anaheim-gazette 1901-01-31

FARMERS' MUTUAL INSURANCE A Satisfactory Condition of Affairs as Shown by the Report of the Secretary. At the annual meeting of the Farmers' Mutual Insurance company of Orange county, held at Santa Ana Monday, Dec. 14th, Secretary F. D. Reed submitted his annual report, as follows: In making this report of the condition of our company, I can say that I think its progress during the past year has been very satisfactory to all parties. There has been a net gain in insurance written of over $140,000. The general feeling seems to be in its favor. Even some agents of old line companies have insured their own property with us. In traveling over the county I find very few who really oppose, and they do so through ignorance of our plan of working. Some who bitterly opposed at first, joined when they understood how it was conducted and are now among its staunchest members. Others are ready to join as soon as their present insurance expires, while still others have not heard that there is such an insurance company. We have met with some misfortunes, which of course we must expect. Our first loss was that of a barn belonging to J. H. Cole of Westminster, amounting to $75, which occurred on the 18th of March. The second was the house of W. D. Junkin, also of Westminster, occurring Aug. 18, and amounting to $300. The third was damage to the property of Mrs. C. A. Niles of Westminster and happened Dec. 7. It was adjusted for $5. It will be observed that our losses so far have occurred in the vicinity of Westminster, and perhaps the conclusion will be drawn that Westminster is poor territory, but we hope it will do better in the future. These losses were all satisfactorily adjusted and paid within a few days after they occurred. For the second loss the directors thought it best to levy a small assessment, for not only would it raise the money to pay the loss, but it would show the feeling that existed among the members. The response that was so readily and generally given, showed that the large majority of them proposed to stay by the company, as all of the assessment was paid except a little over $2. Nor did the assessment seem to keep any from joining us, for the records show that the increase has been greater since the assessment than it was during the seven and one-half months of the year previous to the fire. December they voted to give the president $25 for his services during the year. Of the progoess and present condition of the company, I herewith give a detailed statement. You will observe that last year in my report I did not give the $I collected for policy and survey, as that was kept by the agent and not received by the secretary. This shows all that has been received from the members and the disposition that has been made of it: DETAILED STATEMENT FULLERTON, Cal., Dec. 31st, 1900. Policies written...216 Am't Ins. in 216 in Class No. 1.$152,970 Am't Ins. in 216 in Class No. 2..800 Am't Ins. in 216 in Class No. 3..1,680 Added to original policies...6,700 Total written during 1900.$162,150 Am't canceled, including $380 by fire.....19,103 Net gain during the year...$143,047 Am't in force Dec. 31, 1899....270,640 Am't in force Dec. 31, 1900.$413,687 SECRETARY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE INSURANCE. RECEIPTS. Bal. in sec'y hands Dec. 31, 1900..$8 74 Rec'd for prem. and pol. fees.....600 31 Rec'd permits, transfers, etc.....15 21 Total.....$624 26 DISBURSEMENTS. Paid Ins. Commissioner.....$1 00 "E.W. Crowell established Directors' fees.....5 30 Paid Mrs. C. A. Niles for loss by fire.....5 00 Paid expenses to state Con. insurance Cos.....1 80 Paid attorney and notary fees.....3 00 "premiums returned.....3 40 "am'ts received for gas permits returned.....11 39 "postage.....24 95 "printing.....26 75 "agents.....231 15 "secretary.....124 95 "treasurer.....223 67 $662 36 624 26 Overpaid.....$38 10 STATEMENT OF ASSESSMENT NO. 1. Total amount assessed.....$366 45 Assessed on property that had been sold.....$5 20 Assessments unpaid.....2 18 7 38 Bal. of assessment collected $359 07 Am't collected as penalty after Irrigation and Hardware Continued from First page ers and frequent irrigation shall it profit a tree to hail land thoroughly soaked whether from rains or irrigation has no roots sufficiently deep that stored moisture. It seems to me that the adder a year's earlier bearing off grove is very dearly paid for life-long dependence on fountain and punctual irrigation as monly see now. It is true that this condition mediable, but has to be put subsequent probable losses on sulting from the pruning off artificial roots that must be done to aid the formation of a deform item. I say "probable" loss. I have known cases in which loss followed the courageous of a rational system of deep ponds and irrigation in deep furrow number, from which the wilt chiefly downward, where it may store moisture out of reach or oration and to cause the root its lead. If an artificially formed plow sole is bad, a natural or because it is of such thickness cannot be destroyed by any feasible means. Sometimes, of orchards, it is feasible to by means of dynamite chain tree holes; and this has severe the situation in many lands where otherwise none would have been possible. But sensible remedy is expensive times falls to afford permanent because certain kinds of hard copious irrigation relapse or original condition. At present the lands so constituted natter better be used for annual crops. Few persons outside of the ment station can have an idea tent to which the planting o on shallow soils underlaid th or heavy clays has caused loss, often almost ruin, to old well as new-comers to the State few days there come to us, and letters transmitting samples branches having the "die-biting asking about the means of n might usefully stereotype th ter in reply to such inquiry he effect: "Examine you In nine cases out of ten it is e For the second loss the directors thought it best to levy a small assessment, for not only would it raise the money to pay the loss, but it would show the feeling that existed among the members. The response that was so readily and generally given, showed that the large majority of them proposed to stay by the company, as all of the assessment was paid except a little over $2. Nor did the assessment seem to keep any from joining us, for the records show that the increase has been greater since the assessment than it was during the seven and