anaheim-gazette 1900-06-28

COUNTY SALARIES TO BE CUT? The Farmers' Club Discusses the Question, Along with Other Matters, and Postpones Action Upon It Until Cooler Weather. At the meeting of the Farmers' club held at the residence of W. J. Fay on Monday afternoon the following resolutions, adopted at the recent joint meeting of the Claremont and Pomona clubs, and which are now being discussed by the various clubs in Southern California, were called up for consideration. The questions cover a wide range of subjects and possess a lively interest to those who keep abreast of the current topics of the day: First—Wide-tire law to be enacted and take effect within six months from date of passage. We regard the action of the Farmers' institute at Pasadena recommending repeal as a distinct mistake, and we do not believe said action expressed the will of the majority. The repeal seems to have been brought about by a combination between the wagon manufacturers and jobbers and the unprogressive, neer-do-well farmers of the State. The law was all right; and the width of tires all right; it was their opponents who were wrong. In nothing is California so behind her sister States as in this matter. All the best States in the Union have in active operation wide-tire laws. It was claimed that our wide-tire law would not hold; this is probably untrue, but we can borrow a model from any one of 20 States that has held and will hold. In the farmers' clubs would redeem themselves from the blame brought upon them by the action of their representatives at Pasadena, they should press this matter to a successful finish. Second—Law governing the condition under which fertilizers shall be sold in this State. It is recommended that our wide-tire law would not hold; this is probably untrue, but we can borrow a model from any one of 20 States that has held and will hold. In the farmers' clubs would redeem themselves from the blame brought upon them by the action of their representatives at Pasadena, they should press this matter to a successful finish. Third—Forest preservation and water conservation. There is much to be said under this head on following points: (a) Prevention of fires in mountains. (b) Controlling fires in mountains promptly. (c) More stringent regulations as to persons entering San Bernardino reservation. (d) All cattle and sheep absolutely excluded from reser- hereby gives expression to its sense of approval of the beneficent results attained through and by the agency of the Southern California Fruit exchange in securing for the people at reduced cost standard fertilizer in quantities to suit, thus affording the tree growers the best of results and the saving of considerable sums of money." The club discussed forest preservation and water conservation at some length. The following resolution was offered by L. Z. Huntington, seconded by Geo. A. Hunter, and unanimously carried: “Resolved, That cattle and sheep should be excluded from all the reservations and such of the public lands of the United States as carry brush and trees.” The various other subjects embraced in the third section in the joint resolutions were laid over, to be taken up at a future meeting. In reference to the repeal of the 100-foot limit in the farmers' mutual fire insurance law, the club had not sufficient data to get a good neck-hold of the subject. Regret was expressed at the absence of Mr. Neff, one of the directors of the Orange County Farmers’ Insurance company, who could doubtless have elucidated the subject to the fullest extent as well as to the gratification of those present. The question of the stability of the insurance company was discussed, the consensus of opinion being that it was all right, as Mr. Hunter said that he intended insuring his property in the farmers' company as soon as his present insurance expires. Insurance in that company, which will cost $4 or $5, costs him now $75 in the old line company. In reference to the matter of having the tax collectors send out bills with amount of assessments, percentages of tax for special objects, etc., the club considered it a pretty good scheme. Mr. Rogers moved, seconded by Mr. Dickel, that the club endorse the same, and it was carried unanimously. The matter of asking a decrease in the salaries of county officials was laid over until cooler weather. In reference to the eighth paragraph in the joint resolution, relative to unjust taxation, the club thought that the ideal method of taxation was one that was “calculated to abolish it altogether.” Mr. Dickel cited the case of several cities in the old country where the increment from public utilities was sufficient to obviate the levying of city no quorum at THE CITY HALL. Trustees Dickel, Schneider and Weisel Remain Away, and Important Business Goes Over for Two Weeks. “It is a great breach of propriety,” said a citizen at the meeting of the City Trustees on Tuesday evening, “for Trustees who have been honored by the people with election to remain