anaheim-gazette 1902-08-21

FATHER AND SON ON THE TICKET Material Scarce for County Clerk, so the Democrats Trot Out Old Hoss Head—Heathman's Remains Cremated A many years ago, Col. Heathman of Santa Ana, who was once a pulsant politician in the ranks of the Democracy, but who has long since fallen into the seer and yellow leaf, stood up in a convention of his party and deliberately stoned a man to instant political death. What is worse, the man never recovered. Heathman killed him deader that crates of mackerel. The Demosthenic orator was engaged in placing this man in nomination for a county office. The verdict of the jury was that the man was talked to death. Last Saturday Demosthenes Heathman was overtaken in another Democratic convention by a retribution that has followed fast and followed faster ever since that crime. Col. Heathman is dead—that is politically speaking. He encountered his finish in chasing a political rainbow that appeared, at one time, to him at least, to be gay in the gaudy colors of the real thing. "On the morrow," said Demosthenes to a party of friends on the eve of the convention, "I shall be nominated for district attorney by acclamation." But the convention fell upon him and slew him, like he had done the other fellow, only more so. Some time ago Heathman tossed Jim McFadden, the disenthroned political boss of the county seat and the racetrack, in the region of the solar plexus. Whatever effect this incident might have had in last week's Republican convention, which took great glee in hopping all over Jim's remains, had Heathman asked nomination at its hands, certain it is it had none in the Democratic fold, and Heathman's undoing can be charged to nothing more appropriately than to a desire on the part of his party to spill his gore. It seems to have become the fashion for those appearing before conventions to tickle the delegates with references to their presence in the "most intelligent convention" and that sort of thing, and Horace Head, on being elected to preside over the deliberations of the convention, handed out this species of hot air to the assembled delegates, who were not, on the whole, thereof as will tend to lessen the burdens of taxation and promote the welfare of the whole people, regardless of class or other distinctions. Third—That we are strictly opposed to the unfair method largely employed in distributing the road fund, and we pledge the people if the Democratic supervisors are elected that residents of the several road districts, regardless of politics, shall have an equal chance at the work of road building. Fourth—That astounding growth of trusts since the advent of the present national administration is justly chargeable to the Republican party, and we declare they may be, and should be, destroyed or controlled by faithful execution of federal and state statutes and the removal of the tariff on trust-made goods. Fifth—That whether by voluntary choice or not, the Philippines are ours, and the destiny of their people is in our hands; and that now, in accordance with our fundamental principles, we are in favor of securing to them, as far and as fast as may be, all civil rights, native legislative assemblies, home rule to be increased as time may justify and ultimately independence, when they are reasonably fit for the same; and that we are opposed to the maintenance of a colonial policy after the fashion of the non-republican governments. Sixth—That the only safe financial policy for our government is that which supplies a stable monetary currency, and holds it above the control of a class that may inflate or contract as its own selfish greed may dictate. Seventh—That we, as Democrats, turning always to the people as the source of power, are in favor of the initiative and referendum under such safeguards as may be found proper. There was nothing here about free silver, and Dr. Head arose and asked if the resolutions endorsed the national Democratic platform adopted at Kansas City in 1900. Billingsley, who had just read them, replied, beating around the bush in a manner that was neat but not gaudy, that while the resolutions did not absolutely endorse the Kansas City platform, yet in their general substance they did. Head said he loved to have everything plain, and moved that the resolutions be amended so as to endorse the Kansas City platform. The motion went through with a whoop, there being about a dozen noes, George Hagar the loudest among them. When Bryan and free silver had been securely fastened to the party in Orange county, Jim Turner, knowing that no Democrat in the county can beat Bill Beckett for the office, moved that no nomination be made for county side of the Rocky mountains, did you say? [Shouts of laughter.] Judge Towner nominated Bob Gresham as a running-mate to the two candidates who were making the fight their lives for the nomination. The candidates were called for their little speeches. Gresham was the shortest of the convention. When the fat little deputy she who had served as jailer for four years under the man with whom he was a contestant for the sheriff's off-duty came forward to make his bow, face, usually florid, turned to pink. He looked like he was beaten run in for petty larceny. He strgled manfully to keep his feet, like ship in a storm, for wasn't he going against his first political speech? He a safe bet that when Bob reached stand and looked upon that sea of turned faces, he saw them all spin around like a merry-go-round. steadied himself for a last desperate effort, waved his right arm majally cally over the delegates, while he other grasped a half-smoked cigar his back. Then he gasped: "I've been in jail four years!" Bob was off the stage before words were fairly out of his mouth. The delegates roared. That speech holds the record for brevity. The ballot showed that Lacy faded of landing the prize by a single vote. It stood: Total vote, 108; necessary choice, 55. Lacy, 54; Sleeper, 45; Graham, 92. On the second ballot Lacy landed nomination amid great cheering vote of 56; Sleeper 49; Graham 2. Calls for Lacy. Sleeper appears lying him by the arm. They ascend platform together. There is cheer and great enthusiasm. Lacy can ordinarily make a good talk, but this time he was clearly unnerved. He looked over the convention as he had looked over other conventions, his face pale, form atremble, the glint of the light in his black eagle-like eye. He had been his fifth nomination to this file. Other men had contested honor with him in the past, but he laid them out one after another. "I had been his hardest fight. And he older than when he first stood because many of the same delegates a day years ago. His hair is tinged gray. Lacy stood before the convention reft of speech. Then he blurted that he had made the fight again. It seems to have become the fashion for those appearing before conventions to tickle the delegates with references to their presence in the "most intelligent convention" and that sort of thing, and Horace Head, on being elected to preside over the deliberations of the convention, handed out this species of hot air to the assembled delegates, who were not, on the whole, such a bad looking body of