well-known Santa Ana druggist, was in town a few days ago, looking for a location to open a new drugstore. Mitt's many friends hereaway would be overjoyed to number him among Anaheim's wide-awake business men. We call attention of everybody not to miss the odd and end sale at Charles Federman's. In addition to this we have already received for spring trade shirtwaists, white goods and embroideries, swiss dots, white and colored lawns. 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 post-office. Through Stock-Taking On Monday, Feb. 3, 1902 We will place on sale for one week all odds and ends in Men's and Boys' Suits, Single Pant Overcoats, Men's and Boy's Overshirts Hats and Ties; ALSO SHOES Men's Shoes Selz Schwab Ladies' Shoes $3 Queen Quail Chas, Federman & Co, LEADERS IN GOOD GOOD BUY THE BEST! Blue Ribbon School Shoes FOR GIRLS are made of the most reliable upper leather, with solid sole leather outsoles, taps, inner-soles, counters and heels. Some imitations may be sold for less money; but in the end are much more expensive. If you want the combination of Wear, Comfort, Style and Economy, get the only "BLUE RIBBON" Sizes 8½ to 12 - $1.75 “12½ to 2 - 2.00 Spring heels, 2½ to 6½ - 2.25 Harris & Falkenstein Leaders in Novelties Carriages of all Descriptions from the Light Whalebone Speeder, Rubber Fire 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 Tires. Come in; look around. MAX JACOBSON Harness, Carriages, Buggies, Etc. 214-216 East Fourth Street, SANTA ANA : CALIFORNIA THE C. B. HUGGANS THE C. B. HUGGANS Bottling Works OF ANAHEIM, CAL. Bottlers and Shippers of the Celebrated Ranier Beer THE BEST BEER ON THE COAST Fresh Oysters in Bulk on Ice ICE delivered to any part of the valley 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, PROPHETOR. FRESH BREAD CAKES & PIES CONFECTIONERY, ETC. Wedding Cakes a Specialty. Los Angeles and Cypress St.