anaheim-gazette 1902-10-02

FOREIGN NUTS DESTROYED Local Growers Receive Advices That a Severe Hailstorm in Grenoble District Has Ruined the Crop J. B. Neff who is Vice President and general manager of the Southern California deciduous fruit exchange, with headquarters in Los Angeles, has forwarded the following copy of a cable received setting forth the fact of the destruction of the Grenoble walnut crop, together with other interesting data: The following cable has just been received from United States Consul T. W. Murton at Grenoble, France, which will be of interest to walnut growers and dealers in Orange county: SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16, 1902. Walnut crop almost annihilated by hailstorm. (Signed) T. W. MURTON, U. S. Consul. The importance of this news will be appreciated when it is stated that walnuts valued at $280,432 were imported into the United States from Grenoble, France, last year. The following report on the French walnut crop was written prior to the cable news of Sept. 16th that additional storms had practically annihilated the crop: "GRENOBLE, France, Aug. 29, 1902. "I have the honor to submit the following report from this consular district, based on a personal visit Monday last, August 25th, to the walnut region in the valley of Graisivandon: "Crop Outlook—The crop of walnuts this year in the valley of the Isere or Graisivandon will, in the opinion of experts, judging from present appearances, be a comparatively small one—about one-half of that of last year. The crop is expected to yield about 12,000 bales of dried walnuts, as against double that quantity in 1901, and four to five thousand bales of fresh walnuts, which are exported chiefly to England (16,000 to 17,000 in all). "Cause of Short Crop—It would probably have produced three or four thousand bales more had it not been for two hailstorms, which visited these regions on the 7th and 13th of August, and which were exceptionally general throughout the valley. The stones in some cases as large as FOGGY WEATHER ALONG COAST Grapes are Being Rushed Into Wineries—Walnuts are Ripening Fast Generally warm and clear weather prevailed during the week, with cooler nights in the interior and fogs in portions of the coast districts. High winds in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys caused slight damage to late fruits and injured drying fruits to some extent. Considerable progress was made in fruit drying and raisin making, but warmer weather is needed for the rapid curing of the crops. In some sections the yield of grapes is the heaviest for several years, and the crop exceeds expectations in nearly all sections. Wine grapes are going to the wineries in immense quantities, and there is some difficulty in handling them. Prunes are also yielding heavily in most places, and are being dried and stored as rapidly as possible. All varieties of deciduous fruits have yielded excellent crops this season, but there has been considerable loss through scarcity of labor. Walnut picking has commenced in Southern California, and the crop is reported lighter than expected. Citrus fruits are in good condition. Apples of excellent quality are plentiful. A good crop of beans is being picked and canned in the northern coast districts. The bean crop in Southern California is reported nearly average, though less than last season, and harvesting and threshing are progressing rapidly. Corn is maturing and picking has commenced in some sections. There will be a good crop of Egyptian corn in the San Joaquin valley. Hops have yielded the best crop for many years. The continued cool weather during the week in the San Joaquin valley was somewhat unfavorable for the rapid curing of raisins and fruits, but considerable progress was made, and packing-houses are now running night and day. Immense quantities of Sultana and other grapes are going to the wineries, which are taxed to the utmost to handle the crop. The grape and prune crops in Tulare county are reported the largest ever raised. Late peaches and prunes are being disposed of as rapidly as possible. The fruit and grape crops enable us to average in nearly FACTS CONCERNING ANAHEIM Chamber of Commerce Issue a Handsome Pamphlet Descriptive of Resources of the Country The business men of Anaheim have turned over a new leaf. They have seen other localities atooting of their horns for lo! these years and years, and they have done very little if any of it themselves. Now that so many easterners are thronging to Southern California and so many more are writing for descriptive literature concerning this locality, which is the boss section of the state, the Chamber of Commerce has issued a nicely illustrated pamphlet descriptive of this city. We append a brief extract therefrom: Midway between the mountains and the ocean, in the center of a rich and level plain, the little city of Anaheim is located. Mountains, snow-capped in winter, to the north, mountains to the east, with the nearer green hills and the adjacent orchards, vineyards and farming lands, extending far in all directions, make a landscape that not only pleases the eye but conveys to the mind a suggestion of thrift and plenty. Situated in the northern portion of Orange county, twenty-seven miles south of the city of