anaheim-gazette 1900-12-27

The U. S. Department of Agriculture has issued a volume on "Peach Leaf Curl: Its Nature and Treatment," by Newton B. Pierce, in charge of the Pacific Coast Laboratory at Santa Ana. The bulletin has been prepared to place before the peach growers of the United States the results of experiments conducted during several years past for the prevention of peach leaf curl. The losses arising from this disease frequently amount to several millions of dollars annually, and it is believed that a wide dissemination of the results obtained by the experiments outlined will lead to a large saving to the peach industry. During the progress of the Department's work over one thousand six hundred peach growers in all peach-growing States have been requested to test the preventive measures here recommended. A large number have done so, and some of the more important results of their work are also given. From conservative data it has been estimated that the experimental work thus widely set on foot by the Department has saved to the country in a single year the sum of three-fourths of a million dollars. This is but a fraction, however, of what may easily be saved in the future, when all growers have obtained a more thorough understanding of the disease and its prevention. The obscure views held by many growers in the past upon the true nature of peach leaf curl, and the total lack of preventive measures up to a recent date, make it desirable to thoroughly consider the subject intelligent inquiry that may arise as to what we are doing and can do, and that shall adequately portray the advantages California offers to the homeeeker of the East and Middle West, thousands of whom it is known desire to come here to reside, if the way is pointed out. The Pan-American exposition furnishes peculiar advantages for not only increasing the markets for our products, itself of sufficient importance to justify all the effort we shall make, but an unusual opportunity will be offered to reach personally thousands of people who desire to seek new homes, and who are restrained from coming to California because of inadequate, or unreliable or unsatisfactory information regarding the practical advantages of the State for permanent residence. The time, as well as the occasion, is opportune, for the eyes of the commercial and industrial world are searchingly turned toward the Pacific coast as never before. The counties of the south can be relied upon to fully and completely present the attractions of Southern California. A PARTY of Southern Pacific officials have within the past few days driven over the proposed route of the Salt Lake railroad from Whittier to Placentia, and across country from the latter point to this city. Judging from what one hears, this part of Orange county will be the scene of extensive railway building before the new year is far advanced into the new century. The Salt Lake railway contemplates breaking ground early in February, and the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe companies have announced their purpose to extend their lines to Placentia, the first named from Anaheim and the second from Fullerton. The Salt Lake road will also construct a spur from Bixby to Daniel Durkee's Denver. A Vigorous Statement Called Out Sherwood's Criticism of the Water Company. The following community has been received by the An Union Water and Santa Ana Irrigation companies, and has explanatory: To the Directors of the San Valley Irrigation company in the Anaheim Union Water co., Gentlemen: You are aware that in the Fullerton in the Los Angeles Times of December 21st the statement is made in purchase price of the ranch, as follows: "Engineer Sherwood, in an article in a county paper [the Heim Gazette] asks the local company directors and the Santa Valley company to explain why paid $100,000 for the Durke when the same property has offered on the market for $50,000." You are also aware that statement, if unanswered, mustate some dissatisfaction stockholders not fully accustom with the facts and value property in question. I wish to say that, if Engineer Wood makes this statement pretended knowledge of this he is an unmitigated liar makes his statement from then I brand such statement fabrication for evil purpose with malicious intent. I stand ready to meet Wood at any time before any tee selected from the stock of both companies, and I think explain to the entire satisfaction all that Mr. Sherwood is using real thing. I enclose vit which I would like to be listed as well as this article. For some time I have no different items in the papers... Peach leaf curl is a disease which seriously affects the leaves, flowers, tender shoots and fruit of the peach. Its action is most severe in the spring of the year, shortly after the leafing of the trees, and the greatest injuries are caused in wet seasons and in humid localities. The leaves become enlarged, thickened, much curled and distorted. As the disease progresses the healthful green of the foliage is changed to a yellowish, sickly appearance. The leaves soon fall, and the newly formed fruit ceases to grow, yellows, wilts, and likewise falls. The total loss of foliage and crop is common in seasons favorable to the disease. A second growth of leaves develops more or less rapidly, according to the severity of the disease and the favorable and unfavorable soil and atmospheric conditions prevailing at the time. If the soil and atmosphere are dry and the temperature high, new foliage may appear slowly and much of the terminal growth may die throughout the orchard. In severe attacks young trees are frequently killed. The second crop of