anaheim-gazette 1902-12-18

THREATENS THE RIGHTS OF ALL IRRIGATORS California Water and Forest Association Severely Condemned for Its Proposed Irrigation Bill Nothing has so stirred the people of Southern California in years as the proposed irrigation bill of the California Water and Forest association, which was referred to in these columns last week. As a result of the visit of Senator Caldwell of Riverside on Tuesday, it is probable a meeting of the irrigators of Southern California will be held at Riverside on Monday next to take concerted action against the bill. The latest one to enter the lists against the bill is W. E. Smythe, who writes concerning it in the last number of Out West as follows: Mr. Smythe was the author of the resolution providing for the appointment of the commission, which consisted of Chief Justice Beatty, David Starr Jordan, Benjamin Ide Wheeler, Charles D. Marx, Frank Soule, Elwood Mead, F. H. Newell, John D. Works and Frank H. Short. Mr. Smythe's vigorous opposition to the measure brought forth by the commission is based on the fact that it makes no provision whatever for public work of irrigation, for which the association emphatically declared at its last annual convention, and that it does make elaborate provision for the use of water resources by means of private enterprises. His article undoubtedly foreshadows determined opposition to the measure on the part of the national irrigation movement and of the friends of public works in California. The proposed legislation is also in direct conflict with the declarations of the State Democratic platform on the subject. The following extracts from Mr. Smythe's article in Out West disclose the broad grounds upon which he will fight the recommendations of the commission: Some of Its Numerous Fallings. A review of the proposed law in detail reveals sins both of omission and terminated that at the third annual convention the association should put itself squarely upon record as to where it stood on the questions at issue. This element did not much care whether it prevailed or not in shaping the platform. As a matter of fact, it did not expect to prevail with the very small percentage of the association which would be present—about 100 out of 6000 members. What it did care for was that the association should stand somewhere and then stay there, in order that the public might know what the Water and Forest Association is—then support it or let it die as a thing not worthy to live, according as it should approve or disapprove a definite statement of its attitude on the most vital economic question in California. The convention was held in San Francisco, December 20, 1901. Almost as soon as the President's gavel fell, a member arose and moved that the election of officers be postponed until after the adoption of a platform. The President—eminently fair, as he has been throughout the movement—agreed to entertain the motion, though he thought it possibly not in order at that time. He requested an explanation, however. This was promptly given in about these words: "There have been two views in this movement from the beginning. One favors private monopoly of water; the other, public monopoly. The time has come when the attitude of this association should be definitely determined as a matter of justice to its membership and of good faith to the public. Those who believe in public control and public ownership will present a platform to this convention. We are aware that some of our present officers do not favor such a platform. We think it only fair to them and fair to ourselves that the platform should first be decided and then that officers shall be chosen who are willing to stand squarely upon our declarations, whatever they may be, and proceed hereafter to carry those declarations into effect. It is for this reason had provided for a monarchy instead of a republic, saying it did not believe in the "doctrine declared by some," that government should rest upon the consent of the governed and that rulers should be chosen by popular suffrage! Such action would be exactly parallel with that taken by the Water and Forest Commission in not only failing to make any provision for the public works of irrigation demanded by the association, but in going out of its way to distinctly repudiate that doctrine. True, the commission does say that the State shall have the power to acquire private irrigation works and to use them for public purposes. But this is simply the power of eminent domain which existed long before the commission was formed and will exist long after it is forgotten. We say again, the report of the commission is a total disappointment. It can never be accepted by the friends of irrigation in this State. I have been asked whether the element which supported the platform of 1901 ought to attend the coming convention and endeavor to prevent the acceptance of the report. Speaking for myself, I should say no, decidedly. Three times in the past three years the association has adopted platforms, and each time its officers have proceeded contrary to the explicit declarations. If the annual convention of 1902 accepts the report of the commission, it merely stamps itself as the instrument of private water speculators in California. If it does not accept the report, it has nothing to show for its years