anaheim-gazette 1904-04-21

REPUBLICAN HOSTS COUNTY CONVENTION IN SESSION AT SANTA ANA President Roosevelt's Administration Endorsed—New County Central Committee—Crawford System Laid to Rest The Republican county convention assembled at Spurgeon's hall at Santa Ana on Saturday at 2 o'clock. There was a large representation of party men from every section of the county, and great enthusiasm manifested itself throughout the proceedings. Mention of President Roosevelt's name was occasion for an outburst of cheering, and when a final quietus was placed upon the Crawford system of conducting primaries the convention broke into long-continued applause. At 2 o'clock Dr. Cushman, chairman of the county central committee, who was slated for the toboggan, called the meeting to order, and Nate Ulm read the call for the convention. Immediately after the reading of the call S. O. Walker of Buena Park, who occupied a seat well up in front of the center section, arose and placed in nomination for temporary presiding officer of the convention, A. S. Bradford of Placentia. Seconds to the nomination came from many parts of the hall, and there being no further nominations Mr. Bradford was elected by acclamation. Chairman Bradford on taking the stand said the first business of the convention would be the election of a secretary. G. A. Harlen of Orange was elected to the position. Chairman Bradford announced the next business to be appointment of the usual committees. He accordingly announced such committees as follows: On Permanent Organization and Order of Business—H. J. Forgy, N. T. Edwards, S. O. Walker, R. E. Larter, R. B. Cook. Resolutions—E. E. Keech, R. Y. convention, giving a liberal representation thereto according to the republican votes cast at the preceding election." Reference to President Roosevelt called forth loud applause, and when the Crawford county system was quietly laid away to rest the convention broke into applause. E. T. Langley, one of the discoverers of the Crawford system, moved to strike out the committee's reference to it, but on a vote upon the question he was the only delegate in the convention to rise in support of his amendment. The convention voted unanimously against Langley, and the Crawford system was a thing of the past. Nominations for two delegates at large to the state convention were called for. Clyde Bishop nominated Richard Melrose of this city. K. Cleaver nominated E. E. Keech of Santa Ana. A delegate from El Toro nominated Marco Forster. The latter's name was withdrawn, and the nomination of Melrose and Keech was made by acclamation. The following district delegates were elected: First District—Frank Vegeley, Santa Ana; J. P. Greeley, Santa Ana. Second District—J. N. Bill, Garden Grove; R. B. Wardlow, Westminster. Third District—W. L. Hale, Fullerton; Dr. D. W. Hasson, Buena Park. Fourth District—D. A. McMullan, Olive; K. E. Watson, Orange. Fifth District—A. Getty, Tustin; M. A Forster, Capistrano. Nominations were ratified by the convention. A new county central committee was elected as follows: Anaheim No. 1—Geo. E., Boyd. Anaheim No. 2—H. A. Dickel. Buena Park—S. A. Walker. Bolsa—J. W. King. Delhi—C. E. Buell. El Modena—Ben Merrill. El Toro—A. W. Thompson. Fullerton—No choice. Garden Grove—W. E. Case. Laguna—G. W. Stevens. La Habra—M. R. Aldrich. Los Alamitos—D. J. Parker. Newport—W. J. Harlin. Newport Beach—Not represented. Olive—D. A. McMullan. Olinda—J. A. Burke. Orange, 1—W. B. Williams. HALE TAKES A REVENUE GRANTED LEAVE OF ABSECTION FROM WATER BOARD Desires Vacation of Three Months More—Several Applicants for Position of Zanjero—Referenced to Ditch Committee Regular meeting of the board of directors of the A. U.' W. Co.on Monday afternoon, April 18th, with the following members present: Directors Clerk, Bradford, Hale, Sherwood, Dermont, Zeyn and Kraemer. The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and approved. The committee was granted further time on estimating damages to Yorba oat field. Director Bradford asked and granted further time on the Wetditch. The committee appointed to investigate the plan of having payments for the A.U.W.Co.deposited in the lerton bank reported that it would possible to make such an arrangement but that it was not very practical necessary. The secretary was instructed to attend the attention of the zanjeros to the duplication daily reports in Place and Fullerton. Attorney Melrose reported that does not consider this company unobligation to reimburse parties may have cashed the time cheque forged by W.B.Maynard. The attorney also reported that we out additional cost he has settled whole matter of the Chandler turn contract, and has received from Nagel a release of the writ of attestment. The attorney also reported that all investigation he recommends that Dyer transfer of stock be not made till a release of their rights be secured from the heirs. ing no further nominations Mr. Bradford was elected by acclamation. Chairman Bradford on taking the stand said the first business of the convention would be the election of a secretary. G. A. Harlen of Orange was elected to the position. Chairman Bradford announced the next business to be appointment of the usual committees. He accordingly announced such committees as follows: On Permanent Organization and Order of Business—H. J. Forgy, N. T. Edwards, S. O. Walker, R. E. Larter, R. B. Cook. Resolutions—E. E. Keech, R. Y. Williams, Frank Shanley, John Snowover, V. C. Holderman. Credentials—D. A. McMullan, E. T. Langley, Harvey Oldfield, W. L. Hale, G. E. Robinson. A recess of ten minutes was taken, but an hour elapsed before the credentials committee, at 3:20, were ready to submit their report. On reassembling of the convention H. J. Forgy read the following report of the committee on permanent organization and order of business: REPORT COMMITTEE ON ORDER OF BUSINESS. 