away when business of importance demands attention, as it does tonight. They should either attend to the business for which the people selected them or resign their offices to others who have a more wholesome respect for the will of the people as expressed at the ballot box.” “It is likewise a breach of propriety,” said a Trustee who was present, “for them to show up at the City Hall at any old time when I make it a point to get here punctually at 8, as is required by the ordinance governing meetings. I have noted their arrival as late as 9 o'clock, at which time the business of the meeting should be more than half over. I think they are lacking in courtesy to the members of the board who appear here promptly at 8. They might, as you suggest, hand in their resignations—let them either fish or cut bait.” This mild expression of the disapproval of the non-apparance of three of the members of the board might have been heard in the council-room of the City Hall on Tuesday evening at half-past 8. Trustees Helmsen and Schwenckert were the only members of the board present. They arrived at 8 o'clock, and found Clerk Merritt, Attorney Chynoweth and Deputy Marshal Bentz. a miscellaneous crowd of spectators and a solitary reporter. The two Trustees busied themselves with the City Clerk in arranging warrants to be paid for labor performed at the city well pit and in looking after the various other preliminaries. At 8:20 Helmsen said: “Gee, whiz! No quorum yet? I think it is a darned shame that those other fellows should keep us waiting here all this time for nothing. Go and ring up Dickel.” he said to Schwenckert, “and see if you can't get him to come up and make a quorum.” Schwenckert walked over to the phone and called up central. “Hello!” he said; “give me Dickel.” From some distance away one could hear the voice of the absent Trustee talking over the Third — Forest preservation and water conservation. There is much to be said under this head on following points: (a) Prevention of fires in mountains. (b) Controlling fires in mountains promptly. (c) More stringent regulations as to persons entering San Bernardino reservation. (d) All cattle and sheep absolutely excluded from reservation. (e) Steps to be taken to wipe out all private ownership of land within the boundaries of the reservation; [very important]. (f) Steps taken to have the reservation transferred to control of the bureau of forestry under Mr. Pinchot. (g) The stealing of timber to be stopped. (h) Immediate steps to be taken to replant areas devastated by fire. Mr. Lukens has had practical experience in replanting, and he reports that $10,000 will cover the cost of replanting south slope of mountains from Los Angeles to San Bernardino. This matter should be pushed. (i) The question of military patrol for reservation. Fourth — A law to increase the standard of purity of our kerosene, 150-degree test instead of 90 degrees. Fifth — The repeal of the 100-foot limit in the farmers' mutual fire insurance law. As it is now, much of the suburban desirable, insurance can not be written because of most barns and outhouses being less than 100 feet away. Sixth — A law directing collectors of taxes to send out bills, with amounts of assessments, percentages of tax for special objects, etc. Seventh — A decrease of salaries of county officials and a complete doing away of all fees to officers. Eighth — We believe our tax system is very unjust, and we urge immediate and earnest action to devise some method that will make taxation more equal. The club considered the questions seriatim and discussed a number of them at considerable length. The repeal of the wide-tire law by the last Legislature came in for severe criticism, the consensus of opinion being that the repeal was brought about by the influence of wagon manufacturers who look with disfavor upon a law which was calculated to leave them with a large stock of narrow-tire vehicles on hand. On motion of M. L. Rogers, seconded by H. A. Dickel, the club voted as follows: That the Anaheim Farmers' club favors the passage of a wide-tire law and pledges its best efforts to have such a law passed by the next Legislature. The resolution prevailed unanimously. The suggestion in the resolution adopted at the joint meeting of the Claremont and Pomona clubs, to the effect that the influence of the club be exerted against any candidate for the Legislature who was unsound on the wide-tire law, was not adhered to, the same being deemed impracticable. The club believes that good men should be elected to the Legislature irrespective of their views upon the width of tires, and will use its influence as far as practicable to secure the election of such men. But an iron-clad rule tying them up to a ture the subject was left largely in the hands of the very men whom the law sought to regulate. The natural result followed; a draft of a law was evolved which had not the slightest chance of being enacted. This mistake should not be repeated. There are