of work and large expenditure of money collected from its supporters throughout the State. Let the friends of public works look elsewhere for an agency which can fight their battles in good faith without wavering or turning aside. I have done all in my humble power to make a success of the Water and Forest Association—to make it great and useful and well respected. It is with a feeling of genuine sadness that those who feel as I do will turn away from an instrumentality which is plainly not A review of the proposed law in detail reveals sins both of omission and commission. For instance, the first great object of water reform in this State was supposed to be to provide a just and lasting adjudication of existing rights, in order that knotty complications might be untangled and the road paved for a better use of the remaining supply. This law makes no provision for such an adjudication. Another object of reform was to provide a good system of administration to take charge of the distribution of water. This law does not provide any such plan, save by the extraordinary and dangerous method of permitting private companies to have in their employ "deputy engineers," clothed with the power of the State, "to regulate such supply and the use and the manner thereof, and compensation of such deputy to be paid by such person, company or corporation." God help the unfortunate farmers who depend for their small ditches upon the waters of a stream placed in the hands of "deputy engineers," employed by great private corporations, but acting under the power of the State in "regulating such supply and the use and manner thereof!" Talk about the litigation under the present system! Talk about "shotgun methods" in the distribution of water! Wait until the lawyers have a chance to tackle eighty-five sections of this law and you will see litigation! And wait until the "deputy engineers" paid by "such person, company or corporation," begin to distribute water at the expense of the people who cannot afford to employ such private police and you will hear the voice of the shotgun in the land! The elaborate provisions for fixing the charges of water "sold or rented" are dangerous in the extreme to the consuming public. Like every other feature of the bill, they are framed in the interest of the water-speculators and water-merchants rather than to the water-users. The attempt to limit riparian rights to actual beneficial use is, of course, a move in the right direction, yet it will be necessary to weigh the precise propositions of the bill very carefully with reference to conditions prevailing on many streams—the Santa Ana, for instance—to see that even this feature of the bill is not designed to favor the speculators at the expense of the older appropriators and users. After analyzing the bill further, the writer says: But it is not in its demined as a matter of justice to its membership and of good faith to the public. Those who believe in public control and public ownership will present a platform to this convention. We are aware that some of our present officers do not favor such a platform. We think it only fair to them and fair to ourselves that the platform should first be decided and then that officers shall be chosen who are willing to stand squarely upon our declarations, whatever they may be, and proceed hereafter to carry those declarations into effect. It is for this reason that we insist upon our motion." The matter was debated with much animation. The opponents of public ownership fought well, but they were beaten when the matter came to a vote. The election of officers was postponed. The Committee on Resolutions later reported a platform, which was unanimously adopted. This platform provided for the appointment of a commission to draft a new code of water laws for California. No man could read the solemn and decisive declarations of that convention and entertain the slightest doubt as to what kind of water laws were desired by that body. After the debate, which had occurred in the morning, and the motion which had prevailed, no man could accept office in that association—least of all accept a place upon the commission—unless he was prepared to subscribe to that platform. At least no one could do so unless he utterly failed to comprehend the significance of these events. Judge Works, who is understood to be the real author of the proposed law, was present during the sessions of the convention. He had every opportunity to understand the meaning of the position which had been assumed by the association. It only remains to quote the important planks of the platform and then to contrast them, in a few words, with the letter and the spirit of the proposed new water law. The platform adopted at the convention of 1901 began with congratulations to President Roosevelt for the stand he had taken in favor of a national policy of irrigation and forestry in his message to Congress. It then proceeded to make the following unequivocal declarations as to its own view of the lines on which irrigation development should proceed in California: "We hall with satisfaction these declarations by the President of the United States that works of irrigation are essentially public utilities and ought to be constructed, owned and administered by the people and for the people. "It if it be unwise to