leaves, appearing on affected trees after the spring defoliation, usually remains comparatively free from curl for the rest of the season. The amount of disease which will appear upon this later crop of foliage depends largely upon the humidity or dryness of the atmosphere, excessive moisture favoring a continuance of the trouble. The action of the disease upon spring branches causes them to enlarge, become curved and distorted in various ways, and often to dry up and die. Prof. Pierce has favored us with a copy of the bulletin, and we shall department has saved to the country in a single year the sum of three-fourths of a million dollars. This is but a fraction, however, of what may easily be saved in the future, when all growers have obtained a more thorough understanding of the disease and its prevention. The obscure views held by many growers in the past upon the true nature of peach leaf curl, and the total lack of preventive measures up to a recent date, make it desirable to thoroughly consider the subject at this time and to record the detailed work upon which the conclusions reached are based. These conclusions are that peach leaf curl may be prevented with an ease, certainty and cheapness rarely attained in the treatment of any serious disease of plants, and that there is no longer a necessity for the losses annually sustained from it in the United States. The Peach leaf curl is a disease which seriously affects the leaves, flowers, tender shoots and fruit of the peach. Its action is most severe in the spring of the year, shortly after the leafing of the trees, and the greatest injuries are caused in wet seasons and in humid localities. The leaves become enlarged, thickened, much curled and distorted. As the disease progresses the healthful green of the foliage is changed to a yellowish, sickly appearance. The leaves soon fall, and the newly formed fruit ceases to grow, yellows, wilts, and likewise falls. The total loss of foliage and crop is common in seasons favorable to the disease. A second growth of leaves develops more or less rapidly, according to the severity of the disease and the favorable and unfavorable soil and atmospheric conditions prevailing at the time. If the soil and atmosphere are dry and the temperature high, new foliage may appear slowly and much of the terminal growth may die throughout the orchard. In severe attacks young trees are frequently killed. The second crop of leaves, appearing on affected trees after the spring defoliation, usually remains comparatively free from curl for the rest of the season. The amount of disease which will appear upon this later crop of foliage depends largely upon the humidity or dryness of the atmosphere, excessive moisture favoring a continuance of the trouble. The action of the disease upon spring branches causes them to enlarge, become curved and distorted in various ways, and often to dry up and die. Prof. Pierce has favored us with a copy of the bulletin, and we shall judgment from what is part of Orange county will be the scene of extensive railway building before the new year is far advanced into the new century. The Salt Lake railway contemplates breaking ground early in February, and the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe companies have announced their purpose to extend their lines to Placentia, the first named from Anaheim and the second from Fullerton. The Salt Lake road will also construct a spur from Bixby to Santa Ana, by way of Los Alamitos and this city. With work in progress upon all these lines, things ought to be marked by considerable activity about these parts in near future. The Director of the Mint has completed his final estimate of the world's production of gold and silver in 1899. This estimate places the total output of gold at $306,584,900, and that of silver at $100,321,100. The United States contributed $71,053,400 of the gold and $32,858,700, or nearly one-third of the silver. But for the war in the Transvaal the director says the gold output would have been about $25,000,000 greater. Mexico leads, and Mexico and the United States produce two-thirds of the silver of the world. The world's industrial consumption of gold is estimated at $72,658,500, and of silver at $24,595,600. The production of gold and silver in the principal gold and silver-producing countries of the world was distributed last year as follows: Countries: Gold Silver United States $71,053,400 $32,858,700 Mexico 8,500,000 33,367,300 Canada 21,324,300 2,047,000 Africa 73,227,100 Australasia 79,321,600 7,612,000 Russia 22,167,100 80,900 Germany 74,200 3,745,200 Bolivia 68,500 6,506,400 China 5,574,400 India 8,517,500 Saloon Question. The two factions at Fullerton—the saloon people and the Anti Saloon League—are getting ready for battle, according to reports from that city. The friends of the saloon have organized a club, incorporated under the laws of California, and say they can dispose of "wet goods" to all members regardless of the county prohibition ordinance which is to be enforced the first of the year. On the other hand the prohibitionists claim that section 2 of the new county ordinance relates to clubs as well as saloons. It is not believed that more than one place will continue as an open saloon; E. J. Karten, owner of two saloons,says he will close both as saloons on the night of 31st inst., but will run a lunch counter in one of them. C. B. Huggans fabrication for evil purpose with malicious intent. I stand ready to meet my wood at any time before any tee selected from the stock of both companies,and I think explain to the entire satisfaction all that Mr. Sherwood is united as well as this article. For