one-half months of the year previous to the fire. The directors have found some new problems to settle during the year and perhaps have made some mistakes, but whenever they found a mistake had been made, they were quick and ready to rectify, so we think justice has been done to all. You will remember the by-law that was enacted requiring an amount to be paid for the use of gasoline stoves. Later it was decided that it would be better not to make that change as some of the old line companies did not, and we did not want to be more exacting in any way than they were; so the by-law was repealed and the money which had been paid to the company for gasoline permits was returned to the parties from whom it was received. A few did not pay their assessments until the second notice was given, and the penalty of 50 per cent was added. The directors, in considering the matter, decided that as this was the first assessment and there was not a general understanding in regard to it—though it was in the by-laws and each member had a copy—it would be best to return the amounts collected as penalties, which was done. At our meeting a year ago the directors were instructed to call a meeting of the different mutual insurance companies in the State for the purpose of forming a State organization. After corresponding with the secretaries of the different companies, it was decided to hold the convention in Los Angeles. It was held there on June 20. The association was formed, officers elected, committees appointed, etc., so we hope that good may come from it in the future. Our president, W. A. Beckett, was elected president of the association and G. W. Cromer, the secretary of the Los Angeles county company, was elected its secretary. In the reports given at the meeting, our company took the lead in the amount of insurance written except Los Angeles county, which had at that time about $20,000 more than we had I think its gains since then have been greater than ours. Some companies are struggling hard but do not make much gain. San Diego county incorporated about two years ago, but so far has not issued a policy. A short time ago one of the leaders in the movement there came to see me, to see if our company would not extend its limits so as to take them in. There are a good many farmers there who know nothing of these companies, and the old line agents are working hard against them, so it is difficult for them to get started. I told him I would pre- "printing... 26 75 "agents... 231 15 "secretary... 124 95 "treasurer... 223 67 $ 662 36 624 26 Overpaid... $38 10 STATEMENT OF ASSESSMENT NO. 1. Total amount assessed... $366 45 Assessed on property that had been sold... $5 20 Assessments unpaid... 2 18 7 38 Bal. of assessment collected $359 07 Am't collected as penalty after second notice... $5 84 Am't advanced for future assessments... 4 03 9 87 Total amount collected... $368 94 Returned to Fullerton church, as policy ought to have been canceled before assessment was made... $1 50 Returned to those who paid penalty... 5 84 Paid to treasurer... 361 60 368 94 Total amount paid... $368 94 FINANCIAL CONDITION. RETOURCES. Bal. in treasury Dec. 31, 1899... $346 82 Paid to treasurer by sec'y for premiums... 223 67 Paid to treasurer by sec'y assessment No. 1... 361 60 $932 09 ORDERS PAID BY TREASURER. Orders unpaid at last report... $36 70 Orders for 1900... 465 35 502 05 Balance in treasury... $430 04 LIABILITIES. Orders for 1900 unpaid... $12 40 Due H. S. Hazeltine, advanced assessments... 4 35 Due secretary on account. 38 10 54 85 Resources above liabilities... $375 19 SUMMARY OF EXPENSE FOR 1900. Paid ins. commissioner... $1 00 "H. Snyder for auditing books of secretary... 2 00 "expense attending state convention Ins. Cos... 1 80 "attorney and notary fees... 3 00 "postage and printing... 75 95 "losses... 380 00 "agents... 231 15 "secretary... 124 95 "directors and president... 76 50 $911 14 A Curious Coincidence. The letters "O N" might be supposed to possess a mysterious charm, as they form the termination of many of the most distinguished names in history. No other letters of the alphabet will furnish so remarkable a coincidence as may be found in the following list made up from ancient and modern names: Aaron, Solomon, Agamemnon, Solon, Blon, Phoclon, Bacon, Newton-Johnson, Addison, Crichton, Porson-Buffon, Montfaucon, Tillotson, Fenlon, Massillon, Warburton, Leighton-Lytton, Walton, Anacreon, Ben Johnson, Milton, Byron, Thomson, Tennessee, Anson, Washington, Napoleon, Few persons outside of the ment station can have an idea tent to which the planting or on shallow soils underlaid by or heavy clays has caused loss, often almost ruin, to ool well as new-comers to the State few days there come to us, and letters transmitting samples branches having the "die-biting asking about the means of t might usefully stereotype th ter in reply to such inquiry effect: "Examine you In nine cases out of ten it is easy pan or an impervious clay s which deflects the roots side the second or third year, and prevents a healthy, normal toward the moist depths o where abundant plant food ad in all good orchard lands. M it is a layer of coarse sand which prevents the rise o from below; sometimes it is in the bottom water, which cause of the deeper roots and also tree. Almost invariably th is asked, "What fertilizer must to remedy the trouble?" When cases, no fertilizer of any remedy the difficulty, e ex which should have been ascended planting the orchard before buying the land at althe East and in Europe, care scrutinize the subsoil before ing. In the arid region thi more needful, because of th importance of the subsoil, o ing that of the surface soil explained. The irrigator dearly for his water is doubled in it, and ought always to long it takes water to soak t depth in his land; so as to be it does not run off the surface or artificial hardpan; instead down and running to th below. This seems to be such common sense that it is difficult understand how it is so widely despite the warnings so en conveyed by experience, and by the experiment station years past. No farmer shows out that simple and cheap t derous-looking instrument prod, which is here before rod three-sixteenth to one-square well pointed at th e other with a sta wooden cross-handle like auger; length from 4 to five feet thlytter; cost; 75 cec into this into the ground with an ing motion back and forth; it at first if you are of low s within the two or three