permit capital to construct storage works for the reclamation of lands now publicly owned, but hereafter to pass into the proprietorship of millions of American citizens, it follows with unerring logic that it was, equally unwise for accept the report, it has nothing to show for its years of work and large expenditure of money collected from its supporters throughout the State. Let the friends of public works look elsewhere for an agency which can fight their battles in good faith without wavering or turning aside. I have done all in my humble power to make a success of the Water and Forest Association—to make it great and useful and well respected. It is with a feeling of genuine sadness that those who feel as I do will turn away from an instrumentality which is plainly not fit for the service expected of it. The association consists of over 6000 members, but it is actually guided by a handful of men in San Francisco who do not appear to be closely in touch either with the membership or with the public opinion of California. If the proposed law is reported to the Legislature, it will become the duty of the friends of public irrigation to fight it until it shall be dead and buried. There is another policy upon which all supporters of irrigation should unite. That is to secure the prompt re-enactment of what is known as Senate Bill No. 7, providing for an appropriation of $200,000, one-half from the State and one-half from the nation, to be used in measuring streams, exploring reservoir sites, and developing a forestry plan suited to the needs of the State. Both political parties have declared emphatically for this measure. Let the engineers of the national government proceed to perform the most important work which would have fallen to the Board of Engineers provided for in the report of the Water and Forest Commission. Thus we shall gain the best advantage which that measure would have given us and avoid the many serious dangers it contains, while preventing the closing of the door to public irrigation works and the turning over of our water resources to promoters and speculators. DEATH OF COUNTY CLERK BECKETT Faithful Public Servant Succumbs to Bright's Disease, of which He Suffered for Years. Wm. A. Beckett, county clerk of Orange county, died on Thursday in San Francisco, whither he had gone to consult medical advice for the cure of a long standing attack of Bright's disease, of which he had suffered for years. Mr. Beckett was 47 years old, and came to Orange county from Ontario, Canada, eighteen years ago. He settled in Garden Grove, where he engaged in ranching until he became deputy clerk under County Clerk Brock in 1892. He served in this capacity for six years, and was then elected clerk on the Republican ticket. His term of four years would have expired January 1, and in the recent election he was elected by a large majority to succeed himself. He has been president of the Orange County Mutual Fire Insurance company for a number o ter-speculators and water-merchants rather than to the water-users. The attempt to limit riparian rights to actual beneficial use is, of course, a move in the right direction, yet it will be necessary to weigh the precise propositions of the bill very carefully with reference to conditions prevailing on many streams—the Santa Ana, for instance—to see that even this feature of the bill is not designed to favor the speculators at the expense of the older appropriators and users. After analyzing the bill further, the writer says: But it is not in its details that the measure is chiefly disappointing. In fact, these need not be considered at all in passing judgment upon it. They pale into utter insignificance in comparison with its broad generic defects. Where is the Association "At?" What is the policy of the California Water and Forest Association? Does anybody know? Can anybody find out? Do its solemn declarations, in annual convention assembled, count for anything? Can an association, any more than a man, give its pledge to the public, invite our support upon that basis, and then proceed to do precisely the reverse of what it promised to do, without forfeiting the confidence of the public. These are the questions which candid men will ask upon learning the nature of the proposed law. And it is because they know there can be no logical answer that they will instantly acquit the majority of the commission of any real share in the work. As to the minority, who actually framed the measure, we can only assume that they are so completely enshrouded in the fogs and mists of private water speculation that they really could not see the sunlit heights of public interests on which the association had fixed its eyes." Mr. Smythe reviews the history of the association and its various declarations during the past few years. He then takes up the last convention and its result, as follows: "The result was that the element in the association which sincerely believes in public control and even in public ownership—the element which knows exactly what its convictions are yesterday, to-day and forever—de-forms." "We hall with satisfaction these declarations by the President of the United States that works of irrigation are essentially public utilities and ought to be constructed, owned and administered by the people and for the people. "If it be