Los Angeles, it has easy communication with, and makes ready market in the Southern California metropolis. It is connected with the city just named by means of two railroads, the Santa Fe and the Southern Pacific, and the traveler between the two places has a choice of six trains daily, which, with commutation rates in case of frequent travel, makes easy access to a metropolis. In addition to these facilities for traffic, it is probable that electric cars will soon be running, with the usual frequency, between Anaheim and Los Angeles. The franchise for the projected electric road has already been secured, and the railway will without doubt be in operation within the next twelve months. The location of the prosperous town of Anaheim is ideal, lying as it does in the center of so fertile a country, that the capacity for diversified crops is almost unlimited. experts, judging from present appearances, be a comparatively small one—about one-half of that of last year. The crop is expected to yield about 12,000 bales of dried walnuts, as against double that quantity in 1901, and four to five thousand bales of fresh walnuts, which are exported chiefly to England (18,000 to 17,000 in all). "Cause of Short Crop—It would probably have produced three or four thousand bales more had it not been for two hail-storms, which visited these regions on the 7th and 13th of August, and which were exceptionally general throughout the valley. The stones that fell were in some cases as large as filberts and did considerable damage to fruit generally and especially to walnuts. "It may be remarked in passing that the walnut district of the Isere comprises a territory in the lower valley of the Graisivandon, between Tullius and St. Marsellini, of some ten miles long by seven miles wide, the nut trees flourishing in the fertile valley on either side of the river and extending back quite a distance on the contiguous uplands and hills. "Maturity Season—The later or maturity season this year, apart from the two hailstorms, has been so far propitious, and if nothing of an unfavorable character intervenes between this and the gathering time I judge from personal observation and conferences with different experts on the ground that the yield will certainly be not less than the figures I have quoted, and that the quality will be superior. "Date of Exportation—Practically, the crop of dried nuts will not be ready for exportation before the 20th of October to the 1st of November. If shipments go forward earlier it can only be at the expense of the quality of the nuts, for nuts picked earlier and dried artificially are of necessity always inferior. Buyers, therefore, in their own interests will do well not to press too early delivery. "Prices will probably rule high at the opening of the campaign, because of attempts at speculation. It is affirmed, in fact, that a Bordeaux party, having recently bought up nearly the whole of what remains of last year's crop—some 3000 bales—is causing reports to be circulated to the effect that he is a buyer of new crop walnuts at a parity of 80 francs per hundred kilos ($15.44 per 220.46 pounds), although thus far this party has bought nothing and made no contracts. This is possibly a maneuver to enable the party to dispose of his purchase of old-crop nuts to advantage, but it will have the effect, it is said, of putting a high value on nuts of the new crop. No price has as yet been announced for the new crop beyond what I have just stated. The common opinion is that 80 to 85 francs per one hundred kilos will be the figure. "(Signed) C. P. H. NASON, "U. S. Consul." Pensions The annual report of Commissioner of Pensions Eugene F.Ware, made public last week, shows that the number of names on the pension rolls still is The continued cool weather during the week in the San Joaquin valley was somewhat unfavorable for the rapid curing of raisins and fruits, but considerable progress was made, and packing-houses are now running night and day. Immense quantities of Sultana and other grapes are going to the wineries, which are taxed to the utmost to handle the crop. The grape and prune crops in Tulare county are reported the largest ever raised. Late peaches and prunes are being disposed of as rapidly as possible. The fruit and grape crops are probably up to average in nearly all sections. There is a large crop of Egyptian corn in Tulare and Kern counties and picking has commenced. Plowing and seeding are progressing. In Southern California generally clear, warm weather prevailed during the week, with fogs along the coast. Fruit drying and raisin making are progressing favorably in most places. There is an excellent yield of grapes. Plums and late peaches are in market and apples are very plentiful. Walnut picking has commenced in Orange county and the crop is reported lighter than expected. Citrus fruits are doing well. A correspondent at Santa Maria states that the yield of beans will be larger than estimated and probably up to the average. Bean harvesting and threshing are progressing. Hay baling is completed. Amusements The Cooley company will revisit Anaheim next Monday, opening a three nights' engagement in the comedy drama "The Mouth of the Canon," a typical western play replete with sparkling humor and funny