anaheim-gazette 1902-06-12

YORBA RESERVOIR LOOKS UP A BIT Reform Water Board May Decide It Is Not So Bad After All—What Committee on Hardpan Said Ranged in a row upon Secretary Krick's desk at the water office on Saturday afternoon were four samples of earth taken from borings made in the Yorba reservoir. The samples denoted the character of the stratification of that structure. They lay upon pieces of white paper upon which it was easy to detect at a glance memoranda in Mr. Sherwood's handwriting. They looked very like the exhibits made on a former occasion by Engineer Kellogg when he gave it as his opinion that the location was most advantageous for reservoir construction and when the stockholders by unanimous vote instructed the reform board to take such steps as would insure the early construction of the reservoir. At that meeting Mr. Sherwood, who had buckled the proposition from the start, declared out of order such motion of instruction. Mr. Rogers, who offered it, indignantly tore up the paper, threw the scraps upon the floor and strode out of the hall. Subsequently Mr. Porter, who observed he did not know of a single stockholder in the district who opposed the reservoir, offered another resolution to the same purport, which was carried without a dissenting vote. However by this time half the stockholders in the hall, feeling the meeting had been called with evil intent toward the reservoir, had taken their departure, more in sorrow than in anger. Although the stockholders voted without dissent that the board proceeded to the construction of the reservoir at the earliest opportunity, the board, by dilatory tactics and hair-splitting, has put off the work as a thing fraught with the gravest danger. After the old board, acting upon the opinion of a number of competent engineers approving the site, had purchased it at an outlay of $5000, and when upon the eve of beginning operations upon the construction of the structure, the present reform board, dominated by Mr. Sherwood, who opposed the purchase of the site and has fought the project step by step for two years, ing Hale called upon Zeyn for a report from the "hardpan committee." The latter passed the buck to Sherwood, who at conclusion of the open meeting consented, at solicitation of Sheppard, to say a word about the exhibits. Sherwood said that the committee had not yet made a sufficient number of borings to report definitely upon the subject. He explained the character of the borings, saying the clay formations so far as they were developed were satisfactory. The depth of the clay formation undermining the reservoir was of sufficient thickness to make the location an available site for water-storing purposes. "If this stratum of clay continues up around the contour of the structure, it will be all right; if, on the other hand, it 'pinches out,' it will not be all right. We find clay in the bottom of the site at a depth of 43 feet; on the side, at the 30-foot contour line, we find it at a depth of 16 feet." The committee was granted further time in which to prosecute its investigations. Hale—How long will it take the committee to complete the borings—two or three weeks? Sherwood—That will depend upon the nature of the soil we bore through. If we go through clay progress will be rapid. If we have sand progress will be slow. It was said on the Rialto in the evening that it would not surprise people much if the reform board would favor the reservoir after all. Col. Tuffree appeared before the board in reference to the amended copy of the agreement between himself and the company, in which among other things the rental of the reservoir which is partly on his land is raised from $60 to $120 per year. Some months ago a warrant in the smaller sum was made out in his favor, according to the terms of the existing agreement between the two parties, and mailed to him; but this he has not presented for payment. Recently the company purchased twenty acres at the reservoir from the Stearns ranchos, with which Tuffree was for years in litigation, paying therefor $1100. The Colonel said he desired to have the matter settled. He was ready to discuss the matter now or was willing to take it up with a committee at some phone the other day and informed him he (Mills) had snakes about the water was being delivered. The previous day, Mills said over the phone the stream was in the North Branch ditch. All of a suddint he found it jumped that day to the South Branch. This gave the Professor snakes. Porter said he looked the matter over and found some one was operating pumping plant and running the water in the South Branch ditch, while this parent stream was tending to business in the North Branch. He then phoned Mills that he must have had snakes sure enough. The board decided that hereafter no attention would be paid to kicks about snakes unless put in writing. Sherwood asked why so much water was running to waste on the Olinda ranch. Reference to contract entered into between J. W. Shanklin and the old Cajon company showed that for eight of way through the ranch $13,000 was paid together with a right to 20,000 gallons of water daily. The wastage was referred to the committee on water measurement for its restigation. Bond of Supt. Porter, in $1000, with B. F. Porter, Pierre Nicholas and John Stern as sureties. Filled. Engineer Kellogg submitted a correction of figures in his final estimate of moneys owing Damron for work on Bend. Former estimate showed balance of $1,113 12 due. This was raised, to correct error, to $1256 00. Amount already paid, $7419 08. Total for work, $8,675 13. Original estimate made of cost of work, $7446 71. Secretary Krick, the boy wonder who wears a Francis Murphy ribbon discovered three separate and distinct errors in Kellogg's corrected figure one of them big enough to