1. Report committee on credentials. 2. Permanent organization. 3. Report of other committees. 4. Election of two delegates at large to state convention: 5. Divide into supervisorial districts and elect two delegates from each district to state convention. 6. Divide into precincts and elect one central committeeman from each precinct. 7. Reconvene as a convention as a whole and hear reports from supervisorial districts and each precinct. 8. Ratification of action of supervisorial districts and precincts. 9. Any other business that may come before the convention. Dr. Freeman of Fullerton arose and moved to strike from the report section 6, referring to election of a new county central committee. He contended there was no provision for this in the call for the convention, and opposed it as an unwarrantable innovation. E. T. Langley seconded the motion, maintaining the convention had no authority for selecting a new committee. E. E. Keech, H. J. Forgy and others supported the committee's report, and on a vote of the convention the report was sustained by a vote of three to one. A viva voce vote showed unmistakably that the convention was against the amendment. A Santa Ana delegate occasioned laughter by saying, soto voce, to a bystander, "Maybe they don't understand the question." A division was called for. When those opposing the amendment arose it looked like the entire convention was on its feet. No count was made of them and the chair declared the amendment lost. D. A. McMullan read the report of committee on credentials, which was adopted. The temporary officers of the convention were made permanent. Anaheim No. 2—H. A. Dickel. Buena Park—S. A. Walker. Bolaa—J. W. King. Delhi—C. E. Buell. El Modena—Ben Merrill. El Toro—A. W. Thompson. Fullerton—No choice. Garden Grove—W. E Case. Laguna—G. W. Stevens. La Habra—M. R. Aldrich. Los Alamitos—D. J. Parker. Newport—W. J. Harlin. Newport Beach—Not represented. Olive—D. A. McMullan. Olinda—J. A. Burke. Orange, 1—W. B. Williams. Orange, 2—N. T. Edwards. Placentia—A. S. Bradford. San Joaquin—Geo.W. Angle. San Juan—R.B.Cook. Santa Ana, 1—F.W.Mansur. Santa Ana, 2—E.E.Keech. Santa Ana, 3—N.A.Ulm. Santa Ana, 4-G.E.Robinson. Santa Ana, 5-J.N.Anderson. Silverado—J.F.Conley. Trabuca—John Osterman. Tustin-U.C.Holderman. West Anaheim-J.W.Duckworth. West Orange-S.T.McTarnahan. Westminster-R.E.Larter. Yorba-R.P.Marquez. Fullerton took four votes for central committeeman, Dr.Freeman and Geo.W.Sherwood being candidates. There were twelve delegates and the first two ballots resulted 6 to 6 for each candidate. Before the third ballot Sherwood arose and said he would decline in favor of Fred West. The third ballot resulted: Freeman, 6; West, 6.The fourth made no change, and on suggestion of Dr.Freeman the selection of a committeeman was referred back to the precinct to vote upon it at some future time. For delegates from the third district three candidates were placed in nomination, as follows: Dr.Hasson, W.L.Hale, G.H.Amerige.The vote resulted: Hasson, 37; Hale, 20; Amerigel19.Hasson and Hale were declared the nominees. A collection of 50 cents from each delegate was taken up and the convention adjourned. Immediately after the adjournment of the convention the newly-elected members of the county central committee met and organized by electing R.Y.Williams chairman and N.A.Ulm secretary.Mr.Williams, in assuming the chair, earnestly thanked the members for the honor and promised to do all in his power for the success of the Republican party at the polls. N.A.Ulm,F.W.Mansur and D.A.McMullen were appointed a committee to select suitable headquarters. There being no other business the meeting adjourned to the call of the chair. Olinda Defeated. Olinda was defeated by the Woodmen of Los Angeles at Athletic Park, on Sunday afternoon.Score, 14 to 4. Starkey twirled good ball for the Woodmen and displayed much gameiness,pitching-the game out after being knocked senseless in the fifth inning by a pitched ball.Charlie Rodner collided with Harry Leland in practice. The old board met shortly after o'clock,with all members present,vice Trustees Schneider,Rast,BerdroWeisel and Fletcher. On being called to order,Clerk Meitrit submitted certificates of election and oaths of office of the newly chosen city officials,as follows:T.A.Darliland.J.A.Tyler,trustees;E.B.Mritt.clerk;N.F.Steadman,marsbJohn Hartung,treasurer. The certificates of election were that the convention was against the amendment. A Santa Ana delegate occasioned laughter by saying, soto voice, to a bystander, "Maybe they don't understand the question." A division was called for. When those opposing the amendment arose it looked like the entire convention was on its feet. No count was made of them and the chair declared the amendment lost. D. A. McMullan read the report of committee on credentials, which was adopted. The temporary officers of the convention were made permanent. E. E. Keech read the report of the committee on resolutions as follows: The chairman of the committee on resolutions, E. E. Keech, read their report as follows, which was adopted with hearty manifestations of approval: "RESOLVED, That we the republicans of Orange county, reaffirm our devotion to the great principles of the republican party, whose continued power and administrative efficiency has caused and maintained the wonderful prosperity and progress of our beloved country. "RESOLVED, That