situations. On Tuesday will be presented the Russian melodrama "Michael Strogoff." Wednesday the romantic play "Under Sealed Orders" will be presented. This is the first time this play has ever been presented at popular prices. The Cooley company consists of fourteen clever players headed by Frank Cooley and Gladys Kingsbury. They carry considerable scenery and have the correct costuming for all their plays. Specialties will be introduced each evening. Prices, 15, 25 and 35 cents. Seats on sale at McCullom's. Texas Fever During the past few weeks a number of cattle in the Peatlands have died from what the farmers believed to be anthrax. An investigation by R. O. Wood of the Agricultural Department of the State University proves it to be only Texas fever. While at Westminster some days ago Dr. Wood secured some of the blood and secreted fluid from one of the animals. This he studied through the large microscope in Prof Pierce's laboratory. As a result he pronounces the disease Texas fever. In the opinion of Dr. Wood the illness of the cattle begins some time before it is noticed by the farmer, and on account of this fact becomes deep-seated before any medical attention is given to the animals. He therefore advises farmers to keep a closer watch upon The continued cool weather during the week in the San Joaquin valley was somewhat unfavorable for the rapid curing of raisins and fruits, but considerable progress was made, and packing-houses are now running night and day. Immense quantities of Sultana and other grapes are going to the wineries, which are taxed to the utmost to handle the crop. The grape and prune crops in Tulare county are reported the largest ever raised. Late peaches and prunes are being disposed of as rapidly as possible. The fruit and grape crops are probably up to average in nearly all sections. There is a large crop of Egyptian corn in Tulare and Kern counties and picking has commenced. Plowing and seeding are progressing. In Southern California generally clear, warm weather prevailed during the week, with fogs along the coast. Fruit drying and raisin making are progressing favorably in most places. There is an excellent yield of grapes. Plums and late peaches are in market and apples are very plentiful. Walnut picking has commenced in Orange county and the crop is reported lighter than expected. Citrus fruits are doing well. A correspondent at Santa Maria states that the yield of beans will be larger than estimated and probably up to the average. Bean harvesting and threshing are progressing. Hay baling is completed. Amusements The Cooley company will revisit Anaheim next Monday, opening a three nights' engagement in the comedy drama "The Mouth of the Canon," a typical western play replete with sparkling humor and funny situations. On Tuesday will be presented the Russian melodrama "Michael Strogoff." Wednesday the romantic play "Under Sealed Orders" will be presented. This is the first time this play has ever been presented at popular prices. The Cooley company consists of fourteen clever players headed by Frank Cooley and Gladys Kingsbury. They carry considerable scenery and have the correct costuming for all their plays. Specialties will be introduced each evening. Prices, 15, 25 and 35 cents. Seats on sale at McCullom's. Texas Fever During the past few weeks a number of cattle in the Peatlands have died from what the farmers believed to be anthrax. An investigation by R. O. Wood of the Agricultural Department of the State University proves it to be only Texas fever. While at Westminster some days ago Dr. Wood secured some of the blood and secreted fluid from one of the animals. This he studied through the large microscope in Prof Pierce's laboratory. As a result he pronounces the disease Texas fever. In the opinion of Dr. Wood the illness of the cattle begins some time before it is noticed by the farmer, and on account of this fact becomes deep-seated before any medical attention is given to the animals. He therefore advises farmers to keep a closer watch upon Time has wrought usual change. Few of the original colonists survive and from a distinctly German settler it has become as cosmopolitan as any city in the State. Yards, which for more than twenty years were the special pride and glory of the pioneer, have given place in great measure to walnut and orange groves. But there remains enough original settlement to give them stranger an idea of the appearance of "German Colony," as it was called at a time when it was the only settlement worthy of the name between L.Angeles on the north and San Diego on the south. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS. As has been stated, Anaheim is more favorably situated midway between two mountains and the sea. In round nets, it may be described as lively twelve miles from the ocean and five one-half miles from the peacock foothills, being about 150 feet above sea level. Just far enough from sea to avoid the cold winds of winter Pensions The annual report of Commissioner of Pensions Eugene F. Ware, made public last week, shows that the number of names on the pension rolls still is under the million mark, despite a net gain of 5732 pensioners since 1898. The total enrollment July 1st last was 999,446, against 997,735 last year. The total comprises 738,800 soldiers and 260,637 widows and dependents. The aggregate includes 4695 pensioners outside of the United States. The number of death notices of old soldiers not now in the service received by the bureau during the year was 50,-128, but only 27,043 of them were pensioners. The report says that the death rate among the pensioners for the coming year will be about 40,000 and the losses to the rolls from other causes will be about 6000. The total amount paid for pensions during the fiscal year was $137,504,268, and the yearly cost of operating and maintaining the bureau and the agencies, outside of the payment of pensions proper, aggregates $43,590,529. The pension system, says the report, since the beginning of the government has cost $2,992,509,019, exclusive of the establishment of the soldiers' homes. The pension disbursements by the United States from July 1, 1790, to June 30, 1865, were $96,445,444. The following amounts have been paid to soldiers, their widows, minor children and dependent relatives on account of military and naval service during the wars in which the United States has been engaged: Revolutionary war (estimated) $70,-000,000. War of 1812 (on account of service with regard to disability), $45,025,297 Indian wars, 1832-1842 (on account of service without regard to disability), $5,815,287. War with Mexico (on account of service without regard to disability), $31,-861,338. War of the Rebellion. $2,228,878,286. War with Spain. $3,275,184. Actual total disbursement in pensions, $2,900,854,302. Rebeccas A district convention of Rebeccas will convene at Santa Ana on Saturday, the 11th afternoon and evening. Members will be present from lodges in Orange county and from Whittier. The occasion will afford a special meeting of the following grand officers: Miss Benjamin of Los Angeles, past president; Mrs. Madison of the same city, president; Mrs. Jensen, vice president; Mrs. Donahue of San Francisco, secretary. The meeting will be under the auspices of Sycamore lodge. A reception and banquet will be had in the evening. A large crowd is looked for. Miss E. Reynolds, having just returned from the East with the most exclusive ideas and up-to-date styles, will have her opening Saturday, Oct. 4th. Buying East she can give you lower prices than millinery has ever been sold for in Santa Ana. No cards. Miss Eva Lyons announces the beginning of her informal weekly dances at the Del Campo, on Friday evening, October 3d, at 8 o'clock. Santa Ana Steam Laundry Agency 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. For Sale Fresh cow, 5-6 Jersey, 1-6 Durham Price, $50. W. C. EYMANN. Fresh Seeds A line of garden and vegetable seeds just received by C. G. McKinley, Los Angeles street. seg25-tf CLIMATIC CONDITIONS. As has been stated, Anaheim is more favorably situated midway between the mountains and the sea. In round numbers it may be described as lyric twelve miles from the ocean and four and one-half miles from the pea-foothills, being about 150 feet above sea level. Just far enough from sea to avoid the cold winds of winter it is yet near enough to enjoy the creezes of summer. Far enough from the mountains to escape any excess heat of summer, it is yet near enough to benefit by the clear mountain air it descends toward the sea. As a natural consequence, the climate is at times devoid of extremes. The winters are warm and the summers cool when compared with the seasons elsewhere. The nights are all times cool, yet even in winter frosts are of rare occurrence. The seasons are frequently designated as a dry and a wet season; yet there term does not convey an at all-nite idea of the winter season. It may not be supposed that it indicates steady downpour of rain or even sistent clouds and rain. There possibly be fewer rainy days in year in Southern California than single month of inclement weather an eastern state. To be exact, there are on an average about three hundred days in the year during which the sun shines and a much greater number than that are free from rain. Seldom is there even a slight shift during the summer months, rarely rainfall from May to October. First showers may possibly occur October; the heavier rains may arise in December, or the greatest rains may be deferred until January or as late as March. The earlier rains are necessary to start the grain later ones to mature it. You will never hear the Calif farmer growling in regard to weather. He knows there will be more than the needed supply of water. During the season there are showers, seldom a steady downward rain has a convenient way scending by night, leaving very often clear and beautiful on intermittent showers. Yet when it rains; it rains; **ENCERNING ANAHEIM** Commerce Issue a Handsome Descriptive of Resources of the Country Men of Anaheim have new leaf. They have seen us atooting of their horns years and years, and they very little if any of it them that so many easterners to Southern California more are writing for desature concerning this local is the boss section of the chamber of Commerce has merely illustrated pamphlet of this city. We append a therefrom: Between the mountains and the center of a rich and the little city of Anaheim. Snow-capped in winter, mountains to the east, clear green hills and the