anaheim-gazette 1902-07-10

YORBA RESERVOIR RIGHT, SAYS REFORM BOARD After Several Months of Investigation and Spending Hundreds of Dollars, Back Where They Started From Mr. Sherwood's hardpan committee reported at the meeting of the water board on Monday afternoon that the Yorba reservoir site is not such a blooming bad place after all; in fact, after mature deliberation and weeks of diligent research, he discovered (if he didn't know it in the first place) that the Yorba reservoir site, as had been reported to the old board last year previous to its purchase at an outlay of $5,000, was one of the most advantageous reservoir sites in the country. It had been so passed upon by engineers eminent in their calling, but its acquisition by the company was fought step by step, singular as it may seem, for two years by this gentleman who is now so profuse in its praises. He is of record as having "bucked the proposition from the start." He publicly accused Mr. Travis with chuckling in his sleeve at palming off upon the company a worthless reservoir site and pocketing a fat fee in commissions therefor. (Which Travis indignantly denied.) He caused the statement to be printed in the Fullerton News that the reservoir site was "like a sieve," and that Engineer Kellogg, the man who had passed favorable judgment upon it, "would be given a chance to resign." With the assistance of Zeyn and Smith—both of them elected by stockholders unanimous in support of Kellogg—the succeedes first, in discrediting that gentleman's reports concerning the reservoir, and second, in peremptorily discharging him from the services of the company. The ancient river-plane, losing its way far up the happy hills, and coming down and cleaving the site in twain, destroying its usefulness; the mound of gravel by the burrow of the scampering squirrel, standing watch and guard over the interests of the stockholders, pointing unerringly to the deposit of that material directly beneath the reservoir, although the squirrel hole was a considerable distance away; the absence of material wherewith to construct the dam, and the probable disappearance of the stratum of blue clay at vital points in the structure—these things seem all of them to have "plinched out," and the reservoir stands revealed in all its blushing beauty! all probability, will be "didding." He was thinking about the reservoir when he blew out the gas at Pomona, and on being rescuscitated the next morning the first thing he asked was, "'Ow's the reservoir?" In truth the Boos has been wrapped up in the reservoir as a part and parcel of his life's work. He was one of the discoverers of the site, if not the very first to circumnavigate its shores. He was among the first to realize the magnificent possibilities of its construction, and the first to suggest its purchase, after its availability for water-storage purposes had been passed upon by competent engineers. He succeeded in scaling down its price from $10,000 to half that. He secured an option upon it; had surveys made and maps and charts showing the usefulness of the structure; always in teeth of the most active opposition of Sherwood, who "bucked the proposition from the start." He paid $5,000 for the site, always with the co-operation of the other members of the board, and always against the vigorous opposition of the president of the company. When he was about to begin work upon the structure, came the slump of Zeyn and Smith, Sherwood in the saddle, Hale thumping his fist upon the table, chaos. Then the Boos was President of the board and Kellogg was engineer at a salary that would make the ordinary man's hair curl. Now Sherwood fills both positions, salary and all, and the case being altered, that alters the case. When the report of the hardpan committee had been read and its full significance dawned upon the Boss, he looked up as a man in a stupor and fixing his eagle eye upon the reporters in the press gallery, winked it strenuously a solitary time. Bradford asked how much further time the committee desired to close the matter up and get to work upon it. "Let's build the reservoir!" He almost danced with glee. Sherwood said he had already made several surveys and thought the final report could be made at the next meeting. He submitted several maps and sketches bearing upon the subject, which looked good from the reservoir standpoint. When the open meeting adjourned the board went into executive session on the employment of an expert to pass finally upon the site. What's the matter with hiring Henry Blueclay Kellogg? The white-winged dove of peace seems about to nestle o'er Col. Tuffree West street near their