stand alone viz., one of $5, another of as many cents, and the third double the amount of the second. Krick was instructed to prepare a statement showing total cost of all work done at the Bend, that amount paid for the same and balance remaining due; to be presented at next meeting. Sherwood said the company should have a right-of-way book showing all rights of way owned by the company. Last year the board authorized this work to be done. Now that Kellogg has gone to the races, she presen without dissent that the board proceed to the construction of the reservoir at the earliest opportunity, the board, by dilatory tactics and hair-splitting, has put off the work as a thing fraught with the gravest danger. After the old board, acting upon the opinion of a number of competent engineers approving the site, had purchased it at an outlay of $5000, and when upon the eve of beginning operations upon the construction of the structure, the present reform board, dominated by Mr. Sherwood, who opposed the purchase of the site and has fought the project step by step for two years, swings about, discredits the action of the former board, practically charges it with squandering $5000 of the stockholders' money, and disregarding every last vestige of data on file in the office bearing upon the subject, sets about conducting a long-drawn-out series of investigations on its own account, which many stockholders, as well as members of the present board, have declared is not undertaken in good faith, nor with any other purpose than to defeat the project in the end. A month ago Sherwood seriously suggested, while the words were hardly cold upon his lips that so far as the reservoir was concerned he was done with it, that an engineer be employed to ascertain whether the dam could not be made ten feet higher! At another meeting he appoints a committee of one (Mr. Zeyn) on outlet ditch from reservoir and right of way therefor. The same gentleman he appoints with himself a committee "on further investigation of the reservoir" (facetiously referred to by Mr. Hale as "committee on hardpan") and he forthwith proceeds to exercise his constitutional authority as president of the board to autocratically dictate the reports of those committees, while Zeyn, as putative chairman of them, is made to stand sponsor for them, and at the next annual meeting will undoubtedly be made to come in for whatever credit or censure may be meted out by the stockholders at that time. The previously adopted route for the reservoir's outlet ditch is by this committee immediately condemned as impracticable and expensive, but absolutely nothing is offered in its place except random suggestions about other routes, to be surveyed in future—such unimportant matters as practicability and expense to come up for consideration later. The matter of increasing the height of the dam has been long since lost in the shuffle. Probably that will bob up serenely when other details of the project now before the board take a fall out of its August consideration. With the assistance of Zeyn's vote Sherwood succeeds in discrediting Kellogg's work. With that of Smith Sherwood succeeds in dismissing Kellogg in disgrace. Both these gentlemen (Zeyn and Smith) were elected on a platform favoring the reservoir. The former has been outwitted by the glittering brilquette of being made chairman of all committees appointed from this part of the district, irrespective entirely of his personal fitness therefor. The latter has been so weak in the is partly on his land is raised from $60 to $120 per year. Some months ago a warrant in the smaller sum was made out in his favor, according to the terms of the existing agreement between the two parties, and mailed to him; but this he has not presented for payment. Recently the company purchased twenty acres at the reservoir from the Stearns ranchos, with which Tuffree was for years in litigation, paying therefor $1100. The Colonel said he desired to have the matter settled. He was ready to discuss the matter now or was willing to take it up with a committee at some time in the near future. The board passed the matter up to a committee composed of Bradford and Hale. As Tuffree was about to retire Zeyn said to him: "Colonel, did I understand you to say at our previous conference that we had no authority to make payment to the Stearns ranchos company for the reservoir?" Tuffree (with a fine show of imperturbability) — Why, you can pay the money to a Chinaman if you want to, and never hear any objection from me. The Stearns ranchos company is so constituted that it will take money for anything, I expect, whether they are entitled to it or not. I can't help what you do with your money, but what I did say was that if you desired to acquire title to the reservoir you had better get together and do business with the man in possession of the property. The Colonel turned on his heel and strode out of the hall, and the board had a laugh at Zeyn and the Chinaman. On motion of Sherwood the chair was instructed to appoint a committee of one to measure the water at the division gate, as well as at the intake of the Santa Ana company's canal, to the end that an equitable division of water may be made. It is proposed to put in a wier in the other fellows' canal. It is reported they are getting 300 inches more water than they are entitled to, and that will never do. Sherwood will make a trip up the river to investigate. The board took up the matter of the gravel pit on the Kraemer ranch, regarding which a difference of opinion exists between the company and Sam Kraemer relative to its boundaries. The company is getting down to its limit, and as Kraemer declines to sell more gravel land, the company will soon have to look elsewhere for this necessary article of commerce. Sherwood was instructed to