min t to make one sounding; and remains at some point th posthole auger may be able ment the prod. But with th persistence, th prod alone w tell you, by thy change in even how deep th irrigation penetrated in your land cases such information w Some companies are struggling hard but do not make much gain. San Diego county incorporated about two years ago, but so far has not issued a policy. A short time ago one of the leaders in the movement there came to see me, to see if our company would not extend its limits so as to take them in. There are a good many farmers there who know nothing of these companies, and the old line agents are working hard against them, so it is difficult for them to get started. I told him I would present the matter to the members, but could not give him much encouragement that it would be done. As a class, we farmers are negligent about some things. Some neglect to attend the annual meetings and even forget to return their proxy, although the notice states the importance of so doing. Last year this neglect caused us considerable trouble and expense. Some neglected to pay their assessment until the second notice was given. With the money I have returned to members, I sent a receipt asking them to sign and return it to me. Some neglected to do that. So, as this is a mutual company and is dependent upon and measured, by its individual members, it will be well if each one is prompt in all things. At the annual meeting last year it was voted to give the directors $2 per lay for time spent in the service of the company. At the directors' meeting immediately following, they reduced the pay to $1.50 with five cent milage one way. At the last board meeting in A Prominent Chicago Woman Speaks. Prof. Roxa Tyler, of Chicago, Vice-President Illinois Woman's Alliance, in speaking of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, says: "I suffered with a severe cold this winter which threatened to run into pneumonia. I tried different remedies but I seemed to grow worse and the medicine upset my stomach. A friend advised me to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and I found it was pleasant to take and it relieved me at once. I am now entirely recovered, saved a doctor's bill, time and suffering, and I will never be with out this splendid medicine again." For sale by P. A. Derge. A Curious Coincidence. The letters "O N" might be supposed to possess a mysterious charm, as they form the termination of many of the most distinguished names in history. No other letters of the alphabet will furnish so remarkable a coincidence as may be found in the following list made up from ancient and modern names: Aaron, Solomon, Agamemnon, Solon, Bion, Phoclon, Bacon, Newton; Johnson, Addison, Crichton, Porsson; Buffon, Montfaucon, Tillotson, Fenlon, Massillon, Warburton, Leighton; Lytton, Walton, Anacreon, Ben Jordan; Milton, Byron, Thomson, Tennessee; Anson, Washington, Napoleon, Wellington, etc. A Greek scholar has called attention to a very curious coincidence about the name of Napoleon. If you take away the first letter of his name, you have "apoleon;" take away the first letter of that word, and you have "poleon;" this successively down to the last syllable, and you have "leon," "eon" and "on." Put these several words together in this order. Napoleon on oleon leon apoleon poleon, and you have a Greek phrase the literal translation of which is "Napoleon, being the lion of peoples, went about destroying cities." Tennyson and Sightseers. Tennyson's well known aversion to sightseers and their ways gave rise to many an odd experience. Once, it is said, he complained to Queen Victoria saying that he could no longer stay in the Isle of Wight owing to the tourists who came to stare at him. The queen, with a kindly irony, said that she herself did not suffer much from that grievance. But Tennyson taking her literally replied in the same strain. "No, madam," said he. "and if I could clap a sentinel wherever I liked it should not be troubled either." A Resourceful Waiter. A very rich but miserly gentleman was in the habit of dining daily at a certain restaurant, but he never tipped the waiter who attended to his wants. One day the long suffering waiter asked the gentleman "If he would condescend to accept his (the waiter's) photograph?" "What for?" was the query. "I thought it might make you remember the waiter, sir," was the quick reply—London Tit-Bits. Her Mind Easy: "I hear you are going with your husband. Kitty mistress. "Aren't you need the long voyage?" "Well, ma'am," said Kate. "that's his lookout. I bet now, and if anything happens it'll be his loss, not mine." As It Usually Happies: "I suppose you had care for Mr. Courtney." "No; I didn't have any reason My parents exhausted all their nary enthusiasm on my eld Bill."—Detroit Free Press. The Mayflower, after her trip across the Atlantic willed grim fathers of New England into the West Indian cotton was lost in a cyclone. Irrigation and Hardpan. Continued from First page. ers and frequent irrigation; for what shall it profit a tree to have had the land thoroughly soaked in winter, whether from rains or irrigation, if it has no roots sufficiently deep to utilize that stored moisture. It seems to me that the advantage of a year's earlier bearing of an orange grove is very dearly paid for by such life-long dependence on fertilization and punctual irrigation as we so commonly see now. It is true that this condition is irremediable, but has to be paid for by subsequent probable losses of crop resulting from the pruning off of the superficial roots that must be done in order to aid the formation of a deep-root system. I say "probable" losses, because I have known cases in which no such loss followed the courageous adoption of a rational system of deep cultivation and irrigation in deep furrows few in number, from which the water soaks chiefly downward, where it is wanted, to store moisture out of reach of evaporation and to cause the root to follow its lead. If an artificially formed hardpan or plowsole is bad, a natural one is worse, because it is of such thickness that it cannot be destroyed by any practically feasible means. Sometimes, in the case of orchards, it is feasible to shatter it by means of dynamite charges in the tree holes; and this has served to relieve the situation in many localities in the State where otherwise no orchards would have been possible. But this possible remedy is expensive and