plenty of good models now in successful operation. The manufacturer of fertilizers is about the last person to be consulted in this matter. Third — Forest preservation and water conservation. There is much to be said under this head on following points: (a) Prevention of fires in mountains. (b) Controlling fires in mountains promptly. (c) More stringent regulations as to persons entering San Bernardino reservation. (d) All cattle and sheep absolutely excluded from reservation. (e) Steps to be taken to wipe out all private ownership of land within the boundaries of the reservation; [very important]. (f) Steps taken to have the reservation transferred to control of the bureau of forestry under Mr. Pinchot. (g) The stealing of timber to be stopped. (h) Immediate steps to be taken to replant areas devastated by fire. Mr. Lukens has had practical experience in replanting, and he reports that $10,000 will cover the cost of replanting south slope of mountains from Los Angeles to San Bernardino. This matter should be pushed. (i) The question of military patrol for reservation. Fourth — A law to increase the standard of purity of our kerosene, 150-degree test instead of 90 degrees. Fifth — The repeal of the 100-foot limit in the farmers' mutual fire insurance law. As it is now, much of the suburban desirable, insurance can not be written because of most barns and outhouses being less than 100 feet away. Sixth — A law directing collectors of taxes to send out bills, with amounts of assessments, percentages of tax for special objects, etc. Seventh — A decrease of salaries of county officials and a complete doing away of all fees to officers. Eighth — We believe our tax system is very unjust, and we urge immediate and earnest action to devise some method that will make taxation more equal. The club considered the questions seriatim and discussed a number of them at considerable length. The repeal of the wide-tire law by the last Legislature came in for severe criticism, the consensus of opinion being that the repeal was brought about by the influence of wagon manufacturers who look with disfavor upon a law which was calculated to leave them with a large stock of narrow-tire vehicles on hand. On motion of M. L. Rogers, seconded by H. A. Dickel, the club voted as follows: That the Anaheim Farmers' club favors the passage of a wide-tire law and pledges its best efforts to have such a law passed by the next Legislature. The resolution prevailed unanimously. The suggestion in the resolution adopted at the joint meeting of the Claremont and Pomona clubs, to the effect that the influence of the club be exerted against any candidate for the Legislature who was unsound on the wide-tire law, was not adhered to, the same being deemed impracticable. The club believes that good men should be elected to the Legislature irrespective of their views upon the width of tires, and will use its influence as far as practicable to secure the election of such men. But an iron-clad rule tying them up to a ture the subject was left largely in the hands of the very men whom the law sought to regulate. The natural result followed; a draft of a law was evolved which had not the slightest chance of being successful operation. The manufacturer of fertilizers is about the last person to be consulted in this matter. Third — Forest preservation and water conservation. There is much to be said under this head on following points: (a) Prevention of fires in mountains. (b) Controlling fires in mountains promptly. (c) More stringent regulations as to persons entering San Bernardino reservation. (d) All cattle and sheep absolutely excluded from reservation. (e) Steps to be taken to wipe out all private ownership of land within the boundaries of the reservation; [very important]. (f) Steps taken to have the reservation transferred to control of the bureau of forestry under Mr. Pinchot. (g) The stealing of timber to be stopped. (h) Immediate steps to be taken to replant areas devastated by fire. Mr. Lukens has had practical experience in replanting, and he reports that $10,000 will cover the cost of replanting south slope of mountains from Los Angeles to San Bernardino. This matter should be pushed. (i) The question of military patrol for reservation. Fourth — A law to increase the standard of purity of our kerosene, 150-degree test instead of 90 degrees. Fifth — The repeal of the 100-foot limit in the farmers' mutual fire insurance law. As it is now, much of the suburban desirable, insurance can not be written because of most barns and outhouses being less than 100 feet away. Sixth — A law directing collectors of taxes to send out bills, with amounts of assessments, percentages of tax for special objects, etc. Seventh — A decrease of salaries of county officials and a complete doing away of all fees to officers. Eighth — We believe our tax system is very unjust, and we urge immediate and earnest action to devise some method that will make taxation more equal. The club