properties. To the ditch committee. Robert Mears wrote saying he had returned from the east, after an absence of four months, having been called away by the sickness and death of his brother. No water had been run on his place during that time and his trees needed water badly. He had procured the transfer of ten shares of Rev. Holcomb's stock to be applied with his own in order to thoroughly irrigate his place. However he had arrived one day too late to conform with the rule regulating stock transfers for each run, and asked the suspension of the rule so that he might be given water on this run. Granted. J. G. Hanst wrote from Los Angeles giving permission for the construction of a cement ditch across his place and agreeing to do the team work. Hanst is white all right. To the ditch committee. Deeds from Niels Anderson and N. P. Robertson and wife for ditches, the same having been recorded. To the file. The following transfers of stock were ordered: J. P. Zeyn to Edwin Stone, 5 shares. A. E. Nutt to Caroline B. Tuffree, 10 shares. H. H. Harris to Ella Z. Grow, 20 shares. I. N. Everett to R. G. Waggener, 10 shares. REPORT OF THE DITCH COMMITTEE. To The Honorable Board of Directors of the A. U. W. Co.—Gentlemen: Robison Fill—In regard to filling in old ditch on Robison's land, the committee has agreed to pay Mr. Robison $100 for a release of sald work. Almes-Ipsen Ditch—Parties on this ditch agree to do all necessary work and pay $100 provided ditch cost $200, but if it cost less they will pay one-half. Steley Ditch—Sald ditch is completed. Length about 476 feet. Santa Ana Street Ditch—Three gates on this ditch have been raised. Mesmer and Kraemer Ditch—As parties are willing to do all necessary work, the committee has decided to have the work done. INEFFICIENT TRAIN SERVICE Five Thousand People at Newport and Only Four Coaches to Transport Them. A crowd of 5000 people gathered at Newport on the Fourth. When the train of four coaches overthe Southern Pacific pulled into Santa Ana half an hour late, a crowd of 2091 persons who had purchased tickets were at the depot anxious to get aboard already crowded train. The first train back- way lay up the happy hills, and coming down and cleaving the site in twain, destroying its usefulness; the mound of gravel by the burrow of the scampering squirrel, standing watch and guard over the interests of the stockholders, pointing unerringly to the deposit of that material directly beneath the reservoir, although the squirrel hole was a considerable distance away; the absence of material wherewith to construct the dam, and the probable disappearance of the stratum of blue clay at vital points in the structure—these things seem all of them to have "pinch-ed out," and the reservoir stands revealed in all its blushing beauty! Zeyn has been guided safely through the dismal swamps of reservoir thimberig—now you see it and now you don't—Sherwood leading him by the hand and frightening the spookers away. Moreover it will hardly be necessary to circulate another petition requesting Smith to stand by his pledges and face the music, no matter what befall. In fact, the reservoir seems like wine to have improved with age. It has lost nothing by Sherwood's agitation of the subject. Here is the hardpan committee's report: ANAHEIM, July 5, 1902. To the board of directors of the Anaheim Union Water company—Gentlemen: Your committee having in charge the further examination of the Yorba reservoir site, with reference to its availability for the purpose intended, reports as follows: Borings were begun on June 3rd and prosecuted continuously until July 2nd. The tools used were a two-inch and a three-inch ordinary augur, welded on three-quarter-inch black pipe. The augur was screwed into the ground with an ordinary pipe wrench for a foot or more, and then withdrawn and the adhering material removed. In dry ground a little water was poured into the hole to make the material adhere to the augur. This method works very well and rapidly in loam or clay, but considerable difficulty is usually experienced in going through a considerable stratum of sand, as it will neither adhere well to the augur or stand up unless puddled with clay. These difficulties were partially overcome by driving a piece of casing as fast as the hole was bored, and working inside it. Gravel containing boulders we were usually unable to penetrate, except by digging pits. The location and results of the borings are shown in detail on the accompanying cross-section. In general we find that at an average depth of 25 feet below the surface on proposed dam line there is a stratum of tough bluish-yellow clay about 