some time I have noferent items in the papers upon this matter,and now has got to the point where wood wants some explanation.I propose to have Mr. Sherwood a little explaining himself,the gentleman to produce vit his information,and beforethe committee halfI shall insist that he must papers and information,making this $35,000 offer,coversacreage and values that wilthe companies,and notunderthepretextthat therany other price less thanwas for some small proporsome separate water rinses. The statement of Mr. Sherwood broad and intended to identical property boughcompanies for $100,000,cover over 1400 acres of landinchesofwater belonging275 headof horsesandgrowing crops,hogsandwagonsandharness,housenature,andfarmingimplieswarehouseand18 lotsatwantstoknowwhyther didnotbuythis entirepice$35,000.IanswerforthesonthatMr.Sherwood$20goldpiecesfor$5eachNow,Mr.Sherwood,ban impartialcommittee numbersfrom each companydayanddate,bringalltionyoucanget togethavethisgrandcourtitionsheldinthelargecanbefoundinOrangethrowthedoorsopentoandstopthisnewspaperversy;andifIfailtoacommitteeandthepeoplecountythatyoushouldlowtodotheexplainingyoubringthesechargeshavenotandcannotproofofprooftosubstantiatefailinthis.Iwillbuyyour suitofclothesyouevertruly. AFFIDAVIT. State of California,C Angeles,s: Daniel Durkee,bearingdepossesandsaysthat The California State Board of Trade is undertaking to make an exhibit of the agricultural, horticultural, viticultural, mineral and other industrial resources of the State at the Pan-American exposition to be held in the city of Buffalo, N.Y., in the year 1901, commencing May 1st and closing November 1st. The board has already secured a liberal allotment of space in the horticultural building, and with that allotted the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, adjoining, the State will have over one-fourth of the entire space given the States of the American Union. The board has been collecting exhibits for some time, and will have much of the splendid collection prepared by William H. Mills for the Southern Pacific company which was exhibited at the Paris International exposition. But the board needs reinforcement, and to that end assistance is solicited from all parts of the State. It desires contributions which will illustrate every phase of our industrial and social life. It wishes to make a collective exhibit where California will be displayed in miniature that shall, by the object lesson given, answer every club, incorporated under the laws of California, and say they can dispose of "wet goods" to all members regardless of the county prohibition ordinance which is to be enforced the first of the year. On the other hand the prohibitionists claim that section 2 of the new county ordinance relates to clubs as well as saloons. It is not believed that more than one place will continue as an open saloon, E. J. Karten, owner of two saloons, says he will close both as saloons on the night of 31st inst., but will run a lunch counter in one of them. C. B. Huggans will move his bottling works to this city. The other two saloon-keepers have given out no statement as to what they will do. The incorporated club will start off by giving a fifteen-round boxing contest by a Fullerton boxer and a Los Angeles prize fighter. The reform people say the club cannot give the contest without getting a permit from the County Supervisors, and it is given out that the board will not grant the request. Officers of the club are now investigating the permit question. The reformers say they will be backed by the county and State Anti-Saloon leagues, have plenty of money, and will fight any saloons, clubs or violators of the ordinance to a finish. They have employed an officer to be on the lookout for violations of the new county law and report all cases to the District Attorney. The new law says "every violation of this ordinance shall for a day or a part of a day, be a separate offense," but saloon men say it is understood there will be but one charge filed against each violator until the matter is settled in the highest courts. Miguel Parra, the unfortunate youth who lost his right hand by the accidental discharge of his gun while out hunting on Sunday a week ago, mentioned in our last issue, continues to improve, and will soon be able to be out again. Parra was out shooting rabbits with a party of friends. A rabbit ran across the field and Parra started after it. A fence stood close by, and on reaching it he took the gun and lifted it over, standing it upon the other side, his right hand holding it at the muzzle. As he was about to leap over the fence, the gun was discharged, tearing the hand away. The hand will be preserved in alcohol. State of California, CA Angeles, ss: Daniel Durkee, being deposes and says that his statement of facts rests on price of the Durkee rate every particular, to the knowledge and belief. During the months November and December said Daniel Durkee was by different parties at or who were anxious to pro his 1400-acre ranch and water rights or his rived water that man oped on said ranch. At the price made to any said Durkee, for his exit at Rincon, covering the rights, live stock, crop pertenances, for less at no time was a price party by the said Durkee's undeveloped might be developed up for less than $50,000. At an interview between Durkee, Judge Silent and berry in Judge Silent's month of November pearing to Mr. Silent's berry that it would be advantage to negotiate Durkee's undeveloped and privileges than to his entire ranch, including rights, Mr. Silent and lowest price for such water rights and prived water on his told that $50,000 was price. Mr. Newberry Durkee to