run a survey of the same and to set the corner stakes. Secretary Krick reported that deed had been received from the Stearns ranchos company for the Tuffree reservoir, and that the same had been by the attorney recorded. Supt. Porter was instructed to fence in the reservoir, remove all campers from lands adjoining it and hereafter to charge all hands for water taken therefrom. Hale said that parties taking water from the reservoir for their cows and horses ought to be made to pay for it. Bradford—On the other side they is partly on his land is raised from $60 to $120 per year. Some months ago a warrant in the smaller sum was made out in his favor, according to the terms of the existing agreement between the two parties, and malled to him; but this he has not presented for payment. Recently the company purchased twenty acres at the reservoir from the Stearns ranchos, with which Tuffree was for years in litigation, paying therefor $1100. The Colonel said he desired to have the matter settled. He was ready to discuss the matter now or was willing to take it up with a committee at some time in the near future. The board passed the matter up to a committee composed of Bradford and Hale. As Tuffree was about to retire Zeyn said to him: "Colonel, did I understand you to say at our previous conference that we had no authority to make payment to the Stearns ranchos company for the reservoir?" Tuffree (with a fine show of imperturbability) — Why, you can pay the money to a Chinaman if you want to, and never hear any objection from me. The Stearns ranchos company is so constituted that it will take money for anything, I expect, whether they are entitled to it or not. I can't help what you do with your money, but what I did say was that if you desired to acquire title to the reservoir you had better get together and do business with the man in possession of the property. The Colonel turned on his heel and strode out of the hall, and the board had a laugh at Zeyn and the Chinaman. On motion of Sherwood the chair was instructed to appoint a committee of one to measure the water at the division gate, as well as at the intake of the Santa Ana company's canal, to the end that an equitable division of water may be made. It is proposed to put in a wier in the other fellows' canal. It is reported they are getting 300 inches more water than they are entitled to, and that will never do. Sherwood will make a trip up the river to investigate. The board took up the matter of the gravel pit on the Kraemer ranch, regarding which a difference of opinion exists between the company and Sam Kraemer relative to its boundaries. The company is getting down to its limit, and as Kraemer declines to sell more gravel land, the company will soon have to look elsewhere for this necessary article of commerce. Sherwood was instructed to run a survey of the same and to set the corner stakes. Secretary Krick reported that deed had been received from the Stearns ranchos company for the Tuffree reservoir, and that the same had been by the attorney recorded. Supt. Porter was instructed to fence in the reservoir, remove all campers from lands adjoining it and hereafter to charge all hands for water taken therefrom. Hale said that parties taking water from the reservoir for their cows and horses ought to be made to pay for it. Bradford—On the other side they is partly on his land is raised from $60 to $120 per year. Some months ago a warrant in the smaller sum was made out in his favor, according to the terms of the existing agreement between the two parties, and malled to him; but this he has not presented for payment. Recently the company purchased twenty acres at the reservoir from the Stearns ranchos company for the reservoir?" Tuffree (with a fine show of imperturbability) — Why, you can pay the money to a Chinaman if you want to, and never hear any objection from me. The Stearns ranchos company is so constituted that it will take money for anything, I expect, whether they are entitled to it or not. I can't help what you do with your money, but what I did say was that if you desired to acquire title to the reservoir you had better get together and do business with the man in possession of the property. The Colonel turned on his heel and strode out of the hall, and the board had a laugh at Zeyn and the Chinaman. On motion of Sherwoodthe chair was instructed to appoint a committee of one to measurethe wateratthedivisiongateaswellasatattheintentthataneparticulerequireldlandatBorromehetopayalladditionalcostoverpresentpipe,theismadeinadequate.GrantedCommunicationofN.P.Robertessaskbeamedownditchonhisland.Asinthejudgmentofthediarycommittee. Petition of L.S.Fletcher,George Washington Bauer and Mrs.Purvila for raising of ditch east of Santa Ana street,andtheplacingofgatesfeweach;theytobeallowed$5accordingtocurrentresolutionoftheboard.Sideofditchtobearaised sixinches.Superintendentauthorizedbegoworkupowainsfortheworldhim.WARNINGTOEMPLOYES. Chairman Sherwood on Monday filed with Secretary Krickthe following copy of a warningto employees: ANAHEIM,Cal.,June 9,1902. TO THE EMPLOYES OF THE A.W.N.C.O.