beards, vineyards and farm-attending far in all direc- landscape that not only eye but conveys to the mind of thrift and plenty. On the northern portion of county, twenty-seven miles city of Los Angeles, it hasication with, and makes it in the Southern Californias. Connected with the city just means of two railroads, the and the Southern Pacific, and between the two places has six trains daily, which station rates in case of freewil, makes easy access to a town to these facilities for probable that electric cars is running, with the usual between Anaheim and Los The franchise for the pro-ric road has already been the railway will without operation within the next thurs. Union of the prosperous town is ideal, lying as it does in so fertile a country, that may for diversified crops is limited. ments know how to conduct themselves, without thunder and lightning they attend strictly to business. They give ample warning, and when they subside they do so with no threatening, no grumbling; and the merchant and the fruit grower smile with the sun, for they know what irrigation means to the sun-kissed land. Even though the temperature may rise on a few particular days far above the average, the oppressive, sultry humidity of the eastern "hot spell" is entirely absent, and it must be remembered that the nights are always cool. **HEALTH-GIVING PROPERTIES.** The sanitary conditions of the city of Anaheim are excellent, as shown by the low death rate. Epidemics are comparatively unknown and cases of diphtheria and scarlet fever, quite uncommon, are always of a very mild type. The balmy air, devoid as it is of extremes, makes it an ideal climate for all suffering from catarrhial diseases of the respiratory organs. The citizens of this town have reason to feel proud of its supply of good water; it is clear as crystal and as pure as can be obtained. Space is not allowed here for a full discussion of the many advantages to be derived, physically, from a residence in this particular salutary spot. Yet what can be better for the invalid than a moderate, equable climate, plenty of sunshine, the best water and, seemingly, all the other essential conditions for the convalescent; only such a region as this can supply them. **IRRIGATION.** Occupying a part of a fertile, alluvial plain, the delta of the Santa Ana river, the soil is rich, sandy loam, easy to work, with a gradual slope toward the ocean, which facilitates irrigation. The average annual rainfall is twelve inches, so that the dry plains of this locality produce burr clover, alfalfa, wild oats and other native grasses, thus furnishing a moderate amount of pasture. In a favorable season a full crop of grain may be produced without irrigation, as, indeed, is invariably the case in our big outlying grain ranches. With thorough and regular irrigation the same lands produce abundant crops of almost any variety. products of the soil it is doubtful if the section of country lying about Anaheim has its superior "out of doors," to borrow a term from the expressive vernacular of the day. Under irrigation the land produces abundant crops of great variety, chief and most profitable of which are oranges, lemons, deciduous fruits, English walnuts and berries, as well as the ordinary farm crops—vegetables and grain. Scarce has the magnificent orange crop, which commands the highest price in the eastern market, been removed from the trees, when the English walnut crop engages the attention of the horticulturist. Anaheim has walnut trees growing in the full splendor of their luxuriance that are more than forty years old, and the young orchards in full bearing are extensive. Orange county produces one-third of all the English walnuts grown in the entire state. Many of the more productive trees yield nuts annually to the value of $80. This section is a suitable home for the walnut. It thrives naturally in this environment. In the coming years it is destined to become the great money-making staple of the soil. Our new possessions in the West Indies, while in a degree they may compete with California in the production of citrus fruits, cannot become her rival in the production of walnuts. The trees require particular conditions of soil and climate which are here found in all their perfection. The superiority of climatic conditions not only renders the valley mistress of the citrus and walnut yield, but in the production of all kinds of fruits and vegetables Orange county takes easy precedence over neighboring sections. **PARDEE TALKS AT SANTA ANA** Greatest Political Meeting in the History of the County-Hundreds Unable to Get Into the Opera House The Pardee meeting at Santa Ana on Tuesday evening broke the record for similar meetings in the history of Orange county. There have been big political meetings in the county before but this one broke all records. It is estimated that 3000 people crowded into the opera-house to hear him speak and that possibly a thousand were un- PERSONAL MENTION. Andrew Roerden of Fullerton was a business visitor in town on Saturday evening. R. H. Gilman, the well-known Plenty orange and walnut grower, was in town on Tuesday. Dick Archibald, one of Buena Park leading citizens, was in town on a bright business mission on Saturday. Fred Hemmerling, a resident of Benea