anaheim-gazette 1900-03-15

If the Supervisors of Orange county are wise in their day and generation, they will lose no time in moving to dismiss the suit recently instituted against the Bolsa Chica Land company, seeking to force the company to remove the dam some time ago erected across the channel. This suit is being maintained at public expense, and has, moreover, not a shadow of justification. It is the work of Supervisor Larter of Westminster, whom an Orange county Grand Jury not so long ago exposed as a corruptionist in office, recommending that his constituents demand his resignation and retirement to the obscurity of private life. The merits of the case (or more properly its lack of merits) are known to nearly every taxpayer in the county. The Peatlanders, at the behest of three people (Hazard, Cole and Larter), appearing to the number of fifty before the Supervisors, demanded that the board proceed against the company with a view to forcing it to remove the dam, setting up the preposterous claims that it interfered with the "navigability" of the stream; that it overflowed Cole's land, and that, unless removed, in two years half the residents in the country lying between Westminster and Santa Ana would die of malaria. It is due to the credit of many of these Peatlanders to say that only four of the party seemed to take any interest in the case—Blatherskite Hazard, Cole of the Thwacking Fist, J. B. Raine (who talked like a sensible gentleman), and another farmer whose name has escaped us. The forty-four others or thereabouts were ning it in cement canals to the Bolsa where thousands of acres of good land await the magic touch of irrigating water to produce the finest orchards in the State. This water will be also run to the Los Alamitos beet fields, and up toward the Garden Grove country. The scheme is one of the grandest ever developed in Orange county. An appropriation of $250,000 had already been agreed upon by the land company, when the petty suit of Larter, Cole and Hazard interposed an estoppal to further proceedings. Let us contemplate the vast amount of money which would be disbursed for labor during the construction and maintenance of these improvements; as well as the vast benefit to sections of country now valueless except in times of abundant rainfall. Let us come to understand the resultant good to the county from this splendid water development scheme, and then let us determine whether we wish to pay for the continuance of this petty suit, which we believe was brought in folly and spite and in ignorance of the true situation of the affairs. Mr. Clark of the Los Alamitos sugar factory was understood to be in the market for the purchase of water to be developed by the Newberry and Silent syndicate at Rincon. He was said to be ready to conduct it twenty-five miles to his lands supplying his sugar factory with beets. This Newberry-Silent proposition has of course been knocked in the head by the acquirement of their water rights by the Anaheim and Santa Ana water companies. But Mr. Clark has within nine miles of his factory a stream of pure, fresh water running to waste constantly into the ocean, larger than it was ever possible to develop a stream at Rincon. The development of this water scheme would certainly be a bonanza for the farmers at Los Alamitos. Shall we continue this petty suit, vote against the re-election of Marshal Steadman. What the devil that Marshal has to do with increasing or decreasing the taxes is something the average voter would like to find out. Let the General stand up and tell us what the Marshal has to do with making the tax levy! The city election occurs on April 9th. The usual method of nominating candidates by caucus will probably be omitted, and candidates who have their names placed upon the ballots by petition. Already a number of gentlemen have announced their candidature for the several places to be filled by the suffrage of the people. CALL FOR STATE CONVENTION California League of Republican Clubs to Hold Its Biennial Session in Los Angeles. Headquarters State League of Republican Clubs, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. March 1st, 1900. In accordance with a resolution of the executive committee, California League of Republican clubs, the second biennial State convention of the California League of Republican clubs is here called to meet in the City of Los Angeles on Friday, April 27, 1900, at o'clock a.m. The business before the convention will include the report of officers and committees, action upon proposed amendments to the constitution, election of delegates and alternates to National Convention, election of officers, the consideration of matters relating to the welfare of the State league organization and the Republican party, and such other business may come before the convention. The apportionment of delegates will constitute the convention is as follows: Each Republican club in California including those of the American Republic College league, shall be entitled to one delegate at large and one delegate additional for every twenty-members upon its rolls; organization of Republican veterans are especially invited to participate. No club should be entitled to representation in State league convention unless it been organized and in existence. of the stream; that it overflowed Cole's land, and that, unless removed, in two years half the residents in the country lying between Westminster and Santa Ana would die of malaria. It is due to the credit of many of these Peatlanders to say that only four of the party seemed to take any interest in the case—Blatherskite Hazard, Cole of the Thwacking Fist, J. B. Raine (who talked like a sensible gentleman), and another farmer whose name has escaped us. The forty-five others, or thereabouts, were passive onlookers, who had evidently been made to sign the petition praying for the removal of the dam by specious arguments made by Cole and Hazard, and Larter, the Westminster Supervisor who seems for some especial reason to be pressing the case. These objections are all of them specious and untenable. A visit to the site of the dam will convince any one that, so far as Cole's land is concerned (or that of any other farmer), the dam has been of great benefit to it, instead of injuring it. Supervisor Potter knows that—he has informed friends in town that not a Peatlander had sustained damage to the "extent of a ten-cent piece." Yet he permits himself to be bamboozled into voting for the institution of this