14 feet in thickness, underlaid with fine sand, which we did not penetrate more than two feet. Borings made in the bottom of the reservoir 400 feet and 800 feet north of the dam line and at other places would indicate that this stratum of clay is continuous and unbroken in this part of the reservoir site. This stratum of clay is overlaid with strata of loam, sand, clay and gravel, varying in thickness and distribution, gravel being usually found on the top of the hills to a considerable depth. Your committee sees no reason why a safe dam cannot be constructed at this place if a proper foundation is made in the above-mentioned stratum of bluish clay. The details of construction, viz., whether the puddle wall should be built to the top of the dam; how far in work, the committee has decided to have the work done. INEFFICIENT TRAIN SERVICE Five Thousand People at Newport and Only Four Coaches to Transport Them. A crowd of 5000 people gathered at Newport on the Fourth. When the train of four coaches over the Southern Pacific pulled into Santa Ana half an hour late, a crowd of 2091 persons who had purchased tickets were at the depot anxious to get aboard the already crowded train. The first train back from the beach left at 3:20, and according to the schedule no other trains would leave until 10:30. As early as half past 2 people scrambled over embankments and bridges to reach the train, which stood a quarter of a mile down the track, anxious to secure transportation home. At that hour the four coaches were crowded. Mary ladies had no seats and were compelled to stand. When the train backed into the depot at 3:10 a crowd of over 1000 persons clamored to get aboard. Train men stood at the vestibulated steps and denied admittance to all except those having Los Angeles tickets. Those who failed to produce Los Angeles tickets were denied admission into the cars. A thousand people drove to the beach in their own conveyance. When the train pulled out at 3:20 with 470 passengers, there were upwards of 3,500 people at the beach. nearly half of them clamoring to get aboard the cars, so as not to be compelled to stay at the beach until midnight. Many women with babies in their arms were unable to get aboard. Telegraphic instructions were received from Los Angeles to make another trip from the beach at 8 o'clock, after the local accommodation had returned from Los Angeles, and to continue trips every hour until the crowd was brought home. Notwithstanding the inefficient train service the day was happily spent by the throng at the beach. The Santa Ana brass band discoursed music during the afternoon and a crowd of youngsters amused themselves throwing balls at "nigger-babies"—10 cents for four balls; get a cigar if you knock three down. Patriotic exercises were held in pavilion. The address was delivered by C.C. Chapman. Mayor Ey of Santa Ana made the introductory speech. E.S. Wallace read the declaration. Short addresses were made by C.S. McKelvey, Dr. Cushman of Tustin, W.F. Heathman, Z.B.West, E.R.Amerge and Dr.Hasson. REBEKAH LODGE INSTITUTED Grand Officers of the State Organization Present to Assist in Installing Officers and Initiating Members On the afternoon of Wednesday last the grand officers of the Rebekah assembly convened at I.O.O.F. hall, in this city, for the purpose of instituting a lodge. There were in attendance Grand President Mrs. Ada Madison of Los Angeles and Grand bottom of the reservoir 400 feet and 800 feet north of the dam line and at other places would indicate that this stratum of clay is continuous and unbroken in this part of the reservoir site. This stratum of clay is overlaid with strata of loam, sand, clay and gravel, varying in thickness and distribution, gravel being usually found on the top of the hills to a considerable depth. Your committee sees no reason why a safe dam cannot be constructed at this place if a proper foundation is made in the above-mentioned stratum of bluish clay. The details of construction, viz., whether the puddle wall should be built to the top of the dam; how far in hills on each side it should be constructed; of what materials the dam should be built, and the most economical method of conveying them to the site, and others, are matters which should be referred to a recognized expert in this line of work, and such action will be productive of economy and certain results. An incomplete examination of the places from which the material for building the dam must come was also made, the results of which are shown in detail on the cross-section. An examination was also made to ascertain if the height of the dam could not be increased. There appears