Park, has been admitted to citizenship by Judge Ballard. He is a native of Germany. Mrs. Robert J. Burdette of Pasadena addressed the Ebell society at San Ana on Saturday evening. Her subject was "Verbal Biographs." Charles Federman informs us today, Thursday, October 2d, being Jewish new year, 5661, his store wi remain closed during the day. Samson Edwards and wife were at town one afternoon last week. They have just returned from a trip in their own conveyance through Yosemite. Mrs. Hart who fell while seated in a campstool in her garden and sustained severe injuries is able to sit up again will doubtless soon be on the way recovery again. Count Pechstein was in from Buena Park a day or two ago. He has completed the sale of his ranch to Bre Luedke, who is transforming it into model chicken ranch. Will and Jot Wood were home Sunday from Los Angeles to spend time with relatives and friends. They were accompanied by James Baker and Charlie Bowman, two Angel City kings. I. F. Rice, the East Center-street dealer, has a new son and heir his residence. Mother and child doing well, and Rice considers Anaheim has a more prosperous future before it than ever. Mike Melrose is home from wells for a short vacation; waiting for erection of a new derrick, his well having been completed. Mike putting in time learning to play pong and wrestling with his father. Mrs. Helmsen who has been bed for some weeks past as a result infirmities of old age is res comfortably and is cheerful nothing standing against her aliments. She has ACTION TO THESE FACILITIES FOR PROVABLE THAT ELECTRIC CARS RUNNING, WITH THE USUAL BETWEEN ANAHEIM AND LOS ANGELES. THE FRANCHISE FOR THE PROCESSION OF THE RAILWAY WILL WITHOUT OPERATION WITHIN THE NEXT MATHS. ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROSPEROUS TOWN IS IDEAL, LYING AS IT DOES IN SO FERTILE A COUNTRY, THAT BY FIVERS DIVISIFIED CROPS IS LIMITED. ADMINISTRY OF ANAHEIM is unique in the theme of many pens—something less than half fifty men, all native Geran time residing in San Francisco—a corporation known Angeles Vineyard society. Not farmers or fruit-growers pursued their various avocadoes in the northern city, chiefly the mechanic and tradesman. They had dreams of a different congenial approach to prosperity purchased 1165 acres in California. The site of the town of Anaheim. The tract included into fifty twenty-acre fifty house lots. A manager led, and under his supervision were each twenty were planted, which were cared for by him period of three years. In the members of the "Vineety" continued to live in San Diego pursuing their various calls. END OF THE THREE YEARS THERE WAS DIVIDED BY LOT AND EACH RECEIVED A DEED TO TWENTY A HOUSE LOT. About the same majority of the land-owners in Anaheim and took possession several estates. They began improvements which soon added Anaheim into a commune; fame became world-wide; successful experiment in colony and as a wine producing farm was wrought the usual changes, the original colonists survive, a distinctly German settlement has become as cosmopolitan as city in the State. The vineyards for more than twenty are the special pride and glory oneer, have given place in a measure to walnut and orange. But there remains enough of original settlement to give the man idea of the appearance oferman Colony," as it was called, when it was the only settlement of the name between Los Angeles on the north and San Diego on the south. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS. Has been stated, Anaheim is most likely situated midway between the seas and the sea. In round number may be described as lying miles from the ocean and four-thalf miles from the bearer, being about 150 feet above it. Just far enough from the avoid the cold winds of winter, avoid the cold winds of winter, The remnant of a low range of foothills can be seen skirting the present coast a few miles southwest of Anaheim. This range, continuing as a subformation, cheeks the flow oceanward of underground currents and creates an artesian belt of flowing wells along the landward side of the ridge. On the very rich soil a few miles inland, owing to the slightly increased elevation, the delta of the Santa Ana River, the soil is a rich, sandy loam, easy to work, with a gradual slope toward the ocean, which facilitates irrigation. The average annual rainfall is twelve inches, so that the dry plains of this locality produce burr clover, alfirilia, wild oats and other native grasses, thus furnishing a moderate amount of pasture. In a favorable season a full crop of grain may be produced without irrigation, as, indeed, is invariably the case in our big outlying grain ranches. With thorough and regular irrigation the same lands produce abundant crops of almost any variety. The horticulturists and farmers are organized into the Anaheim Union Water company, a corporation of nearly six hundred stockholders, with a capital stock of one million two hundred thousand dollars, represented by twelve thousand shares, of which eight thousand have been issued, the other four thousand remaining in the treasury. Thus we see that the people themselves own the water, the land being "water-stocked," and each farmer holding a proportion of stock. The expense of irrigation is confined to the extending