-Dear Sirs: The attentiontheemployeeofthecompanyiscalltotherulesrecentlyadoptedbythepresentboardofdirectors,easilyrules126andtheruleformeasuringwaterknownasthefour-inchpressurerule.Rule1providesthatwatershallbe distributedinaregularmannerturn;rule26thatinorderthatstockmaybeusedinanyotherplacethanitsowner'slandsanordestmustbefilledwiththesecretarybeforethe1standthe15thofeachmonth,theintentionbeingthisshallbedonebeforethebeginningofarun.The four-in- serenely when other details of the project now before the board take a fall out of its august consideration. With the assistance of Zeyn's vote Sherwood succeeds in discrediting Kellogg's work. With that of Smith Sherwood succeeds in dismissing Kellogg in disgrace. Both these gentlemen (Zeyn and Smith) were elected on a platform favoring the reservoir. The former has been outwitted by the glittering briguette of being made chairman of all committees appointed from this part of the district. Irrespective entirely of his personal fitness therefor. The latter has been so weak in the knees that recently his constituents were forced to the recourse of circulating a petition addressed to him requesting him to stand up to the music. The work of either or both of them, so far as the reservoir is concerned, has been of a negative character, nu-gatory, valueless. In this game of battledore and shuttlecook Sherwood has won, the irrigators have lost. There are rich pickings in the water company from the engineering standpoint. Now that Kellogg is out Sherwood has reached the goal of his ambitions, being, beside the president of the company, its engineer as well. Inspection of the memoranda upon Krick's table revealed the following: Boring No. 1, showing an excellent quality of clay, twisted and cut to the augur's shape; perfectly dry and hard and impervious to water. The memorandum said it was taken from a depth of 26 feet 8 inches and continuing to a depth of 47 feet. "This material is all right," said Sherwood, as he picked up the piece of toughened clay, to explain the result of the borings, just before the board, at conclusion of its other business late in the afternoon, went into executive session upon a matter about which Hale and Sheppard argued from different viewpoints whether it should be taken up in secret session or not. Boring No. 2, made near the middle of the reservoir, showed a stratum of the same clay from a depth of 27 to 43 feet. Boring No. 2 (second boring) showing clay to depth of 43 feet, followed by 2 feet of sand. Boring No. 6 (fourth exhibit) made in pit at 30-foot contour (on side of reservoir), showing clay at depth of 16 feet, with sand under it. At the beginning of the meet-survey of the same and to set the corner stakes. Secretary Krick reported that deed had been received from the Stearns ranchos company for the Tuffree reservoir, and that the same had been by the attorney recorded. Supt. Porter was instructed to fence in the reservoir, remove all campers from lands adjoining it and hereafter to charge all hands for water taken therefrom. Hale said that parties taking water from the reservoir for their cows and horses ought to be made to pay for it. Bradford—On the other side they charge 25 cents for horses and 15 cents for cows. Hale (who is a student of natural history)—Cows drink more water than horses! Sheppard (who is in the next higher class)—Yes, but a horse drinks six times to a cow's once. Hale—That isn't the way with my old cow. Laughter at the expense of the cow. It developed that Mons. Tousseau had 10,000 sheep pastured near the reservoir, was watering them therein and paid the company in the amount of only ten circulating plunks of the realm for a year's water. The board thought this was a pretty low rate, and considered that $10 a month would be nearer the right figure. It instructed Supt. Porter to interview Monsieur and arrange for a new sheep schedule. Sheppard said there were four or five parties camped on the reservoir site who should be moved off immediately. When it rains their sewage runs in the reservoir. For irrigation this is not so bad, but to water used for domestic purposes it imparts qualities calculated to give timid persons the trembles. Sherwood submitted an agreement entered into with J. C. Travis for right of way through lands of Zorida B. de Travis, for waste ditch at Flume 4 at Yorba. Same was ordered signed and forwarded to Mrs. Travis for signature. Supt. Porter was instructed to put in uniform gates. Hale said he had been asked why the water was scattered, to use words one of the kickers, "all over God's creation." Porter said he did not find it so. Prof. Mills of Fullerton was one of the kickers. Mills called him up over the The other day and informed him (s) had snakes about the way was being delivered. The pre-try, Mills said over the phone, tram was in the North Branch. All of a suddint he found it had that day to the South Branch. He the Professor snakes. He said he looked the matter up and some one was operating a plant and running the water south Branch ditch, while the stream was tending to business North Branch. He then tele-Mills that he must have had more enough. Board decided that hereafter no would be paid to kicks about unless put in writing. Wood asked why so much water running to waste on the Olinda Reference to contract entered between J. W. Shanklin and the company showed that for a way through the ranch $13,000 together with a right to 20,- tons of water daily. Mustage was referred to the county water measurement for inspection. Of Supt. Porter, in $1000, with Porter, Pierre Nicholas and Jake Resources. Filed. Peer Kellogg submitted a cor-figures in his final estimate owing Damron for work in 1. Former estimate showed of $1,113 12 due. This was no correct error, to $1256 05. Already paid, $7419 08. Total, $8,675 13. Original estimate of work, $7446 71. Peer Krick, the boy wonder, Mrs a Francis Murphy ribbon, and three separate and distinct Kellogg's corrected figures, seem big enough to stand alone, of $5, another of as many and the third double the amount second. Krick was instructed to a statement showing total work done at the Bend, the said for the same and balance due; to be presented at the meeting. Wood said the company should night-of-way book showing all way owned by the company. For the board authorized the be done. Now that Kellogg be to the races, the present GAMBLING IN THE CITY IS PROHIBITED Bowling Alleys, Billiard and Pool Rooms Close at Midnight—No More Spitting on the Sidewalks—Now Will You Be