anaheim-gazette 1902-11-27

In conversation the other day with a gentleman living in the northwestern portion of the county—a man, by the way, who has done as much as any one during the past fifteen years to advance the interests of Orange county—he made earnest objection to the policy of the water company in imposing prohibitive charges upon non-stockholders for water in times of the excess supply, as during the months of winter and spring. Rather than impose such charges upon these people who at such times are most anxious to procure such supply, he holds that a more liberal-spirited policy should be pursued toward them, toward the end that, instead of permitting this water to run to waste in the sands of the river-bed, it be used to enlarge the orchard and alfalfa area outside the water district. This is an eminently enlightened view of the situation, and one that if put into practice and adhered to would benefit the county as a whole far more than under the present administration of affairs. Our friend cited instances of several water companies in Southern California where non-shareholders, during times of abundant supply, are delivered a stream for days at a time at a rate not advanced over that charged shareholders. In one instance a farmer was sold 50 inches for a continuous run of four days upon his alfalfa field which otherwise must have gone by the boards. Not the least beneficent result of this irrigation was the drowning of 1800 gophers by actual count. The alfalfa field took on new habiliments of loveliness, and this progressive policy added a contented citizen to the population of the community where parts, but is destined to be threshed finer still before election day. While both these questions have in them elements of inherent importance to our irrigators at this time, perhaps the reservoir has the greater degree of interest when all the facts are known. The site having been purchased by the company at an outlay of five thousand dollars, after being favorably passed upon by engineers competent to pronounce judgment thereupon, we have seen how, by the devious arts of the thimblerigger, this important matter has been tossed about, in a now-you-see-it-and-now-you-don't fashion, that it would take a Philadelphia lawyer to tell us where we are at on the proposition. Irrigators on the south side of the district who favor the construction of the reservoir and doing away thereby with the necessity for night irrigation—placing the south side thus upon an equality with the north side—should be careful not to give their proxies to any candidate except he pledge himself to see to it that this attitude of evident hostility toward this enterprise shall cease. The two local directors, who were elected upon a platform favoring the reservoir squarely, are in no little part amenable to censure for the continuance of this masterly policy of inactivity, for they, to all intents and purposes, seem long since to have forgotten their pledges to their constituents, as well as the platform upon which they were elected. Not having the personal force to assert the soundness of their position, upon a board where such apparent hostility to the project seems to be one of the predominating factors, the work has been buffeted about from pillar to post until at present there seems little if any prospect of its construction—at least so long as the board continues in its present attitude toward it. Stockholders who favor its construction should be mindful of the fact that much depends upon the stream for days at a time at a rate not advanced over that charged shareholders. In one instance a farmer was sold 50 inches for a continuous run of four days upon his alfalfa field which otherwise must have gone by the boards. Not the least beneficent result of this irrigation was the drowning of 1800 gophers by actual count. The alfalfa field took on new habiliments of loveliness, and this progressive policy added a contented citizen to the population of the community where otherwise hardship threatened loweringly upon him. The policy of the local water company, he said, was just as soon as the wants of its stockholders were supplied, to turn the whole stream to waste in the river or the sand-wash. The company's directors are quite constrained to keep these facts about the wastage of water from the outside world—the words are his, not ours—but enough is known by non-shareholders, who feel themselves entitled to some consideration