preposterous suit. When the storm of the Webfooters was at its height, Potter left the meeting-room, and returned not until the storm had blown over. Upon what foundation of honor or justice can he defend his subsequent vote, bringing suit to force the removal of this dam, which, to use his own words, "has not caused damage to the extent of a ten-cent piece"! The dam, it may be said in explanation, has a wierway 72 feet across the channel, which at that point is some 550 feet from bank to bank. This wierway is placed at low-water mark, and when the tide recedes is opened automatically, permitting the waters to flow to the ocean. At low tide this outflow of water, which flows from Bolsa Chica bay into Anaheim Landing bay, measures 12,000 miners' inches. At the Uprising of the Webfeet, Surveyor Finley averred, on his reputation as an engineer and public officer, that water would not run along this course because, as he said, it was uphill! But as a matter of fact the outflow is perfect and voluminous. When the tide flows inwardly, the gates of the dam close. The open ocean is five miles away—through the length of Bolsa Chica bay, to the channel into Anaheim Landing bay, and thence through the sloughs and estuary running to the old Landing. The waters sweep through this course inwardly to the dam, where they are placed in immediate check. The congressman Needham defeated a calamity-howler of the worst species in laying out the late Mr. Castle, whom Bowers found it impossible to defeat at the preceding election. Mr. Needham has made an able Representative—he is a shrewd, level-headed and tactful man. He is entitled by all honorable precedent to renomination. None of these pury aspirants for his seat could poll the united strength of the party as well as he. Let these chappies come off the perch, and let Mr. Bowers continue to be dead. Before the next election the new apportionment will place Mr. Needham's county (Stanislaus) in another district. Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego counties will probably be found in one district. Riverside we observe with beets. This Newberry-Silent proposition has of course been knocked in the head by the acquirement of their water rights by the Anaheim and Santa Ana water companies. But Mr. Clark has within nine miles of his factory a stream of pure, fresh water running to waste constantly into the ocean, larger than it was ever possible to develop a stream at Rincon. The development of this water scheme would certainly be a bonanza for the farmers at Los Alamitos. Shall we continue this petty suit, or shall we go ahead to develop the latent resources of the county? Of the outcome of the suit there cannot be the remotest notion of a doubt. The people will have to pay for the prosecution of a case brought forth in infamy, and which, mark you, will collapse completely once the white light of a court of justice is thrown full upon it. The cost of this suit to the taxpayers of the county is estimated at $2000. As time for making the congressional nomination approaches, the San Diego papers begin the grooming of that perennial candidate, Woozy Wallopus Bowers, whom an overburdened people had been hoping for some time past that he was dead. We observe State Senator Smith of Bakersfield is also mentioned as being in the race, and Capt. Daniels of Riverside is not without his shouters. We would fain know the reason for this trotting out of the aged San Diegan. Has Mr. Bowers not been enough honored by his party? He could not hope for the nomination, even if the field were open, nor could he be elected—that is certain. Nor do we understand the reason for Senator Smith's entry into the arena at this time; and we think it in unspeakably bad taste for the Riversiders to talk Daniels at this time. Gentlemen, have a little decency for once in your lives. Congressman Needham defeated a calamity-howler of the worst species in laying out the late Mr. Castle, whom Bowers found it impossible to defeat at the preceding election. Mr. Needham has made an able Representative—he is a shrewd, level-headed and tactful man. He is entitled by all honorable precedent to renomination. None of these pury aspirants for his seat could poll the united strength of the party as well as he. Let these chappies come off the perch, and let Mr. Bowers continue to be dead. Before the next election the new apportionment will place Mr. Needham's county (Stanislaus) in another district. Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego counties will probably be found in one district. Riverside we observe with beets. This Newberry-Silent proposition has of course been knocked in the head by the acquirement of their water rights by the Anaheim and Santa Ana water companies. But Mr. Clark has within nine miles of his factory a stream of pure, fresh water running to waste constantly into the ocean, larger than it was ever possible to develop a stream at Rincon. The development of this water scheme would certainly be a bonanza for the farmers at Los Alamitos. Shall we continue this petty suit, or shall we go ahead to develop the latent resources of the county? Of the outcome of the suit there cannot be the remotest notion of a doubt. The people will have to pay for the prosecution of a case brought forth in infamy, and which, mark you, will collapse completely once the white light of a court of justice is thrown full upon it. The cost of this suit to the taxpayers of the county is estimated at $2000. As time for making the congressional nomination approaches, the San Diego papers begin the grooming of that perennial candidate, Woozy Wallopus Bowers, whom an overburdened people had been hoping for some time past that he was dead. We observe State Senator Smith of Bakersfield is also mentioned as being in the race, and Capt. Daniels of Riverside is not without his shouters. We would fain know the reason for this trotting out of the aged San Diegan. Has Mr. Bowers not been enough honored by his party? He could not hope for the nomination, even if the field were open, nor could he be elected—that is certain. Nor do we understand the reason for Senator Smith's entry into the arena at this time; and we think it in unspeakably bad taste for the Riversiders to talk Daniels at this time. Gentlemen, have a little decency for once in your lives. Congressman Needham defeated a calamity-howler of the worst species in laying out the late Mr. Castle, whom Bowers found it impossible to defeat at the preceding election. Mr. Needham has made an able Representative—he is a shrewd, level-headed and tactful man. He is entitled by all honorable precedent to renomination. None of these pury aspirants for his seat could poll the united strength of the party as well as he. Let these chappies come off the perch, and let Mr. Bowers continue to be dead. Before the next election the new apportionment will place Mr. Needham's county (Stanislaus) in another district. Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego counties will probably be found in one district. Riverside we observe with beets. This Newberry-Silent proposition has of course been knocked in the head by the acquirement of their water rights by the Anaheim and Santa Ana water companies. But Mr. Clark has within nine miles of his factory a stream of pure, fresh water running to waste constantly into the ocean, larger than it was ever possible to develop a stream at Rincon. The development of this water scheme would certainly be a bonanza for the farmers at Los Alamitos. Shall we continue this petty suit, or shall we go ahead to develop the latent resources of the county? Of the outcome of the suit there cannot be the remotest notion of a doubt. The people will have to pay for the prosecution of a case brought forth in infamy, and which, mark you, will collapse completely once the white light of a court of justice is thrown full upon it. The cost of this suit to the taxpayers of the county is estimated at $2000. As time for making the congressional nomination approaches, the San Diego papers begin the grooming of that perennial candidate, Woozy Wallopus Bowers, whom an overburdened people had been hoping for some time past that he was dead. We observe State Senator Smith of Bakersfield is also mentioned as being in the race, and Capt. Daniels of Riverside is not without his shouters. We would fain know the reason for this trotting out of the aged San Diegan. HasMr.Bowers not been enough honored by his party? He could not hope for the nomination, even if the field were open, nor could he be elected—that is certain. Nor do we understand the reason for Senator Smith's entry into the arena at this time; and we think it in unspeakably bad taste for the Riversiders to talk Daniels at this time. Gentlemen, have a little decency for once in your lives. Republicans are presiding secretary and treasurer ofthe State league president and secretaryofthe Congressional District league president.ofthe American College Lease.ofCalifornia,members.oftheSState league executive committee.member.oftheNational league executive committee.National vice-presidentfortheformia,andthepresident.secretarytreasurerofeachclub entitledtorepetition. Each club shall furnishthe secretofthe State league,a statementofbeforeApril201900attestedbyclubsecretary,givingthenameoftheclubanditsoffacces,dressesofdelegatesandalternateelected,andalsothenumberofmbersontherolloftheclub. Alternate delegateswillbeprovidedseatswith their respective delegates. It is expected that reduced ratesbe grantedbytransportationpanies. The citizensofLosAngelesarebeingelaboratepreparationsforgreatertainofdelegatesandfriends. The RepublicansofCaliforniashallnotunderestimatetheimportancethismeeting.itWillbefirsttimeticalgatheringoftheapproachinourState,andweaskannouncetotheworldthatCaliforniarestinterestednowagitatingtheCongressofUnitedStates,andthattheyarein theirsupportofthepolicyonthenationaladministration. GEO.STONE,PASID.MOLIVER,Secretary.JAS.M.OLIVERSecretary. ALBERTLINDLEY,Ast.-S Would ConvictBoth The jury inthe libelcasebroughtHoraceMcPheeoftheSantaAnasversusJ.E.ValjeanofthePlainMillionofthiscityresultedinadisagreementofthejury,theweredischargedfurtherserviceat11o'clockonthesedayevenninglast.The trialpledthree days.Thejuryissaveryhavestoodsevenforconvictionfiveforacquittal.AtSantaAnasreporthasprevailedthatthejuryagreecabletofindbothgenthiltyifthatcouldbedonebuttheyrebelledattheideaoneandnottheother. HiveofMaccabeees A hiveofthe orderoftheLadytheMaccabeeswasorganizedonsaturdayafternoonatBacks'halfthelowingofficerswerechosen: Mrs.Dr.Eddy.P.LCommaMrs.McWilliams,LadyCommaMrs.Middleham,LadyLieutmander;Mrs.Schneider,LadyR gineer and public officer, that water would not run along this course because, as he said, it was uphill! But as a matter of fact the outflow is perfect and voluminous. When the tide flows inwardly, the gates of the dam close. The open ocean is five miles away—through the length of Bolsa Chica bay, to the channel into Anaheim Landing bay, and thence through the sloughs and estuary running to the old Landing. The waters sweep through this course inwardly to the dam, where they are placed in immediate check. The water stands four feet higher on the outer side of the dam than on the inner. How, then, can the uplands, stretching for several miles farther inland, be "overflowed" by the fact of the existence of the dam? The statement is untrue—such a condition of affairs does not exist. Cole's land, so far from being "overflowed." has been practically reclaimed. The land company, owning land situated between Cole's and the dam, is even now preparing to plow its land (which was until the construction of the dam marshy) and plant thereon a crop of corn. The Bolsa Chica Land company will carry the case to the court of ultimate appeal—the United States Supreme Court. The attempted destruction of its property will be spiritedly fought. Are the taxpayers of the county to be asked to maintain this suit, which we believe to be brought by a few disgruntled duck shooters, solely that an enterprise which means much to the people of Orange county may be broken up? But it is with no desire to present the case of the land company that we again refer to this matter. Another matter, and one in which the people of the county are largely interested, engages their attention: the utilization for purposes of irrigation of the stream of fresh water flowing into Bolsa Chica bay from the Peatlands. This stream is measured as high as 4500 inches, and it transpires that the land company was upon the point of installing a large pumping system for the purpose of lifting the water and run-headed and tactful man. He is entitled by all honorable precedent to renomination. None of these pursy aspirants for his seat could poll the united strength of the party as well as he. Let these chappies come off the perch, and let Mr. Bowers continue to be dead. Before the next election the new apportionment will place Mr. Needham's county (Stanislaus) in another district. Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego counties will probably be found in one district. Riverside, we observe, has Daniels in training also for that race. That county will have the State Senator (by that time Orange and Riverside will in all probability be in one senatorial district), and this seeming disposition on her part to gather in everything in sight grates upon the nerves harshly. Orange county may have a candidate in the person of Judge Ballard; and San Diego, we understand, will, besides presenting the Woozy Bovalopus, have in training Senator Nutt, who would not object to a term at Washington. Mr. Needham is from the extreme northern part of this congressional district, it is true. But how long did the northerners support the Congressman from the extreme south? Mr. Needham has made an honorable record at Washington thus far. Since he and his friends of the north stood manfully by our man from the south for six years, let us, now that he is in the near future to bid us politically farewell by being taken into another district, act as honorably toward him. We can do no less. He is entitled to renomination, and all this talk of other candidates coming out against him is, relative to those from the south, in extreme bad taste; and, with those of the north, quite as bad and far more futile. Mr. Needham came amongst us a stranger; his sterling qualities have made him everywhere warm friends. We predict his renomination by acclamation. The local correspondent of Gen. Otis' Los Angeles newspaper writes to that paper to say that voters in Hive of Maccabees A hive of the order of the Lady the Maccabees was organized on Saturday afternoon at Backs' hall. The lowing officers were chosen: Mrs. Dr. Eddy, P. L. Comma, Mrs. McWilliams, Lady Comma, Mrs. Middleham, Lady Lleut mander; Mrs. Schneider, Lady R Keeper; Mrs. Warner, Lady Fin Keeper; Mrs. Merritt, Lady Cha Mrs. Hatfield, Lady Sergeant; Claytor, Lady Master at Arms; Perdomo, Lady Sentinel; Mrs. B. Lady Pickett. Grafting Grapevine SAN FRANCISCO, March 9. University of California has issued following notice for the benefit of vineyardists of the State and who may be interested in viticulture. "Farmers who expect to graft grapes during the present season do well to wait until they have the bulletin on the grafting of grapes, which will be ready for distribution by the College of Agriculture at the University of California in ten days. "The bulletin is by F. T. Bitter the viticulturist of the department Many valuable suggestions are as to the use of resistant grapevine order to protect the vines from ravages of phylloxera and as to best methods for grafting wine raisin grapes." Story of a Slave. To be bound hand and foot for by the chains of disease is the form of slavery. George D. Willie of Manchester, Mich., tells how slave was made free. He says wife has been so helpless for five that she could not turn over alone. After using two bottles of tric Bitters she is wonderfull proved and able to do her own work. This supreme remedy for female eases quickly cures nervousness, lessness, melancholy, headache, ache, fainting and dizzy spells. miraculous working medicine is send to weak, sickly, run-down every bottle guaranteed. On cents. Sold by Paul A. Derge, dru His Way Clear. Briggs—Nothing remains but the girl. Griggs—Do you think she will sent? Briggs—Oh, yes. I am going her that her parents are dead again A who want low taxes will insist the re-election of Marshman. What the devil he has to do with increasing raising the taxes is something a vote would like to find at the General stand up and what the Marshal has to do taking the tax levy! City election occurs on April 1st usual method of nomination by caucus will probably omitted, and candidates will their names placed upon the by petition. Already a num-gentlemen have announced candidature for the several to be filled by the suffrages people. FOR STATE CONVENTION. Bla League of Republican Clubs Hold Its Biennial Session in Los Angeles. Headquarters State League Republican Clubs, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., March 1st, 1900. Opposition with a resolution of the five committee, California League Republican clubs, the second biennial convention of the California of Republican clubs is hereby to meet in the City of Los Anno Friday, April 27, 1900, at 10 a.m. Business before the convention include the report of officers andtees, action upon proposed actions to the constitution, elec-delegates and alternates to the Real Convention, election of officer consideration of matters related to the welfare of the State organization and the Republi-city, and such other business as time before the convention. Apportionment of delegates who institute the convention is as follows: Republican club in California, among those of the American Republi-college league, shall be entitled delegate at large and one dele-additional for every twenty-five persons upon its rolls; organizations publican veterans are especially apt to participate. No club shall be titled to representation in the league convention unless it has organized and in existence at REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. For the Week Ending March 12, 1900. Furnished by the Orange County Title Company, Santa Ana. James A. Whitaker and Ella A. Whitaker to D. L. Whitney—Lot 7, block 50, Buena Park; $100. Stearns Ranchos Co. to E. A. Elliott—SW‡ of SW‡ of SE‡ of Sec. 19-5-10, 10 acres; $10. E. A. Elliott and M. D. Elliott to R. W. Elliott—S‡ of SW‡ of SW‡ of NE‡ of Sec. 32-5-10, 5 acres; $10. Wm. Elmendorf and Emily G. Elmendorf to Chas. Elmendorf—N‡ of lot 1 and 3 Crookshank and Wakeham’s addition, Santa Ana; $1. Mrs. Emma Fisher and L. P. Fisher to John V. Cahill—21 acres southwest of Santa Ana; $1500. John V. Cahill and Lydia E. M. Cahill to Alph P. Cahill—21 acres 2 miles southwest of Santa Ana; $1500. Alexander Pirie and Mary A. Pirie to City of Santa Ana—Lot 17, block P, Heil tract; $10. Bixby Land Co. to William B. Burrows—Lot 12, block 32, Los Alamitos; $150. William B. Burrows to Protestant Episcopal church, a corporation—Lot 12, block 32, Los Alamitos. Herman Koster to Charlotte Koster—W‡ of NW‡, NE‡ of NW‡ of SW‡, S‡ of SE‡ and NW‡ of SE‡. Sec. 2-3-9, estimated to contain 400 acres; gift. Matthew Rowe and Lois Rowe to Arnold W. Goodpeed—Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 17, 18, 19, and 20, block D, Beach’s addition. Orange; $1800. Nancy Louisa Parlier and Fred Parlier to Alma J. Schmidt—Lot 9, block A. Hall’s addition, Santa Ana; $10. David Hewes to Tustin Presbyterian church—N 25 feet of lot 1, block 15, Tustin City; $1. Emma S. Walling and Percy H. Walling to Charles Harter—Lots 4 and 6, W.S.Bartlett tract, containing 17.32 acres; $1300. Mrs. Elisabeth Borden to William Lemke—Lot 2, Mrs. Bush’s subdivision of Bush tract, containing 10.464 acres; $800. Ph.J.Zachman and Josephine Zachman to C.E.Groat—Lot 28, block M, Center tract, Anaheim; $500. William Bathgate and Violet K. Bathgate to George Parsons—Lots 9 and 10, block B, Beach’s addition, Orange; $185. Angeline Thomas and L.H.Tomas to J.D.Ponder—Lot 12, block B, Rogers’ addition, Laguna Beach; $60. Stearns Ranchos Co. to Maude McDowell—SE‡ of SW‡ of SE‡ of Sec. 19-5-10, 10 acres; $10. LA.Day and Sarah L.Day to W.T. soil is too wet for general farm work. Continued warm weather causes many peach trees to bloom. Los Angeles summary.