to be no reason why the height should not be increased from 5 to 10 feet. The elevation for a short distance on the west side is a little low, but the elevation of the hills at the dam line and on the east side are sufficient. Taking the average area at the 40 foot level at 55 acres, an additional 10 feet would hold 550 acre feet, which is equivalent, approximately, to 300 miners' inches 12 hours a day for 90 days, or about one-half the capacity of the reservoir as planned. Your committee is not yet able to report on the re-survey of the outlet ditch. Respectfully submitted. JOHN P. ZEYN, G. W. SHERWOOD. Bradford moved the report be received and filed. Boss Crowther, who has not smiled since the annual election, spoke up real pert like and said he would second the motion. And it was so ordered, by unanimous vote. The Boss has sat for many moons in meeting seeing visions. He has lost interest seemingly in affairs, and appears to be pining away for the return of the annual election, when things, in ers for water: Per family, for domestic use, per month, 50 cents. Sheep and goats, 1 cent each per month. Horses and cows, 25 cents. Per 1000 gallons, 10 cents. Washing in ditches prohibited. Sherwood reported upon the result of a conference between the litigation committees of both companies relative to the equitable division of water in the river. The Santa Ana company objected to the placing of a measuring wier in their ditch, and according to the agreement between the two companies the division of water is made at Bedrock canyon. If there is any excess in seepage between that point and the Santa Ana's intake, the way to ascertain the amount was by a measuring wier in their ditch. He did not suppose they would go up with shotguns and prevent the installation of the wier, but in the present status of the causus belli he wished to ask for further instructions from the board. Hale said it was a difficult matter to get at. Seepage varies. Water is divided at Bedrock Canyon and if the other company gets the advantage in the seepage he did not see how we can prevent it. Bradford said the way to remedy the matter was by the construction of a joint canal from the canyon to the Narrows. Attorney Melrose being asked his opinion of the subject said he doubted if the Santa Ana company got any more water by running its stream down the river-bed three miles from the point of division to its intake. He doubted if that compgny made any gain at all. Supt. Porter said the government engineer who measured the water in the river last year said the little amount of water it secured from seepage from water-bearing lands was offset by its loss by seepage in the river. Bradford—I think we had better let the matter drop. Hale—I think so too. And so the matter was drapt. A communication was received from W. F. Christian, Mrs. Huntington and J. L. Schumacher, asking that a crossing be constructed over the ditch on McKelvey, Dr. Cashman of Tustin, W. F. Heathman, Z. B. West, E. R. Amerge and Dr. Hasson. REBEKAH LODGE INSTITUTED Grand Officers of the State Organization Present to Assist in Installing Officers and Initiating Members On the afternoon of Wednesday last the grand officers of the Rebekah assembly convened at I. O. O. F. hall, in this city, for the purpose of instituting a lodge. There were in attendance Grand President Mrs. Ada Madison of Los Angeles and Grand Vice President Miss Fannie Benjamin, who served as grand secretary. The following ladies were appointed to the various stations: Belle Rogers, Santa Ana, warden; Mrs. Fuller of Orange, grand master; Mrs. T. Lacy of Santa Ana, grand marshal; Mrs. McClay of Santa Ana, grand guardian. There were visiting Rebekahs from Montana and Kansas, as well as delegations from all the Rebekah lodges in Orange county. Twelve charter members formed the new lodge, which is to be known as Lois Rebekah Lodge, No. 268. In the evening a large concourse of Rebekahs witnessed the initiation of nineteen candidates and the installation of officers at the opera house. The degree work was performed by Torosa lodge of Santa Ana, and Grand President Mrs. Madison presided. The following officers were installed: Olivia Lovel, noble grand; Hattie Spencer past grand; Emma Nagle, vice grand; Cornelia R.Gates, recording secretary; Leonora Spake, financial secretary; Kate Champlin, treasurer; Ida Christ, warden; Olga Zeus, conductor; Max Boege, inside guardian; Chas. Boege outside guardian; Edward Zeus, R. S.N.G.; Edna McWilliams, L. S. N.G.; Hugh McWilliams, R. S.V.G.; Amanda McWilliams, L. S.V.G. After installation Mrs. Theo Lacey in a few appropriate words presented the new lodge