in the premises, to warrant a consultation with legal talent to the end that a case in court may ultimately decide the right of the company to continue in this course, which, year in and year out, figures up more water lost than the amount actually sold to stockholders. The company, he holds, is not the owner of this water—has not the right to waste it. It is merely a common carrier, so the courts have decreed, and control of the water vests in it only as it may be privileged to run it to its shareholders. But to turn it to waste once their wants are satisfied, while hundreds, yes thousands, are suffering for the lack of it—that is not good policy good morals, or good law. That a liberal-spirited policy should be pursued toward these people, who have not the blessings of a perpetual water supply, is undeniable. That the policy of running it waste at any and all times of the year, would be upheld in a court of equity, we doubt. For some weeks past a stillhunt for proxies on the part of some of the members of the reform water board, who have sent out word that they are desirous of a "vindication," has been in active quest among the unwary stockholder, although if you ask them concerning the coming election they will answer and say to you that it is the quietest campaign they ever saw, it really is. Up to the present time, with the election more than two months off, probably more shares have been gathered by We had the pleasure on Monday of a call from an old-time friend in the person of Mr. C.C. Morris, clerk of Department 8 of the superior court of San Francisco, who is paying a visit to Southern California, accompanied by his wife and son. Thirty odd years ago, on the site of the richest oil territory in Brea canyon, Mr. Morris' stepfather, who was Mr. Darling of the "oil wells," sunk what was probably the first oil well ever drilled in the state. Mr. Darling was an experienced oil man, and was attracted to the canyon by the outcroppings of brea as well as other unmistakable indications of the existence of oil in the bowels of the earth at that point: He decided to sink a well, and expended several thousand dollars in a fruitless effort to tap the stratum which his knowledge of the situation told him unerringly there existed. He went down, if memory serves, some twelve hundred feet, but dissensions arose among the backers of the enterprise and operations ceased, although Mr. Darling to the end persisted that oil existed there and did his utmost to prevail upon his associates to continue in the effort to locate that which, but a few feet below the point of their drill, lay in volume sufficient to have landed them among the wealthiest men in the state. Perhaps the ineffectual machinery, as compared with that of the present day, for sending the drill down to great depths, is in no little part accountable for the failure of these early prospectors to tap this inexhaustible source of wealth. Mr. Darling has since those early days been a resident of San Francisco, and is today aware of the fact that where he exploited for oil so long ago the canyon now has many for proxies on the part of some of the members of the reform water board, who have sent out word that they are desirous of a "vindication," has been in active quest among the unwary stockholder, although if you ask them concerning the coming election they will answer and say to you that it is the quietest campaign they ever saw, it really is. Up to the present time, with the election more than two months off, probably more shares have been gathered by proxy, for and in behalf of the present board, than at any previous time in the history of the company. What the harvest will be no man can tell. The two most important questions now before the stockholders are (1) the construction of the Yorba reservoir, and (2) the joint work up the river with the Santa Ana company. To both these projects the present reform board is unreservedly hostile, tooth and nail. That it is antagonistic to going ahead with the joint work with the other company is evidenced by the fact that, when things were in readiness, a year ago, to go ahead with it, the advent of the reform board and the persistent purpose on its part not to act in harmony with the directors of the other company, served, at the request of the latter, some six months ago, to lay the matter on the table, where it has ever since reposed. That the Yorba reservoir would be in a fair way to early completion by this