sometimes fails to afford permanent relief, because certain kinds of hardpan with copious irrigation relapse into their original condition. At present at least the lands so constituted naturally had better be used for annual crops only. Few persons outside of the experiment station can have an idea of the extent to which the planting of orchards on shallow soils underlaid by hardpan or heavy clays has caused pecuniary loss, often almost ruin, to oldtimers, as well as new-comers to the State. Every few days there come to us, at Berkeley, letters transmitting samples of tree branches having the "die-back," and asking about the means of relief. We might usefully stereotype the first letter in reply to such inquiries, briefly to the effect: "Examine your subsoil." In nine cases out of ten it is either hard- Death of Mrs. James. Profound sorrow came to our community on the announcement that Mrs. Anna Belle James, beloved wife of Mr. Plez James, had passed away at her home on Sunday afternoon, January 20th; and it came as a painful surprise to the many who did not know of her brief illness which was caused by the rupture of a small blood vessel on the brain. The deceased is daughter of Dr. Warren Horr, and was born in Kentucky, on January 1st, 1844. On January 1st, 1873, she was married to Mr. Plez James at Jeffersonville, Ind. During their residence here Mr. James served as Deputy Clerk of Clark county for four years, and was later elected Clerk for a term of four years. He was also appointed County Recorder for a like term by Gov. Thomas A Hendricks. In 1882 the family changed their residence to Anaheim, in this state, where during a residence of 12 years Mr. James was President of the bank. They later resided four years in Los Angeles, and three years ago came to Whittier. Mrs. James was a devout Christian from early life, and was beloved of all for her many excellent qualities of mind and heart. She was an active and useful member of Plymouth Congregational church during her residence here. The funeral service was conducted at the home at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, the 22nd, by Rev. S. G. Arnett, pastor of the church named, and was attended by many sympathizing friends. The service opened with the hymn, "There'll Be No Dark Valley When Jesus Comes," sung by Prof. U. P. Shull, B. W. Sutphen, Misses May Arnett and Alice and Nellie Sutphen. Rev. Arnett gave a brief discourse, dwelling on the christian's sure and joyous hope, and paying fitting tribute to the exemplary life of the deceased, and her devotion and loving ministration as wife and mother. Many floral offerings were brought by loving hands, which appeared in tasteful and beautiful profusion about the casket that enclosed the form of the departed. Following the service the funeral cortex, which included many friends and neighbors, proceeded to Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles, where the interment was made. Four of the five children born to Mr. and Mrs. James survive to mourn with their father the loss of the departed. "Brevity is the Soul of Wit." Wit is wisdom. Blood is life. Impure blood is living death. Health depends on good blood. Disease is due to bad blood. The blood can be purified. Legions say Hood's Sarsaparilla, America's Greatest Blood Medicine, purifies it. A brief story but it tells the tale. Hood's Sarsaparilla Never Disappoints Our Oranges in Demand. Continued from First page. in position to clear their stock immediately they can make a profit, but if compelled by circumstances to hold it a few days they may find it half melted down. For this reason they will not buy as liberally as usual, and the trade is in discouraging shape. It requires a good deal of urging to get stock out, and much of it goes below quoted figures. No certain explanation of this condition is procurable, but a gentleman somewhat versed in horticultural matters ascribes it to the weakness of the trees, due to the freeze and the sudden and rapid growth afterward. He thinks that the weakened trees cannot bear fruit that will keep, supporting his contents by illustrations from observations of similar phenomena in other varieties of fruits. But whatever the cause it is disastrous to the Florida orange trade this season and has caused serious losses for all engaged in it. CALIFORNIAS CAME EARLY. Californias are the last to appear in this market, but they stay long after all others are forgotten and bring profitable prices when every other variety has passed off the stage. They began to come earlier than usual this season, and receipts average about 75 cars a week. Prices at the opening of the season were high, but they have declined until sales at auction rarely range at more than $3.50 for fancy Washington navels, and from that as an outside price the drop is rapid to $2.50@2.75 for large sizes and budded. The demand for Californias this season is all for small and medium sizes, the reverse of what it usually is. Formerly large sizes have generally sold the best, but some buyers say that a considerable proportion of the large-sized oranges is composed of a thick skin, Brought Good For A small item in his own brought amazing good for Chris.Reitter.of.the.Sa better be used for annual crops only. Few persons outside of the experiment station can have an idea of the extent to which the planting of orchards on shallow soils underlaid by hardpan or heavy clays has caused pecuniary loss, often almost ruin, to oldtimers, as well as new-comers to the State. Every few days there come to us, at Berkeley, letters transmitting samples of tree branches having the "die-back," and asking about the means of relief. We might usefully stereotype the first letter in reply to such inquiries, briefly to the effect: "Examine your subsoil." In nine cases out of ten it is either hardpan or an impervious clay substratum, which deflects the roots sideways after the second or third year, and of course prevents a healthy, normal development toward the moist depths of the soil, where abundant plant food awaits them in all good orchard lands. More rarely it is a layer of coarse sand or gravel which prevents the rise of moisture from below; sometimes it is the rise of the bottom water, which causes disease of the deeper roots and also starves the tree. Almost invariably the question is asked, "What fertilizer must I apply to remedy the trouble?" Well, in most cases, no fertilizer of any kind will remedy the difficulty, the