men. Nell's hall, where many a political scrap has been fought out in the past, was comfortably filled with delegates and spectators when the convention got down to business by the appointment of the following committees: On credentials—Thomas McKeever, W. P. Wood, R. C. Archibald, C. E. McFadden, Homer Ames. On permanent organization and order of business—H. A. McWilliams, Bunghole Johnson, George P. Minter, P. Y. Adams, H. S. Gardner. Resolutions—Ray Billingsley, H. W. Head, J. W. Towner, Roy Bishop, D. W. McDannald. A committee consisting of J. E. Pleasants, A. V. Smith and H. S. Gordon was appointed to draft suitable resolutions on the death of W. M. McFadden. After adjournment for lunch the convention reassembled and took up the work before it. The committee appointed to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Mr. McFadden reported as follows: We, your committee, appointed to draft resolutions of respect in memory of the late W. M. McFadden, beg to report as follows: Whereas, An all-wise Providence has seen fit in His wisdom to remove from our midst W. M. McFadden, therefore be it. Resolved, That in the death of W. M. McFadden the community has lost a good citizen, a man who was always engaged in every enterprise calculated to improve and elevate his fellow-men, an active worker in educational matters, and one who also was ever faithful to the Democratic party and its principles; and be it further Resolved, That in the death of Mr. McFadden the Democracy of Orange county has suffered an irretrievable loss. The resolutions were adopted by unanimous vote. The convention had a long wait for the committee on resolutions, and decided finally to go ahead with the nominations. Nomination of an assemblyman was first in order. Dr. Head nominated Roy Bishop of Orange. Seconded by Judge Towner. On motion of M. L. Rogers nominations closed and Bishop was nominated by acclamation. He was called for and came forward amid applause, revealing himself to be a young man of good address. In a neat talk he thanked the convention for the honor conferred on him and retired amid more applause. For Superior Judge, M. L. Rogers nominated F. O. Daniel: Seconded by Judge Ord of Los Alamitos. Head said he loved to have everything plain, and moved that the resolutions be amended so as to endorse the Kansas City platform. The motion went through with a whoop, there being about a dozen noes, George Hagar the loudest among them. When Bryan and free silver had been securely fastened to the party in Orange county, Jim Turner, knowing that no Democrat in the county can beat Bill Beckett for the office, moved that no nomination be made for county clerk and that the vacancy be referred to the county central committee to be filled later. The motion was duly seconded and carried by unanimous vote. The chair—The next business before the convention is the nomination of a candidate for treasurer. L. Goepper nominated J. C. Joplin. The nomination was made by acclamation, and Joplin came forward and spoke his little piece. At this point Daniel stepped up and calling the chairman to the edge of the platform, raised on his tiptoes and getting a neckhold of the chairman's ear, whispered long and earnest therein. The youthful chairman looked very serious and he returned to his table, Daniel having meantime let go his ear. He said his attention had been called to the fact that in referring the nomination of the county clerk to the county central committee, the convention had exceeded its authority. Judges Daniel and Montgomery had, he said, come to that conclusion. Montgomery took the stand and explained that the county central committee had authority only to fill vacancies. Should the convention fail to nominate, however, that could not, in his opinion, be regarded as a vacancy. The convention must first nominate, and the county central committee may fill such vacancies as might later occur. Turner moved to reconsider his motion. Carried. Turner then nominated O. M. Robbins of Santa Ana for clerk. Robbins was called for and came forward while the delegates applauded wildly, but he threw a dampener upon them by saying he would absolutely refuse to accept. He had told all his friends, he said, he would not accept a nomination, and he felt it to be his duty now to tell the convention that he must positively refuse to be a candidate. Dr. Head asked if Robbins would not allow the use of his name as a candidate for the office until such time as another candidate could be discovered by the county central committee. Robbins was obdurate and callous-hearted. He absolutely refused to come to the assistance of his party in its dilemma. It was the first time in the history of the party that an office went begging. Dr. Head suggested "that old war horse" J. E. Pleasants of the Trabuca mountains. The old warhorse arose, bowed and declined with thanks. McDannald bold of Delhi placed in nomination for the office Dr. Head. Head said he loved to have everything plain, and moved that the resolutions be amended so as to endorse the Kansas City platform. The motion went through with a whoop, there being about a dozen noes, George Hagar the loudest among them. When Bryan and free silver had been securely fastened to the party in Orange county, Jim Turner, knowing that no Democrat in the county can beat Bill Beckett for the office, moved that no nomination be made for county clerk and that the vacancy be referred to the county central committee to be filled later. The motion was duly seconded and carried by unanimous vote. The chair—The next business before the convention is the nomination of a candidate for treasurer. L. Goepper nominated J. C. Joplin. The nomination was made by acclamation, and Joplin came forward and spoke his little piece. At this point Daniel stepped up and calling the chairman to the edge of the platform, raised on his tiptoes and getting a neckhold of the chairman's ear, whispered long and earnest therein. The youthful chairman looked very serious and he returned to his table, Daniel having meantime let go his ear. He said his attention had been called to the fact that in referring the nomination of the county clerk to the county central committee, the convention had exceeded its authority. Judges Daniel and Montgomery had, he said, come to that conclusion. Montgomery took the stand and explained that the county central committee had authority only to fill vacancies. Should the convention fail to nominate, however, that could not, in his opinion, be regarded as a vacancy. The convention must first nominate, and the county central committee may fill such vacancies as might later occur. Turner moved to reconsider his motion. Carried. Turner then nominated O. M. Robbins of Santa Ana for clerk. Robbins was called for and came forward while the delegates applauded wildly, but he threw a dampener upon them by saying he would absolutely refuse to accept. He had told all his friends, he said, he would not accept a nomination, and he felt it to be his duty now to tell the convention that he must positively refuse to be a candidate. Dr. Head asked if Robbins would not allow the use of his name as a candidate for the office until such time as