unwise to permit capital to construct storage works for the reclamation of lands now publicly owned, but hereafter to pass into the proprietorship of millions of American citizens, it follows with unerring logic that it was equally unwise for private capital to build storage reservoir works in the greater interior valleys of California, in the coast region and in the south, for the reclamation of lands already owned and occupied by private individuals, but destined to be subdivided and disposed of to thousands of new citizens when irrigation is supplied. "We are opposed to any attempt to store the flood waters of the State by means of private enterprise, because such a policy would foster and entrench the system of private water monopoly which, in the language of President Roosevelt, 'cannot prevail without causing enduring wrong.' we believe all such storage works, together with large main canals, should be constructed, maintained and managed under State administration." The resolution providing for the appointment of the commission was a part of the same platform. There would seem to be no room for doubt as to the character of the water laws which the association expected the commission to frame. And yet in the report accompanying the proposed new law we find the following: "We do not believe in the doctrine declared by some, that no private individual or corporation should be permitted to appropriate any water, but that all the water already appropriated shall be held appropriated and supplied by the State!" "The doctrine declared by some!" Who is meant by "some?" Why, the same Water and Forest Association which this commission represented and under whose authority it had been asked to frame a new code of water laws. Suppose the constitutional convention of 1787 Mr. Beckett was 47 years old, and came to Orange county from Ontario, Canada, eighteen years ago. He settled in Garden Grove, where he engaged in ranching until he became deputy clerk under County Clerk Brock in 1892. He served in this capacity for six years, and was then elected clerk on the Republican ticket. His term of four years would have expired January 1, and in the recent election he was elected by a large majority to succeed himself. He has been president of the Orange County Mutual Fire Insurance company for a number of years, and in fraternal circles was prominently identified with the Odd Fellows and Masons. He is survived by a widow and five children, Irene, Clare, Samuel, Gladys and Athel. Clare is in business in Santa Ana, Samuel is at Berkeley attending college, and the other three are at home. The remains were brought back from San Francisco on Saturday and interred in Santa Ana on Sunday. SON SUCCEEDS FATHER. Clare E. Beckett, eldest son of the late county clerk, W. A. Beckett, was on Friday appointed by the Board of Supervisors to succeed his father in the office until the end of the term January 5, 1903. Petitions were presented to the supervisors indorsing three candidates—A. Y. Wright, Deputy County Clerk R. L. Freeman and C. E. Beckett. The first ballot gave Beckett two votes, and each of the other aspirants one. The next ballot remained unchanged, but on the third Wright withdrew, and Beckett and Freeman each received the support of two supervisors. On the fourth and decisive ballot Beckett received three votes, and was elected. Supervisor Pixley was not present. Saturday this new clerk took possession, his bond owed $10,000 being approved by the court. The new board of supervisors, taking office January 1, will appoint a clerk for the four-year term at the first session. Christmas Tree The members of the Society of the Children of Mary will have a Christmas tree at Turner-hall the evening of Sunday, Dec. 28th. There will be a program of musical and oratorical exercises. An admission fee of ten cents will be charged. The proceeds go to the purchase of a window for the new Catholic church. Finest line of Christmas goods for the big folks at Harris & Falkenstein' LOCAL JOTTINGS OF INTEREST Rain. Seventy-five hundredths of an inch of rain fell during the storm of last week. The rain continued at intervals during Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The showers were for the most part light. Total for the season, 2.64 inches; last year to date, 1.68. The country is in fine condition and a good, old-fashioned soaking rain will put it in apple pie order. Rain began falling at 2 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon and continued steadily until 11 o'clock, when a strong east wind dispersed the clouds. An inch and three hundredths fall during the storm, bringing the total for the season up to 3.67. Rain began falling again yesterday. The indications yesterday afternoon were promising for a good downpour during the night. Renner-Seale At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Seale, on Tuesday afternoon at 3:30, Oscar Renner was united in wedlock to Miss Fannie Seale. Rev. Snyder of the Presbyterian church performed the ceremony. After the happy couple were made one, congratulations were tendered from all. Refreshments were served, and later bride and groom departed for their honeymoon trip to Los Angeles and Mount Lowe. They will return in a few days and take up their residence in this city. We join the many friends of the happy couple in extending