considered the questions seriatim and discussed a number of them at considerable length. The repeal of the wide-tire law by the last Legislature came in for severe criticism, the consensus of opinion being that the repeal was brought about by the influence of wagon manufacturers who look with disfavor upon a law which was calculated to leave them with a large stock of narrow-tire vehicles on hand. On motion of M. L. Rogers, seconded by H. A. Dickel, the club voted as follows: That the Anaheim Farmers' club favors the passage of a wide-tire law and pledges its best efforts to have such a law passed by the next Legislature. The resolution prevailed unanimously. The suggestion in the resolution adopted at the joint meeting of the Claremont and Pomona clubs, to the effect that the influence of the club be exerted against any candidate for the Legislature who was unsound on the wide-tire law, was not adhered to, the same being deemed impracticable. The club believes that good men should be elected to the Legislature irrespective of their views upon the width of tires, and will use its influence as far as practicable to secure the election of such men. But an iron-clad rule tying them up to a ture the subject was left largely in the hands of the very men whom the law sought to regulate. The natural result followed; a draft of a law was evolved which had not the slightest chance of being successful operation. The manufacturer of fertilizers is about the last person to be consulted in this matter. Third — Forest preservation and water conservation. There is much to be said under this head on following points: (a) Prevention of fires in mountains. (b) Controlling fires in mountains promptly. (c) More stringent regulations as to persons entering San Bernardino reservation. (d) All cattle and sheep absolutely excluded from reservation. (e) Steps to be taken to wipe out all private ownership of land within the boundaries of the reservation; [very important]. (f) Steps taken to have the reservation transferred to control of the bureau of forestry under Mr. Pinchot. (g) The stealing of timber to be stopped. (h) Immediate steps to be taken to replant areas devastated by fire. Mr. Lukens has had practical experience in replanting, and he reports that $10,000 will cover the cost of replanting south slope of mountains from Los Angeles to San Bernardino. This matter should be pushed. (i) The question of military patrol for reservation. Fourth — A law to increase the standard of purity of our kerosene, 150-degree test insteadof 90 degrees. Fifth — The repeal of the 100-foot limit in the farmers' mutual fire insurance law. As it is now, much of the suburban desirable, insurance can not be written because of most barns and outhouses being less than 100 feet away. Sixth — A law directing collectors of taxes to send out bills, with amounts of assessments, percentages of tax for special objects, etc. Seventh — A decreaseof salariesofcounty officialsandacompletedoingawayofallfeestooffices. Eighth — We believe our tax system is very unjust, and we urge immediate and earnest action to devise some method that will make taxation more equal. The club consideredthequestionsseriatimanddiscussedanumberofthematchesatconsiderablelength.Therepealofthewide-tirelawbythelastLegislaturecameinforseverecriticism,theconsensusofoppositionbeingthattherepealwasbroughtaboutbytheinfluenceofwagonmanufacturerswhookwithdisfavoruponaworldtirelawwhichwascalculatedtoleavethemwithalargestocknarrow-tirevehiclesonhand.OnmotionofM.L.RogerssecondedbyH.A.Dickel,theclubvotedasfollows:ThattheAnaheimFarmers'clubfavorsthepassageofawide-tirelawandpledgesitsbesteffortstohavesuchafailleylaw,andwhetheritbeunusedbytheouthordextendingawayofallfeestooffices. At8:40o'clockthemeetingwascalledtoorder,andClerkMerrittcalledtheroll,noletwotheTrusteespresentanswering.Noquorumwasspresent,andthemeingwasdeclaredadjourned.Thelightswereputout,andthefarceoftheattempttodocitybusinesswasatend.end.Thepartyfileddownthestairsandvariouscommentsnotatallflatteringwereheardinrelationtopublicofficialswhohadnotpublisspiritenoughtodowhatthevotersdesiredthemtodowhentheyelectedthementooffice.Hereendethethefirstchapter. FishandSharks. AlbertHeffnerandRudBentzcamup yesterdayfromtheLanding,a stayofsomeweeksatthebeach.Thereportexcellent-fishingbutforthe The suggestion in the resolution adopted at the joint meeting of the Claremont and Pomona clubs, to the effect that the influence of the club be exerted against any candidate for the Legislature who was unsound on the wide-tire law, was not adhered to, the same being deemed impracticable. The club believes that good men should be elected to the Legislature irrespective of their views upon the width of tires, and will use its influence as far as practicable to secure the election of such men. But an iron-clad rule tying them up to a plan to uncompass the defeat of a man otherwise able, whose views may be at variance with those of the members of the club on wide tires, did not