Good? The city trustees met in regular session on Tuesday evening. Present: Trustees Weisel, Rust and Berdrow. Absent: Schneider and Fletcher. Marshal Steadman reported the following collections for May, the largest in the history of the town: For water, $215.20; licenses, $526.50; lights, $373.80; total, $1155.50, less 5 per cent for collection, $55.77; deposited with treasurer, $1059.73. Delinquents reported: For water, $22.55; license, $5; lights, $10.55; total, $38.10. Delinquents collected: For water, $10.80; lights, $15.60; total, $26.40. Treasurer Cahen reported the following funds on hand: General fund, $1483.82; bond fund No. 1, $975; No. 2, $348.25; No. 3, $148.50; total, $2955.57. Clerk Merritt's monthly financial statement tallied with figures in treasurer's report. Trustee Rust of the finance committee reported the examination of reports of city officials, finding the same correct, and the approval of bills in amount of $1056.30 against the city. Trustee Weisel of the committee on public improvements reported streets had been cleaned and a number of water connections made. Trustee Berdrow reported ordinances No. 141, 142 and 143 for second reading. Each was unanimously passed. The first makes gambling a misdemeanor, the second closes pool and billiard rooms and bowling alleys as midnight and the third prohibits obstruction of streets, alleys and sidewalks. They will be found printed in another column. Trustee Berdrow also reported ordinance No. 144, creating a public library; also ordinance No. 145, prohibiting spitting upon sidewalks and public halls of the city, and throwing banana or orange peelings in the streets. Each was read a first time and passed to second reading. The special committee in charge of the clerk's yearly financial report CAUSE OF DELAY IN JOINT CONSTRUCTION Armor Accuses Sherwood of Being Responsible for It—Suggests Conference of Boards as Earnest of Sherwood's Sincerity. EDITOR GAZETTE:—No fair-minded person who is acquainted with both men would be misled by Sherwood's charging me with wilfully perverting the truth, since such an accusation would have no precedent to rest upon either as to his reliability or my unreliability. It is probable that his mistaken judgment is based on my having repeated remarks made by some of the stockholders of the A. U. W. Co. to the effect that nothing can be done with their present board and that the negotiations will have to wait until a change is made in its membership. Instead of our company's inaction being the cause of the delay, it is the consequence of Sherwood's infantile method of conducting negotiations through puppets. If such a policy of obstruction is sustained by the stockholders of the A. U. W. Co., then as a consequence our company must plan to go ahead alone. There is certainly nothing untruthful about this representation of the situation and we don't care who knows the facts. Sherwood's recapitulation of the attempted negotiations between the companies does not give all the facts and is therefore misleading. Besides the proposition made by the A. U. W. Co. and the counter proposition made by the S. A. V. I. Co., mentioned in that recapitulation, the A. U. W. Co.'s committee, Sherwood describes the only way out when he says: "It was moved by Armor and seconded by Nisson that the whole matter be referred back to the respective boards, with the recommendation that it be laid on the table;" but what an admission of unsophisticated simplicity for him to make in saying that "our members went to the next meeting of the litigation committee with the expectation of discussing the matter PERSONAL MENTION Allan Melrose made a trip to Diego on Monday. Frank Dyer and Dave Bush atting the ping-pong ankle. Ike Williams came to town on urday to invest in a new hat. Mrs. Clara Wetzel has begun for divorce against Hugo Wetzel. Mrs. George Bauer, who has been for many months past, is recovering. Mrs. Kuchel continues to imitate and her condition is now regarded having taken a favorable turn. J. W. Johnson of Yorba has granted a divorce from Ethel Joan on the grounds of desertion. Chauncey Huggans and wife, has disposed of their property at Fuller have moved to this city to reside. Steve Barker is out again after weeks' siege of illness consequent a knife thrust at the hands of O Reyes. Prof. Thomass was in town from Angeles yesterday, instructing in the arts of singing and playing pianoforte. Mrs Mitchell was here for the week making arrangements for erection of a brick block on property. Philip Krick, father of the secretary of the water company, arrived from Canada yesterday, and will main for a year or more. Mrs Garfias, sister of Mrs The Rimpau, was stricken with paralysis in the residence of the latter some ago, and is critically ill. William Crowther of Placentia reported to be quite ill. He took bad cold while irrigating, and since been confined to his bed. Miss George Bailey, who has attended school in Phoenix, where her parents reside, graded some days ago from the grade school. Mrs. E.R.Turk was called to city from Chino some days ago because serious illness of her mother,Langenberger. She later returned Chino,and is now at Elsinore springs to spend several weeks. M.Barborka of this city has nounced his allegiance to the Emperor Austria and has been made a c Kellogg’s corrected figures, them big enough to stand alone, of $5, another of as many and the third double the amount second. Krick was instructed to a statement showing total work done at the Bend, the aid for the same and balance due; to be presented at the meeting. Good said the company should right-of-way book showing all way owned by the company. Or the board authorized the be done. Now that Kellogg is to the races, the present to be a good time to take the trip again. Hard—How much will such a question