the felicitations of the season. Marked the Ballots The fact develops that in the contest of Langley vs. Head the returns from precinct 1 of this city came near being thrown out, on account of the writing by the two inspectors of their initials upon the back of each ballot. Attorney Meserve, who represented Langley, was quite wroth at the innovation, and declared the election board should be placed under arrest. However, no arrests have been made and probably the incident may be re- Grand Jury. The grand jury is composed of the following members: John Dunstan, C. O.Rust, J. L.Honadel, Fred Gerken, L.N.Brooks, Robert Dibble, Joseph Killifer, W.W.Buell, C.M.Salter, Fred Rhors, Jr., George N. Stockton, Albert Barrows, A.J.Visel, J.S.Fox, S.D.Mason, G.F.Jessen, A.O.Birch. Joseph M.Hart, William P.Dyer. Joseph M.Hart is foreman, and has appointed the following committees: Committee on municipalities—Fred Rhors, A.Barrows, W.W.Buell. Committee on roads, bridges, jails, suburban schools, etc., for the south district—L.N.Brooks, C.M.Salter. North district—George M.Stockton, W.P.Dyer. Committee on Assessor, and tax collector's offices—A.J.Visel, John Dunston, Fred Gerken. Committee on coroner, surveyor and recorder's offices—R.H.Dibble, S.D.Mason. Committe on clerk, auditor and treasurer's offices—C.O.Rust, G.F.Jesen, A.O.Birch. Committee on sheriff, district attorney and school superintendent's offices—J.L.Honadel, J.S.Fox, J.Killifer. A.J.Visal was appointed secretary. Meetings of the entire membership of the jury will be held each Monday morning until the work before them is completed. At such time all parties having business before the body are invited to appear. University of California. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Dec. 13. The examinations will end next Saturday, December 20th. Already the students are scattering for the Christmas holidays. New-comers should file by Saturday, January 3rd, their applications for admission. The entrance examinations will run from Tuesday, January 6th, to Friday,the 9th. Only those applicants will be examined who can furnish credentials showing that they have completed substantially the same course of study as is represented by the entrance requirements. On Monday, January 12th,the students will register,and work will begin that afternoon. There will be a University meeting at 11o'clock Tuesday morning, January 13th.at which President PERSONAL MENTION Mr. and Mrs. Wool of Los Angeles have been the guests of Judge and Mrs. Shanley the past week. Mrs. H.A.McWilliams has returned to her home in this city after an extended visit with relatives in Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burmel spent Sunday with relatives of the ter in Los Angeles. It was the anniversary of their wedding. Welborn Wallop is home from Keley to spend the Christmas holiday Carl Zeus and Bowman Merrit are pected home the latter part of week. L.A.Mendelson of Capistrano lying ill at the Richelieu hotel in San Ana.An operation for the removal an abscess has been performed.patient is resting easily. L.W.Kirby of Peralta} has purchased residence property in Los Angeles and will remove thither with family to reside in the near future his daughter,Miss Beulah.is attending school in that city. Henry Douglas Scott and Miss Judy Eleanor Basten,r residents of Place were married at Santa Ana on Tuesday afternoon in the office of the co-clerk by Justice of the Peace Will. Mrs.Henry Kuchel and young who have been visiting relatives Phoenix for some five weeks past expected to return home tomorrow Miss Zelma Bailey accompanies them and will remain during the winter. C.F.Grim and family have moved from Santa Ana to this city to reside Mr.Grim is agent for the Griffith lumber company,and will probably enlarge commodious residence in the spring At present he and his family are copying a cottage on South Los Angeles street. Emil Dreyfus,s son of the late H.Dreyfus formerly one of the lead citizens of this section.was in town Tuesday. He is in the building trades in San Francisco,and enjoys large and lucrative business.He s Anaheim shows more ginger than any time for years past. Mr. and Mrs.Theo.Rimpau their two daughters,Misses Sophia Mary,contemplate taking up their Marked the Ballots The fact develops that in the contest of Langley vs. Head the returns from precinct 1 of this city came near being thrown out, on account of the writing by the two inspectors of their initials upon the back of each ballot. Attorney Meserve, who represented Langley, was quite wroth at the innovation, and declared the election board should be placed under arrest. However, no arrests have been made and probably the incident may be regarded as closed. Baseball. A nine composed of members of the Loara and town nines defeated a warm aggregation of ballplayers from Orange on Sunday afternoon by a score of 24 to 6. Dickel pitched for the locals, and had the visitors completely at his mercy, striking out the first four men up. At Loara the Orangethoape nine defeated Olive 13 to 9. Another Election Contest J.C. Joplin, through his attorney, Judge Victor Montgomery, has filed a statement in a contest of election of W.G. Potter for the office of county treasurer. The ground of contest as alleged is that illegal votes were cast for Potter at the election and that if those