set well on their fine Italian stomachs. The very idea of it almost stampeded the meeting. In reference to the passage of a law regulating fertilizers the club took no action, the opinion being that any man was not worthy to be a farmer or a member of a farmers' club who permitted his leg to be pulled by sharp-witted fertilizer men. The horticulturist has the remedy in his own hands, as has already been pointed out at former meetings of the club. The Southern California Fruit exchange has gone into the business of importing fertilizer and delivering it to members at cost price. This fertilizer is absolutely reliable, contains the precise ingredients claimed for it and is delivered at the rate of $27 to $32 per ton, whereas the price extorted by the professional fertilizer men has been as high as $45 per ton. True, the exchange has forced the fertilizer chaps to lower their prices very materially, but if the material disposed of by the latter is not as represented farmers should not purchase of them. Fruit growers should, moreover, be members of the exchange; they will then have little or no necessity for asking the framing of a law regulating the manufacture and sale of fertilizer. The club therefore refused asking for the framing and passage of such a law. The following resolution, moved by Mr. Rogers and seconded by Mr. Rea, was thereupon unanimously carried: "That the Anaheim Farmers' club Mr. Northcross was a well-known resident of Orange county. He had been a delegate to every county convention since the organization of Orange county, and wielded quite an extended influence in the councils of his party. He was a forceful debater, and generally held his own in an argument. It is to be hoped that he is still alive, and that he may yet be spared to return to his family at their Orange home. Insurance. A State organization of mutual farmers' insurance companies of California was formed at Los Angeles some days ago, at which several companies were represented out of the nine in the State. W.A. Beckett of Santa Ana was elected president; G.F.Cromer of Los Angeles, secretary. Figures were submitted from various counties, showing age of companies in various counties, as well as the amount of property insured, as follows: Years. Amount Ins. San Bernardino.....1 $64,000 Sonoma.....2 200,000 Ventura.....2½ 165,000 Los Angeles.....9 (mos.) 350,000 Fresno.....7 110,000 Orange.....2½ 328,000 Total.....$1,217,000 With all this property insured the total loss during the existence of the companies in the six counties mentioned has been only $87. This was all borne in Orange county, and represents the damage from three separate fires. Stern & Goodman. Attention is directed to the advertisement of Stern & Goodman, which will be found on the first page. This enterprising firm advertise their regular semi-annual clearance sale, and bargains are being offered galore in all lines. When in Fullerton call in and see two of the greatest rustlers for business in Southern California—Jake Stern and Joe Goodman. They make a good pair to draw to, and their force of clerks are so affable they will sell you a bill of goods before you know it. Call in at their establishment and see what a thoroughly up-to-date store they have. Whether you purchase or not, you will find them good fellows, and when you leave you will feel like going to see them again. Fish and Sharks. Albert Heffner and Rud Bentz came up yesterday from the Landing, after a stay of some weeks at the beach. They report excellent fishing but for the sharks, which devour the fish. All the fish taken were sold at the beach, there being a large number of campers there from Norwalk, Artesia, Westminster and other sections. In one haul these boys caught 76 sharks and 16 stingares in another 48 stingares. Now that the Bolsa Chica grounds are closed to the public, large crowds congregate at the Landing on Sundays for an outing. The boys will not return to the beach. Heffner contemplates going to Pomona and Bentz will take up his residence in this city. Business College. The fourth annual commencement of the Orange County Business college will be held Tuesday evening, July 30 at the Santa Ana Opera-house. The following literary and musical programs has been prepared: Miss Mollie Adelia Brown. soprano; Miss Blanche Rogers, pianist; H. Russell Baillard, cellist; Henri C. Babize, mandolin. Selection....Santa Ana Cadet Band Invocation....Rev. M.M.Kilpatrick Norwegian Romance"...Carl Bob "Spring Song"...Mr. Ballard. "Spinning Girl"...Miss Brown. "Berceuse"...(from "Jocelyn")...Godan "Serenade"...Pier. "Lullaby"...Liza Lehm "Waltz Song"...Louis Greene "Sorrise D'Amour"...Becue "Munzanello"...Robb Mandolin and piano—Mr. Babize; Mr. Smith, accompanist. Trio."Ave Maria"...Maschere Miss Brown, Miss Rogers, Mr. Ballard, Presentation of diplomas...Mr. Bis Selection....Santa Ana Cadet Band Flower Girls—Florence Tumber, Emily Fisher. Prof. Bisby writes that George Nison Briggs, a humorist of well-known reputation, will also appear. Reserves seats, 25 cents. The college has 39 graduates, and evening of high-grade entertainment looked forward to. AT THE CITY HALL. M. 