existence of which should have been ascertained before planting the orchard, or better, before buying the land at all. Even in the East and in Europe, careful farmers scrutinize the subsol before investigating. In the arid region this is tenfold more needful, because of the critical importance of the subsoil, overshadowing that of the surface soil, as already explained. The irrigator, who pays so dearly for his water is doubly interested in it, and ought always to know how long it takes water to soak to a certain depth in his land, so as to be sure that it does not run off the surface of natural or artificial hardpan, instead of soaking down and running to the neighbor below. This seems to be such elementary common sense that it is difficult to understand how it is so widely neglected, despite the warnings so emphatically conveyed by experience, and published by the experiment station for twenty years past. No farmer should be without that simple and cheap, though murderous-looking, instrument, the soil prod, which is here before you—a steel rod three-sixteenth to one-fourth inch square, well pointed at the end and provided at the other with a stout ring for a wooden cross-handle, like a common auger; length from 4 to 5 feet, preferably the latter; cost, 75 cents. Force into this into the ground with a slight turning motion back and forth, hanging to it at first if you are of low stature. You will be surprised at the new information conveyed by this simple process within the two or three minutes it takes to make one sounding; and if any doubt remains at some point, the common posthole auger may be able to supplement the prod. But with a little experience, the prod alone will suffice to tell you, by the change in resistance, even how deep the irrigation water has penetrated in your land. In many cases such information will astound us in its uncertainties and make joyous hope, and paying fitting tribute to the exemplary life of the deceased, and her devotion and loving ministration as wife and mother. Many floral offerings were brought by loving hands, which appeared in tasteful and beautiful profusion about the casket that enclosed the form of the departed. Following the service the funeral cortegge, which included many friends and neighbors, proceeded to Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles, where the interment was made. Four of the five children born to Mr. and Mrs. James survive to mourn with their father the loss of the departed. They are Mrs. Welch, wife of Dr. Curtis Welch, of Los Angeles; Warren Horr James, now living in San Francisco, and the two youngest, Misses Inez and Lillias, at home. In connection with this sketch it is a matter of interest that Mrs. James's father, Dr. Warren Horr., was married to Elizabeth Taylor, cousin of Gen. Zachary Taylor, in 1841, at Westport, Ky. Also that Dr. Horr was appointed by Gov. Morton of Indiana, as Major of an Indiana Regiment in 1861, and served in the war of the rebellion, and was later three times elected to the office of sheriff.—Whittier Register. Buying Fruit. The prudent man never buys the fruit which is marked with the highest prices, and his motive is not merely economy. He knows that the second grade fruit is riper than the most expensive, which in nine cases out of ten is too green to be eaten immediately. It is held at high prices because the dealer knows that it will keep, and as it ripens and grows better fit for human consumption its price will be reduced. That is the stage of the fruit when the price is lowered for the first time. It is then ripe and in condition to be eaten. And the prudent man who doesn't always feel that he has got the best article only when he pays the most for it buys his fruit at the marked down price.—New York Sun. Clean Bread Can't be made by foul hands and clean, pure blood can't be made by a foul stomach. The blood is made by the stomach and organs of digestion and nutrition. When these are diseased they contaminate every drop of blood made from the food they act upon, and this contamination is carried through the whole body. It may settle in the liver, kidneys, heart or lungs but the root of the disease is in the stomach. Cure the stomach and you cure the disease. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures diseases of the organs of digestion and nutrition perfectly and permanently. It purifies the blood, and so by curing cause began to come earlier than usual this season, and receipts average about 75 cars a week. Prices at the opening of the season were high, but they have declined until sales at auction rarely range at more than $3.50 for fancy Washington navels, and from that as an outside price the drop is rapid to $2.50@2.75 for large sizes and budded. The demand for Californiaias this season is all for small and medium sizes, the reverse of what it usually is. Formerly large sizes have generally sold the best, but some buyers say that a considerable proportion of the large-sized oranges is composed of a thick skin, while the rind on a small or medium-sized orange is thin and the pulp much better flavored. California shippers are just now troubled to get enough cars to send their stock forward. Refrigerator cars are required, but there are not enough to carry all the oranges available, and there is grave danger that some will spoil on the trees because of inadequate shipping facilities. Conditions are unfavorable for shipping at the California end of the route, while cold weather, which covers the Eastern part of the country, will deter shippers from sending fruit forward in ordinary cars. Without entering into a discussion of the merits or demises of any particular variety of orange, it is but fair to say that California gives the most satisfaction to jobbers, retailers and consumers alike. Prices are lower relatively, and buyers are certain that if circumstances compel handlers to hold the stock a few days they will find it in good condition when opened. In that one thing lies a source of popularity with which no other variety coming to this market can compete, and which gives Californiaias the preference wherever oranges are used.