with a gavel, a gift from herself. The gavel has the head made of orange and the handle of sycamore wood highly polished and was tied with pink and blue ribbons, the Rebekah colors. HARD HANDS WRITES SUCH FUNNY, THINGS Tells Us What the Boys Are Talking of Down Santa Ana Way—Mesmerized by Hall's Whiskers—Heathman's Campaign Handshake SANTA ANA, July 9, 1902. These be warm days within the sacred precincts of the courthouse, as well as where the smiling and ever-confident candidate wends his way. To a whole lot of people it seems a tremendous joke, but to the candidate (a good many of him) it is all serene, skies of roseate hue, a happy ending and the other fellow doing the floor-walking of nights. But all the same he (all of him) is constantly on the lookout for his fences. The meetings of the "Lifers' club" continue at regular and irregular intervals, but there does not seem to be that hearty unanimity of feeling evinced at an earlier stage of the game—that is, when the cards were being dealt for the first round. With some things are not all colour de rose, and to others there are even indications of breakers, and, alas! one of their number is gone. An old-timer remarked on the street: "Mr. Scott heard distant thunder, but others were stone deaf and did not believe Mt. Pelee would burst forth on the 5th of August next or even in the November following." A somewhat sensational meeting was recently held, and it was there reported that certain meddling people were continuing to make themselves odious by insisting on direct answers to their demand for information on that salary grab bill. Some parties had actually asked (very respectfully, of course) what part the county officials had taken in the $8000 raise in county salaries. Did the official whose salary was raised (prospectively) $4000 for the ensuing term have any knowledge of the raise? Did the others assist in the gentle manipulation of our over-generous assembly, and did our honorable board of supervisors consent to the county's log being pulled in this strenuous manner? It had even been asserted that the alleged petition asking for said raise had never seen the light of day outside the courthouse and one newspaper office; that merchants, bankers, ranchers, not being parties nearest of interest, were not called upon, and that the honorable assemblymen consulted only those receiving salaries, while those citizens supported Mr. Alexander. Then, of course, the G. A. R. people were supposed to be unanimous for their comrade. Of these old veterans it is said there are nearly if not fully 600 in the county, 92 per cent of whom vote the Republican ticket. Of course they are expected to be enthusiastic in support of those who dispense government positions, but even if they should not be they are too few to cut much ice in this campaign, and the officials will have no trouble in returning a man to the assembly who will duly obey the demands of the Lifers' club and its legal officer. Of course, the state Republican clubs recently passed some very nice resolutions (hell is paved with good resolutions) about their duty to old soldiers, but the G. A. R. folks understand very well that this pretty talk was only preliminary to the shelving process, and a little flattery as to their former great services and sacrifices will easily hold them in line if they are needed, and then in all conscience isn't it about time they were done away with anyway in matters of place and politics? In the Democratic camp things are warming up a little, with three candidates for sheriff and a prospect for live candidates for about four of the best offices and the usual trading stock. The gallant warrior, Col. Heathman, is making a most vigorous canvass and has the true vote-getting shake. A man who once experienced the Colonel's vice-like, bone-breaking grip is not likely to forget it, and his qualifications in that line will surely land him in Congress in the near future, unless he decides to make a fortune in the working of some of his numerous valuable patents. CITY LIBRARY SIDETRACKED PENDING LEGAL TRANSFER People Haying an Interest in It Must Assign Their Claim to City Before Trustees Will Accept The city trustees met in regular session on Tuesday evening; present Schneider, Rust and Weisel; absent Fletcher. Trustee Berdrow was excused, having irrigated two nights and being indisposed. Marshal Steadman reported the following collections for June: For water, $223.45; licenses, $458; electric lights, $320.65; total, $1002.10; less 5 per cent for collecting, $50.10; balance, $952. Delinquents reported: Water, $32.55; licenses, $67.50; lights, $20.15; total, $120.20. PERSONAL