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Neither attend to the busi NESS on two days ago from an extended visit in Chicago. Miss Julia Nemetz has returned from Los Angeles after an extended sojourn in that city. Miss Mamie Witte returned to Los Angeles on Sunday after a week's visit with Mrs. Crist. Miss Paula Wenzel, niece of Mrs. R. Luedke and Mrs. A. Frobling, is here from San Francisco on a visit. Miss Elsie Bradford of Placentia and Miss Susie Dean of Fullerton are graduates of the Orange County Business college. J.B.Rea has returned from Berkley after a month's visit with his family, who are temporarily located at that place. Dr.Green of Pasadena was in town yesterday; the guest of Dr.Bickford. He is in the oil business; and is looking for oil lands in this section. Mrs.Lloyd Bailey and two children arrived on Monday from Mazatlan after an absence of nearly a year. She will remain during the summer; and will return to Mazatlan in October. C.H.Nickey was on Monday awarded the contract for plumbing the new Masonic building at Fullerton. There were a number of bidders; some of them from Los Angeles; but Nickey underbid them all. Mrs.Luedke has remained in a critical condition during the week with a serious attack of erysipelas; which developed abnormally large abscesses. Yesterday Dr.Bickford reported slight improvement; and hopes are en-tertained for her recovery. Johnny Woelke is learning the railroad business at the Santa Fe Depot under the instruction of Agent Claugh. Johnny may be the superintendent of the road one of these days and ride in a special car. Hey Johnny. J.B.Neff received the distressing news by telegraph on Monday morning of the death at Neffs, Ohio; that morning, of his mother; in her eighty-first year. Mr.Neff contemplated a visit to old homestead after the gathering of the apricot crop; but is thus disbarred the pleasure of seeing her. Neill Bailey, who for some years paid has held the position of city ticket agent in Los Angeles for the Rock Island route; leaves next week for San Francisco; where he has accepted a position as city ticket agent for the Oregon Railway and Navigation company at an increased salary. A brief account of the events surrounding the death of Mr. Schneider, who was a prominent figure in the city's hospital system. William Jasper Smith was born January 26, 1830, in Virginia. He married Miss Matilda Fithian in 1856. She died in 1875, leaving nine children. At the age of 14 Mr. Smith's father died, leaving him the head of a family of ten children. He moved to Missouri in 1847. He came to California in 1850, returned to Missouri in 1852, and again came to California in 1853. He settled in Amador county, where he was successful as a stock raiser and fruit grower. He moved to his late home in 1869, and was married to Mrs. Mattle Fleming in 1877. Three children of the first family and three of the second were all at the funeral. A large number of beautiful floral tributes were tendered by friends of the deceased. The pall bearers were M. V. B. Lovering, H. Cahen, B. H. Bancroft, E. B. Foster, Wm. Schulte and B. F. Porter. Mr. Smith's death is regretted by a wide concourse of friends. A good citizen passed on when the deceased paid his debt to nature. May he rest in peace. POLITICAL NOTES OF INTEREST Since the establishment of the tide industry in the United States there has been saved to this country upward of $100,000,000. We used to import Welsh tin plate, made by the Welsh trust, to the value of $20,000,000 a year. The Welsh tin-plate trust is not subject to our laws, and pays nothing in the way of taxation toward the United States treasury. Still the Democratic party fought tooth and nail against taking away the trade from them and giving it to American factories. West Virginia's coal output increased from 11,400,000 tons in 1895 to 18,750,000 tons last year, giving employment to nearly 11,000 more men who worked every day in that year, instead of 195 days in 1895. The bank deposits in that State have doubled within the same period. Trade failures have decreased by two-thirds. The value of the sheep has increased by 50 per cent, while the price of wool has doubled. Tobacco is worth considerably more money now than under the last Democratic administration. The lumber mills and factories are running full time, and it is safe to predict that West-Virginia will stay in the Republican column. Our national prosperity is becoming more and more dependent upon a steady and large increase in our exports. This suggests that our continued dependence upon foreign ships for 90 per cent of our foreign carrying is a great national danger. Among the many acts passed during the last session of Congress were the gold-standard law, bills providing for the government of Hawaii, Porto Rico and Alaska, the free-homes bill, What is