anaheim-gazette 1900-12-27

AN APPEAL TO FRUIT GROWERS Convention Called for the Purpose of Discussing the Propriety of Joining All Fruit Interests in Co-operation. The 25th annual convention of Fruit Growers, recently held at San Francisco under the auspices of the State Board of Horticulture, appointed a committee of fifteen as follows: M. Theo. Kearney, Fresno; A. H. Naftzger, Los Angeles; Judge H. G. Bond, San Jose; Col. Philo Hersey, San Jose; Gen. N. P. Chipman, San Francisco; Col. H. Weinstock, Sacramento; H. W. Meek, Alameda; H. B. Stabler, Yuba City; John Markley, Sonoma; John S. Dore, Fresno; W. B. Gester, Placer; F. B. Merriam, Chula Vista, San Diego cotnty; Geo. W. Pierce, Yolo; E. A. Gammon, Sacramento; Chas. Barnes, Suisum. This committee made the following report, which was adopted by the convention and it was requested to take measures to errry out its recommendations: "After a careful consideration of the matter the committee heartily approves the proposal that the fresh fruit growers form an association of their own for the purpose of handling fresh fruits. The California Cured Fruit Association, through its president, Judge Bond, states that it is the purpose of that association to continue the canvass among the producers of dried fruits in order to increase its usefulness and carry out the original intention of its organization. It will therefore work in harmony with those who desire to form the California Fresh Fruit Growers' Association." "The proposal to form a Fruit Producers' Council of representatives to be elected by each fruit and nut organization of the state now organized or that may hereafter be organized—such representatives to be one delegate from each of the following industries: citrus fruit, olive, walnut, almond, raisins, cured fruit and fresh fruit growers—is one that we consider to be of supreme importance to those industries and to the general welfare of the state, and we therefore recommend that the convention first call a meeting of the delegates of all the fresh fruit producers of California, to consist of from one to five persons from each school district in the state where fresh fruit is produced, to assemble in Sacramento on the third Tuesday in January, to meet at 1 o'clock at a hall to be hereafter announced; second, that the convention call a meeting of delegates. the desired end are to be found in cooperation and concentration. The principle upon which our government is founded, giving power to each State to manage its local affairs, while at the same time granting power to the central government to act for the United States, is one that may be adopted by the fruit growers with entire confidence. In drawing together into an association by themselves the raisin growers, we secure all the technical skill and knowledge of that industry in the most available manner, and we have the interested help of all those best qualified to act in promoting the best interests of that particular industry. So also with the walnut and prune industries. There are numerous associations of citrus fruit growers in this state that have met with pronounced success. Is it not to be hoped that they will come to see the wisdom of a still closer union or combination? An association composed of the heads of these various citrus fruit organizations with their proved business ability and thorough knowledge of the subject, would certainly prove an ideal association. Then there are the wine growers, surely they will forget their disappointments of the past and seek to secure the benefits of co-operation as their brether producers are doing. Experience is an excellent teacher and its value when paid for should not be thrown away. It is easy for them to avoid the mistakes of the past and adopt the methods of these other successful associations. With these various affiliated industries properly organized we will have the basis for an association that will prove incalculable benefit to the individual and to the state. It should be composed of one representative from each industry and should employ as manager a man of keen business ability and undoubted integrity who can devote his whole time to the affairs of the association. The members of this association, or council, could be called together whenever necessary to pass upon important matters. If, for instance, the fresh fruit association should have a grievance in the matter of transportation it would appeal to the council and after investigation the council could speak with the strength not of 6,000 to 8,000 carloads of freight, but with the added weight of 20,000 cars of citrus fruits and 20,000 to 40,000 cars of other fruit products. So also in the matter of tariff legislation. A council representing so large a voting power would be listened to with tensions. There are contracts existing which will temporarily delay the carrying out of some of the objects of this organization, but such contracts would not be renewed, or will be modified, this council is organized and ready to act. The cost of maintaining such an organization would not be more than small fraction of one per cent on the scales of the products under control and the gain will be infinitely more than one would now care to state figures. CALL FOR MEETING. The committee was instructed by the Fruit Growers' Convention to vote the industries of citrus fruit, walnut, almond, olive, raisin, cured fruit and fresh fruit growing to send each delegate to a meeting to be held at the Palace hotel, San Francisco, Tuesday, January 8th, 1901, at 11 a.m. and trusts the invitation will be continually accepted. For the committee, M. THEO. KARNEY Chairman Home Again. Olaf Warling returned on Monday after an absence of nine months from Honolulu and the Midway island where he was in the employ of the United States navy. He enlisted four years, but becoming tired of service, purchased his discharge, pay $45 therefore. He was three months at the Midway islands, which he pronounced a most desolate and barren place. The largest of the islands three miles long by a mile wide, and four feet above sea level. The islands are nothing but sand patches, and have no human inhabitants. Myriads birds live on them, many so tame that one