MENTION Miss Pauline Kroeger is visiting with friends in Los Angeles. Victor Schumacher is at San Juan hot springs for a six-weeks' stay. Walter and Eddie Crowther played with the Santa Ana brass band at Newport on the Fourth. Mrs. A. Nagle and young son have departed for Indiana on a two-month visit to relatives. Miss Alice Dunn left on Sunday for San Francisco to visit with relatives during the summer. Mrs. Hanna has been quite ill at her home at Miraflores, but at latest reports was improving. Mrs. Steley has favored the editor's household with a basketful of sauces peaches. Many thanks. Edmond Cahen has taken a position at Hatzfeld's apothecary shop and is learning to be a druggist. W. M. Smart, candidate for county auditor, was over from Santa Ana yesterday shaking hands with friends. Dr. John C. Burton of Los Angeles a nephew of Miss Jennie Burton of this city, was her guest on Thursday last. Roy Hoge, book-keeper for Mrs Chapman at the Santa Isabel ranch was in town on Saturday after noon and made this office a call. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Jones of Los Angeles visited with relatives and friends in town over Sunday, coming down in their automobile. O. S. Davis has returned from Fresh after an absence of eighteen months and has repurchased his lodging-house business, which he is now conducting. Mr. Grim and family disported them selves at Newport on the Fourth. The children had a great time, and when the children are happy Mr. Grim says he is happy too. Ed F. Wickersheim and Miss Clark A. Dunkin of Rich Hill, Mo., were married at Santa Ana one day last week. They went to San Diego and Coronado to spend their honeymoon. Fred Lewis has returned from Indiana where he has been attending college of electricity, and is taking his brother Arthur's place as electrical engineer at the power-house. Arthur is taking a two weeks' lay-off. Ed Zeus desires us to request of the party who borrowed his bathing suit from the livery stable, that he return the same, and no questions will be asked. Ed wants to take his annual People at Newport and four Coaches to Transport Them. 5000 people gathered at the Fourth. When the coaches over the Southern Into Santa Ana half an crowd of 2091 persons who had tickets were at the dego get aboard the already on. The first train back left at 3:20, and accord schedule no other trains until 10:30. As early as people scrambled over embarked to get aboard. Train at the vestibulated steps and distance to all except those Angeles tickets. Those to produce Los Angeles denied admission into the people drove to the own conveyance. When called out at 3:20 with 470 there were upwards of 3, the beach, nearly half of being to get aboard the cars, he compelled to stay at the midnight. Many women in their arms were unable instructions were relied on the beach at 8 o'clock, real accommodation had rea Los Angeles, and to covery hour until the crowd home. Standing the inefficient train day was happily spent by at the beach. The Santa land discoursed music durunno and a crowd of young-themselves throwing balls tables”—10 cents for four cigar if you knock three exercises were held in the address was delivered spman. Mayor Ey of Santa the introductory speech. face read the declaration.resses were made by C.S. Dr. Cashman of Tustin, W. nen, Z.B.West, E.R.Am.-Hasson. H LODGE INSTITUTED of the State Organization Assist in Installing Officers Initiating Members Saturday of Wednesday last officers of the Rebekah asvened at I.O.O.F. hall, for the purpose of in-lodge. There were in att-Grand President Mrs. Ada Los Angeles and Grand raising term have any knowledge of the raise? Did the others assist in the gentle manipulation of our over-generous assembly, and did our honorable board of supervisors consent to the county's leg being pulled in this strenuous manner? It had even been asserted that the alleged petition asking for said raise had never seen the light of day outside the courthouse and one newspaper office; that merchants, bankers, ranchers, not being parties nearest of interest, were not called upon, and that the honorable assemblymen consulted only those receiving salaries, while those paid the freight knew nothing of the proposed expansion, and finally that the proposed bill was sent (very properly) to the “Lifers’ club” for approval. These reports and more in the same line caused a momentary perturbation in the club ranks, already weakened by the-defection of their strongest man. A member who is burdened with a conscience suggested that as their agent at Sacramento had imperiled his chances of re-election to secure them a measure of