take $5 rights and privileges refused. That was time during those tha at any other time, or price of $35,000 was said Daniel Durke property interests at such mention was ma J. R. Newberry and DANIEL DURKEE'S DENIAL. Migrorous Statement Called Out by Mr. Sherwood's Criticism of the Water Company. The following communication has been received by the Anaheim Union Water and Santa Ana Valley Irrigation companies, and is self-planatory: To the Directors of the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation company and of the Anaheim Union Water company Gentlemen: You are probably aware that in the Fullerton items of the Los Angeles Times of December just the statement is made regarding purchase price of the Durkeeanch, as follows: "Engineer Sherwood, in a signed article in a county paper [the ANAIM GAZETTE] asks the local company directors and the Santa Ana valley company to explain why they paid $100,000 for the Durkee ranch when the same property had been offered on the market for $35,000." You are also aware that such a statement, if unanswered, might create some dissatisfaction among stockholders not fully acquainted with the facts and value of the property in question. I therefore wish to say that, if Engineer Sherwood makes this statement from his pretended knowledge of the facts, he is an unmitigated liar; if he makes his statement from hearsay, when I brand such statement as a fabrication for evil purposes and with malicious intent. I stand ready to meet Mr. Sherwood at any time before a committee selected from the stockholders of both companies, and I think I can explain to the entire satisfaction of all that Mr. Sherwood is up against the real thing. I enclose an affidavit which I would like to have published as well as this article. For some time I have noticed different items in the papers touching this matter and now that it Daniel Durkee at all, but such offer was rejected by him. [SEAL] Daniel Durkee. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24th day of December, 1900. J. A. GALLUP, Notary Public in and for the County of Los Angeles, State of California. It coming to the knowledge of Mr. Durkee that claims or charges were made that he had shared his receipts from the water companies with Newberry and others, he added the following affidavit to the other: AFFIDAVIT. State of Californin, County of Los Angeles, ss: Daniel Durkee being duly sworn and upon oath deposes and says that, in the matter of the sale of the Durkee Ranch at Rincon which was culminated and sold to the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation company and the Anaheim Union Water company of Orange county on January 23, 1900, the following are the true facts: The deal was a straight one between principal and principal, there being no agents or middle men connected with the sale. Not one dollar in money, or commission of any kind, was ever paid to one J. R. Newberry, or to any other land owner or owner of water rights in that vicinity, as a consideration of such sale, or as part of an agreement to encourage or force such sale, or for the purpose of extorting money or moneys from the said water companies. The Durkee Ranch was never offered for sale in the open market, nor did any agent or agents or individual ever have this property for sale at any price, [SEAL] Daniel Durkee. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24th day of December 1900. J. A. GALLUP, Notary Public in and for the County of Los Angeles, State of California. Turners' Entertainment. The entertainment given on Christmas night by the Turners and Ladies' society of the Verein at Turner hall was enjoyed by a large crowd, nearly 200 people being in attendance. The audience was first favored with songs by the Singing section and a song by a dozen little girls. Then Santa Claus made his appearance at lot 5, Vanderlip & Rowan tract: INVENTORY SALE, January 1st is our stock-taking time. Between now that time we shall make every effort to reduce our stucco as possible. You'll find bargains—real bargains every department; not one has been overlooked in our printing. See the new prices we have made in— Furs, Capes, Skirts, Silks, Dress Goods Fancy Goods, Trimming, Neckwear All fancy Christmas novelties mainting will be sold regardless of here is a rare opportunity to purchase New Year Presents AT LESS THAN HALF VALUE HARRIS & METROPOLITAN BLOCK, REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. For the Week Ending December 14, 1900. Furnished by the Orange County Title Company, Santa Ana. Theodosia I. Halstead to John T. Halstead—Lots 19 and 20, block F, Orange; $3000. D. L. Whitney and Rosa E. Whitney, his wife, to James A. Whitaker—Lots 6 and 7, block 50, Buena Park; $200. C. C. Lambert and Amelia Lambert, his wife, to D. C. Drake—About 6 acres in lot 5, Vanderlip & Rowan tract: For some time I have noticed different items in the papers touching upon this matter, and now that it has got to the point where Mr. Sherwood wants some explaining done, I propose to have Mr. Sherwood do a little explaining himself. I want the gentleman to produce by affidavit his information, and not come before the committee half prepared. I shall insist that he must have his papers and information, relative to this $35,000 offer, cover the exact acreage and values that were sold to the companies, and not fall down under the pretext that this price, or any other price less than $100,000, was for some small proposition or for some separate water rights. The statement of Mr. Sherwood is broad and intended to cover the identical property bought by the companies for $100,000, consisting of over 1400 acres of land with 1000 