votes are thrown out plaintiff will have enough votes to entitle him to the place. The hearing has been set for December 29. Judge Ballard will probably be disqualified to hear this case and Judge Noyes of Riverside will likely be substituted. Election Contest The suit brought by Charles McDowell vs. Z.B. West, by which it is sought to declare him ineligible to the office of superior judge, to which he was last month elected, was called in court on Monday, and postponed until Tuesday, owing to the inability of Judge Noyes of Riverside county, who is trying the case, to be present. McDowell avers that West spent more money to secure his election than is permissible under the purity of elections law. Every newspaper man in the county has been subpoenaed, as well as many others. About a dozen citizens of this city have been summoned as witnesses. The case is on trial this week. Bowling. A team of bowlers from this city, consisting of Fitzmier, Backs, Paschall, Jones and Warling drove over to Santa Ana in the pouring rain on Tuesday evening to play a match game with a team from Santa Ana, composed of Works, Hole, Johnson, Tubbs and Walker. The Santa Ana boys won the match. Potted Plants Potted plants make beautiful Christmas gifts; Mrs. Gates has a fine line of begonias and ferns at reasonable rates. For a silk muffler, silk reefer or a pair of silk suspenders for a Christmas student are scattering for the Christmas holidays. New-comers should file by Saturday, January 3rd, their applications for admission. The entrance examinations will run from Tuesday, January 6th, to Friday, the 9th. Only those applicants will be examined who can furnish credentials showing that they have completed substantially the same course of study as is represented by the entrance requirements. On Monday, January 12th, the students will register, and work will begin that afternoon. There will be a University meeting at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning, January 13th, at which President Wheeler will welcome the returning throng, and at which there will be an address by Booker T. Washington, the celebrated principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. During the holidays the University Glee club will give concerts in Central and Southern California. There will be not only college songs and ensemble singing by twenty voices, but instrumental numbers by the musical club, vocal solos and monologues. The Glee club has won golden opinions this year by its concerts at the University and its hearty participation in rallies, University meetings, student dramatic and musical affairs, and the Senior singing. Work will begin at once on Physiology hall, the new building which Mr. Rudolph Spreckles is to present to the University. Dr. Jaques Leob, who has resigned his chair in the University of Chicago to become professor of physiology here, will arrive in Berkeley before Christmas. His assistants will be Dr. Fischer, who will have charge of instruction in physiology in the Medical department, Dr. J.B. McCallum, Mr. Charles Gardiner Rogers and Dr. G. Bullot. Dr. Wesley Clair Mitchell has arrived from the University of Chicago to become Assistant Professor of Commerce. The school of commerce has been strengthened also by the appointment of Dr.S.Litman, who was trained in the Universities of Russia, Switzerland and France, and who offer instruction in commercial practice. The distinguished editor of the American Monthly Review of Reviews, Dr.Abert Shaw, will come to Berkeley next spring, as the first Barbara Weinstock lecturer. Every year some man of national reputation is to deliver one lecture at the University in the general field of "The Morals of Trade." Mr.H.Weinstock of Sacramento has presented $5000 to the college of Commerce as endowment for this lecture-ship. Alleyer-Martin Miss Amelia Martin, a well-known and popular young lady of this city, was united in matrimony to Henry Allegyer of El Monte, at the residence of the bride's parents on Thursday. Rev.Kogler of Orange was the officiating clergyman. Carl Martin was best man and Miss Clara Conrad bridesmaid. The happy couple departed for their home at El Monte. Don't forget to attend the cantata, "A Jolly Christmas," that will be given by the Sunday school of the Presbyterian church at Turner Hall Tuesday, December 23d, at 7:45 o'clock Emil Dreyfus, son of the late Dreyfus, formerly one of the leading citizens of this section, was in town Tuesday. He is in the building trades in San Francisco, and enjoys large and lucrative business. He is Anabeim shows more ginger than any time for years past. Mr. and Mrs.Theo.Rimpau is their two daughters,Misses Sophia Mary,contemplate taking up their residence in Los Angeles for a season,the benefit of Mrs.Rimpau's health.Mrs.Rimpau are among Aheim's earliest pioneers and number their friends upon all sides. We have Mrs.Kimpau will soon regain health. Steve Devoe of Los Alamitos was rested for an assault on A.W.John bookkeeper for the Los Alamitos company.The trouble is said to be been of long standing.In an alteration between the men Devoe is said have beaten and kicked Jones brushes.Devoe was arrested and taken before Justice Ord of Los Alamitos,and got ball for his appearance at the time he set for his preliminary examination.Jones is said to have several broken and to be otherwise injured.Wm.Schwenckert writes from Angeles saying that when he takes his residence in this city again,first of the year,他 will continue real estate business.at which he been quite successful during the year。