justice, they should now stand by him as per contract. The member sat down in much tribulation, but the lifers were each so engrossed in looking into the political millstone that the suggestion fell on deaf ears, and the one who is said to have so profitably auctioned off Joe four years ago seemed to be calculating how many votes “to the good” the doctor would bring if properly handled in the political market. Then they gravelly discussed the dire punishment which should be meted out to the man who gave all this away to the enemy. In view of the well-known fact that the Democratic weasel was saleep it seemed incredible that anyone should be guilty of the gross indiscretion of letting this particular cat out of the courthouse where it had been kept quiet so long and with such care. If this should reach the ears of that arch old pirate Dan Baker the “devil would be to pay and no pitch hot.” The brainy politician expressed his surprise that his fellow-lifers should get so rattled over such little things. “For one,” said he, “I ask no favors. We have certain well-defined and vested rights and we not only ask but demand to be let alone in their enjoyment.” Capt. Hall was the recipient of many compliments and congratulations on the scoop he made in the issuance of a life-size photograph of his divine whiskers, and his fifth renomination was freely predicted by several thousand majority, as every one of the ten thousand who received the “card” was unanimous for him. Some parties who are greatly interested in securing harmony in the party by having all the A No.1 offices filled by Santa Anans have been working defatigably to secure a candidate for treasurer from this town. So far the parties approached have modestly declined, but in the interest of harmony and fair play it is hoped the proper man can be found and put in the running that whole shootin’ match The city trustees met in regular session on Tuesday evening; present Schneider, Rust and Weisel; absent, Fletcher. Trustee Berdrow was excused, he having irrigated two nights and being indisposed. Marshal Steadman reported the following collections for June: For water, $223.45, licenses, $458; electric lights, $320.65; total, $1002.10; less 5 per cent for collecting, $50.10: balance, $952. Delinquents reported: Water, $32.55; licenses, $67.50; lights, $20.15; total, $120.20. Delinquents collected: Water, $19.25; lights, $5.45; total, $24.70. Treasurer Cahen reported the following funds on hand: General fund, $1831.74; Improvement fund No.1, $975; No.2, balanced; No. 3, $147.50; total, $2955.24. Clerk Merritt’s monthly finance report tallied with the Treasurer’s. His yearly financial report was approved by the finance committee. Trustee Rust of the financial committee reported the examination of officers’ reports, finding same correct, and the approval of bills against the city to the amount of $1251.79. Insurance on power-house had been renewed, the policy being for $5000. The Southern Pacific company had asked privilege of using water direct from the main at Loara, it having been unable to erect its tank. Permission had been granted to July 1st. Supervisor Potter had made city a proposition to deliver city crude oil for road-sprinkling purposes at 63 cents per barrel. This offer the committee decided to accept. Trustee Weisel reported progress on oiling streets. Roadmaster Norman had a machine for applying cold oil, and this he favored using by the city. Weisel and Rust reported upon trip to Colton, where they interviewed Supervisor Glover of Redlands, who is applying cold oil to roads with excellent results. They found roads in fine condition, and suggested same practice be taken up here. Ordinance No. 144, providing for acquiring the public library and making an appropriation of $25 per month for its maintenance, went over until a legal transfer of the property could be made to the city. A communication from F.G. Athearn, H.A.Johnston and J.F.Ahlborn, trustees of the library association, was presented, offering to turn it over to the city. The opinion of City Attorney Melrose was to the effect that a two-thirds majority of those interested in the library sign an agreement making over the property to the city, as well as an agreement by the five library trustees; the two other trustees being Mr.Little and Mr.Remmel, both of whom are out of town. City Attorney also suggested that an agreement be procured from Athearn transferring his interest in the library to the city, he having informed the trustees that title to the property vested in him. Ordinance No. 145 prohibiting spitting upon sidewalks, was read a second time and passed. It also prohibits