—N.Y. Commercial. At Bed Time I take a pleasant drink, the next morning I feel bright and my complexion is better. My doctor says it acts gently on the stomach, liver and kidneys, and is a pleasant laxative. It is made from herbs, and is prepared as easily as tea. It is called Lane's Medicine. All drugists sell it at 25 and 50 cents. Lane's Family Medicine moves the bowels each day. If you cannot get it send for a free sample. Address: Orator F. Woodward Le Roy, N.Y. Had Forty Homes. Vollon, the painter, was a unique personage even among the old characters of Paris. While he was essentially a Bohemian there were times when even his patience was taxed to the utmost, and to obviate the necessity of meeting unwelcome people he conceived the idea of multiplying his lodging places. At the time of his death he owned no less than 40 homes all in apartment houses, situated in all the out of the way corners of Paris, plainly furnished and with just enough accommodation for himself. He changed from one to another all the time, in order to escape important acquaintances and to take refuge from his friends. It was in order to throw them all off the scent that he engaged rooms all over the city. He finally died in the Rue de Dunkerque, where he had as many as three different apartments, all within a stone's throw of another. Brought Good For A small item in his own brought amazing good for Chris. Reitter, of The Post and Zeitung. He had had the Grip in its worst doctor did them no good that Dr.King's New Discountum, Coughs and guaranteed cure for La Throat and Lung troubles says: "Three bottles can family. No other medicine equals it." Only 50c an Derge's drug store. An Aerobatic Ski A curious instance of an insect to successfully tame was evidenced once traveling through northwest I first made a acquaintance on back verna village tavern. I was lively mock. About two feet far 3 inch hand rail off by wooden balenstools! I noticed a fly alight on wood. While I watched apparently turned into could not believe my closer inspection I saw jumped from somewhere on top of my fly. I thought this worth finding that this was being procedure: A fly wouldof railing; she spiderthe distance at a glanceappear down on side towardthe fly,buntil he reachedthe plafofthe rail at right angleoccupied bythe flysaw it. Then he wouluftto top ofthe railweb; then walk downweb as he went tillhefrom place wherehis webas wastheflyororous leap,thewebroundinthearcofanwould alightontopoftheIhave never seenseemingly difficult leapthefly left his positifspiderhad finishedhis-E.A.SuverkropinSecan. It Girdlesthe O The fame of Bucklen'as best inthe worldthe earth. It'stheoneofCuts,Corne,Burns,Scalds,Bolls-UleersPainsandall SkinEinfalliblePile cure.25A.Derge'sdrugstore. Black Sea Peculi The Black sea haulwhich distinguishitfromranean，Atlantic or PacificestascertainedindepthisA surface currentflowfromtheBlackseaintownthroughthem Golden Medical Discovery cures diseases of the organs of digestion and nutrition perfectly and permanently. It purifies the blood, and so by curing the cause of disease, cures many forms of disease in organs remote from the stomach. For the past sixteen years I have had topid liver and indigestion and tried many doctors and patent medicines but I could not get a cure," writes Mrs. Simeon Suggs, of Clyde, Sabine Parish, La. "Three months ago I thought I would try Dr. R. V. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and his 'Pleasant-Pellets.' I got six bottles of each and I received a good result in a week, and to-day I am cured sound and well. The symptoms were coated tongue, specks before the eyes, disposed to be cross and irritable, foul stomach, bad taste in the mouth, tired feeling, a feeling of dread or fear, headache, yellow skin, etc. These symptoms did not all appear at once. If sufferers from such troubles will take Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and 'Pleasant Pellets' as directed in pamphlets wrapping bottles, they will bring back the bloom of life as it did with me." Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure biliousness and sick headache. The most stupid doubting Thomas is convinced of the wonderful quality of Jordan "AAA1" Cutlery. A Few Words about Pain-Killer A prominent Montreal clergyman, the Rev. James H. Dixon, Rector St. Judes and Hon. Canon of Christ Church Cathedral, writes: "Permit me to send you a few lines to strongly recommend Perry Davis' Pain-Killer. I have used it with satisfaction for thirty-five years. It is a preparation which deserves full public confidence." Two Sizes, 25c. and 50c. There is only one Pain-Killer, Perry Davis. At the time of his death he owned no less than 40 homes all in apartment houses, situated in all the out of the way corners of Paris, plainly furnished and with just enough accommodation for himself. He changed from one to the another all the time, in order to escape important acquaintances and to take refuge from his friends. It was in order to throw them all off the scent that he engaged rooms all over the city. He finally died in the Rue de Dunkerque, where he had as many as three different apartments, all within a stone's throw of one another. A French Joke. Two tramps on the banks of the Seine: "How can we raise the wind?" "I have it. You throw yourself in, and I'll jump in after you and take you out. Then I'll get the reward from the Humane society." "Good! Here goes!" He jumped into the water, and after floundering about for some time he was getting tired out. "Well," he asked. "how long are you going to remain sitting there? Why don't you come in and take me out?" "Because I think I might make more out of you in the morgue."—Paris Journal. Corrected. "In your first edition," said the Judge's henchman, "you say, 'Judge Booz, throughout yesterday's session of court, was as drunk as it was possible for him to be.' He was sober, and I want you to correct it." "All right," replied the editor of The Evening Wasp. "We'll change it in our next edition. You're welcome! Good day, sir. (Pause.) Mr. Copikutter, strike out 'drunk' and insert 'sober' in that paragraph."—Philadelphia Press. Ladies can Wear Shoes One size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into the shoes. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy; gives instant relief to corns and bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Cures and prevents swollen feet, blisters, callous and sore spots. Allen's Foot-Ease is a certain cure for sweating, hot, aching feet. At all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Trial package free by mail. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. 