another candidate could be discovered by the county central committee. Robbins was obdurate and callous-hearted. He absolutely refused to come to the assistance of his party in its dilemma. It was the first time in the history of the party that an office went begging. Dr. Head suggested "that old war horse" J. E. Pleasants of the Trabuca mountains. The old warhorse arose, bowed and declined with thanks. McDannald bold of Delhi placed in nomination for the office Dr. Head. Head said he loved to have everything plain, and moved that the resolutions be amended so as to endorse the Kansas City platform. The motion went through with a whoop, there being about a dozen noes, George Hagar the loudest among them. When Bryan and free silver had been securely fastened to the party in Orange county, Jim Turner, knowing that no Democrat in the county can beat Bill Beckett for the office, moved that no nomination be made for county clerk and that the vacancy be referred to the county central committee to be filled later. The motion was duly seconded and carried by unanimous vote. The chair—The next business before the convention is the nomination of a candidate for treasurer. L. Goepper nominated J. C. Joplin. The nomination was made by acclamation, and Joplin came forward and spoke his little piece. At this point Daniel stepped up and calling the chairman to the edge of the platform, raised on his tiptoes and getting a neckhold of the chairman's ear, whispered long and earnest therein. The youthful chairman looked very serious and he returned to his table, Daniel having meantime let go his ear. He said his attention had been called to the fact that in referring the nomination of the county clerk to the county central committee, the convention had exceeded its authority. Judges Daniel and Montgomery had, he said, come to that conclusion. Montgomery took the stand and explained that the county central committee had authority only to fill vacancies. Should the convention fail to nominate, however, that could not, in his opinion, be regarded as a vacancy. The convention must first nominate, and the county central committee may fill such vacancies as might later occur. Turner moved to reconsider his motion. Carried. Turner then nominated O. M. Robbins of Santa Ana for clerk. Robbins was called for and came forward while the delegates applauded wildly, but he threw a dampener upon them by saying he would absolutely refuse to accept. He had told all his friends, he said, he would not accept a nomination, and he felt it to be his duty now to tell the convention that he must positively refuse to be a candidate. Dr. Head asked if Robbins would not allow the use of his name as a candidate for the office until such time as another candidate could be discovered by the county central committee. Robbins was obdurate and callous-hearted. He absolutely refused to come to the assistance of his party in its dilemma. It was the first time in the history of the party that an office went begging. Dr. Head suggested "that old war horse" J. E. Pleasants of the Trabuca mountains. The old warhorse arose，bowed and declined with thanks. McDannald bold of Delhi placed in nomination for the office Dr. Head. First district: J.A.Booty,M.M. Second: Dr.Gordon,D.Hess Third: C.E.McFadden,e.J. Fourth:D.C.Pixley,T.M.F. Fifto:Geo.Miner,j.D.Park At large:Victor Montgomery Dr. Head nominated Roy Bishop of Orange. Seconded by Judge Towner. On motion of M. L. Rogers nominations closed and Bishop was nominated by acclamation. He was called for and came forward amid applause, revealing himself to be a young man of good address. In a neat talk he thanked the convention for the honor conferred on him and retired amid more applause. For Superior Judge; M. L. Rogers nominated F. O. Daniel; Seconded by Judge Ord of Los Alamitos. George Hagar placed in nomination Victor Montgomery. G. D. Field of Orange, formerly of this city, seconded Montgomery. Gen. Carlyle of Westminster and a half dozen others seconded Daniel. Daniel buried Montgomery worse than he did on the occasion of their first battle for nomination to the same office six years ago, the count showing Daniel to have received 86 votes to Montgomery's 22. Montgomery led his twice victorious opponent to the stand amid great applause, taking his defeat as cool as a cucumber, and presenting Daniel to the convention in a few well-chosen words, in which he referred to him as "the next superior judge of Orange county." Montgomery must be getting used to being defeated. Daniel responded briefly, and there was much applause. The convention was about to proceed to declare vacant, for the time being, the nomination for county clerk, when the resolutions committee found its way back into the half and reported the following resolutions to the convention: Resolved—First, That the Democratic party is the great and almost the only defense of the people against class legislation, the outrageous encroachment of capitalistic combinations and the liberty-destroying Republican policy of colonial government, in absolute conflict with the glorious and fundamental principles of a republic. Second—That in local, county and state affairs we are in favor of the strictest, impartial and non-partisan economy, and of such administration Dr. Head asked if use of his name as a candidate for the office until such time as another candidate could be discovered by the county central committee. Robbins was obdurate and callous-hearted. He absolutely refused to come to the assistance of his party in its dilemma. It was the first time in the history of the party that an office went begging. Dr. Head suggested "that old war horse" J. E. Pleasants of the Trabuca mountains. The old warhorse arose, bowed and declined with thanks. McDannald bold of Delhi placed in nomination for the office Dr. Head. Head—Head never dodges any responsibility. I shall accept the honor. If the committee sees fit to later put some one else on the ticket in my place well and good. Billingsley—This seems to me to be as good as no nomination at all. Head—All right, sir. I'll accept the nomination. For sheriff Dr. Gordon of Westminster nominated Theo. Lacy. J. K. Tuffree seconded the nomination. Thos. McKeever of Santa Ana nominated Jim Sleeper. He said the issue at the primaries in that town was for or against a third term in the sheriff's office. The voters had decided four to one there should be no third term. He said this, he continued, for the information of the country delegates. A country delegate whose name was not learned resented this attempt on the part of the county seat to make votes for Sleeper on an issue which in his opinion should not be raised in the convention. Lacy had not held his terms consecutively, and he did not believe the issue should be brought up in the convention. Tuffree said that question should not enter here. "What we are here for is to act, first, for the best interests of the party, and, second, to pick out sure winners." There were many seconds for each candidate. A Lacy delegate (impressively)—Theodore Lacy will if nominated get 50 per cent of the Republican vote and all the Democratic vote on the west side of the river. A Sleeper