time must be admitted by all, had it not been for the unfortunate elevation of the present president to a position which virtually gives him control of the company. How he has been, at different times during the past year, on all sides of this important question, from one utterly hostile to another warmly commendatory of it, is known of all men. It is pretty well threshed straw in these volume sufficient to have landed them among the wealthiest men in the state. Perhaps the ineffectual machinery, as compared with that of the present day, for sending the drill down to great depths, is in no little part accountable for the failure of these early prospectors to tap this inexhaustible source of wealth. Mr. Darling has since those early days been a resident of San Francisco, and is today aware of the fact that where he exploited for oil so long ago the canyon now has many wells producing 1000 barrels of oil daily. The canyon is probably the richest oil territory in the state of California. Mr. Morris' eyes glistened as he heard the story of the great wealth the territory has produced which his boyhood feet trod. He hired a livery rig and drove to the canyon. He recognized familiar places without difficulty. We learn from him that his mother died in San Francisco a year and a half ago. She was in her 76th year. Like many another San Francisco bred, he has a longing for the south and looks forward to the time when, seated under his own vine and fig tree, here in this sunny southland, away from the chilling fogs that sweep in through the panhandle, he may spend his days near the spot where a few feet of soil interposed its barrier to his being a millionaire. It was indeed a pleasure to meet him and his wife and child, after the lapse of so many years. Dr. Hill, county physician, was over from the county seat on Tuesday, meeting with friends hereabout, where he is ever a welcome visitor. The doctor's private practice has increased so of late that, in justice to himself and his patients, he has declined to be a candidate for reap; pointment; although his friends are in the field soliciting their elected board of supervisors tinue him in office, for his eff as well as his economical ad traction of its affairs. There other aspirants for the place Freeman of Fullerton, who pertent to fill the office, but whom there is the objection is not a resident of Santa Ana THAT, as politics go in this coa sin of such magnitude t doubt if even his popularity than his services to the par possibly override. Dr. Cush a tenderfoot who as chairman Republican county central o tee had the distinction of f he party through the punker paign within the memory oldest inhabitant. Perha worthy doctor considers him titled to some reward for tinguished services during CHRISTMAS IS COMING! Our Semi-Annual Sale Time to Buy Has Come! This Special Sale FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, AND CONTINUE Clothing for Men Clothing for Youths Suits - Overcoats - Trousers - Knee Pants - 3-Piece Please bear in mind that this Special Liberal Offering The Famous C. K. & B. Suits are made right in the first place. When you buy a suit you have the maker’s guarantee, and ours. It is our business principle to give satisfaction, and we please many who are hard to please. Is acknowledged by our customers That the C. K. & B. Clothing has as much style and quality as can be put into a suit. They are without doubt equal to the best tailor made. There is a lot of satisfaction in knowing a suit is right—to you and to us. Not a garment goes out of our store but is satisfactory. MEMBER, we have what you want in Seasonable Winter Goods Holiday Goods La W W H SHOES--C In all Sizes and That the C. K. & B. Clothing has as much style and quality as can be put into a suit. They are without doubt equal to the best tailor made. There is a lot of satisfaction in knowing a suit is right—to you and to us. Not a garment goes out of our store but is satisfactory. MEMBER, we have what you want in Seasonable Winter Goods Our store will be open evenings or Holiday trade, beginning Thursday, December 4th. CHAS. FEDERMAN & REINHAUS BROS.' GREAT DECEMBER SALE Opens December 1, and your chance to buy the season's latest and most stylish goods is here. We hope you will take quick advantage, for we're famous for these "Special Sales." We can quote only a few of the prices in this limited space. The rest you will find at the store. Come! Men's Clothing Of the latest and