can pick them up. They are edible, subsisting as they do upon soil water and fish. There is no swamp water on the islands. The government acquired the islands during the season with Spain, and needs them in its business for purposes of a cable station. The man who tends the cable will have a bird of a job. Olaf says if he had been assigned as a battleship he would have taken more interest in the service, but being signed to duty on a tugboat on a surveying cruise, he resolved that he aboard ship was not what it was craved up to be, and determined to co-own. Fifteen Rounds. Fullerton sports are arranging for a fifteen-round contest the 20th of no month between Frank Preston of Tacoma place and a Los Angeles boxer named McClosky. The former has been active training for some weeks, may be seen every morning early h In accordance with the instructions of the convention, the committee announces that a convention of deciduous fruit growers will be held at Sacramento on Tuesday, January 15th, 1901, in the pavilion, at 1 o'clock, for the purpose of organizing the California Fresh Fruit Growers' association, to embrace all growers of deciduous fruits who dispose of the whole or a part of their crops for table use or canning. At the same time an opportunity will be given those who dispose of any portion of their crops, as dried or cured fruit, to join the California Cured Fruit association, whose headquarters are at San Jose. The extremely unsatisfactory condition of the fresh fruit industry of this State calls for immediate action on the part of every man who is in any way connected with it, and the pronounced object lessons which we have of the great value of co-operation among producers as shown by the organizations of citrus fruit, walnut, raisin and prune growers lead us to believe that this gathering of deciduous fruit growers will be memorable in the history of fruit growing in this State, and will result in great and lasting benefit to all concerned. It should be clearly understood that success can only be achieved through the earnest and united efforts of all the producers of deciduous fruits, therefore it is the duty of every man to arouse his neighbor to the importance and necessity of having a large attendance at the convention at Sacramento. As it is expected that not every fruit grower can attend they are requested to send delegates numbering from one to five from each school district where fruit is grown. These delegates are to be chosen at local meetings, and in order to save time and to promote thorough organization, growers are requested to meet in their school houses (it being a holiday) or other places of meeting in their several school districts, throughout the State, at 2 o'clock on Tuesday, January 1st, 1901, for this purpose. Success will crown our efforts if we all pull together. The committee considers it a very important public duty to assist the growers in this movement and will individually make all possible effort to attend the convention and give the growers the benefit of their experience. The If, for instance, the fresh fruit association should have a grievance in the matter of transportation it would appeal to the council and after investigation the council could speak with the strength not of 6,000 to 8,000 carloads of freight, but with the added weight of 20,000 cars of citrus fruits and 20,000 to 40,000 cars of other fruit products. So also in the matter of tariff legislation. A council representing so large a voting power would be listened to with care and could speak from a thorough knowledge of the subject at issue. In the matter of the purchase of fruit boxes and other supplies, large economies could be secured, and what is of greater importance the growers could be protected from unjust or extortionate charges by other combinations. The assistance this council could render in providing cheap and reliable labor, which has become a grave problem to growers and packers, would be very great. What the laborer wants is constant employment. It is well known that fruits are harvested in California nearly every month in the year. The sugar beet growers require a great deal of manual labor at times before and after the principal fruit harvests. A well-managed labor department in this association could throughout the year greatly assist in transferring labor to points where it is in demand. The laborers could establish their homes wherever they found it most convenient and in thus providing constant employment we could safely invite a large increase in our population of a very desirable class, and we would then be much less dependent upon the labor of Chinese and Japanese. Through the various fruit organizations we could induce our growers to greatly improve their practice by providing suitable accommodations on their places for laborers. Then they would be far more successful in getting and holding good white labor, and at less cost than heretofore. With these necessary accommodations assured thousands of willing laborers, men, women and children could be drawn from our cities in the harvest and vintage season who would find health and pleasure as well as profit in a couple of months' work in the glowing orchards and vineyards of this State. Another valuable department of this association would be a bureau of information concerning the markets of the world, and providing for a constant study of the means best adapted to increase the sale of our product. The added cost involved in the rent, salaries, traveling expenses, profits and other expenses of hundreds of competing distributing establishments, whereas non-competing agents would serve just as well, should be eliminated. It is not too much to hope for that a consolidation of all these distributing interests should be brought about, and if so the producers would be great gainers in having an organization of trained business men of large experience to attend to the marketing of their products. If this organization should be employed to pack as well as sell the fruits there would be an advantage in that, provided of course, that it were done in a satisfactory manner and at a battleship he would have taken more interest in the service, but being signed to duty