delegate—On the west allow use of his name as a candidate for the office until such time as another candidate could be discovered by the county central committee. Robbins was obdurate and callous-hearted. He absolutely refused to come to the assistance of his party in its dilemma. It was the first time in the history of the party that an office went begging. Dr. Head suggested "that old war horse" J. E. Pleasants of the Trabuca mountains. The old warhorse arose, bowed and declined with thanks. McDannald bold of Delhi placed in nomination for the office Dr. Head. Head—Head never dodges any responsibility. I shall accept the honor. If the committee sees fit to later put some one else on the ticket in my place well and good. Billingsley—This seems to me to be as good as no nomination at all. Head—All right, sir. I'll accept the nomination. For sheriff Dr. Gordon of Westminster nominated Theo. Lacy. J. K. Tuffree seconded the nomination. Thos. McKeever of Santa Ana nominated Jim Sleeper. He said the issue at the primaries in that town was for or against a third term in the sheriff's office. The voters had decided four to one there should be no third term. He said this, he continued, for the information of the country delegates. A country delegate whose name was not learned resented this attempt on the part of the county seat to make votes for Sleeper on an issue which in his opinion should not be raised in the convention. Lacy had not held his terms consecutively, and he did not believe the issue should be brought up in the convention. Tuffree said that question should not enter here. "What we are here for is to act, first, for the best interests of the party, and, second, to pick out sure winners." There were many seconds for each candidate. A Lacy delegate (impressively)—Theodore Lacy will if nominated get 50 per cent of the Republican vote and all the Democratic vote on the west side of the river. A Sleeper delegate—On the west allow use of his name as a candidate for the office until such time as another candidate could be discovered by the county central committee. Robbins was obdurate and callous-hearted. He absolutely refused to come to the assistance of his party in its dilemma. It was the first time in the history of the party that an office went begging. Dr. Head suggested "that old war horse" J. E. Pleasants of the Trabuca mountains. The old warhorse arose, bowed and declined with thanks. McDannald bold of Delhi placed in nomination for the office Dr. Head. Head—Head never dodges any responsibility. I shall accept the honor. If the committee sees fit to later put some one else on the ticket in my place well and good. Billingsley—This seems to me to be as good as no nomination at all. Head—All right, sir. I'll accept the nomination. For sheriff Dr. Gordon of Westminster nominated Theo. Lacy. J. K. Tuffree seconded the nomination. Thos. McKeever of Santa Ana nominated Jim Sleeper. He said the issue at the primaries in that town was for or against a third term in the sheriff's office. The voters had decided four to one there should be no third term. He said this, he continued, for the information of the country delegates. A country delegate whose name was not learned resented this attempt on the part of the county seat to make votes for Sleeper on an issue which in his opinion should not be raised in the convention. Lacy had not held his terms consecutively, and he did not believe the issue should be brought up in the convention. Tuffree said that question should not enter here. "What we are here for is to act, first, for the best interests of the party, and, second, to pick out sure winners." There were many seconds for each candidate. A Lacy delegate (impressively)—Theodore Lacy will if nominated get 50 per cent of the Republican vote and all the Democratic vote on the west side of the river. A Sleeper delegate—On the west allow use of his name as a candidate for the office until such time as another candidate could be discovered by the county central committee. Robbins was obdurate and callous-hearted. He absolutely refused to come to the assistance of his party in its dilemma. It was the first time in the history of the party that an office went begging. Dr. Head suggested "that old war horse" J. E. Pleasants of the Trabuca mountains. The old warhorse arose, bowed and declined with thanks. McDannald bold of Delhi placed in nomination for the office Dr. Head. Head—Head never dodges any responsibility. I shall accept the honor. If the committee sees fit to later put some one else on the ticket in my place well and good. Billingsley—This seems to me to be as good as no nomination at all. Head—All right, sir. I'll accept the nomination. For sheriff Dr. Gordon of Westminster nominated Theo. Lacy. J. K. Tuffree seconded the nomination. Thos. McKeever of Santa Ana nominated Jim Sleeper. He said the issue at the primaries in that town was for or against a third term in the sheriff's office. The voters had decided four to one there should be no third term. He said this, he continued, for the information of the country delegates. A country delegate whose name was not learned resented this attempt on the part of the county seat to make votes for Sleeper on an issue which in his opinion should not be raised in the convention. Lacy had not held his terms consecutively, and he did not believe the issue should be brought up in the convention. Tuffree said that question should not enter here. "What we are here for is to act, first, for the best interests of the party, and, second, to pick out sure winners." There were many seconds for each candidate. A Lacy delegate (impressively)—Theodore Lacy will if nominated get 50 per cent of the Republican vote and all the Democratic vote on the west side of the river. A Sleeper delegate—On the west allow use of his name as a candidate for the office until such time as another candidate could be discovered by the county central committee. Robbins was obdurate and callous-hearted. He absolutely refused to come to the assistance of his party in its dilemma. It was the first time in the history of the party that an office went begging. Dr. Head suggested "that old war horse" J. E. Pleasants of the Trabuca mountains. The old warhorse arose, bowed and declined with thanks. McDannald bold of Delhi placed in nomination for the office Dr. Head. Head—Head never dodges any responsibility. I shall accept the honor. If the committee sees fit to later put some one else on the ticket in my place well and good. Billingsley—This seems to me to be as good as no nomination at all. Head—All right, sir. I'll accept the nomination. For sheriff Dr. Gordon of Westminster nominated Theo. Lacy.J.K.Tuffree secondedthenomination Thos.McKeeverofSantaAnonominatedJimSleeperhesaidtheissueattheprimariesinthattownwasfororagainstathirdterminthesheriff'soffice.Thevotershaddecidedfourtoonethereshouldbenothirdterm.Hewillheldhistermsconsecutively,andhedidnotbelievetheissueshouldbefroughtupinthen Convention.Tuffreesaidthatquestionshouldnotenterhere.