most stylish goods means a saving of a half and more of the money you would pay elsewhere. Here are only a few as evidence-- Men's All-wool Fancy Cheviot Suits, regular price, $7.50; sale price, $5.98. Men's All-wool Fancy Cheviot Suits, regular price, $8.50; sale price, $6.73. Men's All-wool Fancy Cheviot Suits, regular price, $10.00; sale price, $7.49. Men's All-wool Fancy Cheviot Suits, regular price, $12.50; sale price, $9.85. Men's All-Wool Fancy Cheviot and Worsted Suits, regular price, $15.00; sale price, $12.45. Men's All-Wool Fancy Cheviot and Worsted Suits, regular price, $18.00; sale price, STAPLES American Prints, per yard, 4c. American Indigoes, Turkey White, Red, Grays and Black, 5c per yard. Thirty-six inch Percale, 11¼c per yard. Long Cloth, 9c per yard. Heavy Amoskeag Striped Shirting, per yard, 9c. Navy and White and Black and White Shirting Twills, 11¼c. Three-fourths pure eiderdown, all colors, 33¢ per yard. Outing Flannels, in dark colors, plaids and stripes, at 6½c per yard. Turkey Red and Black Outing Flannel, at 5¢ per yard. Fancy Flannelettes for Wrappers and Dressing Sacks, 10¢ goods, at 8¢c. Fancy Flannelettes for Wrappers and Dressing Sacks, 12¢ goods, at 11¢. Fancy Flannelettes for Wrappers and Dressing Sacks, 15¢ goods, at 13¢. Odds and ends of Ladies' Kid Gloves, worth up to $2.00, at from 24¢ to 75¢ pair. Odds and ends in Ladies' Corsets, standard makes, going at 35¢. Women's Wear DRESSING JACKETS Ladies' Dressing Jackets, 88¢, $1.13; $1.70 and $3.24. You cannot match these at the price immense assortment of the best Wool downs. LADIES' UNDERSKIRTS Black Mercerized Sateens, $2.50 good; $1.98. Black Mercerized Sateens, $3.00 good; $2.25. Black Mercerized Sateens, $3.50 good; $2.49. Black Mercerized Sateens, $4.00 good; $3.00. Odds and ends same as above in colors at exactly half prices. Small line of colored silk shirt woven sizes closing out at half price. LADIES' KNIT UNDERWEAR Ladies' heavy fleece-lined Ribbed Uniforms Reinhaus Bros., Big Department Store SANTA ANA In the field soliciting the newly elected board of supervisors to continue him in office, for his efficiency and as his economical administration of its affairs. There are two other aspirants for the place, Dr. Reeeman of Fullerton, who is competent to fill the office, but against whom there is the objection that he not a resident of Santa Ana, and that, as politics go in this county, is insin of such magnitude that we doubt if even his popularity no less than his services to the party can possibly override. Dr. Cushman is tenderfoot who as chairman of the Republican county central committee had the distinction of leading the party through the punkest campaign within the memory of the oldest inhabitant. Perhaps the worthy doctor considers himself entitled to some reward for his disguised services during the cam-paign, but what's the matter with keeping in office a good Republican whose services to the party are by no means inconspicuous? His retention in office would be according to good Republican doctrine. Today is Thanksgiving and in this free American land there must be few indeed who are not prepared to return thanks to the Almighty for the manifold blessings enjoyed during the year. There may be those, indeed; who peradventure may not have prospered along with the great throng who have reason to be happy and contented; and there may be those to whose lips sorrow has placed the bitter chalice of grief; but for the many rare blessings the American people have enjoyed during the year—for the bountiful harvest, the prosperous condition of trade, the exemption of the people from scourge or disaster, and the continuation of the blessings of liberty, equality and freedom—these are all-sufficient for the giving of thanks to the ruler of the universe. Let contentment and gratitude abide with the American people this day throughout the length and breadth of the land. RED SPIDER The report of the investigation of the red spider on the citrus trees of Southern California, undertaken by the University of California's Agricultural Department in response to an urgent request of the horticultural commissioners of Los Angeles county, has just come from the University press and embodies the results of several months' study and experimentation by William H. Volk, special student in the entomological department at Berkeley. It has been found that the mite is not responsible for the commoner forms of spotting prevalent during