on a tugboat on a survey cruise, he resolved that he aboard ship was not what it was craved up to be, and determined to co-home. Fifteen Rounds. Fullerton sports are arranging a fifteen-round contest the 20th of no month between Frank Preston of the place and a Los Angeles boxer named McClosky. The former has been active training for some weeks, may be seen every morning early hung through town, accompanied by Lymburner's bulldog, on a tramp to duce his weight. He walks as far as the Southern Pacific depot, and retraces his steps to Fullerton. When not in training he works in Lymburner's barber shop, and is said to be quite handy in an argument upon his favorite topic. The fight is to be for $7 side. Prof. Lymburner guarantees will be no fake, or he will lick his principals. Some of the residents of Fullerton declare the fight shall not occur, as threaten prosecution. In the event an injunction, the fight will be pulled off elsewhere. Off for the Mines. John Johnson departed yesterday company of Mr. McCullough of Gare Grove, for his mines in Dale district San Bernardino county. He goes his own conveyance, and will consume a week in making the trip. He will absent probably a month. His son, Fred Johnson, has been soiously ill with la gripe, but was yes day reported by Dr. Eddy to be so improved that he will probably soon be out again. Annual Inspection. The report of Major Diss upon annual muster and inspection of Company E has been received. It shows company to be in excellent condition as follows: Attendance: Fairly good, 68.52 cent. Promptness: Good, 85 per cent. Discipline: Good, 80 per cent. Military appearance: Very good per cent. Condition of equipment: Excellent 100 per cent. Condition of clothing: Excellent per cent. Condition of records: Excellent per cent. Company movements: Fair, 60 cent. Manual of Arms: Fair, 60 per cent. General average, 82.85 per cent. Change of Time. The Santa Fe Route time table who goes into effect today (Dec. 27th) marks following changes: Trains north 7:55 a.m., 9:57 a.m. and 4:50 p.m.; daily, and 12:04 p.m. daily except Sunday. Trains south—9:35 a.m. and p.m. daily, and 11:45 a.m. and p.m. daily except Sunday. House Burned. order to save time and to promote thorough organization, growers are requested to meet in their school houses (it being a holiday) or other places of meeting in their several school districts, throughout the State, at 2 o'clock on Tuesday, January 1st, 1901, for this purpose. Success will crown our efforts if we all pull together. The committee considers it a very important public duty to assist the growers in this movement and will individually make all possible effort to attend the convention and give the growers the benefit of their experience. The growers, however, should clearly understand that their success will be very largely depended upon their own efforts. THE ASSOCIATED FRUIT GROWERS’ COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA. The second subject given the committee to deal with is united action by all the fruit interests of California for mutual protection and benefit. This is a matter of far-reaching importance and should receive the most careful consideration. As the committee had but a portion of the last day of the convention in which to discuss this subject before dispersing to their homes sufficient time to properly present it in detail was not available. It may not, therefore, be amiss in me as chairman to suggest for the consideration of those who may be selected to represent the various fruit industries at the meeting at San Francisco, January 8, 1901, in the Palace hotel at 11 a.m., a few thoughts on this important topic. The problems presented to the fruit growers are two: First—How to lay upon the consumer's table fruit perfect in quality, and at the lowest cost consistent with a reasonable profit to the producer and others whose services are necessary to the industry. Second—How best to develop a demand for our fruit in the markets of the world. Questions of selection of soils, climate and varieties; methods of cultivation; cost of supplies, labor, transportation and distribution are all embraced in these two problems. The revolution in business methods now in progress clearly shows us that the best means to The added cost involved in the rent, salaries, traveling expenses, profits and other expenses of hundreds of competing distributing establishments, where tens of non-competing agents would serve just as well, should be eliminated. It is not too much to hope for that a consolidation of all these distributing interests should be brought about, and if so the producers would be great gainers in having an organization of trained business men of large experience to attend to the marketing of their products. If this organization should be employed to pack as well as sell the fruits there would be an advantage in that, provided of course, that it were done in a satisfactory manner and at a reasonable cost, for then there would be but one packing and selling concern to deal with and it would receive and pack at its various packing houses throughout the State all kinds of fruits, and it would also be able to fill orders for assorted car loads of fruit and thus reach directly and cheaply many points of distribution not now reached by us. This packing and selling agency, and the canning industry also, should be represented in the council, for in many respects their interests are identical with those of the producers. Where the interests diverge, that is in fixing the prices of the products and the charges for packing and selling, it may prove that a candid discussion of the subject over a council board by level-headed business men would result in far more good to the producers than if a more conservative and cautious policy were adopted. In all this I see nothing that is not based upon the sound business principles, and on lines that are in full accord with modern methods of concentration and cheapening the cost of the product to the consumer while at the same time greatly improving the quality of the article. All that is needed is confidence in ourselves, the exercise of American enterprise and vigor, and a dogged determination to succeed. Of