“Whatwearehereforistoact,first.forthebestinterestsoftheparty,and.second,topickoutsurewinners.” Thereweremanysecondsfordelicatenominate.AcountrydelegatewhosenamewasnotlearnedresentedthisattemptonthepartofthecountyseattomakevotesforSleeperonanissuewhichinhisopinionshouldnotberaisedinthenconvention.Lacyhadnotheldhistermsconsecutively,andhedidnotbelievetheissueshouldbefroughtupinthenconvention.Tuffreesaidthatquestionshouldnotenterhere.“Whatwearehereforistoact,first.forthebestinterestsoftheparty,and.second,topickoutsurewinners.” AtmidnightthedistrictdelegatedjoadjournedtomeetatBolsaandMondayandresumeballoting.J.S.HowardwasnominatedtothepeaceforAnahelmtandFredJohnsonofWestAmforconstable.Thedelegatestothesecondvisior districtconventionmetamondaymorning,and throughoutthedaywithoutresolutionstandthesameininventiononSaturday.ThedelegatesmetagaintonButafterballotingalldaydeadjournortoawearfromnextSaturday.W.T.Newland,一ofthendateswithdrawfromthecontinuinghistoricaleconomy,andofsuchadministration In the Rocky mountains, did you Shouts of laughter.] The Towner nominated Bob Graa running-mate to the two candidates were called for and their little speeches. Graham's shortest of the convention. On the fat little deputy sheriff, and served as jaller for four years he man with whom he was now resentant for the sheriff's office, forward to make his bow, his usually florid, turned to pale He looked like he was being for petty larceny. He strugganfully to keep his feet, like a storm, for wasn't he going up at his first political speech? It is bet that when Bob reached the and looked upon that sea of upfaces, he saw them all spinning like a merry-go-round. He had himself for a last desperate waved his right arm majestiover the delegates, while his grasped a half-smoked cigar at reck. Then he gasped: "He been in jail four years!" It was off the stage before the were fairly out of his mouth. Delegates roared. That speech the record for brevity. The ballot showed that Lacy failed the prize by a single vote. Total vote, 108; necessary to a 55. Prof. C. E. Taylor, principal of the high school, arrived yesterday to take up his future residence in this city. The high school term begins September 1st. Besides Prof. Taylor the corps of teachers includes Mr. Sheldon, Miss Roberts, Miss Kate Rea and Miss Callow. PICNIC The families of J. B. Rea, M. L. Rogers, George Hunter, Mr. Waggener, A. W. Swain and Mr. Wallace picnicked on Sunday at Orange county park in Santiago canyon. A pleasant outing is reported. CATHOLIC CHURCH The committee of St. Boniface Catholic church has awarded the contract DISTRESSING ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING Ten-Year-Old Lizzie Hatfield Shot and Instantly Killed by Her Little Sister. Lizzie Hatfield, the ten-year-old daughter of George E. Hatfield, living on West street near the corner of Sycamore street, met with a dreadful death at her home on Friday morning last at the hands of her eight-year-old sister Rosie. The weapon was a 22-callibre rifle, which had just been placed upon the table by her brother, who had been out shooting birds. Rosie picked up the weapon, which was immediately discharged, the ball striking her sister in the center of the breast, about three inches below the collar of her dress, and lodging in the back just under the skin. The unfortunate victim of the accident fell with a scream and was carried to her room, where she expired in half an hour. Mr. and Mrs. Hatfield have the comiseration of the entire community in their bereavement. They have a son down with lockjaw, who is recovering after a severe illness. The funeral of the unfortunate little girl was held on Saturday and was largely attended by friends and neighbors of the family. Water Board The water board met on Saturday afternoon. Present, Sherwood, Bradford, Crowther, Smith, Zeyn and Hale; absent, Sheppard. The reservoir committee submitted samples of clay taken from the bottom of La Habra reservoir, which were pronounced of excellent character for reservoir purposes. The same committee was instructed to prepare estimates of cost of the several improvements under consideration by the company, including the Yorba reservoir. The matter of running water from pumping plants through the company ditches was taken up, and after discussion was referred to the ditch committee for final report. Engagement The engagement is announced of Miss Selma Hansen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Hansen of Orangethorpe avenue, to Otto Strodthoff of Jerome, A.T., formerly of this city. Both are well-known members of local society and have many friends who will read with approval the announcement of what has been expected for many days. For the frequent visits here of the PERSONAL MENTION Mrs. J. C. Roller is visiting rein Los Angeles. Gov. Whitaker was in town oday from Buena Park. Charley Federman is at Sanfora week's vacation. Judge Ballard and family are Avalon for an outing. R. H. Gilman was a visitor bfrom Placentia on Tuesday. Fred Backs and Fritz Yungbill back from a trip to Tent City. Mrs. Crist and young son beturned from an outing at Tent City. Miss Lizzie Andrada of ElLake is visiting with Mrs. ChriStone. Miss Elizabeth Kuchel has ritefrom a three weeks' visit with her and relatives in San Diego. Clay Kellogg was in town otwo ago surveying sidewalks in the high school grounds. S. O. Walker of Buena Paritoday for Sacramento to attend Republican state convention. Peter Hansen and daughter Christine, of Placentia, are hot-traveling six months in Europe. Mr. Melrose and daughter Winifred Melrose, leave tomorSacramento to attend the Revconvention. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Brown Mabel Brown, Rev. Bealizley and Stinchfield are at Catalina island fortnight. Mrs. Hauptmann and Mrs. Stwere down from Los Angeles for the guests of their Mrs. G. Hansen. Miss Anna Nardman, who hievisiting with Mrs. W. C. Eyman past three weeks, has returned Francisco. Miss Kate Rea, who some dane sustained the dislocation of her is able to get about without taut crutches. Miss Laurie Roller is down n Angeles visiting at the Roller Laurie has just returned from at Catalina. Mr. and Mrs. Schmitt of B who have been the guests of Mrs. J. B. Rea, have returned home in the north. Hugo Wetzel, having sold it at Placentia, is off a trip to Mrs. Wetzel and the children Santa Monica until his return y stood before the convention bef speech. Then he blurted out he had made the fight against the friend he had in the county. I do not desire to refer friend (looking at Sleeper) as a who would steal chickens. Well, man stole the chicken and the fellow dropped his n and put him. 'What yer doin'? says a standing near, 'don't you know can't catch him?' 