the past season, but the chief issue which it is responsible is the dropping of fruit, loss of fruits decrease in the size and tents of oranges and lemons. The red spider increases and decreases again in this point suggested an important study of their natural environment. It was found that lady birds large number of mites species, preyed upon them did not accomplish much checking the depredations. The exact cause of their eline in the spring has supersibility of a disease or fungus on the mite, as being responsible for its decrease at this particular time. It is upon this line that gation is now being pursued further light is thrown on the department has recom- use of insectides. Fungi been found to be of no value Sulphuring is useful especially favorable condition best, considered simply an elementary measure. Spread most satisfactory expedient cult and expensive operation. MINC, so is Annual Special Clothing Sale! Special Sale will begin CONTINUE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1902 Clothing for Boys Clothing for Little Folks ants - 3-Piece Suits for Little Fellows Liberal Offer is on Clothing only Holiday Goods, Dress Goods, Fancy Goods Ladies' Jackets, Capes, Furs, Skirts, Petticoats, Wrappers. Ladies' Furnishings. Fine California Woolen Blankets, Quilts, Men's Furnishing Goods, Hats. SHOES--OUR STRONG POINT--SHOES Shoes that Fit :- Shoes that Wear Shoes that have Comfort and Style In all Sizes and Widths—A-B-C-D-E-EE-EEE SHOES--OUR STRONG POINT--SHOES Shoes that Fit :- Shoes that Wear Shoes that have Comfort and Style In all Sizes and Widths—A-B-C-D-E-EE-EEE MAN & CO.. The BIG STORE THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ANAHEIM OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: W. F. BOTSFORD, PRESIDENT JOHN HARTUNG, VICE PRESIDENT C. E. HOLCOMB, CASHIER FRANK SHANLEY AND PETER WEISEL Drafts sold direct on all European Countries DR. T. R. PEEPLES DENTIST OFFICE AND RESIDENCE: DICKEL'S CORNER - UP STAIRS Anaheim - California Pacific Coast Steamship Co. FOR SANTA BARBARA AND SAN FRANCISCO LEAVE REDONDO SANTA ROSA—Wednesdays, 7 a.m. STATE OF CAL.—Sundays, 7 a.m. LEAVE PORT LOS ANGELES SANTA ROSA—Wednesdays, 11 a.m. STATE OF CAL.—Sundays, 11 a.m. Arrive at San Francisco, Thursdays and Mondays, 1 p.m. For SAN FRANCISCO, calling at Ventura, Carpenteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Port Harford (San Luis Obispo), Cayucos, San Simeon, Monterey and Santa Cruz. LEAVE SAN PEDRO COOS BAY—6:30 p.m., Nov. 4, 12, 20, 28, Dec. 6 RAMONA—6:30 p.m., Nov. 8, 16, 24, Dec. 2. For SAN DIEGO. Leave PORT LOS ANGELES SANTA ROSA—Mondays, 4 p.m. STATE OF CAL.—Fridays, 4 p.m. Leave REDONDO SANTA ROSA—Mondays, 8 p.m. STATE OF CAL.—Fridays, 8 p.m. Steamers connect at San Francisco with Company's steamers for ports in British Columbia, Puget Sound, South-Eastern Alaska, Notre Dame, Humboldt Bay and Mexico. For further information obtain folder. Right is reserved to change steamers or sailing dates. W. PARKRIS, Agt., 328 South Spring St., Los Angeles. San Francisco Ticket office, 4 New Montgomery street. C. D. DUANN, Gen. Passenger Agent, 10 Market st., San Francisco. Xmas Photos Should be taken now, before Treasury Department. OFFICE OF Comptroller of the Currency. WASHINGTON, D.C., November 7, 1902. WHEREAS BY SATISFACTORY EVI-dence presented to the undersigned, it has been made to appear that The First National Bank of Anaheim in the CITY OF ANAHEIM, in the COUNTY OF ORANGE and STATE OF CALIFORNIA, has complied with all the provisions of the Statutes of the United States required to be compiled with before an association shall be authorized to commence the business of Banking; Now, therefore, I. THOMAS P. KANE, Deputy and Acting Comptroller of the Currency, do hereby certify that The First National Bank of Anaheim in the CITY OF ANAHEIM, in the COUNTY OF ORANGE and STATE OF CALIFORNIA, is authorized to commence the business of Banking as provided in Section Fifty-one hundred and sixty-nine of the Revised Statutes of the United States. IN TESTIMONY WHEREFORE witness my hand and Seal of office this seventh day of November, 1900. T. P. KANE, Deputy and Acting Comptroller of the Currency, No. 648l. FOR SALE Bargains at Anaheim HERE ARE A FEW. 50 feet frontage on Center street; southwest corner, opp. opera-house; cement sidewalk. 