course it should not be expected that an undertaking of such large proportions can be brought into perfect operation in a day, but we should have a clearly defined aim and begin the work without delay. It has been suggested that the creation of this organization should wait upon the formation of the fresh fruit and other associations. On the contrary I believe that the immediate formation of this council upon the lines indicated would prove a great incentive and encouragement to the growers in their work of organizing the special fruit associa- Manual of Arms: Fair, 60 per cent. General average, 82.85 per cent. Change of Time. The Santa Fe Route time table which goes into effect today (Dec. 27th) marks the following changes: Trains north 7:55 a.m., 9:57 a.m. and 4:50 p.m. daily, and 12:04 p.m. daily except Sunday. Trains south—9:35 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily, and 11:45 a.m. and p.m. daily except Sunday. House Burned. The residence of Mr. Jonas of Tesla was burned some days ago. Was totally destroyed, nothing been saved but a small trunk. The future included a piano, clothing, and number of keepsakes and curtain Small insurance was had and the house will be rebuilt. Social Club. Articles of incorporation of the Chancellor club of Fullerton have been filed with the county clerk. W. E. McKenzie, E. W. Lymburner, William Mitchell, John Harter and F. C. Preston named as directors. As stated by promoters, its purpose is to "cultivate and encourage friendly social relations among the members." Whittier Astir. The town of Whittier held a meeting of its citizens some days after discussed the route of Lake railway through that valley. Thusiastic speeches were made in half of the railway, and a commission appointed to confer with its official garding the building of the through that section. The committee is as follows: O Chapman of Placentia; W. J. Holloway La Habra; C. W. Leffingwell, Jr.; the Leffingwell ranch; A. L. Reed; J. Proud, C. W. Clayton, W. M. Bentley and L. Butman of Whittier. For Sale. Lady's second-hand wheel in condition for sale at a bargain quire at this office. There are contracts existing that will temporarily delay the carriage of some of the objects of this station, but such contracts will be renewed, or will be modified, if Council is organized and ready to take cost of maintaining such an institution would not be more than a fraction of one per cent on the basis of the products under control, gain will be infinitely more we would now care to state in CALL FOR MEETING. A committee was instructed by Mit Growers' Convention to industries of citrus fruit, walnood, olive, raisin, cured fruit and fruit growing to send one each to a meeting to be held at Palace hotel, San Francisco, on January 8th, 1901, at 11 a.m.,ests the invitation will be cord-cepted. For the committee, M. THEO. KEARNEY, Chairman. Home Again. Warling returned on Monday in absence of nine months at Au and the Midway islands, he was in the employ of the States navy. He enlisted for wars, but becoming tired of the purchased his discharge, pay-refore. He was three months Midway islands, which he pro-acted most desolate and barren. The largest of the islands is miles long by a mile wide, and it above sea level. The islands bring but sand patches, and have man inhabitants. Myriads of lives on them, many so tame that pick them up. They are insubstisting as they do upon salt and fish. There is no sweet on the islands. The government and the islands during the scrap train, and needs them in its busi-ness purposes of a cable station. On who tends the cable will have no job. Days if he had been assigned to ship he would have taken more in the service, but being asso-duty on a tugboat on a sur-cruise, he resolved that life ship was not what it was crack-be, and determined to come Fifteen Rounds. Boston sports are arranging for a round contest the 20th of next between Frank Preston of that and a Los Angeles boxer named Kay. The former has been in training for some weeks, and seen every morning early hik- SHERWOOD ON WATER TOPICS Thinks Crowther Should Be Retired, and the Affairs of the Company Placed in the Hands of a Competent Manager. EDITOR GAZETTE:—I must again ask to occupy a small portion of your space with a few annotations on Chapter II of the Elucidations of Samuel. Mr. Armor's account of how the business of the company of which he is president is conducted meets with my entire approval, and it is probable that the satisfactory condition of its affairs is largely due to that cause. All I am contending for is to have our affairs conducted on similar lines. There is no great objection to the executive session if all the business therein considered is given publicity at the proper time, i.e., as soon as possible. However, while Mr. Armor's company "seeks publicity for all its completed work," the A. U. W. Co. divulges nothing except by leakage. I may be slightly prejudiced by an incident that occurred at a meeting of the board. I think, Mr. Editor, that you and I were the only strangers present, but there may have been others. When the executive session was announced, I lingered a moment to get a map that I had need of, and before I could leave the room I heard this remark, made by one of the directors, "We can't do any business with all these d——d people around." I of course thought at first that he referred to you [Heavens!