be asked at first that he could not being pressed for an app or figure said it might cost $200. Hard—The work is cheap at this company needs such a move that Sherwood prepare carried, and thus was Kellogg off” again. Owen of P. H. Krick asking that one installed in order that he properly irrigate his recently-tracted tract of land at Borromeo, by all additional cost over pressure which is inadequate. Granted. Nunciation of N. P. Robertson that $138 be allowed him for an abandoned ditch on his land. The judgment of the board the was worth not to exceed $60, he was referred to the ditch see. Owen of L. S. Fletcher, George Bauer and Mrs. Purvine of ditch east of Santa Ana and the placing of gates for key to be allowed $5, according to resolution of the board. Sides to be raised six inches. Superintendent to begin work one forthwith. Good said he had run levels on set ditch, and had found it very well. The superintendent was in to make necessary repairs. Stone wrote saying March 24, was the possessor of one share certificate of which he has been filing an indemnity bond in new certificate was issued to WARNING TO EMPLOYES. Man Sherwood on Monday with Secretary Krick the follow-up of a warning to employees: ANAHEIM, Cal., June 9, 1902. THE EMPLOYES OF THE A.U.—Dear Sirs: The attention ofployes of the company is called rules recently adopted by the board of directors, especially 26 and the rule for measuring known as the four-inch pressure rule 1 provides that water shall circulated in a regular manner in rule 26 that in order that stock used in any other place than on Mr.’s lands an order must be filed secretary before the 1st and 2nd of each month, the intention that this shall be done before running of a run. The four-inch billiard rooms and bowling alleys as midnight and the third prohibits obstruction of streets, alleys and sidewalks. They will be found printed in another column. Trustee Berdrow also reported ordinance No. 144, creating a public library; also ordinance No. 145, prohibiting spitting upon sidewalks and public halls of the city, and throwing banana or orange peelings in the streets. Each was read a first time and passed to second reading. The special committee in charge of the clerk’s yearly financial report asked for further time. The law provides that the report shall be printed, as showing the financial condition of the city. Probably the committee will order its publication at the next meeting. The clerk read the following letter from the Southern Pacific Railway company in reference to the complaint of residents as to the condition of South Olive street: LOS ANGELES, June 2. Edward B. Merritt, City Clerk, Anaheim, Cal. DEAR SIR: Referring to your communication of the 14th inst., relative to putting South Olive street in proper repair. I think there must be some misunderstanding about the matter, as our franchise does not require us to repair the entire street; simply refers to the condition of our track in relation to the grade of the street. We will, of course, see that our track is kept to conform to the franchise, and the matter has been referred to our roadmaster, who will attend to same at once. Yours truly, R. H. INGRAM, Supt. The board discussed the letter awhile, coming to the conclusion that the octopus was about right in its position. The letter was filed, and residents of the street will have to get over it the best way they can without the repairs they recently petitioned for. Trustee Weisel reported that L. Nemetz, who owns property at the corner of Center and Olive streets, finds his line projecting 18 feet out into Center street. This strip he offers to deed to the city, provided the trustees lay down a gravel sidewalk. The board accepted the proposition conditionally, and the city attorney was instructed to investigate the status of the case. Clerk Merritt reported he had received a letter from parties in Los Angeles relative to purchase of old city boiler. He had written that price of same was $250, and had not received an answer thereto. Trustee Weisel suggested the city procure its own oil-sprinkling apparatus, inasmuch as the county’s rig is kept so busy that it may be for years and it may be forever ere it makes its advent in town. Roadmaster Norman was busy with it, and he understood Roadmaster Hunter of Fullerton was first out for a whack at it. The streets are in good condition for oiling now, and inasmuch as a rig will cost not to exceed $150, he suggested the city buy one and go to oiling streets on its own account. The rig would pay for itself, he thought, in a short time. Trustee Rust advised that a final heart-to-heart talk be had with Roadmaster Norman before going to the expense of purchasing a rig. This reservation to keep control of the work (which was afterwards explained away) and further instructions to its committee as to the best method of outwitting the S.A.V.I.Co’s committee. Sherwood describes the only way out when he says: “It was moved by Armor and seconded by Nisson that the whole matter be referred back to the respective boards, with the recommendation that it be laid on the table;” but what an admission of unsophisticated simplicity for him to make in saying that “our members went to the next meeting of the litigation committee with the expectation of discussing the matter further”! Discussion, forsooth! Why, one of A.U.W. directors, not on the committee, came to town and tried to break into the meeting to see how the S.A.V.I.Co members would wince under the insults of that proposition! Discussion? Nobody expected any discussion. It was decreed from the first foundation of the world that there should be no discussion under such circumstances; and was none. As to whose duty it is to “tip up the table,” that depends upon which side set up the obstruction causing the necessity