他 will install an extension pump plant on his twenty-acre plot on West street,and contemplate other extensive improvements.Schwenckert is alive to the many vantages offering home seekers this section,and will no doubt be means of directing hither many families in the future. New Firm. The firm of Harris & Falkenstein.Mr.Azher & Falkenstein.Mr.Azher is the new member of this old-established and popular firm,has long been connected with the establishment,and known as one of the shrewdest businessmen in Southern California.Early the new yearthe firm will occupy new quarters in the brick block going up on corner of Center Los Angeles streets.It will open one of the finest stocks of goods seen in this city.Success to the firm. Some Handsome Hats For Christmas presents.Very cheerful a doll hat goes with every child's Come and see them at Miss Burger next to Rice's Bazaar,Anaheim,California. German Evangelical Lutheran schools next Sunday in the Episcopal church at 2:30 p.m.Sunday school 2 o'clock. Birds for Sale Miss Rose Blanchard has a number of German canary birds for sale.The are good singers and make fine Chickens presents.Corner of Center Clementina streets. The Gift Season is fairly begun. An early selection of gifts is most wise. You can select nothing that is at once so beautiful and so practical as one of Simmons Watch Chains. We've a splendid showing of them in both vest and lorgnette—and fobs as well. There is no watch for everyday use like a good American one; even the lowest priced will keep the r You can have a good watch for little money and fully guaranteed by M. Barborka, Anaheim JEWELER HOLIDAY Silk Mufflers, Silk Reefers The Latest Novelty in Hosiery, Neckwear, Initial Gloves, Leather Belts, Trends The Largest and Best Assortment of SHIRTS YUNG See our Toy Display in the Window Toys - Dolls Again Santa Claus has come He has made his headquarters with us. He has brought prettier things than ever for the dear little folks. Everybody remembers well our last year's display of Toys, but this year's effort beats by far last year's showing. There are all kinds of dolls—Dressed and Undressed, Doll Ladies and Doll Babies, Doll Buggies and Go-carts, Doll Dresses, Furniture, etc. Our line of Mechanical Toys is great—Automobiles, Locomotives, Trains, Animals and everything moveable It is impossible to mention all the pretty things to you—come in with the children and find out through them what they like the best. Do not delay your Christmas shopping till the rush is on and the assortment is broken. We have the unbreakable doll heads in all sizes. We also carry a fine line of Holiday Goods suitable for the big folks, such as Toilet Cases, Albums, Shaving Sets, Photo Cases, Fans, Leather Goods, etc. Harris & Falkenstein Store Open Evenings The Popular Store FRESH EASTERN OYSTERS 50 cents per can AT DICKEL'S FRESH EASTERN OYSTERS 50 cents per can AT DICKEL'S ALSO Cranberries, Raisins, Currants, Citron, Almonds, Pecans, Brazil nuts and Walnuts. Mince Meat and Plum Pudding A Holiday Treat to All! 10 Per Cent off Regular Prices All This Week Our little store is brim full of bargains! You won't miss it if you see them! No trash, all good, clean, new stock! All presents in shell or other goods carefully packed ready to send if you wish. Free delivery to any part of Anaheim. I. F. RICE, proprietor The Bazaar Keeping Pace with the Town I have this year a finer and larger stock of Christmas Goods than ever. All the latest styes of EBONOID GOODS Dolls, Albums, Games, Tree Ornaments, Candles, Candies and hundreds of useful as well as ornamental presents. COME AND SEE ME JOSEPH HELMSEN FIRST-CLASS MAPLE BOWLING ALLEYS Some Handsome Hats Christmas presents. Very cheap. What goes with every child's hat. and see them at Miss Burger's, Rice's Bazaar, Anaheim, Cal. Man Evangelical Lutheran service Sunday in the Episcopal at 2:30 p.m. Sunday school at Birds for Sale Rose Blanchard has a number man canary birds for sale. They good singers and make fine Christresents. Corner of Center and Antina streets. Shirts we can show ten patterns to be found in any other place in Youngbluth & Kroeger. Best line of furnishing goods and wear at Harris & Falkenstein's. Bowling & Kroeger carry the underwear in the city. Shirts and dolls at Harris & Falkens. Best line of Christmas goods for folks at Harris & Falkenstein's. Holiday goods now on display at fold's. Best line of furnishing goods and wear at Harris & Falkenstein's. Best line of Christmas goods for folks at Harris & Falkenstein's. Shirts and dolls at Harris & Falkens. COME AND SEE ME JOSEPH HELMSEN FIRST-CLASS MAPLE BOWLING ALLEYS THE FASCINATING SPORT Ladies' Nights Mondays and Fridays GEORGE FITZMIER, Manager W.J.FREEMAN Horseshoeing and General Blacksmithing Also the famous Banner Buggies and Newton Wagons FOR SALE LOS ANGELES STREET ANAHEIM, Cal. HOLIDAY GIFTS! Silk Reefers, Fancy Silk Suspenders Buy in Skewear, Initial Handkerchiefs, Dress and Driving Inner Belts, Trunks and Suit Cases, Sweaters, and Apportment of SHIRTS AND HATS to be found in the city, at YUNGBLUTH & KROEGER'S, The place to buy your men's furnishings