—Ed.] but the more I thought about it the more personal the remark seemed to get. Hence my prejudice. As stated by Mr. Armor, the A. U. W. Co. has to contend with much greater physical difficulties than his company, aggravated by an improper original location. This is exactly why I have suggested that a competent engineer be employed to study the defects of the canal and remedy them so far as possible. Mr. Armor has stated the reasons why the directors cannot do this. As I have said before, no plan of improvement exists, nor during all these years has any information been sought on which to base one. The recent storm damaged the canal to the extent of $2000, let us say, at the lowest estimate, not taking into account the loss of income to the company and the loss to irrigators who needed the water to set their cabbage; $2000 is interest at 7 per cent on $28,-000, the sum which the company might profitably have expended in protecting its canal, supposing this would be the Burned with Powder. Henry Martin, a lad 16 years of age, whose parents live at Whittier, was quite severely burned by an explosion of powder on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. He was carrying a quantity of the explosive in a paper bag in one hand, and it is thought attempted to light a cigarette with a match held in the other. The explosion, which occurred in front of Tim Boege's residence on Center street, caused a loud report and shook the house. The boy's cries brought Mrs. Boege and her family to his assistance. He was taken in and laid upon the porch. Stuart Cargill, who happened to be passing, was dispatched for a physician. Dr. Wilson at once responded, and ministered to the needs of the injured youth. He was found to be quite badly burned about the face, especially the left side, and also about the hands. Martin was later brought up town, and taken to his room in Mrs. Wood's house on Los Angeles street. Yesterday a telephone message was sent to his mother at Whittier, informing her of the accident. Martin was on his way to the home of a young friend, with whom he was going hunting. He had a number of Archer Fay is home from S- for the holiday vacation. Charley Ramella is recovering a spell of sickness caused by la- Albert Neipp has returned Honolulu after an absence of or more. Bruce Pitblado of Fullerton Frank Whitaker of Los Angeles in town yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Scott of Ri-spent Christmas in town, the g- Mr. and Mrs. George Boyd. Mrs. John Hart came down from Angeles on Monday to spend mas with Mrs. Ernest Browning. Miss Ruth Smith is home from university to spend the holiday her mother on Orangethorpe avail- Capt. H. P. Stanley, keeper-Bola Chica Gun Club preserve-town yesterday and made us a call. Otto Zeus, who has filled Aga-baugh's place at the Santa Fe during the latter's absence in th-is enjoying a short vacation home in this city. Mrs. Arthur Lewis and two spending the holidays with her Fifteen Rounds. Teton sports are arranging for a round contest the 20th of next between Frank Preston of that and a Los Angeles boxer named Sky. The former has been in training for some weeks, and seen every morning early hikethrough town, accompanied by owner's bulldog, on a tramp to reis weight. He walks as far as southern Pacific depot, and then his steps to Fullerton. When training he works in Lymburner shop, and is said to be quite an argument upon his favorie. The fight is to be for $75 a Prof. Lymburner guarantees it no fake, or he will lick both ears. Of the residents of Fullerton the fight shall not occur, and no prosecution. In the event of connection, the fight will be pulled where. Off for the Mines. Johnson departed yesterday, in lieu of Mr. McCullough of Garden for his mines in Dale district, Fernardino county. He goes in conveyance, and will consume in making the trip. He will be probably a month, Fred Johnson, has been seriated with la gripe, but was yesterodd by Dr. Eddy to be so far ended that he will probably soon again. Annual Inspection. Report of Major Diss upon the master and inspection of Comhas been received. It shows the key to be in excellent condition, ws.湿度: Fairly good, 68.52 per cent. aptness: Good, 85 per cent. pline: Good, 80 per cent. ary appearance: Very good, 95 per cent. tion of equipment: Excellent, cent. tion of clothing: Excellent, 100 per cent. tion of records: Excellent, 100 per cent. any movements: Fair, 60 per cent. total of Arms: Fair, 60 per cent. rural average, 82.85 per cent. Change of Time. Santa Fe Route table which to effect today (Dec. 27th) makes noting changes: Trains north—m., 9:57 a.m. and 4:50 p.m. m. and 12:04 p.m. daily except SunTrains south—9:35 a.m. m. and 5:54 daily, and 11:45 a.m. and 2:50 daily except Sunday. House Burned. Unrequited Love. Jonas Thowson, aged about 25 years, living two miles west of town, attempted to kill himself on Friday afternoon last by firing a 32-caliber revolver ball through his head. The bullet entered in the right temple, destroying the eye sight in the right eye. It emerged at far as possible. Mr. Armor has stated the reasons why the directors cannot do this. As I have said before, no plan of improvement exists, nor during all these years has any information been sought on which to base one. The recent storm damaged the canal to the extent of $2000, let us say, at the lowest estimate, not taking into account the loss of income to the company and the loss to irrigators who needed the water to set their cabbage; $2000 is interest at 7 per cent on $28,000, the sum which the company might profitably have expended in protecting its canal, supposing this would be the average yearly damage and that these conditions can, in great part be remedied. Instead of giving the canal proper protection, they have according to the superintendent's report, permitted "all storm and relief gates" to get into bad condition. Why is not a proper inspection made at least once a year? Another storm next week may repeat the damage, and so on indefinitely. Mr. Armor says: "In the face of all these difficulties, for any man to make a fight upon the company seems to me almost criminal. What good can be accomplished by so doing?" Let me tell Mr. Armor distinctly that he is no proper person to question my motives in this matter, or to sit in judgment on my morality. I am but the mouthpiece of the discontent that is widespread among the stockholders. What good can it do? Perhaps none but relieve our minds, but if the stockholders do their duty we can substitute system and the skilled control of a competent manager for the omniscience of a Crowther. I have no personal feeling against Mr. Crowther; in fact, I have always voted for him. But I feel that recent events indicate that he is unable to keep abreast of the scientific spirit of the age. Therefore I suggest that he be retired, and in recognition of his long and valuable services to the company be appointed Hereditary Sultan of the Durkeur ranch. Mr. Armor's insinuations that I, or any one, favor private