for use of the table. Our side fished the matter out of the consomme of the instructed committee once and carried it into a conference of the two boards where every member was free and equal. There it received only discussion during its consideration. Then their side threw it back into the consomme from which both sides fished it out and laid it on the table. Now, Sherwood professes to年 with an ineffable longing for a renewal of that discussion, promising to do everything that is reasonable and right to secure an agreement. As an earnest of his sincerity and as fruite meet for repentance over his former obstruction, let him call for a conference of the boards or else cease to profess so much concern about that table discussion. Respectfully, S.A. ARMOR. LEWIS ELECTED SCHOOL TRUSTEE J.H. Clabaugh Declines to Contest Election, and Lewis is Chosen Without Opposition. The election for school trustee on Friday resulted in the choice of Arthur Lewis. Sixty votes were polled. T.A. Darling, one of the school trustees, said some days before the contest that J.H. Clabaugh, the retiring trustee, would be a candidate for reelection, but when Lewis announced himself Clabaugh telephoned him saying he would not be a candidate. There was a rumor about town to the effect that School-teacher Bird, who was a year ago deposed as principal of Westend school, had sent Darling a copy of a letter last year received by him from Clabaugh, at the time Darling was a candidate to succeed himself. In the letter Clabaugh is said to have favored the defeat of Darling, saying he (Clabaugh) could not get along with him, although it is known that in public he spoke in favor of Darling’s election. Darling said in answer to a question relative to the matter that he had not received it and heard nothing of it, except what he had heard about it on the cold while irrigating, and since been confined to his bed. Miss George Bailey, who has attended school in Phoenix, is where her parents reside, grades some days ago from the graduate school. Mrs.E.R.Turk was called to city from Chino some days ago because serious illness of her mother, Langonberger. She later returned Chino, and is now at Elsinore springs to spend several weeks. M.Barborka of this city has nounced his allegiance to the Emperor of Austria and has been made a co-curator of the United States. Robert J., law of Placentia has done this thing by King Edward, and was on same day made a citizen of this country. Henry Westfield has returned Milwaukee and other points easily accepted a position in Ki bakery. In 1897 he was emplied with Fred Netzow in Chino factory. Netzow was a formerheimer, but is now making his fo-in Milwaukee. Deputy Sheriff Jim Sieper w took town Monday summoning witnessthe Coyote Reyes case, which is up for trial in the superior court day or two. Jim may break into Democratic convention and ask nomination for sheriff. Victor Montgomery was over Santa Ana last Saturday on profes business. Mr. Montgomery was merely a resident of this city, died days ago at her home in South dena, after a protracted illness husband was ill in hospital rheumatism at the Three small children are left to her untimely end. Herman Kruger, who spent years in Hawaii as manager oof largest sugar plantations islands, has been quite an intreader of dispatches regarding calamity in the island of Martin He is of opinion that the Hawai Islands are not altogether free ing visitation by the volcanic eruptions thaof almost continual occurrence Mr. Kruger is now a successful culturer of Los Alamitos. Marshal Steadman last week pule indebtedness upon his residence building and loan association has one of the neatest residences town, in an ideal location on way,and for ten years has been monthly payments thereupon ing to the usual rule. Some day he was granted a satisfaction ofo gege by the association,the deltay property having been care On Saturday evening, at Jonese he treated the directors of thaion tion an oyster supper. A.H.Matthews,a business Bisbee,Ariz.,has been in some days past,the guest of his The Finest Cake Is made with Royal Baking Powder. Always light, sweet, pure & wholesome. Dear Sirs: The attention of employees of the company is called recently adopted by the board of directors, especially 26 and the rule for measuring known as the four-inch pressure rule 26 that in order that stock used in any other place than on owner's lands an order must be filed the secretary before the 1st and 2nd of each month, the intention that this shall be done before running of a run. The four-inch rule provides that all streams secured through an aperture of per size with a head of four above the center of the aperture. Rules of all of these rules have reported to the ditch committee and occurred during the run just oyes of the company are hereby that all the rules of the com- made to be obeyed, and that variation therefrom without au- from the ditch committee or our measurement committee will ordered sufficient cause for dis- from the service of the company. Canjeros are further directed to at once to the water measure- committee any gates where there difficulty in measuring water the rule. By order of the ditch tree. H. L. Smith, Chairman. Fraternal Aid will hold a meet- (Thursday) evening, when an frozen candidates are expected for on. A literary and social pro- ill follow the exercises. Mrs. Shanley and Miss Hershman leave this morning for Pittsburg, to be absent four months. Miss Hershman is the sister of the publisher of the Pittsburg Press. She came to Anaheim last fall for the benefit of her health, and was some time thereafter so low that her mother and brother were telegraphed to to come to her bedside. She recovered, and is now perfectly well, being able to undertake the transcontinental trip. She weighed 100 pounds when she