-The rain was of great benefit to grain, feed and fruit trees. Hay is assured in localities. More rain is imperatively needed for grain. Irrigating continues. Bean and beet prospects improved. Orange trees blooming heavily. A.G.MCADIE, Section Director. DIVISION OF FORESTRY. Southern California Selected as the Field for an Exhaustive Series of Investigations. The Division of Forestry has selected Southern California as the field for an exhaustive series of measurements and investigations for the purpose of securing accurate knowledge of the relation of forest to the run-off of streams. The question has become an exceedingly important one in many parts of the United States where lumbering is extensive, and has caused much diversity of opinion among scientific men. After examining many watersheds and securing the advice of a number of hydraulic engineers, the Division of Forestry has chosen the watershed which embraces the sources of the Mohave river, in the San Bernardino mountains, as the best center for experiments. The work will commence soon and will embrace a comprehensive study of the present forest cover, considered in relation to the rainfall and the flood capacity of streams. The area selected contains three distinct types—the Holcomb shed, a brush-covered district; the Little Bear shed, which has been denuded by lumbering; and the Deep Creek shed, still covered with heavy vfrgin forest. These areas are under control of the Arrowhead Irrigation Co., which has kept twenty-eight rain-gauge stations in operation for seven years, and has also measured the flow of the streams during that time, so that the government experts will have much data already on hand. The soil is similar on all portions and the geological formation uniformly granitic. The rainfall on the forested and logged-off tracts is practically the same; but is slightly less on the Holcomb shed, which approaches desert conditions. It is believed that conditions are so nearly similar throughout the region that the observations will be as instructive as if made on the same tract before and after lumbering. The effects of grazing and fires will also be noted. The flood capacity of the streams Mr. Sprague Writes Upon the Co-opion of Fruit Growers in the Exchange System. The question is often asked, WHY the relation between the local fruiting associations and the central exchange Local associations are to cure and/or grade and pack the fruit, while central organization is to serve all in: 1. Obtaining early information about amount of the crop here and where, and also the conditions probable output of all competing crops. 2. To get accurate knowledge market conditions in all of itsiant centers of trade both by ma-telegraph during the selling season. 3. To keep the local association formed of such conditions at any times. 4. To secure any concessions such concentration of business render possible. 5. To afford to all of its co-open growers the certainty of a sale for fruit at the highest market price without local dealers or local conditions. It seems evident that all of most necessary functions are irrelevant either to the individual grower or to local associations, and they make use of such a central system they must get their information by buyers (whose interests are site their own), and must often such terms as are offered by them buyers—terms often determine secret combination of buyers—or their fruit left on their hands. The only alternative is that signment to a distant unknown city and this has usually amounted to nearly a dead loss. The Southern California Deforestation Fruit exchange has forty agencies in the most important centers of the East, which act in the interest of the exchange that of the Southern California exchange. They are under bond covering the business of both changes,and are men of expulsionand full knowledgeofthe trademostof themareonayearseasonofthedeciduousfruitexchangethattheyaresubjecttononetemptationsoftheaveragebrokethis offersevery opportunity Republican club in California, being those of the American Republican college league, shall be entitled delegate at large and one delegational for every twenty-five members upon its roll; organizations public veterans are especially apt to participate. No club shall be entitled to representation in the league convention unless it has organized and in existence at ten days prior to the date of the election. No person shall be counted representation in more than one all delegates shall file with the jury of the convention certificates issued by the president and secretary of their clubs. Ex-officio delegates are president, chief and treasurer of the State Department, president and secretary of each professional District league, presiding officer of the American College League, members of the State Executive committee, members of the National league executive committee, National vice-president for Californians, the president, secretary and owner of each club entitled to repremption. The club shall furnish the secretary state league a statement on or April 20, 1900, attested by the secretary, giving the name of the and its officers, the names and addresses of delegates and alternates, and also the number of members on the roll of the club. Delegates will be provided with their respective delegations. It is expected that reduced rates will be imposed by transportation companies citizens of Los Angeles are make laborate preparations for the enment of delegates and their allies. Republicans of California should underestimate the importance of meeting. It will be the first polling design in our State, and we should notice to the world that Californians interested in the great questions agitating the Congress of the old States, and that they are firm their support of the policy of the national administration. GEO. STONE, President. S. M. OLIVER, Secretary. ALBERT LINDLEY, Asst.