inches of water belonging thereto, 275 head of horses and cattle, the growing crops, hogs and chickens, wagons and harness, household furniture, and farming implements, the warehouse and 18 lots at Rincon; he wants to know why the companies did not buy this entire property for $35,000. I answer, for the same reason that Mr. Sherwood cannot buy $20 gold pieces for $5 each. Now, Mr. Sherwood, let us have an impartial committee of equal numbers from each company, set the day and date, bring all the information you can get together, let us have this grand court of explanations held in the largest hall that can be found in Orange county, throw the doors open to everybody, and stop this newspaper controversy; and if I fail to convince the committee and the people of Orange county that you should be the fellow to do the explaining as to why you bring these charges when you have not and cannot produce a color of proof to substantiate them—if I fail in this, I will buy you—the best suit of clothes you ever wore. Yours truly, DANIEL DURKEE. AFFIDAVIT. State of California, County of Los Angeles, ss: Daniel Durkee, being duly sworn, denies and says that the following Turners' Entertainment The entertainment given on Christmas night by the Turners and Ladies' society of the Verein at Turner hall was enjoyed by a large crowd, nearly 200 people being in attendance. The audience was first favored with songs by the Singing section and a song by a dozen little girls. Then Santa Claus made his appearance, and gladdened the young Turners with presents. Each youngster was asked by Santa Claus whether he took interest in turning, or attended regularly, or paid his monthly dues. Every lad nodded in the affirmative, and if they spoke the truth the Turn Verein must surely be booming. Many presents were left with the Turners by outsiders, and were distributed by Santa Claus. The distribution consumed considerable time, as Santa Claus seemed to have been so generous to the little folks. Some of the elder members of the Verein as well as outsiders received gifts. August Backs and others were presented with pretty little dolls, tin horns, etc. After the distribution of presents the hall was cleared and a hop was soon in progress which continued until about 1 a.m. Prof. Weaver and daughter furnished the dance music. Refreshments were served during the evening, and the audience experienced a most enjoyable time. The entertainment, we are informed, was also a financial success, although the admission charged was very reasonable. The youngsters hope Santa Claus will "do it again" next year. Santa Fe Reduced Kates to Pasadena. On account of the Tournament of Roses at Pasadena Jan. 1st, 1901, the Santa Fe Route will sell tickets from Anaheim to Pasadena and return at the low rate of $1.40 for the round trip. Tickets good going Dec. 31st and Jan. 1st, and good to return Jan. 2nd, 1901. This will be the best floral display ever seen in Pasadena. The Santa Fe is also the best line over which to go there. Comparative Longevity. It has often been remarked that while nothing is so uncertain as the duration of any given human life nothing is more certain than the aggregate of years which may be assigned to a group of 100 persons or more at any particular age. The expectation of life at a given age, to use the actuarial phrase, differs considerably, as might be expected, in different countries, and Englishmen may be surprised to learn that they are not the longest living among the white races. At the age of 20 an Englishman in average health may expect to live 42 years, and any life office will grant him a policy based on that probability. The American's expectation is for a slightly longer period. On the other hand, a German lad of 20 can count upon little more than 39 years and a half. It would seem, therefore, that the restlessness attributed to the American temperament does not necessarily conduce to the shortening of life nor the composure of the German to its pro- REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. For the Week Ending December 14, 1900. Furnished by the Orange County Title Company, Santa Ana. Theodosia I. Halstead to John T. Halstead—Lots 19 and 20, block F, Orange; $3000. D. L. Whitney and Rosa E. Whitney, his wife, to James A. Whitaker—Lots 6 and 7, block 50, Buena Park; $200. C. C. Lambert and Amelia Lambert, his wife, to D. C. Drake—About 6 acres in lot 5, Vanderlip & Rowan tract; $1150. Johnathan Watson to Will Lamke—Lot 9 of Mrs. Bush's subdivisions and 4 acres adjoining on the north; $1. Samuel Elliott and Mary B. Elliott, his wife, to Joh Fred Elofson—S₁ of SE₁ of NE₁ of Sec. 7-4-10, 5 acres; $10. Frank Ey and Caroline Ey, his wife, to A. C. Bowers—598 of an acre on North Main street; $500. Irvine Company, a corporation, to Charles E. Utt—NE₁ of NW₁ of lot 349, block 14, Irvine's subdivision; $10. Charles E. Utt and Mary M. Utt, his wife, to Arthur E Bennett—Same; $10. Robert J. Northam and Stearns Ranchos Co., a corporation, to August Toussau and Joseph Toussau—E₁ of SW₁ of NW₁ of Sec. 35-5-11, 20 acres; $10. Charles P. Van Denberg and Nora Van Denberg to J. C. Sallsbury—Lot 8, 69.84 acres; S₁ of lot 9, 45.91 acres, in Williams tract; $10. Robert J. Northam and Stearns Ranchos Co., a corporation, to Thomas H. Thomson—S 200 acres of W₁ of Sec. 12-6-11; $10. Anaheim Co-operative Beet Sugar Co., a corporation, to Thomas H. Thomson and Lucy A. Thomson, his wife—E₁ of NE₁ of Sec. 33-4-10, 20 acres; $5. Charles P. Peelor and M. C. Peelor, his wife, to H. D. Carr—Lot 6, block C Beach addition to Orange; $10. Polly A. Morrison to J.W. Morrison, her husband—12 acres southwest of Orange; gift. Ed Smithwick and Rebecca J. Smithwick, his wife, to Orange County Savings Bank, a corporation—Lot 19, block B Shelton & Deuel's addition to Santa Ana; $10. J.Tod Cook and Myrta Cook, his wife, to Burdette Chandler—S₁ of lot 16 and all of lot 17, block B. Orange; $10. Bixby Land Co., a corporation to Mary L. Butterfield—Lots 21 and 22 block 34, Los Alamitos; $200. James T. Lourie and Maggie Lourie his wife, to Jesse McShaw—Los Alamitos one mile north of Orange; $200. R.J.Fyfe to Mary M.Fyfe-Ullided half interest in lot S.Harwood's addition to Orange; gift. R.L.Bisby to Minnie K.Bisby his wife,-S₁ of lot 7 and N₁ of lot 6, block 24,Santa Ana; $10. A.C.Bowers and Mattie Bowers his wife，to Charles Dufford—Lot 3，block A.Fruit's addition to Santa Ana East; also S 27 feet of lot 2，block A; $10。 