ownership are pretty raw, and require no refutation. Mr. Armor is no doubt right from his view. His company is in good financial condition, and can afford to spend money in developments up the river. With us the conditions are different. A little more public discussion as to whether we had not better save what we already have and develop our reservoir sites would seem to be the proper thing for us. Anyhow, if an attempt is made to push the proposed scheme through without the consent of the stockholders, a snag may be struck, unless I mistake their present temper. G.W.SHERWOOD. Unrequited Love. Jonas Thowson, aged about 25 years, living two miles west of town, attempted to kill himself on Friday afternoon last by firing a 32-caliber revolver ball through his head. The bullet entered in the right temple, destroying the eye sight in the right eye. It emerged at far as possible. Mr. Armor has stated the reasons why the directors cannot do this. As I have said before, no plan of improvement exists, nor during all these years has any information been sought on which to base one. The recent storm damaged the canal to the extent of $2000, let us say, at the lowest estimate, not taking into account the loss of income to the company and the loss to irrigators who needed the water to set their cabbage; $2000 is interest at 7 per cent on $28,000, the sum which the company might profitably have expended in protecting its canal, supposing this would be the average yearly damage and that these conditions can, in great part be remedied. Instead of giving the canal proper protection, they have according to the superintendent's report, permitted "all storm and relief gates" to get into bad condition. Why is not a proper inspection made at least once a year? Another storm next week may repeat the damage, and so on indefinitely. Mr. Armor says: "In the face of all these difficulties, for any man to make a fight upon the company seems to me almost criminal. What good can be accomplished by so doing?" Let me tell Mr. Armor distinctly that he is no proper person to question my motives in this matter, or to sit in judgment on my morality. I am but the mouthpiece of the discontent that is widespread among the stockholders. What good can it do? Perhaps none but relieve our minds, but if the stockholders do their duty we can substitute system and the skilled control of a competent manager for the omniscience of a Crowther. I have no personal feeling against Mr. Crowther; in fact, I have always voted for him. But I feel that recent events indicate that he is unable to keep abreast of the scientific spirit of the age. Therefore I suggest that he be retired, and in recognition of his long and valuable services to the company be appointed Hereditary Sultan of the Durkeur ranch. Mr. Armor's insinuations that I, or any one, favor private ownership are pretty raw, and require no refutation. Mr. Armor is no doubt right from his view. His company is in good financial condition, and can afford to spend money in developments up the river. With us the conditions are different. A little more public discussion as to whether we had not better save what we already have and develop our reservoir sites would seem to be the proper thing for us. Anyhow, if an attempt is made to push the proposed scheme through without the consent of the stockholders, a snag may be struck, unless I mistake their present temper. G.W.SHERWOOD. Unrequited Love. Jonas Thowson, aged about 25 years, living two miles west of town, attempted to kill himself on Friday afternoon last by firing a 32-caliber revolver ball through his head. The bullet entered in the right temple, destroying the eye sight in the right eye. It emerged at far as possible. Mr. Armor has stated the reasons why the directors cannot do this. As I have said before, no plan of improvement exists, nor during all these years has any information been sought on which to base one. The recent storm damaged the canal to the extent of $2000, let us say, at the lowest estimate, not taking into account the loss of income to the company and the loss to irrigators who needed the water to set their cabbage; $2000 is interest at 7 per cent on $28,000, the sum which the company might profitably have expended in protecting its canal, supposing this would be the average yearly damage and that these conditions can, in great part be remedied. Instead of giving the canal proper protection, they have according to the superintendent's report, permitted "all storm and relief gates" to get into bad condition. Why is not a proper inspection made at least once a year? Another storm next week may repeat the damage, and so on indefinitely. Mr. Armor says: "In the face of all these difficulties, for any man to make a fight upon the company seems to me almost criminal. What good can be accomplished by so doing?" Let me tell Mr. Armor distinctly that he is no proper person to question my motives in this matter, or to sit in judgment on my morality. I am but the mouthpiece of the discontent that is widespread among the stockholders. What good can it do? Perhaps none but relieve our minds, but if the stockholders do their duty we can substitute system and the skilled control of a competent manager for the omniscience of a Crowther. I have no personal feeling against Mr. Crowther; in fact, I have always voted for him. But I feel that recent events indicate that he is unable to keep abreast of the scientific spirit of the age. Therefore I suggest that he be retired, and in recognition of his long and valuable services to the company be appointed Hereditary Sultan of the Durkeur ranch. Mrs.Jane Williams. Mrs.Jane Williams, mother of I.R.Williams of Buena Park, breathed her last at home of her son on Sunday.Dec.23.at1 o'clocka.m.She had been an invalid for upward of a year.Fourteen months ago she underwent a surgical operation for the removal of an internal tumor.She never recovered and although all that medical skill could devise was done for her,she sank until lately there was but little hope for her recovery.She was unconscious some hours before death,and passed away surrounded bythe members of her family. Mrs.Williams was one of the pioneer inhabitants of this