-Sec. Would Convict Both. The jury in the libel case brought by Judge McPhee of the Santa Ana Blade J. E. Valjean of the Plain Dealer is city resulted in a disagreement with the jury, who were discharged from her service at 11 o'clock on Wednesday evening last. The trial occurred three days. The jury is said to stood seven for conviction and acquittal. At Santa Ana it was prevailed that the jury was unable to find both gentlemen guilty, if that could be done, but that rebelled at the idea of convicting and not the other. Hive of Maccabees. Drive of the order of the Ladies of Maccabees was organized on Saturday afternoon at Backs' hall. The foliage officers were chosen: S. Dr. Eddy, P. L. Commander; McWilliams, Lady Commander; Middleham, Lady Lieut Commer; Mrs. Schneider, Lady Record Mrs. Elisabeth Borden to William A. Lemke—Lot 2, Mrs. Bush's subdivision of Bush tract, containing 10.464 acres; $1300. Mrs. Elisabeth Borden to William A. Lemke—Lot 2, Mrs. Bush's subdivision of Bush tract, containing 10.464 acres; $800. Ph. J. Zachman and Josephine Zachman to C. E. Groat—Lot 28, block M, Center tract, Anaheim; $500. William Bathgate and Violet K. Bathgate to George Parsons—Lots 9 and 10, block B, Beach's addition, Orange; $185. Angeline Thomas and L. H. Thomas to J. D. Ponder—Lot 12, block B, Rogers' addition, Laguna Beach; $60. Stearns Ranchos Co. to Maude McDowell—SEI of SWI of SEI of Sec. 19-5-10, 10 acres; $10. J. A. Day and Sarah J. Day to W.T. Neel—Part of Sec. 6-8-10, 124.44 acres; also part of Sec. 17-6-10, 26.40 acres; $550. Jennie L. Wood and W.B. Wood to James Cooper—10 acres in Orange; $1750. Stearns Ranchos Co. to Frank Page—SWI of SEI of NWI of Sec. 32-5-10, containing 10 acres; $10. Frank Page to G.W. Page—SWI of SEI of NWI of Sec. 32-5-10, containing 20 acres; $10. Stearns Ranchos Co. to J.M.Cain—SWI of SEI of NWI of Sec. 23-5-11, containing 20 acres; $10. Bernhard Rees to Sophia M.Rees—Lots 1 and 2, subdivision of lot 34, Anaheim Extension; $1. Bernhard Rees to Sophia M.Rees—Part of lot 34, Anaheim Extension; $1. Jeremiah Leiter and Jane Leiter to Anna L.Kimball—Lots 2 and 3, Greenleaf tract; $10. Albert R.Dresser and Fannie Dresser to First National bank of Santa Ana, Q.C.D.-Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, block D., Warner's subdivision of Dresser tract; valuable consideration. Roi Steinart, et al., to J.B.Lossing and William E.Lossing-N.of lot 8 of the town of Westminster; $600. Bert F.Fulwerd to Daisy Fulwider-Lot 51, block D, Helman & George's add.to Anaheim; $10. M.E.Wood to Crown of the Valley Oil Co.-Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, sec. 2-3-10, containing 85 acres; $10. P.R.Reynolds to Anna E.Reynolds-Lot 6 and N.of lot 7 block A.Price and Stella Fruit add. to Santa Ana; gift. Carrie M.Hile to William Dench and Therrisia Dench-S 4 acres of E.I.of NWI of SWI of Sec. 12-4-10: $10. William Dench and Therrisia Dench to John Berg-S 4 acres of E.I.of NWI of SWI of Sec. 12-4-10: $10. Andrew Glassell to David Hewes-Lots 13, 15 and 16, block C,Bundy's add.to Tustin, also all interest in W 10 ft.of allely adjoining said lots on the East; $5. David Hewes to Jesse C.Rains-All lots 13, 15 and 16, block C,Bundy's add.to Tustin, and W 10 feet of N I924 feet of allely running N and S through said block C; $10. Weather Report. U.S.Department of Agriculture,California Section,C climate and Crop Service Weather Bureau,Feb.19. General Summary.-The temperature has averaged above the normal for the week,and in some sections extremely warm weather prevailed for a few days.Rain has fallen at intervals in the central and northern portions,and in some sections the heaviest precipitation of the season has occurred.All crops have been greatly benefited,and if normal conditions prevail through the spring and early summer there will undoubtedly be heavy crops of grain and hay,从the Tehachapi northward.Light showers are also reMind Unbalanced. Word has been received that J.R.Blaylock,a well-to-do peatland celery grower,jumped through a window of a fying eastbound train near Dodge City，Ean., two weeks ago.On the train with him were his wife and two children，who were going East to spend several months。When captured by the sheriff next day,twenty miles from where he left the train so suddenly,the asserted that there were two men on the train who were trying to rob him of his money.He said he had been advised as to the men who were after him,and this impressed him so vividly as to render him temporarily insane。他 was brought back to Dodge City,and later a deputy-sheriff accompanied himself and family to their destination.Blaylock is reputed to have made considerable money in raising celery.His mind is thought to be unbalanced. California Fruits. We have just received from the Pacific Rural Press of San Francisco the third edition of "California Fruits,and How To Grow Them,"by Professor Wickson of the College of Agriculture.The two earlier editions have had wide circulation in other semi-tropical countries as well as California.As California practice naturally changes to include the teachings of experience and systematic experiment,the is constant inquiry for the latest methods.To embody this knowledge the work has been largely rewritten.Illustrativeof the new text there has been a largely new outfit of engravings and full-page plates,many of themmarked beauty and characteristically Californian. The work appears just in time to be suggestive and helpful to planters in the selection of varieties and methods of starting young trees and vines.The book is a large octavo of 477 pages and is sent,postpaid,fors $2.50,byleast Pacific Rural Press,330 Market street,San Francisco. Agricultural Experiments. Av.Da Teacher Enrolled ance CENTRAL SCHOOL Prof.Little Miss.Rector Mrs.Horr Miss.Kerlin Miss.Burton WEST ANAHEIM MISS FAY MISS DARBY KATELLA Hive of Maccabees. Advice of the order of the Ladies of Maccabees was organized on Saturday afternoon at Backs' hall. The following officers were chosen: Ms. Dr. Eddy, P. L. Commander; McWilliams, Lady Commander; Middleham, Lady Lieut Commerer; Mrs. Schneider, Lady Record Officer; Mrs. Warner, Lady Finance Officer; Mrs. Merritt, Lady Chaplain; Hatfield, Lady Sergeant; Mrs. Kor, Lady Master at Arms; Mrs. Romo, Lady Sentinal; Mrs. Backs, Pickett. Frafting Grapevines. On FRANCISCO, March 9.