'I don't care,' the other fellow, I've started and going to give him a chase anyway.' But I caught Jim,' said Lacy, in a port of delight, as he laughed at story, and so did everybody else stop Sleeper. own on the street Graham was tell a crowd of friends how it happened. Ill and notebook in hand, he was ing out the different phases of the latter. You see," he said, "Sleeper claim-5 delegates right in this town claimed 15. That makes 40. Now it's only 31 here. That left me go on." En came Heathman. first R. C. Archibald nominated H. Head. J. Jones nominated Heathman. Both made their little talks. Head lived 67 votes, Heathman 36. Judge Ord nominated J. A. Bootyssessor. "Forty-one years ago we met for the first time in battle,earing the gray, I the blue. If you himate for this office we will both shoulder to shoulder to victory November." Booty was nominated by acclamation. M. Robinson was nominated unanimously for tax collector, J. F. Ahlia for recorder, and I. D. Mills foroner. for auditor C. E. White of Buena k beat W. H. L. Haskins, a Tustin and Army man, 75 to 24. J. Zellan of Tustin beat Beswick garden Grove for school superintendent 53 to 51. H. Finley was nominated unanimously for surveyor. relegates to the state and congressventions: first district: J. A. Booty, M. Nisson; second: Dr. Gordon, Dr. Head; third: C. E. McFadden, E. Johnson; fourth: D. C. Pixley, T. M. Flippen; fifth: Geo. Minter, J. D. Parsons. large: Victor Montgomery. supervisor of the first district The families of J. B. Rea, M. L. Rogers, George Hunter, Mr. Waggener, A.W. Swain and Mr. Wallace picnicked on Sunday at Orange county park in Santiago canyon. A pleasant outing is reported. CATHOLIC CHURCH The committee of St. Boniface Catholic church has awarded the contract for the erection of the new Catholic church to C.H.Smith of Fullerton. Contract price is $8100. Prohibitionists Prohibitionists of Orange county held a meeting at Santa Ana on Saturday and elected the following delegates to the state convention: Rev.W.P.Honeycutt,H.Bush,N.H.L Leonard,Rev.Holcomb,C.C.Collins,H.R.Case. C.E.Way,O.P.Bryam,Rev.J.M.Cusick,W.T.Clark,Oscar Gruenwald,E.C.Pacholke were elected as alternates. The meeting selected a new Prohibition county central committee. University of California University of California, Aug. 15. A ten-weeks' course for practical farmers who wish to learn about the best modern methods and then return to the ranch to apply them has been announced by the University of California. This short course in agriculture and horticulture will extend from Tuesday, October 7th, to Thursday, December 18th. A short course in dairying is also offered for the same ten weeks. The short course is open without examination to anyone seventeen years of age or over, provided only that the applicant should have had sufficient schooling to profit by instruction. As accommodations are limited, the number of students will have to be restricted, those being experienced in farm work being given the preference. No charge will be made for tuition, and only for those students who wish laboratory work in butter and cheese making will there be any laboratory fee. The student's only expense will be for board and lodging, which may be obtained in private houses in Berkeley for from $18 to $30 a month, and for books and class room material. Lectures on agricultural topics, work in the laboratories, and reading in the library will constitute the basis of the short course. All the resources of the university equipment will be at the disposal of the students. Professor Hilgard, head of the Department of Agriculture, will lecture for the short course students on the nature, classification and treatment of California soils. Professor Wickson will discuss the growth of grasses and forage plants in California, the adaptability of various species to different regions and the methods necessary for their successful culture. Prof.Shaw will give instruction in sugar beet culture and in the rational use of fertilizers—the different kinds of plant food needed by various California conditions. Pumping plants through the company ditches was taken up, and after discussion was referred to the ditch committee for final report. Engagement The engagement is announced of Miss Selma Hansen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Gustav Hansen of Orangethorpe avenue, to Otto Strodthoff of Jerome,A.T., formerly of this city. Both are well-known members of local society and have many friends who will read with approval the announcement of what has been expected for many days. For the frequent visits here of the gay young cavaler have not been altogether of an exclusively business character. Mr. Strodthoff has for many years been the head bookkeeper of Senator Clark's copper-mining interests at Jerome, and was here on a short journail fornight since. He is one of the best all-round young men ever produced by Orange county. Miss Hansen is one of Orange county's many pretty girls, and has admirers by the score. The date of the wedding has not yet been announced. Sylvan Cahen is at Laguna with his folks for an outing. When he returns home next week he may find his fine greyhound "Sancho" in the promised land. It was feared yesterday the greyhound had died of a broken heart at the absence of the family at the seashore. First it refused to eat and became thin as a rail. Then it absolutely refused to consider food brought to it. On Tuesday evening it crawled under a large pampas bush and cried throughout the night. Yesterday its cries ceased, and it was thought the dog was dead. Miss Laura Warner and Leroy M.Packard of Santa Ana were married on Tuesday afternoon at the home of bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George B.Warner. The ceremony was performed in a bower of green and the parlors were tastefully decorated.A wedding luncheon was served after the ceremony.The newly married couple left on the afternoon train for a tour of Southern California,and will be at home in Santa Ana next week. Capt.Wrede informs us the reported sale of his ten-acre Placentia walnut grove to Jacob Stern is not founded in fact.No sale of the property has been made, although negotiations for its purchase have been for some days under way.Should the Captain sell,他 may make a trip to Europe.The place ought to bring $10,000. Paul Kluss has sold his barber shop,t until recently conducted by Prof.Dyer.to Ben Harris，who has moved the furniture to Downey and established a shop.Mr.Kluss has also sold his pool emporium and will go to Chino to reside. Mrs.D.E.Hanson,Mr.Mandis.J.H.Shope,Mrs.Berenice Eulon and Rev.Mrs.M.S.Hotchkiss.all of Waco,Texas.started on Tuesday morning for their homes in the Lone Star state.All have been at Santa Ana for several weeks,the guests of friends. Miss Laurie Roller is down from Angeles visiting at the Rollins Laurie has just returned from Catalina. Mr.mrs.Schmitt of Brownhill who have been the guests of Mrs.J.B.Rea,have returned home in the north. Hugo Wetzel,having sold at Placentia.is off on a trip to Mrs.Wetzel and the children Santa Monica until his return. Rev.Eugene Burr,pastor Christian church,has purchased lots at the corner of Olive way and will erect a residence Ray Clark,a former Anabie now a resident of Needles,whose conducting a drug store,his month's visit with his sister Smith. Miss Nancy Gregg,postfullerton.is at Redondo for vacation.Miss Blanche Souther assistant.is filling the dutiful office. J.C.Sheppard was in town twoago on his way to New York where he has for two months at work constructing a dam San Joaquin gun club.His is becominelagun a week or ten M.L.Rogers went to Lo on Tuesday and stepped into pavilion to see how the RR county convention did this found things were pretty came away before any definition of the fights were announced. A.W.W Swain