section,having resided here for upward of thirty years.She was the mother of five children,two of whom survive.Her husband preceded her to his last resting place some twelve years ago. She was aged 66 years，7 months and 3 days.The funeral occurred on Monday afternoon at one o'clock fromthe residenceof her son，I.R.Williams.Reverend Stone conductedthe ceremony.Interment wasintheAnaheim cemetery. Back from Dawson. Charley Rogers has returned from Dawson after an absence of three years.He spent several weeks at Cape Nome on his way south,and reports considerable stir about gold at that point.Dawson he pronounces one ofthe greatest gold-producing centersinthe world,这年’s productofthe yellow metal goingto$20,$000,$000.The town had three years ago a populationof100,$000,但it has now fallento20,$000.Mr.Rogerswill probably remainin Anaheimfora seasonofrestafterhis laborsinthe frozennorth. Road Improvements. C.C.Chapman,G.W.SherwoodandJ.S.Shoppardwho composea committeeappointedto solicit subscriptionsfortheimprovementoftheFullerton-Placentia road,Have announced theirplansforthework undertaken.Theboardofsupervisors，throughSuperiorments. A.Pendergrass has qualifiedforFullerton townshipofficehasbeenvacantsincethedayofJames Gardinera monthafeesamounttoso littler,thehaveraisedafundsufficienttooffice$25amonthforayear. Gus Schade has a forceofworkatRichfieldmakingbreaktheSanta Fe Railwaycompanypipeis36inchesin diameter,bestlargemadeforthatcompanypowerorderfor800feetisinhand.expectedmorewillfollow.Alex HendersonofFullertonlargeAmerican eaglewhuhthehillsabovePlacentiaoneweek.Thebirdmeasuredin inchesfromtipto tip.Ib flyinginthe hillsaboveTheSantaFe oilwellforayeartwo.Triathoisagrayishbrown,andtwelweighedovertwentypounds.sonwillhaveit mounted.HarryL.Gilbert，sonofJ.J.Schoppard。 Change of Time. Santa Fe Route time table which to effect today (Dec. 27th) makes following changes: Trains north—m., 9:57 a.m. and 4:50 p.m. and 12:04 p.m. daily except Sun-Trains south—9:35 a.m. and 5:54 daily, and 11:45 a.m. and 2:50 daily except Sunday. House Burned. The residence of Mr. Jonas of Aransas burned some days ago. It totally destroyed, nothing being out a small trunk. The furniture included a piano, clothing, and a set of keepsakes and curios. Insurance was had and the house rebuilt. Social Club. Rules of incorporation of the Chancelub of Fullerton have been filed by the county clerk. W. E. McFadam, W. Lymburner, William Mitchman Harter and F. C. Preston are as directors. As stated by its owners, its purpose is to "cultivate courage friendly social relations among the members." Whittier Astir. The town of Whittier held a mass meeting of its citizens some days ago discussed the route of the Salt Railway through that valley. Enthusiastic speeches were made in behalf of the railway, and a committee to confer with its officials regd the building of the road that section. Committee is as follows: C.C. man of Placentia; W.J. Hole of Abra; C.W. Leffingwell, Jr., of Leffingwell ranch; A.L.Reed, C.Sud, C.W. Clayton, W.M.Hiatt Butman of Whittier. For Sale. It's second-hand wheel in good condition for sale at a bargain. End at this office. Unrequited Love. Jonas Thowson, aged about 25 years, living two miles west of town, attempted to kill himself on Friday afternoon last by firing a 32-caliber revolver ball through his head. The bullet entered in the right temple, destroying the eye sight in the right eye. It emerged at the left cheek, ranging downward. Thowson was disconsolate over unrequited love. Dr. Johnston was called. He found the young man expressing anxiety that he had not made a better job of it. His injuries were dressed and carefully ministered to. Yesterday Thowson was still alive, with a possible chance of recovery, if blood poisoning does not set in. Columbia Calendar. The 1901 edition of the Columbia desk calendar has made its appearance. This unique and useful compilation has been issued annually for the last sixteen years and has come to be regarded as an indispensable article in many business offices and homes. The new edition preserves the leading characteristics of its predecessors, but shows marked improvement as regards press-work and binding. In a prefatory note the publishers state that from time to time they have been urged to change the general character of the calendar — to make it a comic calendar, or more historical, or astronomical, or otherwise different, but they have always thought it best to retain the old-time form with the contents subordinate to the original thought and independent judgment of the contributors who send in the material for the page heads. The calendar is being distributed by the American Bicycle Co., Columbia Sales Department, Hartford, Conn. It will be sent to any address for five-2-cent stamps. Money to Loan. In sums to suit. Apply to F.A.Backs, Jr., Secretary Building and Loan Association, Anaheim, Cal. 10-tf Road Improvements. C.C. Chapman, G.W. Sherwood and J.S. Sheppard, who compose a committee appointed to solicit subscriptions for the improvement of the Fullerton-Placentia road, have announced their plans for the work undertaken. The board of supervisors, through Supervisor Potter, has offered to provide a major portion of the funds required for this work, furnishing the gravel needed, loading it on wagons and delivering it on the roadway. Those who will be directly benefited are expected to deliver the gravel and other material, as well as to secure funds for the planting of trees along the highways, and it is for these purposes that the committee is asking subscriptions. The plan as outlined contemplates the construction of a properly graveled road-way sixteen feet in width, the gravel to be applied ten inches deep in center and to be thoroughly leveled and rolled. Trees will be planted along either side on or near the property line. A cycle path is also a part of the proposed improvement, but this will be treated as a separate proposition and the wheelman will be asked to contribute toward its construction. The committee estimates that the improvement will require an expenditure amounting to $5 for each acre of land abutting on the highway. Death of Mr. Derge. P.A.Derge returned on Sunday from Horicon, Wisconsin, whither