—The University of California has issued the warning notice for the benefit of the guardians of the State and others who may be interested in viticulture: farmers who expect to graft grapevines during the present season would tell wait until they have read bulletin on the grafting of grapevines, which will be ready for distribution by the College of Agriculture of University of California in about days. The bulletin is by F. T. Bioletti, viticulturist of the department. Many valuable suggestions are made for use of resistant grapevines in order to protect the vines from the diseases of phylloxera and as to the methods for grafting wine and winemaking grapes." Story of a Slave. To be bound hand and foot for years the chains of disease is the worst of slavery. George D. Williams, Manchester, Mich., tells how such a slave was made free. He says: "My husband so helpless for five years she could not turn over in bed. After using two bottles of Elec-Bitters she is wonderfully immed and able to do her own work." His supreme remedy for female disables quickly cures nervousness, sleepiness, melancholy, headache, backache, fainting and dizzy spells. This successful working medicine is a goddess to weak, sickly, run-down people. Dry bottle guaranteed. Only 50 cents. Sold by Paul A. Derge, druggist. His Way Clear. Griggs—Nothing remains but to ask Griggs—Do you think she will conquer Griggs—Oh, yes. I am going to tell that her parents are dead against it. General Summary.—The temperature has averaged above the normal for the week, and in some sections extremely warm weather prevailed for a few days. Rain has fallen at intervals in the central and northern portions, and in some sections the heaviest precipitation of the season has occurred. All crops have been greatly benefited, and if normal conditions prevail through the spring and early summer there will undoubtedly be heavy crops of grain and hay, from the Tehachapi northward. Light showers are also reported in the San Joaquin valley, greatly improving the condition of grain and pasturage. No rain has fallen in Southern California since the 5th, but the rainfall of the preceding week was of immense benefit to grain, probably insuring a fair crop of the late sown wheat, and materially improving the condition of barley and hay. Summer-flowering has been resumed in portions of the southeastern coast counties, and plowing and seeding still continue in other sections. Orange trees are in full blossom in Southern California, with indications of a good yield. Oranges are being shipped in large quantities from San Diego; the fruit is said to be smaller than usual, but the quality is superior. Deciduous fruits continue to advance most favorably, and the yield will be above average if not injured by untimely frosts. No high winds or injurious frosts occurred during the week. The heavy rainfall on the 7th in some of the northern counties caused rivers and creeks to rise rapidly, but no material damage resulted. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. Warm weather has continued during the week, the temperature averaging considerably above normal, and no rain has fallen since the 5th; heavy dews are reported in some localities. Further reports relative to the rain on the 4th and 5th show that the precipitation has well distributed over the section and greatly improved the condition of fruit trees, barley, late sown wheat, hay and pasture. In the elevated portions of the section good grain and hay crops are predicted, and in some districts it is reported that the early sown grain was revived to such an extent that half a crop will be gathered, if more rain should fall within a short time. Citrus and deciduous orchards are in good condition, orange trees being in full blossom, and all deciduous fruits are advancing rapidly, with prospects of a large yield. Eureka summary.—Crops on highlands are making good growth. Some plowing and seeding on lowlands, but constant inquiry for the latest methods. To embody this knowledge the work has been largely rewritten. Illustration of the new text there has been a largely new outfit of engravings and full-page plates, many of them marked beauty and characteristically Californian. The work appears just in time to be suggestive and helpful to planters in the selection of varieties and methods of starting young trees and vines. The book is a large octavo of '477 pages and is sent, postpaid, for $2.50, by the Pacific Rural Press, 330 Market street, San Francisco. Agricultural Experiments. The Secretary of Agriculture has sent to Congress a report upon the work of experiment stations established in 1887. In referring to the California station he says: "The work of the California station during the year has been along the same lines as heretofore, including chemical and physical investigation of the soils, especially the alkali lands, with reference to their reclamation; analysis of fruits and forage plants; feeding stuffs, sugar beets; investigation of the culture of olives and the making of olive oil, and viticulture and wine making; entomological investigation; studies in botany, horticulture and forestry; culture experiments with a large number of forage plants, cereals, vegetables, fruits and forest trees at the central station and at outlying stations, with special reference to the varied climatic and soil conditions of the State. Food investigation has also been continued in co-operation with the department. "The income of the stations during last fiscal year is as follows: United States appropriation $15,000; State appropriation $14,114; farm products,$137.44. "The California station during the year continued along lines of great usefulness to the agricultural interests of the State. By the rebuilding and equipment of college and station laboratories Berkeley station has again been put in a position to combine thorough scientific investigation with practical experiments." Volcanic Eruptions Are grand, but skin eruptions rob life of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them, also old running and fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, warts, cuts, bruises, burns, scalds, chapped hands, chilblains. Best Pile cure on earth. Drives out pains and aches. Only 25c a box. Cure guaranteed. P. A. Derge. Oil Stock for Sale. Dividend paying oil stock. Apply to the agent, E. T. EAST, Anaheim. Public School Reporter. Prof. Little, Principal of schools, hands us the following of the public schools for this ending March 14, 1900: Av.Da Teacher. Enrolled ance CENTRAL SCHOOL. Prof.Little Miss Rector Miss.Horr Miss Kerlin Miss Burton WEST ANAHEIM. 