came. Now she tips the beam at 150. Trustee Rust advised that a final heart-to-heart talk be had with Roadmaster Norman before going to the expense of purchasing a rig. This was agreed to, and Rust and Norman will get together in time to report at next meeting. Welsel suggested that Engineer Lewis and his understudy at the power house be given a vacation. Berdrow moved that each be given 15 days' leave of absence, one at a time, Lewis to employ a competent man to take the place of the absentees. Bill's to the amount of $1056.30 were audited and warrants ordered issued therefor. Miss Lena Goff of Santa Ana received a cable message Saturday evening announcing the death of her brother, Lee Goff, in Honduras, Central America. Mr. Goff was a former resident of Santa Ana, and was there engaged in the grocery business. About five years ago he went to Honduras with his father and engaged in coffee culture, having charge of a plantation which he and his father purchased. A month ago his father, F. M. Goff of Los Angeles, received a cable message that his son was dangerously ill, and left for Honduras with a view of bringing him home, but upon his arrival there he found his condition was such that he could not be moved. The remains will be buried in Honduras. D. M. Baker, editor of the Santa Ana Bulletin, is again in San Francisco to enter a hospital for an operation for removal of a cancerous growth in his throat. This is the second time Baker has been forced to resort to an operation in the hope of overcoming the disease with which he is afflicted, the first operation having been performed about a year ago in San Francisco. Warren & Day's Uncle Tom's Cabin company, which appears here Monday, June 16th, at the opera-house, opens its Los Angeles engagement at the Los Angeles theater Tuesday, June 17th. The people of Anaheim are lucky in securing this great city attraction. Nellie E. Calkins of Santa Ana has begun suit for divorce from Frank O. Calkins. The latest patterns in stylish goods for a good summer suit. A perfect fit guaranteed. F. A. Yungbluth. The indebtedness upon his residue the building and loan association has one of the neatest residence town, in an ideal location on way, and for ten years has been monthly payments thereupon, ing to the usual rule. Some day he was granted a satisfaction oge by the association, the deli On Saturday evening, at Jones he treated the directors of the s-tion to an oyster supper. A. H. Matthews, a business Bisbee, Ariz., has been in some days past, the guest of his Frank Eastman, whom he knew Black Hills. This is Mr. Ma-first trip to Southern California, is captivated with the country has been driven through the orange and deciduous fruit orchard this section, has looked at our gating system, and will today trip to the Landing to see ther for the first time. Mr. Matthew tenderfoot, and wonders why he came to California before. CARL PAMPERL'S ANALYSIS BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR SALE. FINE BUILDING LOCATION corner Los Angeles and Ch streets—100 feet on Los Ave street by 131 feet on Chartres Street. The two-story brick busi- lized by the owner to sell it for $2300 OO on easy terms. Address, RICHARD MELROSE, Atty, An MONEY can be borrowed or favorable terms fr SAVINGS, LOAN AND BUILDING ASSOCIATION OF AN than from any st institution in the A Home Institution conducted by home men If you want to borrow money at a low rate to pay off your present mortgage, or to build a home or to improve your present one, address or call Fred A. Backs, Secretary A Reliable Goods Popular Prices We beg to announce that we have been given the Sole Agency for Anaheim of the most famous of all Corsets The Royal Worcester Corset This corset needs no introduction to the ladies. Its merits have been demonstrated many a time, and "once a customer, always a customer" is the rule with this splendid garment. A complete line of 12 different styles—the latest only—will be put on the shelves in a few days. Come in; look over this line. United Workingmen's Shoes The sole agency for Anaheim of this most reliable shoe, which has been a standard on the Pacific Coast for many years, has been transferred to us and we show a complete line of their latest and standard products. They sell for $3.00 a pair, and every pair is guaranteed by the manufacturer. Remember we have the Sole agency for Anaheim Specials for a Few Days A fine line of Dimities, formerly 12½c - 7 1/2c yd. A splendid assortment of Zephyr Ginghams - 7 1/2c yd. Harris & Falkenstein Leaders in Novelties H, A, DICKEL CARRIES A H. A. DICKEL CARRIES A CHASE & SANBORNS SEAL BRAND COFFEE IS THE BEST. Full Line of Rubber Hose and Garden Utensils Lawn Mowers Hay Forks, Shovels, Hoes, Etc. The Place to Buy Your Stationery and Books Confectionery and Notions And articles that you need almost every day in the year, is at Joseph Helmsen's. Anaheim Bakery, PETER SYRE, PROPRIETOR. FRESH BREAD CAKES & PIES CONFECTIONERY, ETC. Wedding Cakes a Specialty. Los Angeles and Cypress St Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars THE PEERLESS A. FUHRBERG, Proprietor Los Angeles Beer on Tap Wedding Cakes a Specialty. Los Angeles and Cypress St Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars THE PEERLESS A. FUHRBERG, Proprietor Los Angeles Beer on Tap ANAHEIM - California THE C. B. HUGGANS Bottling Works OF ANAHEIM, CAL. Bottlers and Shippers of the Celebrated Rainier Beer THE BEST BEER ON THE COAST ICE delivered to any part of the valley ATTENTION-FRUIT GROWERS! Do you Fertilize? LIME-LIME-LIME Fertilizer for Fruit and Vegetables! REFUSE LIME CAKE for sale at 50c a ton at Sugar Factory, Los Alamitos. Crop doubled and trebled. See E. KOSSERT, Anaheim, for particulars regarding the practical results of its use by himself and neighbors. LOS ALAMITOS SUGAR FACTORY