Charles Dufford and Adeline E.Dufford his wife，to A.C.Bowers—Lots 12 and 14，block E.Goodwin's addition to Santa Ana; $10。 Annie Stone，widow，to George C.Wellon-N 10 acres of W 15 acres of S30 acres of NE₁ of Sec. 33-3-10; $2500。 Hannah S Jacobs and Horace G.Jacobs，她 husband，to James Nickle—Lots 21 and 22,C.Z.Culver Home tract; $200。 Stearns Ranchos Co., a corporation，to D.J.McCormack-SW₁ of NW₁ of Sec. 27-5-10。 Must Discover "For mercy's saliated Mrs.Highman negligee attire of her man,tract，10 acres；$5000。 State of California, County of Los Angeles, ss: Daniel Durkee, being duly sworn, deposes and says that the following statement of facts relative to the price of the Durkee ranch is true in every particular, to the best of his knowledge and belief. During the months of October, November and December, 1899, the said Daniel Durkee was approached by different parties at different times who were anxious to purchase either his 1400-acre ranch at Rincon, his water rights or his rights to undeveloped water that might be developed on said ranch. At no time was the price made to any party by the said Durkee, for his entire interests at Rincon, covering the ranch, water rights, live stock, crops and all appurtenances, for less than $100,000; at no time was a price given to any party by the said Durkee for his rights to undeveloped water that might be developed upon said ranch for less than $50,000. At an interview between the said Durkee, Judge Silent and J. R. Newberry in Judge Silent's office during the month of November, 1899, it appearing to Mr. Silent and Mr. Newberry that it would be more to their advantage to negotiate for the said Durkee's undeveloped water rights and privileges than to negotiate for his entire ranch, including all water rights, Mr. Silent asked Durkee's lowest price for such undeveloped water rights and privileges to develop water on his ranch, and was told that $50,000 was his lowest price. Mr. Newberry then bantered Durkee to take $35,000 for said rights and privileges, and was flatly refused. That was the last and only time during those three months, or at any other time, or at all, that a price of $35,000 was mentioned to the said Daniel Durkee for any of his property interests at Rincon; and such mention was made by the said J. R. Newberry and not by the said It would seem, therefore, that the restlessness attributed to the American temperament does not necessarily induce to the shortening of life nor the composure of the German to its prolongation. Possibly the better feeding and clothing of Americans in the lower classes of the population are the principal causes of their greater longevity. Their position is, at any rate, maintained in later as well as in earlier years. The American who has reached 60 may look to complete 14 years more, while the Britisher's expectation is only about 13 years and 10 months and the German's as nearly as possible 12 months less. Both at 20 and at 60 the Frenchman's prospect is a little better than the German's and a little worse than the Englishman's.—London Globe. Economical Training of Gunners. The method used in the United States navy for the economical training of the gunners is very interesting. It is a well known fact that the cost of firing one of the large guns used in the navy is very great, amounting sometimes to $1,000 or more. To save this expense a very simple method is employed. In the case of the large guns an ordinary Remington rifle is secured in the breech of the gun and directly in the center of the bore, so that when it is fired its bullet takes the same direction as that of the regular projectile. The large gun is sighted in the usual manner. On account of the lesser velocity of the small bullet the target is placed close to the ship and is made correspondingly small. The method used for the 6 pounder or other small guns is slightly different, as instead of the small rifle a wooden or dummy cartridge the same size as the regular cartridge is employed. Through the center of this wooden cartridge runs a rifle barrel which is loaded with a .44 caller cartridge. This latter method has additional advantage of giving the gun crew practice in loading as well as firing.