Ed.F.Dickensheim and Miss Clair A.Dunkin of Rich Hill, Mo., were married at Santa Ana one day last week. They went to San Diego and Coronado to spend their honeymoon. Fred Lewis has returned from Indiana ana, where he has been attending college of electricity, and is taking big brother Arthur’s place as electrical engineer at the power-house. Arthur is taking a two weeks’ lay-off. Ed Zeus desires us to request of this party who borrowed his bathing suit from the livery stable, that he return the same, and no questions will be asked. Ed wants to take his annual bath. Miss Sophia Rimpau was operated upon for appendicitis on Tuesday by Dr Stewart of Los Angeles, assisted by Dr Eddy of this city. The operation was entirely successful. The paper was resting easily on Wednesday. N.F.Fsteadman and family drove Corona to spend The Fourth. left at 6, and made trip in four hours, returning in the evening at The day’s festivities included good horse racing, Marco Foster’s horse winning the big event. Joseph Helmsen is in receipt of letter from Herr Carl Pamperl, resisting in Graz, Austria, mentioning that fact that Mr. and Mrs.Gustav Helmsen of Los Angeles had visited with him and his family two days recently their tour of Europe. District Attorney Williams has given the board of supervisors a written opinion to the effect that the old claim against the board from the members county board of education for sales are valid, and the same will be paid The claims aggregate $642. J.I.Lastant, traveling passenger agent of Rock Island route, was town a day or two ago. He had returned from Phoenix, where he returned from Pittsburgh on his return trip he stopped off Yuma, where the mercury rose to 18 At 9 o’clock at night of the same it was 114. W.S.Watson of Olive voting pincet authorizes the announcement his withdrawal from the contest recorder. Mr Watson was making winning fight, and had he succeeded capturing the nomination would have made a particularly strong candidate He will devote his attention to raising oranges and deciduous fruits and sizing wood. Johnny McEachran of Puente wells, who had several fingers of right hand cut off in a cogwheel when operating an oil pump some weeks since he recovered sufficiently to be able resume work. He pumps oil from number of wells into a tank which feeds a gravity pipe leading to Chino sugar factory. Johnny was up six weeks His pay went on rallong just as though nothing happened. Edward Hatfield,the fifteen-year son of George E.Hatfieldwho livedthe old Cowan place on West streetbeen very low with lockjaw for a w or so past. He was at work with Hatford’s hay baler on the Kennedy parkAt Clair a fortnight ago when his foot was caught in the machinery. ROYAL Baking Powder Most healthful leavener in the world. Goes farther. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. Reliable Goods Popular Prices Our Midsummer Clearance Sale In pursuance of our liberal policy Never to carry one season's goods over to the next, even at a loss to ourselves, this liberal offer of merchandise—minus the profit—is now given. We know there is no great loss without some small gain—the loss is ours, but the gain is yours. Furthermore, our increased orders for Fall are hurrying from the Eastern markets out to us and we must make room for them. For that reason the goods in stock must be sold before others arrive. In addition to the many bargains we have mentioned in our "Special Advertisement" we have placed on sale this week a few "Snaps." 12 doz. Beach Blankets, in gray and white, full size, splendid value at 50c pr. The balance of our Wash Silks the favorite waist material in pretty shades, 39c yd. 25 pieces Tennis Flannels a good value at 12½c; special price, 8c yd. Remember this is the last month to get a chance on the 60-piece Dinner Set. Drawing takes place Saturday, Aug. 2. Harris & Falkenstein Leaders in Novelties H, A, DICKEL CARRIES A CHASE & SANBORN'S SEAL BRAND Full Line of Rubber Hose and CHASE & SANBORNS SEAL BRAND COFFEE IS THE BEST. Full Line of Rubber Hose and Garden Utensils Lawn Mowers Hay Forks, Shovels, Hoes, Etc, 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 The Place to Buy Your Stationery and Books Confectionrey and Notions And articles that you need almost every day The Place to Buy Your Stationery and Books Confectionrey and Notions And articles that you need almost every day in the year, is at Joseph Helmsen's. 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 SUBSCRIBE FOR THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE OLDEST PAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Subscription $1.50 Per Year. Send For Sample Copy