leaves on San Francisco on his way to publican convention at San Mr.Swain intended going ting,但 gets the water tomorhis departure is thus delayedof days. Mrs.Francis Stueckle,mrs.F.X.Dauer,died at dence of Mr.Dauer in Place day night of last week.She 76 years.She succumbed tothe stomach.Interment ooc Thursday at the Catholic here. Mrs.Belle Brownell of Raleigh is visiting Mr and Mrs.Danton whom she had not seen years.Mrs.Brownell is very impressed with Anaheim arounddings,and more than at some future time selecthome.She returns East t teek. Lewis Hamm,the well-knotractor and builder,and Lyman were married at thte w.of W.J.Smith at Buena Hnesday of last week.Both and favorably known through section They will take up or dence at the home ofthe Orangethorpe avenue. Frank Brownell of Casliz.,is visiting Mr and Mrs.Brownllin mining in Arizona and coast during the heated tenthas visited nearly all th First district: J. A. Booty, M. Nisson. Second: Dr. Gordon, Dr. Head. Third: C. E. McFadden, E. Johnson. Fourth: D. C. Pixley, T. M. Flippen. Five: Geo. Minter, J. D. Parsons. Large: Victor Montgomery. Supervisor of the first district: McNeil of Santa Ana was nominated. The third district D. S. Linebar-b beat B. F. Porter 14 to 11. Fourth: H. L. Chandler, Olive. Fifth: W. B. Artz of Tustin. The second supervisor district went to a deadlock lasting until midnight three candidates, Bentley of West Austin led with 8 votes, Pap Hawkins 16 and Newland of Smeltzer 5. At midnight the district delegates returned to meet at Bolsa at 10 on Sunday and resume balloting. S. Howard was nominated for justice of the peace for Anaheim township and Fred Johnson of West Anaheim constable. The delegates to the second superior district convention met at Bolsa Monday morning, and balloted throughout the day without result, the same standing the same as in the convention on Saturday. The delegates met again on Tuesday, after balloting all day decided tojourn to a week from next Saturday. W. T. Newland, one of the candidates, withdrew from the contest, but as supporters kept on voting for him. Photographer Howard has just received from Chicago an American art chair. This is an elegant commission chair, capable of seven different and artistic changes, and will be very valuable to Mr. Howard in the production of first-class work. Wanted Buyers for a good top-buggy, two sets single harness and 1 bicycle. Look them over and see what they are worth you. (It) City Livery Stable. Library will constitute the basis of the short course. All the resources of the university equipment will be at the disposal of the students. Professor Hilgard, head of the Department of Agriculture, will lecture for the short course students on the nature, classification and treatment of California soils. Professor Wickson will discuss the growth of grasses and forage plants in California, the adaptability of various species to different regions and the methods necessary for their successful culture. Prof. Shaw will give instruction in sugar beet culture and in the rational use of fertilizers—the different kinds of plant food needed for various California conditions. Mr. Stubenrauch will describe the best hothouse and nursery practice. Prof. Woodworth will lecture on the insects which affect the fruit interests of California, and teach how to collect, preserve and identify insects, and how to use a microscope in their study. Prof. Wickson will lecture on California horticulture, discussing the chemical products of fruits, vegetables and flowers, their varied requirements, culture, methods and promise as lines of investment. In animal industry there will be lectures by Prof. Leroy Anderson on milk and its products, breeds and breeding and the feeding of farm animals; by Prof. Shaw on dairy chemistry; by Dr. Ward on dairy bacteriology, the anatomy and physiology of domestic animals and the diseases to which they are subject, with especial attention to the methods of prevention and control of tuberculosis, Texas fever, anthrax, hog cholera and other important alliments of farm stock. Edward J. Wickson, professor of Agricultural Practice, is in charge of the short course in agriculture and horticulture. Any desired information may be obtained by addressing him at Berkeley. Jack Harter came near losing his life Saturday at the Chino sugar works, where he is employed as foreman of the centrifugals. He was working with a pipe used to spray the sugar with steam. On one end of the pipe was attached a hose. The pressure was so great that the hose blew off and Harter caught the full force of steam in his face, neck and chest, being terribly scalded. The left eye was almost closed, and his face and neck and part of his chest is in bad condition. He is being taken care of by the sugar company. Paul Kluss has sold his barber shop, until recently conducted by Prof. Dyer, to Ben Harris, who has moved the furniture to Downey and established a shop. Mr. Kluss has also sold his pool emporium and will go to Chino to reside. Mrs. D. E. Hanson, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Shope, Mrs. Berenice Eulon and Rev. and Mrs. M.S.Hotchkiss, all of Waco, Texas, started on Tuesday morning for their homes in the Lone Star state. All have been at Santa Ana for several weeks, the guests of friends. Frank McDermont and wife of Worthington, Ind., are guests of their daughter, Mrs. S.N.Fuller, of Fullerton Miss Marion Mires accompanied Mr. and Mrs.McDermont on their western trip. J.D.Putnam, depot agent at Loara, has returned from his vacation in the northern part of the State, accompanied by a charming young bride. Frank Dyer is at the Landing for a season of rest. Frank has been working hard during the summer and is getting thin. Mr. and Mrs.Alec Gardiner and John Gardiner and wife of Fullerton are at Avalon for a fortnight. Birth. Thursday, Aug 14, to the wife of W.B.Hawley, a daughter. Pump Repairing C.H.Nickey, the plumber, makes a specialty of pump repairing. MONEY can be borrowed on more favorable terms from the SAVINGS, LOAN AND BUILDING ASSOCIATION OF ANAHEIM than from any similar institution in the State A Home Institution conducted by home men If you want to borrow money at a low rate to pay off your present mortgage, or to build a home or to improve your present one, address or call on Fred A.Backs Jr, Secretary Anaheim PERSONAL MENTION Mrs. J. C. Roller is visiting relatives Los Angeles. Gov. Whitaker was in town on Tuesday from Buena Park. Charley Federman is at San Diego a week's vacation. Judge Ballard and family are at Salon for an outing. R. H. Gilman was a visitor in town from Placentia on Tuesday. Fred Backs and Fritz Yungbluth are back from a trip to Tent City. Mrs. Crist and young son have returned from an outing at Tent City. Miss Lizzie Andrada of Elizabeth Lake is visiting with Mrs. Charles E. Stone. Miss Elizabeth Kucbel has returned from a three weeks' visit with friends and relatives in San Diego. Clay Kellogg was in town a day or so ago surveying sidewalk lines at the high school grounds. S. O. Walker of Buena Park leaves day for Sacramento to attend the Republican state convention. Peter Hansen and daughter, Miss Christine, of Placentia, are home after travelling six months in Europe. Mr. Melrose and daughter, Miss Minifred Melrose, leave tomorrow for sacramento to attend the Republican convention. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Brown, Miss Label Brown, Rev. Bealzley and Mrs. Inchfield are at Catalina island for a night. Mrs. Hauptmann and Mrs. Standolph were down from Los Angeles during the week, the guests of their sister, Mrs. G. Hansen. Miss Anna Nardman, who has been visiting with Mrs. W. C. Eymann the last three weeks, has returned to San Francisco. Miss Kate Rea, who some days ago sustained the dislocation of her ankle, able to get about without the use of cutches. Miss Laurie Roller is down from Los Angeles visiting at the Rollo. Miss Laurie has just returned from an outing at Catalina. Mr. and Mrs. Schmitt of Berkeley, who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Rea, have returned to their home in the north. Hugo Wetzel, having sold his store at Placentia, is off on a trip to Europe. Mrs. Wetzel and the children are at Santa Monica until his return. Reliable Goods Popular Prices We beg to announce to the Ladies of Anaheim and vicinity that we have been given the Sole Agency for Anaheim of the celebrated Standard Patterns We carry of this pattern, from to-day on, a complete stock of the Staple and Latest Style patterns. The “Standard” pattern is to-day the acknowledged leader among patterns. It is a Good pattern Chap with all the qualities of a high priced pattern. We take Subscriptions for the Designer. September fashion sheets now ready. Get one. Clean-up Sale of Straw Hats, All Straw Hats marked Below Cost. Harris & Falkenstein Leaders in Novelties H, A, DICKEL CARRIES A COMPLETE LINE OF Beet Knives 25, 30 and 40 cents apiece. Miss Rae Res, who some days ago stained the dislocation of her ankle, able to get about without the use of butches. Miss Laurie Roller is down from Los Angeles visiting at the Rollo. Miss Laurie has just returned from an outing at Catalina. Mr. and Mrs. Schmitt of Berkeley, who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Rea, have returned to their home in the north. Hugo Wetzel, having sold his store at Placentia, is off on a trip to Europe. Mrs. Wetzel and the children are at Santa Monica until his return. Rev. Eugene Burr, pastor of the Christian church, has purchased two bots at the corner of Olive and Broadway and will erect a residence thereon. Ray Clark, a former Anaheim boy, now a resident of Needles, where he is conducting a drug store, is here on a month's visit with his sister, Mrs. Al Smith. Miss Nancy Gregg, postmaster at Fullerton, is at Redondo for a short vacation. Miss Blanche Souden, her assistant, is filling the duties of the office. J. C. Sheppard was in town a day or two ago on his way to Newport bay, where he has for two months past been at work constructing a dam for the San Joaquin gun club. His work will be completed in a week or ten days. M. L. Rogers went to Los Angeles on Tuesday and stepped into Hazard's pavilion to see how the Republican county convention did things. He found things were pretty warm and came away before any definite results of the fights were announced. A. W. Swain leaves on Saturday for San Francisco on his way to the Republican convention at Sacramento. Mr. Swain intended going this morning, but gets the water tomorrow, and his departure is thus delayed a couple of days. Mrs. Francis Stueckle, mother of Mrs. F. X. Dauer, died at the residence of Mr. Dauer in Placentia Tuesday night of last week. She was aged 76 years. She succumbed to cancer of the stomach. Interment occurred on Thursday at the Catholic cemetery here. Mrs. Belle Brownell of Raolne, Wis., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hamilton, whom she had not seen for many years. Mrs. Brownell is very favorably impressed with Anaheim and its surroundings, and more than likely will at some future time select it for her home. She returns East the last of the week. Lewis Hamm, the well-known contractor and builder, and Mrs. Susie Lyman, were married at the residence of W. J. Smith at Buena Park Wednesday of last week. Both are well and favorably known throughout this section. They will take up their residence at the home of the groom on Orangethorpe avenue. Frank Brownell of Casa Grande, Ariz., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hamilton. Mr. Brownell is engaged in mining in Arizona and visits the coast during the heated term. Frank has visited nearly all the principal CARRIES A COMPLETE LINE OF Beet Knives 25, 30 and 40 cents apiece. ALSO Beet Forks, Hay Forks, Shovels, Hoes, Etc. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars THE PEERLESS A. FUHRBERG, Proprietor Los Angeles Beer on Tap ANAHEIM - California THE C. B. HUGGANS Bottling Works OF ANAHEIM, CAL. Bottlers and Shippers of the Celebrated Rainier Beer THE BEST BEER ON THE COAST ICE delivered to any part of the valley The Place to Buy Your Stationery and Books Confectionrey and Notions And articles that you need almost every day in the year, is at Joseph Helmsen's. Lewis Hamm, the well-known contractor and builder, and Mrs. Susie Lyman, were married at the residence of W. J. Smith at Buena Park Wednesday of last week. Both are well and favorably known throughout this section. They will take up their residence at the home of the groom on Orangethorpe avenue. Frank Brownell of Casa Grande, Ariz., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hamilton. Mr. Brownell is engaged in mining in Arizona and visits the coast during the heated term. Frank has visited nearly all the principal cities and towns in Southern California and he likes Anaheim the best of any of them, and contemplates making it his home as soon as he winds up his mining business. For Sale. Satsuma or Blood Plums. At ranch, 1½ miles north of Loara postoffice. aug21-tf W. C. Eymann, Don't Pay Rent! Don't Pay Interest! You can buy a home and pay for it monthly for less than your rent costs. A loan of $1500 only costs $100 for 15 years. Larger sums if desired. Home Builders' Association of Los Angeles, ARTHUR BUSHNELL, local agent, West st., north of Sycamore, ANAHEIM. CARL PAMPERL'S ANAHEIM BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR SALE. FINE BUILDING LOCATION corner Los Angeles and Chartres streets—100 feet on Los Angeles street by 131 feet on Chartres street. The two-story brick building (22x47 feet) about 100 yards distant from center of town. I am authorized by the owner to sell it today, for $2250.00 on easy terms. Address, RICHARD MELROSE, Atty; Anaheim Your Stationery and Books Confectionrey and Notions And articles that you need almost every day in the year, is at Joseph Helmsen's. ATTENTION-FRUIT GROWERS! Do you Fertilize? LIME-LIME-LIME Fertilizer for Fruit and Vegetables! REFUSE LIME CAKE for sale at 50c a ton at Sugar Factory, Los Alamitos. Crop doubled and trebled. See E. KOSSERT, Anaheim, for particulars regarding the practical results of its use by himself and neighbors. LOS ALAMITOS SUGAR FACTORY SUBSCRIBE FOR THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE OLDEST PAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Subscription $1.50 Per Year. Send For Sample Copv.