to happen to the stockholders of the British-American Oil company has not been explained. The State Mutual is to absorb the so-called Railway Men's Oil company, taking the holdings of that concern, and giving stock in exchange which will be prorated among the holders in the defunct company. Articles of incorporation of the Menges Oil company have been filed in this county. The capital stock is fixed at J. B. Neff received the distressing news by telegraph on Monday morning of the death, at Neffs, Ohio, that morning, of his mother, in her eight-fifth year. Mr. Neff contemplated a visit to the old homestead after the gathering of the apricot crop, but is thus dared barred the pleasure of seeing her. Neill Bailey, who for some years paid has held the position of city tick agent in Los Angeles for the Rock Island route, leaves next week for San Francisco, where he has accepted a position as city ticket agent for the Oregon Railway and Navigation company at an increased salary. Miss Hess, the popular Center-street milliner, advertises this morning that she will close out her summer stock; goods preparatory to the importance of her fall and winter goods. She offering great bargains, and her stock has been having a rush to secure the benefits of the reduced prices. Miss Frances Higgins is a graduate of the California Hospital training school for nurses, located in Los Angeles. Miss Jessie Lawton and Ms Stella Newsom of Garden Grove also among the seventeen graduates. The second annual commencement exercises were held in Los Angeles later evening. Charley Bauer has moved into the Boltt residence. Mr. Eastman family, who have been occupants unrecently, have purchased and moved into the Goldthwaite place on Old Street. Charley has gone into the Blan hare industry, and between shining horses and setting wheel tires, we give a bit of his attention to raise thoroughbred rabbits. Henry Schulte, one of the young men of Fullerton, and Mrs. E.Wallace, an accomplished young lady of Monrovia, were married in Los Angeles some days ago, and have been Catalina spending their honeymoon They will go to housekeeping at family residence on Orangentepe near where they will be at home friends at an early date. Mr. Asher of the firm of Harriet Falkenstein has rented the Lewis hotel on Center street. The residence is being remodeled, repainted and given a general overhauling. He will move with his family of wife and two girls early next month. Mr. Asher makes quite a desirable addition to community, and we extend him and family a cordial welcome. George A. Hunter, census enumerator for this district, closed his work Thursday afternoon last, having been at work less than half the allotted time in which file his report. There was a tough one, he says, but buckled on his armor and went like a veteran, and sent forward his port ahead of any enumerator in county. Various enumerators are at work in this county, and over Bernardino way much of the work to be done over again. George A. Knight of San Francisco has been asked by the Republic National committee to go East this and lend his voice to the McKinley Roosevelt campaign. He has not accepted the invitation, but says if he can make satisfactory arrangements as to his private business made a very favorable impression on his speech seconding the nomination McKinley at Philadelphia, and committee sent for him before he that city. He is now in the East will probably accept the offer b Ish and Sharks. Heffner and Rud Bentz came day from the Landing, after a nine weeks at the beach. They excellent-fishing but for the which devour the fish. All the were sold at the beach, there large number of campers there Newwalk, Artesia, Westminster for sections. In one haul the 76 sharks and 16 stingarees. Now that theerca grounds are closed to the large crowds congregate at the on Sundays for an outing. Days will not return to the beach. Contemplates going to Pomona, it will take up his residence in Business College. Fourth annual commencement of George County Business college held Tuesday evening, July 3d, Santa Ana Opera-house. The literary and musical program is prepared: Julie Adelia Brown, soprano; Miss Rogers, pianist; H. Russell Balest; Henri C. Babize, mandolin; Santa Ana Cadet Band Man Romance" Carl Bohm Mr. Ballard. Miss Brown. Raff Girl. Miss Rogers, case," (from "Jocelyn")...Godardade" Mr. Ballard. Liza Lehman Song" Miss Brown. Louis Gregh De D'Amour" Becuclenello" Robynell and piano—Mr. Babize; Miss accompanist. Me Maria" Mascheroni Brown, Miss Rogers, Mr. Ballard. Miss Brown. Louis Gregh De D'Amour" Becuclenello" Robynell and piano—Mr. Babize; Miss accompanist. Me Maria" Mascheroni Brown, Miss Rogers, Mr. Ballard. Miss Brown. Louis Gregh De D'Amour" Becuclenello" Robynell and piano—Mr. Babize; Miss accompanist. Me Maria" Mascheroni Brown, Miss Rogers, Mr. Ballard. Miss Brown. Louis Gregh De D'Amour" Becuclenello" Robynell and piano—Mr. Babize; Miss accompanist. Me Maria" Mascheroni Brown, Miss