and improvement of the ditches, keeping in repair the headgate, flumes, drops and small gates, and the distribution of the water, including salaries of necessary officials. In addition, a crew of men is employed almost constantly in cementing the lateral ditches, in order to facilitate the delivery of water and reduce the waste to the minimum. The source of water is the Santa Ana river, which is fed by springs and melting snows of the adjoining mountains and is brought down from the headgate through a large ditch, fifteen miles in length, known as the Cajon canal. During several months of the year this canal is inadequate to bring down the large amount of water in the river which is wasted by flowing on down to the ocean. Even if the water could all be brought down, there is as yet no place prepared to store it for summer use. It is intended, however, that during the next two years this difficulty shall be removed by the enlarging and cementing of the greater portion of the Cajon canal, and by the construction of one of the two large storage reservoirs, the sites for which have already been purchased by the Anaheim Union Water company at a cost of $21,000. While the rapid development of the country creates each year a demand for more water, this call has been met by the continued improvements in the irrigation system, supplemented by a constantly increasing number of private pumping plants, drawing their supply from never-failing wells on individual ranches. The remnant of a low range of foothills can be seen skirting the present coast a few miles southwest of Anaheim. This range, continuing as a subformation, cheeks the flow oceanward of underground currents and creates an artesian belt of flowing wells along the landward side of the ridge. On the very rich soil a few miles inland, owing to the slightly increased elevation, PARDEE TALKS AT SANTA ANA Greatest Political Meeting in the History of the County-Hundreds Unable to Get Into the Opera House The Pardee meeting at Santa Ana on Tuesday evening broke the record for similar meetings in the history of Orange county. There have been big political meetings in the county before but this one broke all records. It is estimated that 3000 people crowded into the opera-house to hear him speak and that possibly a thousand were unable to get into the building. Party leaders suggested the propriety of an overflow meeting, but the big crowd was determined to remain and get a view of the Republican standard bearer if such a thing were possible. After speaking a reception was tendered the candidate in the rooms of the Republican club, add not less than 1000 people were presented. Dr Pardee arrived from Riverside on the evening train, accompanied by Mrs. Pardee and Duncan McKinley, the spell-binder, who also addressed the meeting. The party was met at the depot by the Columbia club and a brass band, together with a reception committee of one hundred. People began filling up the opera-house long before the time appointed for the meeting. At 8 o'clock the auditorium was filled and when speaking began a half hour afterward standing room was at a premium. Dr Pardee referred to his candidacy and other matters of interest in the campaign. He was well received and was frequently applauded. Duncan McKinley next addressed the meeting with one of the best addresses ever delivered in the county. The meeting adjourned with cheers for the ticket. ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF GLENN SHAW Long Beach Editor Shot While Hunting Rabbits—Brother of L. L. Shaw of Santa Ana. Glenn-G. Shaw, editor and proprietor of the Long Beach Independent, shot himself accidently on Wednesday afternoon last week while out hunting rabbits. He died from the shock and loss of blood at 1 o'clock Thursday morning. Mr. Shaw was creeping through the woods four miles out of Long Beach after rabbits when he tripped andthe gun was discharged,the entire load tearing awaythe fleshofthe left leg betweenthe kneeandankle,breaking four inchesofthetibiaand severingthe main artery.His companion,Gorge Ramsey,who was some distance away,hardhis callforaid,andafter checkingthe flowofblood broughthimtothecityandmedicalaidwas summoned.Hewasgiveneveryattentionbuthisconstitutionwouldnot equaltothedemandupitanddeathresultedinafewhours.Hisparents,C.C.Shawandwife,L.L.ShawofSantaAnawere notifiedbytelephone,但 did not arrive until after his deathwhichwaspeaceful.Shawwas29yearsoldandleavesachild.Hewidently VERdenal W. Cooley，advanceoftheCooleyshow，whichexhibetherenextweek，wasaparticipationbattleofManila,andhaspossessionabronzemedemblenofthatevent.I bearsa likenessthegreatadmiralandisusuallyscribed.Cooleywasnavailaticeatthetime.HewmetwhilestateGuyLoveringandCharleyofthiscounty，whohaveopenedatRockyCreek,anewtownofdozenhouses,situatedinracidulturalcountry. Rev.IvanSoboleff，brother-l.A.R.Luedeke，whohasbeendheimduringsome weekspastingtothesettlementoftheLuataite，hasdepartedforhishomeaska，wherehehasbeatennumberofyearspastasmissionary.Rev.Soboleffspeeciallyperfected CLIMATIC CONDITIONS. Has been stated, Anaheim is most likely situated midway between the coast and the sea. In round numbers may be described as lying miles from the ocean and four-thirty-miles from the bearer, being about 150 feet above the land. Just far enough