he was called some weeks ago by the illness of his father. Mr. Derge, Sr., died at his home at Horicon November 28th, aged 70 years and 10 months. He leaves a widow and seven children to mourn his loss. He visited in Anaheim with his wife and daughter some years ago, and formed many acquaintances among our citizens who will regret to learn of his death. Notice. After January 1st we will have gantic sale of all remnants and ends in every department. We extend our thanks to all liberal patronage in the past, for a continuance of the same. CHAS.FEDERMAN Birth. Thursday, Dec. 20th, at 11 o'clock the wife of Gene Adams, a da HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! DAYS MORE OF OUR per cent Discount Sale Children's Clothing, Ladies' Jackets, Blankets and all Woolen Goods IN OUR STORE. January 1, 1901, we will sell all remnants and odds remaining from the holidays at a great sacrifice to room for our NEW SPRING STOCK. DERMAN & CO. ANAHEIM, CAL. PERSONAL MENTION. Archer Fay is home from Stanford the holiday vacation. Charley Ramella is recovering from pell of sickness caused by la grippe. Albert Neipp has returned from molulu after an absence of a year more. Bruce Pitblado of Fullerton and Bank Whitaker of Los Angeles were down yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Scott of Riverside ent Christmas in town, the guests of and Mrs. George Boyd. Mrs. John Hart came down from Los geles on Monday to spend Christmas with Mrs. Ernest Browning. Miss Ruth Smith is home from the diversity to spend the holidays with mother on Orangethorpe avenue. Capt. H. P. Stanley, keeper of the usa Chica Gun Club preserve, was in yesterday and made us a pleasant altto Zeus, who has filled Agent Clagh's place at the Santa Fe depot ing the latter's absence in the East, enjoying a short vacation at his me in this city. Mrs. Arthur Lewis and two sons are ATTENTION TO DETAILS In the making of a carriage, as in building up a fortune, is a prime requisite. Our vehicles of every description are as near perfection as can be secured, because the minutest details are carefully scrutinized before anything is offered for sale. Hence: satisfaction: hence: large sales; hence: moderate prices. Come in and look around in our large carriage repository. MAX JACOBSON Harness; Carriages, Buggies, Etc. 214-216 East Fourt Street, SANTA ANA : : CALIFORNIA. IGLEHEART'S The New Cake Flour IGLEHEART'S The New Cake Flour Swan's Down Prepared Cake Flour. Makes Delicious Angel Food and Other Cakes. You cannot fail to make good cakes with this flour. Not a self-rising flour, but good all the year round. Endorsed by best Teachers of Cookery. Package contains flour for 12 cakes. Sold by the best grocers everywhere. IGLEHEART BROS., EVANSVILLE, INDIANA. H. A. DICKEL, Distributor. IMPERIAL CONSOLIDATED OIL COMPANY OF LOS ANGELES. INVESTORS ABSOLUTELY PROTECTED AGAINST LOSS. OUR Stock furnishes the best investment offered today. Why? Because every dollar invested is used 'in development work. Because we own over 2000 acres of first-class oil land. Because we have four producing wells, and Well No. 5 will be completed within 60 days. Because an investment in our stock is made absolutely safe by gilt edge collateral security which is placed in escrow to the credit of the stock-holder covering every dollar that he invests. This does not lessen your opportunity to gain a fortune, but makes your investment with us absolutely safe. Every chance to win, no possibility of loss. Just what you are looking for. Send for map and descriptive matter. Why not investigate today? Call or write at once. Imperial Consolidated Oil Co., 319 Laughlin Building, Tel. Green 1074. Los Angeles, Cal. Work at Richfield making area pipe for the Santa Fe Railway company. The pipe is 36 inches in diameter, being the largest made for that company. An order for 800 feet is in hand, and it is expected more will follow. Alex Henderson of Fullerton killed a large American eagle while hunting in the hills above Placentia one day last week. The bird measured 6 feet 8 inches from tip to tip. It had been living in the hills above the Santa Fe wells for a year or two. The color was grayish brown, and the bird weighed over twenty pounds. Henderson will have it mounted. Harry L. Gilbert, son of J. M. and Harriet E. Gilbert of Clair, aged 14 years, breathed his last at his home on Sunday morning at 2 o'clock. He succumbed to rheumatism of the heart. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, interment being in Lamitos cemetery. The deceased was popular among a wide circle of acquaintances, among whom his death is revered. John Yori, the engineer who was seriously injured at the Santa Fe water-pumping station some days ago by being struck on the head by a falling pipe, is getting along well at the masters' hospital in Los Angeles, where he was taken for treatment. His head was not fractured, as was at first cared, and he will probably soon be put again. C. A. Strahle, proprietor of the tin shop in rear of L. E. Miller's hardware store, has turned out a number of steel-iron tanks for Jotham Bixby for the storage of oil on the Bixby ranch, the foothills to the east of town. One tank is of the capacity of 6500 gallons, holds a carload of oil. Another holds 5000 gallons, and a third holds 4000 gallons. The tanks show a superior order of workmanship, and reflect credit upon their maker. Notice. After January 1st we will have a giant sale of all remnants and odds and ends in every department. We extend our thanks to all for their liberal patronage in the past, and hope for a continuance of the same. CHAS. FEDERMAN & CO. Birth. Thursday, Dec. 20th, at 11 a.m. to the wife of Gene Adams, a daughter. Christmas AND New Year Presents Albums, Photograph, Autograph & Scrap Books---Poetry, History, Picture and Story. Candies, Candles and Tree Ornaments. Dressing Cases, Manicure Sets and Work Boxes. Games and lots of other Nice Presents, at Joseph Helmsen. MERCHANT TAILOR A large stock of FALL and WINTER SUITINGS on hand to select from. My prices are the lowest. My goods are the newest, and a perfect fit is guaranteed to all. Call once and you will come again. FRITZ YUNGBLUTH MERCHANT TAILOR, RUHMANN BLOCK, ANAHEIM