4p $10 First Mortgage Gold Bonds $10 You want a gilt-edged investment for your money. Here it is in sums to suit large or small investors. THE EQUITY INVESTMENT COMPANY has issued bonds secured by a Mortgage or Deed of Ttust on its Real Estate. The Company has reserved the right to redeem the Bonds at any time by payment of principal and interest to date of redemption. Best of bank references given. For full particulars address EQUITY INVESTMENT COMPANY, 175 N. SPRING ST., LOS ANGELES, CAL. Brought Good Fortune. A small item in his own paper lately brought amazing good fortune to Editor Chris Reitter, of the Saginaw (Mich.) Post and Zeitung. He and his family had the Grip in its worst form. Their doctor did them no good. Then he read that Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds was a guaranteed cure for La Gripe and all Throat and Lung troubles; tried it and says: “Three bottles cured the whole family. No other medicine on earth equals it.” Only 50c and $1 at P. A. Derge’s drug store. Trial bottles free. An Acrobatic Spider. A curious instance of the ability of an insect to successfully measure distance was evidenced once while I was traveling through northern Argentina. I first made the acquaintance of my friend on the back veranda, of a little tavern. I was lying in a hammock. About two feet from me was a 3 by 3 inch hand rail of wood, supported by wooden balusters. As I lay there I noticed a fly alight on the top of the wood. While I watched him, the fly apparently turned into a spider. I could not believe my eyes, but on closer inspection I saw that a spider jumped from somewhere and alighted on top of my fly. I thought this worth watching and found that this was his method of procedure: A fly would alight on top of the railing, the spider would take in the distance at a glance and would disappear down the side of the rail, walk along toward the fly, but out of sight until he reached the place on the side of the rail at right angles to the position occupied by the fly when he last saw it. Then he would walk neatly to the top of the rail and fasten his web, then walk down, paying out his web as he went till he was as far from the place where he had fastened his web as was the fly, then one vigorous leap, the web swinging him round in the arc of a circle, and he would alight on top of the fly. I have never seen one miss this seemingly difficult leap, except when the fly left his position before the spider had finished his preliminaries. —E. A. Suverkrop in Scientific American. It Girdles the Globe. The fame of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, as the best in the world, extends round the earth. It’s the one perfect healer of Cuts, Corne, Burns, Bruises, Sores, Scalds, Bolls, Ulcers, Felons, Aches, Pains and all Skin Eruptions. Only Infallible Pile cure. 25c a box at P. A. Derge’s drug store. Black Sea Peculiarities. The Black sea lins peculiarities which distinguish it from the Mediterranean, Atlantic or Pacific. The greatest ascertained depth is 1,200 fathoms. A surface current flows continuously from the Black sea into the Mediterranean through the Bosporus and is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, with an authorized capital stock of $400,000; par value $1 per share; non assessable and no personal liability of shareholders. Principal office at Wilmington, Delaware, with Delaware Charter, Guarantee & Trust Co., and branch executive office at Santa Ana, Orange county, California. At par value 180,000 shares of this stock are issued for mines and oil lands, equipments and supplies. The balance 220,000 shares are being sold at par value for cash. Subscriptions for these shares (one or many) can now be made and paid for at a par. $1 per share all down or in advance installments of not less than 10 per cent per month. The certificates are issued to subscribers as when fully paid. The cash thus received will be used in the furtherance of the company’s interests and the prosecution of its business affairs. The properties will be rapidly and thoroughly developed and energetically operated so as to produce the best results for the shareholders. The production of gold, copper, lead and silver ores and oil, as well as any other business coincident therewith will be vigorously handled. This is a good, healthy enterprise with excellent propositions in hand for immediate operations. REPORT. There has been taken over by this company, deeds and contracts in escrow, for the following mines in mining estates. Location, west of Manvel, San Bernardino county, California: The Old Shoes Mine, Red Bug Mining Claim, Harmony Claim, Bull’s Eye Claim, Full Moon Claim, Meteor Claim, Coined Money Claim and one-half of the Central Claim. All these are known as the Old Shoes Group of mines; and also have a full paid license for the use of U. S. Letters Patent, No. 556,696; a process patented for precipitating gold from water solutions; this is a valuable property and right. Also three-fourths of the Lookout Claim, Little Giant Claim, one-half of the Jason Claim, and the Fellowship Claim; and one-tenth of the following claims: The Good Hope Mine, Horse Shoe Claim, Columbia Claim, Olympia Claim, Modoc Claim, Times Claim, Little May Claim, Midias Claim, and the Joe’s Wonder Claim, and some others; all known as the Good Hope Group of mines. This makes about 600 acres of this valuable grounds, as consolidated. This field shows good gold, silver lead and copper assay values and many powerful vein outcroppings. Is a paying proposition, and with further development, this is a large and valuable property. With the great bodies of mineral outcroppings, extensive developments are at once justified and actual mining will now be done and continued. Your correspondence and patronage are requested. In your remittances send Postoffice Money Orders or Drafts on New York City banks, payable to the United Mines Mining Co., and address all correspondence to GILES OTIS PEARCE, general manager, Santa Ana, Orange County, California. The officers of the company are: Giles Otis Pearce, President and General Manager, Santa Ana, Cal. O. S. Breese, Vice-President, Los Angeles, Cal. Ray Billingsley, Secretary and Treasurer, Santa Ana, Cal. Southern Pacific Company. It Girdles the Globe. The fame of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, as the best in the world, extends round the earth. It's the one perfect healer of Cuts, Corne, Burns, Bruises, Sores, Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Felons, Aches, Pains and all Skin Eruptions. Only infallible Pile cure. 25c a