—Washington Star. Our Great Semi-Annual Clearance Sale Closes December 31 Bargains NEVER KNOWN BEST AND ONLY UNTIL THE 31st Fur coifarettes and capes, in colors and black... $3 per man. Mens' Silk and Pure Linen Handkerchiefs. Mens' Silk Umbrellas in Large Assets. Reinhaus Brothers BIG DEPARTMENT STORE BOYS' CLOTHING SALE. Between Christmas and New Year's we shall close out our broken lines of Boys' Clothing, and have therefore reduced prices on them. We here give you a few quotations: All $1.50 Suits for $1.20. All $1.75 ““ $1.45. All $2.00 ““ $1.60. All $2.50 ““ $2.00. All higher-priced suits in proportion. For the social season we wish to call your attention to our well assorted stock of all kinds of Kid and Silk Glove, Fans, Trimmings for Evening Dresses. Chiffons in all colors, etc. MERRIS & FALKENSTEIN, CASH DEPARTMENT STORE, BLOCK, ANAHEIM, CAL. Schneipp—Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 17, 18, 19 and 20, block D, subdivision of blocks C, D, E and F, Beach's addition to Orange; $2000. Thomas E. Chantry and Ruth Ann Chantry, his wife, to William Schmidt—SEI of lot 14, block D, A. B. Chapman tract, 10 acres; $5000. A Slaver's Cargo. From the time we first got on board the slaver, says J. Taylor Wood in The Atlantic, had we heard moans, cries and rumblings coming from below, and as soon as the captain and crew were removed the hatches had been taken off, when there arose a hot blast as from a channel house, slickening and H. Gaylord Wilshire of Los Angeles has been sued by his wife for separate maintenance and for injunction to restrain him from disposing of his property. She alleges that he deserted her last December and that he has frequently threatened to dispose of his property interests and go to England. She says he owns valuable real estate in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Has stock in the Randsburg railway, the Standard Oil company, and the Los Angeles Bill Posting company. The income from his real estate she places at $400 per month and from his bill posting business at $600, making a total of $1000 a month. Mrs Wilshire, who H. F. MEINE. ORCHESTRA MUSIC FOR ALL OCCASIONS. TEACHER OF VIOLIN. RESIDENCE: 110 S. MAIN ST., SANTA ANA TEL. RED 322 BOYS MONEY SENT WITHOUT DANGER OF LOSS. ABSOLUTELY SAFE. MONEY ORDERS ARE ISSUED BY THE A Sliver's Cargo. From the time we first got on board the slaver, says J. Taylor Wood in The Atlantic, had we heard moans, cries and rumblings coming from below, and as soon as the captain and crew were removed the harbies had been taken off, when there arose a hot blast as from a channel house, sickening and overpowering. In the hold were 300 human beings, gasping, struggling for breath, dying, their bodies, limbs and faces all expressing terrible suffering. In their agonizing fight for life some had torn or wounded themselves or their neighbors dreadfully; some were stiffened in the most unnatural positions. As soon as I knew the condition of things I sent the boat back for the doctor and some whisky. He returned, bringing also the captain, and for an hour or more we were all hard at work lifting and helping the poor creatures on deck, where they were laid out in rows. A little water and stimulant revived most of them. Some, however, were dead or too far gone to be resuscitated. The doctor worked earnestly over each one, but 17 were beyond human skill. As fast as he pronounced them dead they were quickly dropped overboard. The "King of Rome." What became of Napoleon's son is a question often asked, as little mention is made in history of the young prince, the desire of his father's life, who was born March 20, 1811, amid great rejoicing in Paris and hailed as the "king of Rome." In January, 1814, Napoleon embraced his wife and child for the last time, and this really ended the reign of the little king "who never saw his kingdom." He was reared in the Austrian court under the name of Duke of Reichstadt and grew to be a handsome young fellow and quite a brilliant scholar. He had one short year of military life and then contracted pulmonary disease, from which he died in his twenty-second year. He worshiped the memory of his father and always spent the anniversary of his death July 22, in his own rooms. He is buried in the Carthusian monastery of Vienna, which is the Austrian Westminster abbey. How Masks Are Made. Paper masks are made by doubling one sheet of a specially prepared paper, wetting it and molding it by hand over a face form. It is then dried by artificial heat. Openings are cut for eyes, nose and mouth, and it is painted and decorated by hand as desired. Wire masks are made by stamping a piece of wire netting about a foot square over a face mold in a large machine, inclosing the rough wire edges in a narrow strip of lead. Then it is painted. The painting is done by hand in oil colors—Cincinnati Enquirer. Must Discriminate. "For mercy's sake, Mildred," exclaimed Mrs. Highmore, shocked at the negligence attire of her youngest daughter, who had gone to the front door to Tournament. The Pasadena Tournament of Roses will be held at Pasadena New Year's day, Jan. 1st, 1901. The parade starts at 10:30 A.M. There will be a game of polo in the afternoon. The Maccabees of Southern California will take part in the procession and the gathering will be unusually attractive. The Southern Pacific Company will sell round-trip tickets to Pasadena Dec. 31st and Jan. 1st, good-for returning trip Jan. 2d, 1901, at $1.40. A theatre extra train will leave Santa Ana at 6:30 P.M. Jan. 1, and returning leave Los Angeles at 11:45 P.M., to connect with Maccabees' train from Pasadena. SANTA FEROUTE TIME TABLE Effective Dec. 27, 1900. Trains on the Santa Fe Route will pass Anaheim for points named as follows: To Los Angeles—7:55 am., 9:57 am., *12:04 pm., 4:50 pm. To San Diego—9:35 am., *2:50 pm., 5:54 pm. To Riverside and San Bernardino—*11:45 am., 15:45 pm. To Redlands—11:45 am. To San Jacinto, Perris and Temecula—*11:45 am. To Santa Ana—9:35 am., *2:50 pm., 5:54 pm. To Escondido—*2:50 pm. To Fallbrook—*9:35 am. To Redondo—7:55 am., *4:50 pm. To Chicago—Denver, Kansas City and all points East—4:50 pm., 5:54 pm. Trains marked with a star daily. J.H.CLABAUGH, Agent. Money to Loan From $5,000 to $10,000 in sums to suit, on real estate or approved security Apply to Richard Melrose dec-23tf For Sale. Good five room house, well made Very cheap. Also first class carriage for cash cheap. On the ranch, or address Anaheim R.D.R.No.1.dec27-2t Tramps. Judge Shanley sent over fifteen tramps to the county jail this week, seven going over on Friday and eight on Monday. Two were given sixty days, four thirty days and two ten days apiece. Tramps have been numerous, but they will find Anaheim a bad place to stop off at. World's Champion. "I tried many remedies to cure piles," writes W.R.Smith, of Latham, Ill., "but found no relief till I used Bucklen's Arnica Salve. I have not been troubled with piles since." It's the only champion pile cure on earth and the best salve in the world. 