220x150 ft. Center street, 2 blks west of postoffice; 2 buildings on place; cement sidewalk. A fine tract of lots for investment; 415 feet on Center street; cement sidewalk. Also have one 5-room modern and one 6-room hard-finish cottage, large lots, on principal streets, close in—have other good buys. If interested in any of the above, let me know. I can sell them at correct prices and terms. My list of improved and unimproved past season, but the chief injuries for which it is responsible is the excessive dropping of fruit, loss of leaves and decrease in the size and sugar contents of oranges and lemons. The red spider increases in the fall, and decreases again in the spring. This point suggested an important field of study of their natural enemies, and it was found that lady bugs, and a large number of mites of various species, preyed upon them, but they did not accomplish much toward checking the depredations of the pest. The exact cause of their sudden decline in the spring has suggested possibility of a disease or fungus growth on the mite, as being responsible for its decrease at this particular period, and it is upon this line that the investigation is now being pushed. Until further light is thrown on this point, the department has recommended the use of insectides. Fumigation has been found to be of no value whatever. Sulphuring is useful only under especially favorable conditions, and is best, considered simply as a supplementary measure. Spraying, the most satisfactory expedient, is a difficult and expensive operation, Xmas Photos Should be taken now, before before the holiday rush. Don't delay. Go at once to Howard, The Photographer Los Angeles st., ANAHEIM J. P. HATZFELD Pharmacist DRUGS, MEDICINES, PERFUMES, TOILET ARTICLES AND SCHOOL STATIONERY Finest line of Cigars in city Hatzfeld's Drug Store ANAHEIM, CAL. Opposite Commercial Hotel Open till 8 p.m.: Later on Saturday To the Public Allow me to say a few words in praise of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. I had a very severe cough and cold and feared I would get pneumonia, but after taking the second dose of this medicine I felt better; three bottles of it cured my cold and the pains in my chest disappeared entirely. I am most respectfully yours for health. Ralph S. Meyers, 64 Thirty-seventh St., Wheeling, W. Va. For sale by all druggists. Yungbluth & Kroeger carry the best line of trunks, suit cases and valises in the city. HERE ARE A FEW. 50 feet frontage on Center street; southwest corner, opp. opera-house; cement sidewalk. 220x150 ft, Center street, 2 blks west of postoffice; 2 buildings on place; cement sidewalk. A fine tract of lots for investment; 415 feet on Center street; cement sidewalk. Also have one 5-room modern and one 6-room hard-finish cottage, large lots, on principal streets, close in—have other good buys. If interested in any of the above, let me know. I can sell them at correct prices and terms. My list of improved and unimproved ranch property in and near Anaheim is also very complete; places at all prices. If you want a place, see what I have before you buy. It may save you money. Also have a fine list of Los Angeles city property, and acreage near the city that it will pay you to investigate. Have country homes in most all the choice regions of Southern California. Let me hear from you if you want to buy. If you have property that you wish to dispose of, let me sell it for you. Send for listing blank. I also sell the best propositions in Fire, Life and Accident Insurance. Buy only the best. Address, Wm. Schwenckert, agent, 215 Henne Bldg No. 122 W 3d St LOS ANGELES, CAL. Notice of Assessment ANAHEIM UNION WATER COMPANY. Location of principal place of business; Anaheim, Orange county, California. Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the directors, held on the first day of November, 1902, an assessment of two dollars per share was levied upon the capital stock of the corporation, payable on or before December 3, 1902, to the secretary of the corporation, at the office of the corporation, in the Backs building, Los Angeles street, Anaheim, California. Any stock upon which this assessment shall remain unpaid on the fourth day of December, 1902, will be delinquent, and advertised for sale at public auction, and unless payment is made before will be sold on Monday, the twenty-second day of December, 1902, to pay delinquent assessment together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. P. H. KRICK Secretary of Anaheim Union Water Company. Location of office. Backs' building, Los Angeles St., Anaheim, Cal. nov6-td