Rogers, Mr. Ballard. Miss Brown. Louis Gregh De D'Amour" Becuclenello" Robynell and piano—Mr. Babize; Miss accompanist. Me Maria" Mascheroni Brown, Miss Rogers, Mr. Ballard. Miss Brown. Louis Gregh De D'Amour" Becuclenello" Robynell and piano—Mr. Babize; Miss accompanist. Me Maria" Mascheroni Brown, Miss Rogers, Mr. Ballard. Miss Brown. Louis Gregh De D'Amour" Becuclenello" Robynell and piano—Mr. Babize; Miss accompanist. Me Maria" Mascheroni Brown, Miss Rogers, Mr. Ballard. Miss Brown. Louis Gregh De D'Amour" Becuclenello" Robynell and piano—Mr. Babize; Miss accompanist. Me Maria" Mascheroni Brown, Miss Rogers, Mr. Ballard. Miss Brown. Louis Gregh De D'Amour" Becuclenello" Robynell and piano—Mr. Babize; Miss accompanist. Me Maria" Mascheroni Brown, Miss Rogers, Mr. Ballard. Miss Brown. Louis Gregh De D'Amour" Becuclenello" Robynell and piano—Mr. Babize; Miss accompanist. Me Maria" Mascheroni Brown, Miss Rogers, Mr. Ballard. Miss Brown. Louis Gregh De D'Amour" Becuclenello" Robynell and piano—Mr. Babize; Miss accompanist. Me Maria" The Treasury Department has used this latter company in wall and it is reported that each unfortunate holding a share in the Railway Men's Oil company will receive four shares in the State Mutual Oil company. What is to happen to the stockholders of the British-American Oil company has not been explained. The State Mutual is to absorb the so-called Railway Men's Oil company, taking the holdings of that concern, and giving stock in exchange which will be prorated among the holders in the defunct company. Articles of incorporation of the Menges Oil company have been filed in this county. The capital stock is fixed at $90,000, all of which is paid up. The directors are M. A. Menges, Q. R. Smith, A. Otis Birch, J. R. Porter, John N. Anderson. The new company owns land in Brea canyon. The oil fever has so far resulted in increasing the personal fortunes of several persons more or less well known, in amounts estimated at from $500 to $100,000. Among Los Angeles men who have been the largest beneficiaries are W. B. Hardison, who has made about $150,000 within the past year. Thos. Hughes has increased his bank account within the past 18 months in about the same figure. Edward Strasburg is worth $100,000 more than he was 12 months ago. Others who have struck it rich in oil are Councilman Charles Toll, $30,000; L.E.Mosher and Harry Chandler, $40,000 each; Messrs.Anderson and Chanslor of Coalinga fame, $500,000 each; Lester Robinson, deputy County Recorder, $20,000; Clark & Bryan, $75,000 each: Edward Doheny, $100,000; President Neuer of the Central Oil company, $100,000; Senator Robert N.Bulla of the same corporation, $75,000; W.E.Degroot, $100,000; Dr.Book, $100,000; L.G.Parker, $100,-000; Nettleton & Kellerman, $50,000 each; Ben Scott, $100,000; J.A.Graves, Arthur W.Kinnew, Geo.P.Adams and Thos.O'Donnell, each from $500 to $8000. Card of Thanks. The family of the late W.J.Smith take this means of testifying to their heartfelt and sincere thanks to the many neighbors and friends for their kind assistance and sympathy in the hour of their recent bereavement, consequent upon the death of their father. THE FAMILY. Anaheim, Cal., June 27, 1900. Fraternal Aid. Anaheim council, No. 134, F.A.at its last meeting elected the following officers for the ensuing term: G.S.Eddy, Past President; John Eymann; President; Mrs.L.J.E.Vice President; Frank S.Gates,Sister; J.Schumacher,Treasurer; D.S.Eddy,Medical Examiner; M.Sparks,C Chaplain; Mrs.C.BilGuide; Mrs.E.Enearl，Observer; Pannier,Sentry; J.Backs,Truemiss A.Evans,Planiste; John Amann,Captain of the Team.In addition of officers will be on July when there will be visiting men from the neighboring councils. The Fraternal Aid association oange county are going to be sented in the Fourth of July parish Santa Ana by a float and the members of the order will form in the session. Married. Max Jacobson,the well-known Ana merchant was married to Flora Davis at the residence of bride's mother at Santa Ana yesterday afternoon at 2.Rabbi Hecht on Angeles officiated. Mr.Jacobson is one of the popular young men in Orange county and his bride who was formerly a charming of young ladies.We join many friends of the happy wishing them a long life of happiness. Fourth of July Rates. The Santa Fe Route will sell trip tickets July 3d and 4th,great return July 5th,mat reduced rates points.To Los Angeles $1.10,tothe Ana 35 cents. Shirtwaist Sale! Right in the midst of the season we are ready to offer heavy reductions in price. Now is the time when these goods are needed, now is the time when reductions in price can be appreciated. We have therefore concluded to CLOSE OUT our entire STOCK of SHIRTWAISTS with a DISCOUNT of 20% This Sale will continue with added items of interest from our various departments, till a complete cleaning up of our Summer Stock has been effected. HARRIS & FALKENSTEIN CASH DEPARTMENT STORE Metropolitan Block, Anaheim, Cal. 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