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The bishop is a charming wit as well as a great scholar. A fellow clergyman once visited the bishop and took a fancy to an old edition of Shakespeare. He borrowed the volume "There goes a man who may wish before long that he had a good, sound shoestring in his shoe," remarked a man to a friend as a rather slipshod individual passed them on the street. The man referred to had a broken shoestring in one of his shoes, and the other had been spliced in several places. "I am not talking from the point of view of neatness," went on the first man, "but on account of an accident that befell me recently. I was about to get off a street car when the shoestring in one of my shoes snapped. It had been tightly laced, and the break, occurring when it did, just as I had taken my hand from the rail, was enough to make me lose my balance. I felt myself falling to the street. There was a trailer on the car, and I was pretty badly scared, as I thought that I stood a good chance of getting a leg under the wheels. Luckily I made a final effort to straighten myself, and I got clear with nothing more than a Public School Report. Prof. Little, Principal of the city schools, hands us the following report of the public schools for the month ending March 14, 1900: CENTRAL SCHOOL. Prof. Little... 46 Miss Rector... 47 Miss Horr... 46 Miss Kerlin... 49 Miss Burton... 45 WEST ANAHEIM. Prof. Bird... 25 Miss Fay... 35 Miss Darby... 38 KATELLA. Mrs. Spencer... 28 Totals... 359 F. E. LITTLE, Principal. He Had Her Permission. Father (calling from head of stairs at 1:30 p.m.)—Jennie, don't you think it's time to go to bed? Jennie—Yes, papa, dear. What on earth keeps you up so late! Bismarck's Iron Nerve Was the result of his splendid health, undomitable will and tremendous energy are not found where stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels are out of order. 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Free trial bottles of this great discovery at Paul A. Derge's drug store. Only 50 cents and $1.00, every bottle guaranteed. Money to Loan. In sums to suit. Apply to F. A Backs, Jr., Secretary Building and Loan Association, Anaheim, Cal. 10-tf I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the position of CITY CLERK And respectfully ask the support of the voters Monday April 9th, 1900. Yours to serve, Edward B. Merritt. A Bibliophile's Reply. Mandell Creighton, the bishop of London, has a horror of lending his favorite books, says a London correspondent. The bishop is a charming wit as well as a great scholar. A fellow clergyman once visited the bishop and took a fancy to an old edition of Shakespeare. He borrowed the volume and did not think to return it for several months. Finally the minister returned it with a letter, saying: "My Dear Bishop—I have great pleasure in returning the volume you loaned me." The bishop answered: "My Dear Brother—All the joy is mine."—Denver Republican. A Book She Wouldn't Read. "There is one book of Mr. Stevenson's that I myself have never read," said Mrs. Stevenson. "I refused to read it and held to my refusal. I make it a rule never to read a novel the scene of which is laid in a bygone age. The author always deems it his duty to make his characters talk in what he considers the language of that period, and I am always sure that he doesn't know positively how they did talk, so I won't read such books. I would never read the 'Black Arrow,' and Mr. Stevenson thought it such a good joke that he insisted upon dedicating it to me."—Illustrated Indiana Weekly. Wise Man. "Great idea, that of Mike's," said the enthusiastic heeler of the better sort. "He isn't satisfied with shaking hands with his constituents in the ordinary way. When he meets one of them, he grabs both his hands." "Ain't that rather overdoing it?" said the cautious person. "It might look that way to you, but Mike knows his business. As long as he holds the fellow's hands his watch is safe."—Indianapolis Journal. The Shame of It. "Doesn't it hurt your conscience to wear those pretty bird wings on your hat?" "It does a little, because they are not genuine wings. They are only clever imitations."—Chicago Tribune. "I am not talking from the point of view of neatness," went on the first man, "but on account of an accident that befell me recently. I was about to get off a street car when the shoe-string in one of my shoes snapped. It had been tightly laced, and the break, occurring when it did, just as I had taken my hand from the rail, was enough to make me lose my balance. I felt myself falling to the street. There was a trailer on the car, and I was pretty badly scared, as I thought that I stood a good chance of getting a leg under the wheels. Luckily I made a final effort to straighten myself, and I got clear with nothing more than a painfully twisted ankle. "A shoestring is a small thing, but after that scare I determined that I would always have a good one in my shoe."—Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph. A Point of Resemblance. They were dancing. The music was heavenly. The swish of her silken skirts was delightful. The fragrance of the roses upon her bosom was almost intoxicating. "Ah," she said, looking up into his face and smiling sweetly, "you remind me of one of Whitman's poems!" A sudden dizziness seemed to seize him. It was as if he were floating along in a dream. When he could catch his breath to speak, he asked: "Which one?" "Oh, any one!" she replied. "The feet are all mixed up in all of them."—Chicago Times-Herald. Tom Corwin's Mouth. Tom Corwin had an enormous mouth. He once said he had been insulted by Deacon Smith. The good brother asked for further explanation. "Well," said Corwin, "when I stood up in the lecture room to relate my experience and I opened my mouth, Deacon Smith rose up in front and said, 'Will some brother please close that window and keep it closed?' —San Francisco Argonaut. A Speeimen of Cockney Humor. It consists merely in ignoring the horrible or tragic side of a funny situation. Everybody knows the old story of the cockney laughing after a fire. "Jump, yer silly fool!" I says. "Me an my mite's got a blanket!" An 'e did jump, an there warn't no blanket, an 'e broke 'is bloomin neck! Laugh? I 'aven't laughed so much!" — Blackwood.