25c per box, guaranteed by P.A.Dergee druggist. ORCHESTRA MUSIC FOR ALL OCCASIONS. TEACHER OF VIOLIN. RESIDENCE: 110 S.MAIN ST., SANTA ANA TEL RED 352 NOVOS MONEY SENT WITHOUT DANGER OF LOSS. ABSOLUTELY SAFE. MONEY ORDERS ARE ISSUED BY THE CITIZENS BANK OF ANAHEIM Payable in all parts of the United States. Do not send money in a letter by mail; purchase a BANK MONEY ORDER. This way of remitting money is absolutely safe; feel confident that the payment of the purchase of a Bank Money Order may amount named therein will certainly be made to the person for whom it is intended. Bank Money Orders are cheaper and more secure than any other method of sending money. The Government is not responsible for the registration of a registered letter so purchase a Money Order. If a Bank Money Order is lost in the mails, we issue a duplicate without delay or charge. See schedule of fees below and compare with others. We pay a license tax--others do not. THE COST OF BANK MONEY ORDERS IS AS FOLLOWS: For Orders for sums not exceeding $10.00...$Over $10.00, not exceeding $60.00...$Over $60.00, not exceeding $100.00...$Over $100.00, not exceeding $150.00...$Over $100.00, not exceeding $180.00...$Over $180.00, not exceeding $210.00...$Over $210.00, not exceeding $240.00...$Over $240.00, not exceeding $270.00...$Over $270.00, not exceeding $310.00...$Over $310.00, not exceeding $340.00...$Over $340.00, not exceeding $370.00...$Over $370.00, not exceeding $410.00...$Over $410.00, not exceeding $440.00...$Over $440.00, not exceeding $470.00...$Over $47 Must Discriminate. "For mercy's sake, Mildred," exclaimed Mrs. Highmore, shocked at the negligee attire of her youngest daughter, who had gone to the front door to look at a fire on the other side of the street. "don't you know you never ought to appear in public with your collar unbuttoned and your sleeves rolled up except when you are playing golf?"—Chicago Tribune. World's Champion. "I tried many remedies to cure piles," writes W. R. Smith, of Latham, Ill., "but found no relief till I used Bucklen's Arnica Salve. I have not been troubled with piles since." It's the only champion pile cure on earth and the best salve in the world. 25c. per box, guaranteed by P. A. Derge, druggist. Grape Cuttings For sale. Order now. C. Otto Rust. dec13-1m Local Dots. The Capistrano Oil company has received from the Secretary of War permission to erect thirty-two wharves in front of its property at Capistrano. The wharves may extend to the apex of the anticline in eighteen feet of water, lying about 3000 feet off shore. This will furnish room for boring 560 wells. The company is now drilling one well on its beach property south of Capistrano, and from the latest reports, is making satisfactory progress. A Woman's Awful Peril. "There is only one chance to save your life and that is through an operation," were the startling words heard by Mrs. I B. Hunt of Lime Ridge, Wis., from her doctor after he had vainly tried to cure her of a frightful case of stomach trouble and yellow jaundice. Gall stones formed and she constantly grew worse. Then she began to use Electric Bitters which wholly cured her. It's a wonderful Stomach, Liver and Kidney remedy. Cures Dyspepsia, Loss of Appetite. Try it. Only 50 cts. Guaranteed. For sale by Derge. FARMING LANDS TO LEASE For beets or barley or grain. Apply to the office of the undersigned. Chino Land and Water Co. CHINO, CAL. 40 ACRES; SITUATED SI Miles west of Anaheim, near the Los Alamitos beet sugar factory; six miles from Anaheim Landing. Comfortable House on Farm. Two Artesian Wells; Fine Land For particulars enquire of HERMAN KRUGER, dec6-3t Anaheim Postoffice RICHARD MELROS ATTORNEY-AT-LAW And Notary Public. Special attention given to Probation Matters. —Center Street, Anaheim. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of George Stadtegger, deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY T undersigned. Executrix of the last year and testament of George Stadtegger, ceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against, the said deceased exhibit the same, with the necessary yoners, within four months after the first publication of this notice to the said Executrix the office of Richard Melrose, Center R. Anaheim, the same being the place for transaction of the business of the estate the County of Orange. Dated this 9th day of November.A D. MARGARETHA STADTEGGER Executrix of the last will and testament George Stadtegger, deceased. RICHARD MELROSE, Attorney for B. cutrix. Sunset Limited Leaves Los Angeles for New Orleans and East every Tuesday, Thursday Saturday at 7:45 a.m. until further notice. Equipment consists of composite smoking and reading-room, writing desk, buffet, barber shop, and bakers' parlor car with maid in attendance. Stateroom section car many Pullman standard sleepers as necessary; also a dining car. Ve bulled, steam-heated, gas-lighted; runs through without change. Southern Pacific ticket office, Los Angeles and Santa Ana street Anaheim, Cal.