from the near enough to enjoy the cool of summer. Far enough from mountains to escape any excessive drift by the clear mountain air as bounds toward the sea. As a natural consequence, the climate is at all evoil of extremes. Twinters are warm and the summertime when compared with the same elsewhere. The nights are at cool, yet even in winter are of rare occurrence. Seasons are frequently designated by day and a wet season; yet the latitude does not convey any at all definite of the winter season. It need be supposed that it indicates a downpour of rain or even perennial clouds and rain. There may only be fewer rainy days in one month of inclement weather in western state. To be exact, there can an average, about three huntsdays in the year during which sun shines and a much greater than that are free from rain. Hom is there even a slight shower during the summer months, rarely any fall from May to October. The showers may possibly occur in winter; the heavier rains may appear December, or the greatest rainfall deferred until January or even as March. The earlier rains necessary to start the grain, the ones to mature it. Ana will never hear the California growling in regard to rainy weather. He knows there will be no more than the needed supply of water during the season, there are heavy rains, seldom a steady downpour. Rain has a convenient way of dealing by night, leaving the days often clear and beautiful, or withmittent showers. In respect to the great variety of the irrigation system, supplemented by a constantly increasing number of private pumping plants, drawing their supply from never-failing wells on individual ranches. The remnant of a low range of foothills can be seen skirting the present coast a few miles southwest of Anaheim. This range, continuing as a subformation, cheeks the flow oceanward of underground currents and creates an artesian belt of flowing wells along the landward side of the ridge. On the very rich soil a few miles inland, owing to the slightly increased elevation, these wells no longer flow, and irrigation from the company ditches must be done, or power must be used to pump the water from the wells to the surface of the ground and upon the rich sandy loam. The pioneers of Anaheim constructed the first ditch and made the first use and appropriation of water under the provisions of our statutes. The water rights, now so important a factor in the welfare of our horticulturists and farmers, are at present so ingrafted into the statutes of the state, and are so fortified by the decisions of the courts, that none of the principal rights are at all dispute. Litigation is confined to a few minor privileges. AGRICULTURE. In respect to the great variety of the THE OLD RELIABLE ROYAL BAKING POWDER Absolutely Pure THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE Front Torn Out Workmen have been engaged this week in tearing out the front of the old brick building belonging to Mrs. Mitchell on Center street, alongside of the new brick block going up on the corner. A new front will be put in, to conform to that of the new block. The foundation for the new block has been completed and a gang of mechanics are engaged upon the superstructure. Lost—$5 Reward. English pointer (female.) Will give $5 for her return to me at Federman's store. For Sale. Young thoroughbred Barred Plymouth Rock roosters. J. F. EASTMAN, sept-ti Anaheim. A Special for Saturday, Oct. 4 and Monday, Oct. 6 Lonsdale Muslin and Fruit of the Loom 61-2 cents per yard (10 yards only to the party) These goods are 10c regular. Remember the dates for this special offer. Commencing today, we will give a prize with every dollar's worth of goods purchased. This is not a drawing of One prize only, but you may select your prize from a variety at the time of your purchase, or you may save your coupons for a larger one. Harris & Falkenstein Leaders in Novelties All kinds of School Supplies AND School Books All kinds of School Supplies AND School Books AT DICKEL'S ALSO Office Supplies and Fancy Stationery. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars THE PEERLESS A. FUHRBERG, Proprietor Los Angeles Beer on Tap ANAHEIM - California 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. IF YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY OR TRADE it for Los Angeles realty; or if you want to buy a place in Los Angeles or surrounding country, list with Wm. Schwenckert REAL ESTATE AND GENERAL BUSINESS AGENT Room 215 Henne Bldg, No. 122 West Third St., Los Angeles A Specialty made of Orange County Property IF YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY OR TRADE it for Los Angeles realty; or if you want to buy a place in Los Angeles or surrounding country, list with Wm. Schwenckert REAL ESTATE AND GENERAL BUSINESS AGENT Room 215 Henne Bldg, No. 122 West Third St., Los Angeles A Specialty made of Orange County Property SEE ME FOR THE BEST PROPOSITIONS IN FIRE, LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE, or write and I will call. Agent AACHEN & MUNICH FIRE INSURANCE CO. of Germany, and the AETNA LIFE & ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO. of Hartford. (Chartered in 1894) 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. 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