box at P. A. Derge's drug store. Black Sea Peculiarities. The Black sea lins peculiarities which distinguish it from the Mediterranean, Atlantic or Pacific. The greatest ascertained depth is 1,200 fathoms. A surface current flows continually from the Black sea into the Mediterranean through the Bosporus and Dardanelles and an undercurrent of salt water from the Mediterranean into the Black sea. This undercurrent of water is warm and sinks to the bottom and in consequence of its great density prevents vertical circulation. The result is that these deeper waters are rendered stagnant. They are saturated with sulphureted hydrogen, and consequently life is impossible. In an expedition in which Sir John Murray took part the water brought up by means of a water bottle from a depth of 300 fathoms smelled exactly like rotten eggs. No life therefore is possible in the Black sea beyond a depth of 100 fathoms, which is a striking contrast to what happens in the open ocean, where there is an abundance of animal life at that depth. This brings about another extraordinary condition with reference to the deposits—that in all the deeper deposits there is an abundant chemical precipitate of carbonate of lime, a condition not obtaining as far as is known in any other ocean. THE CLEANSING AND HEALING CURE FOR CATARRH Is Ely's Cream Balm Easy and pleasant to use. Contains no injurious drug. It is quickly absorbed. Gives Relief at once. It Opens and Cleanses the Nasal Passages. Allays Infammation. Heals and Protects the Membrane. Restores the Senescence of Taste and Smell. Large Size, 60 cents at Druggists or by mail; Trial Size, 10 cents by mail. REPORT. There has been taken over by this company, deeds and contracts in escrow, for the following mines in mining estates. Location, west of Manvel, San Bernardino county, California: The Old Shoes Mine, Red Bug Mining Claim, Harmony Claim. Bull's Eye Claim, Full Moon Claim, Meteor Co., and address all correspondence to GILES OTIS PEARCE, general manager, Santa Ana, Orange County, California. The officers of the company are: Giles Otis Pearce, President and General Manager, Santa Ana, Cal. O. S. Breese, Vice-President, Los Angeles, Cal. Ray Billingsley, Secretary and Treasurer, Santa Ana, Cal. BLown to Atoms. The old idea that the body sometimes needs a powerful, drastic, purgative pill has been exploded; for Dr. King's New Life Pills, which are perfectly harmless, gently stimulate liver and bowels to expel poisonous matter, cleanse the system and absolutely cure Constipation and Sick Headache. Only 25c at P. A. Derge's drug store. Bicycles and Sporting Goods. A full stock of bicycle supplies. Bicycle repairing of all kinds promptly done. All work guaranteed. Also agent for the Santa Ana Steam Laundry. I run a laundry wagon that will call for and deliver your laundry twice a week. Laundry coming in as late as 9 o'clock Thursday morning will be delivered to you Saturday at 5 o'clock. E. W. McCOLLUM. P.A. Derge guarantees every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and will refund the money to anyone who is not satisfied after using two-thirds of the contents. This is the best remedy in the world for la grippe, coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough and is pleasant and safe to take. It prevents any tendency of a cold to result in pneumonia. Orphans. ANAHEIM, Cal., Jan. 10 1901. The following orphans have been admitted into St. Catherine's Orphan Asylum since the last publication: Half Orphans—John Ruis, 8 years; Vincent Reyes, 9 years; Erenio Reyes, 6 years; Walter Nicolson, 11 years; Henry Berger, 10 years; Idefonzo Quinones, 9 years; Nolberto Quinones, 7 years; Francisiskus Heitkamp, 3 years; 9 months; Alosius Heitkamp, 2 years; 2 months; Ramon Galaz, 11 years; Arthur Meyers, 8 years. A Few Pointers. The recent statistics of the number of deaths show that the large majority die with consumption. This disease may commence with an apparently harmless cough which can be cured instantly by Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs, which is guaranteed to cure and relieve all cases. Price 25c and 30c. For sale by all druggists. Southern Pacific Company. San Francisco and Los Angeles Limited—"THE OWL." Between Los Angeles and San Francisco daily; Leave Los Angeles 7:30 pm., arrive San Francisco 10:15 am. Leave San Francisco 5 p.m., arrive Los Angeles 7:45 am. The Sunset Ronte offers unexcelled advantages for winter travel, and an unequalled train service. Sunset Limited season November to April. This is the most magnificent train in America, vestibulated throughout, illuminated with Plintsch gas and heated by steam. Every train is made up as follows: One composite car containing bath-room, barber-shop, cafe, library and smoker; one compartment car with lavatory in each compartment, and parlor for the special use of ladies, and a ladies maid in attendance; as many double drawing-room, section sleepers as may be necessary, with toilet annexes, one dining-car, meals served a la carte. 1900—SUNSET EXCURSIONS—1900 Through Tourist Sleepers from Los Angeles: To Washington, D. C., via New Orleans, 2 p.m. Tuesday;s, Thursdays, and Saturdays. To Chicago, Ill., via El Paso 2 p.m. Tuesdays. To Cincinnati, Ohio, via New Orleans, 2 p.m. Fridays and Sundays. OGEN ROUTE EXCURSIONS. To St. Paul, via Sioux City; 11:40 am Thursdays. To Chicago Mondays; Tuesdays; Wednesdays and Thursdays; Leave Los Angeles 11:40 am. SHASTA ROUTE EXCURSIONS. To Portland, St. Paul and Minneapolis; Mondays; 10:20 pm. First and second-class tickets for sale at Anaheim at Los Angeles prices, and baggage checked through to any point in the United States, Canada or Mexico. Our local train service is unexcellled for comfort. Day coaches are equipped with the celebrated Scarritt seats, luxuriously upholstered,and passengers for Los Angeles are landed right in the center of the business part of the city—at First street or Commercial street—within a block of the large wholesale houses. Our connection at Mojave for the famous gold mining camp of Randsburg is superb; good hotel at Mojave and elegant stage coaches through to the city of gold. Fare from Anaheim to Randsburg,$75. Family commutation tickets for sale between Anaheim and Los Angeles, and other local points at greatly reduced rates. Limit six months. For further information, call at the Southern Pacific depot at Anaheim. T.A.DARLING，Agent. G.W.LUCK，Asst.Gen.Pass.Agt.,Los Angeles，261 South Spring St.