we have watched the administration of President Roosevelt with pride and admiration. That he has proved to be an executive of unswerving honesty, commanding ability, untiring industry, irresistible energy and lofty patriotism. That in his adaptations to the times and service to the people, he is unexcelled by any of the able and great men who have preceded him in his office; and we most cordially enclose him and his entire administration. "RESOLVED, That this convention does at this time put its stamp of disapproval upon the so-called "Crawford County System." That the said system, while excellent in theory, after being tried and well tested, has proven to be a delusion and a snare, and not a desirable way of selecting nominees for the republican party of Orange county. That its main defects are as follows: 1. That it tends to concentrate all nominations for office in the county seat. 2. That it is an expensive system for the candidates. 3. That it embitters the rank and file of the party, so that the nominee who receives his nomination after a warm contest is bound to lose a large number of votes of his party that he is entitled to receive. THAT, The republican county central committee of Orange county is hereby instructed to hereafter follow the custom of selecting nominees by McMullen were appointed a committee to select suitable headquarters. There being no other business the meeting adjourned to the call of the chair. Olinda Defeated. Olinda was defeated by the Woodmen of Los Angeles at Athletic Park, on Sunday afternoon. Score, 14 to 4. Starkey twirled good ball for the Woodmen and displayed much game-ness, pitching the game out after being knocked senseless in the fifth inning by a pitched ball. Charlie Rodner collided with Harry Leland in practice. Leland was severely injured about the face. The whole Woodmen team hit the ball hard, Ross leading with a home run and three singles. In the sixth inning the Woodmen hammered in eleven runs. Batteries: M. W. A., Starkey and Mangerino; Olindas, Crips, Crandall and Perrls. Next Sunday at the same time and place the third game of the series with the Los Angeles city league will be played with the Owl Drug Co. as the opposition. The line-up of next Sunday's game is as follows: Owl Drug Co.-G. Bowman, l. f.; E. Adams, c. f.; J. Simons, p.; Long, c.; McQuade, s. s.; T. Bowman, 1 b.; F. Adams, 2 b.; Cramer, 3 b.; Lepper, r. f. Olinda-Wagner, l. f.; Teffree, c. f.; Crandall, p.; Myers, c.; Burnett, s.; Isabell, 1 b.; Burke, 2 b.; Head, 3 b.; Crips, r. f. Electric Sub-Station. A young man living with his parents in town has a situation with a force of workmen engaged by the Huntington electric railway in creating three substations on the line of that railway in this county. He says that one of these substations will be erected at San Pedro, one at Newport Beach and a third in this city. The road, according to his story, will be extended from where workmen are at present engaged at the Landing to Newport Beach, by way of Pacific City and Bolsa Beach. Thence the route will run northerly to Santa Ana and through this city and Fallerton to a junction with the line in La Mabra Valley. The statement is given out that work on the sub-station here will begin as soon as work on those at San Pedro and Newport Beach are completed, probably in July. SHIPMENT OF LEMONS From the Spooner ranch west of the city there were shipped 1,000 boxes lemons last week, the result of picking from a thirty-acre orchard Manager Stankey presents the record as a proof of the advantage planting a serial or leguminous crop ottrus orchards to be plowed under This orchard last year was planted peas, which were turned under when at a proper height. This year part was sewn and plowed under when up. Mr. Stankey says his walnuts eranges have been benefited by the treatment. LE TAKES A REST UNTED LEAVE OF ABSENCE FROM WATER BOARD mes Vacation of Three Months or me—Several Applicants for Postition of Zanjero—Referred to Ditch Committee At the meeting of the chamber of commerce on Thursday evening Mr. Bissell brought up the matter of the building of a direct line to the coast from this city by the Pacific Electric company. Mr. Bissell pointed out that the electric line is almost ready to begin running cars to Anaheim Landing, and that it is generally considered that this is going to be one of the most popular beaches on the coast. Plans for many buildings have already been made, and are awaiting the completion of the road so that material may be hauled in. He thought the Southern Pacific could be induced to extend its Los Alamitos branch four miles to Bay City. There would be little trouble in securing a right of way and construction cost would be small. Such a line would get the beach traffic from all this section of the county, and would furnish a direct line to Long Beach and San Pedro. There could be no doubt that it would pay. He suggested that if the railroad company refused to take the matter up, a right of way be secured by the chamber of commerce and offered to the Pacific Electric, which might build a spur from Bay City to Los Alamitos and connect there with the S. P. Mr. Bissell was appointed a committee to look into the matter and submit a plan of action to be taken by the chamber. A condition of the grammar schools of the county which is said to be a growing cause of dissatisfaction was brought out by President Howard. He said the course of study which has been laid out by the county board of education is one which it is impossible for the pupils to follow, and that complaints are growing in force daily. It seems from investigations which have been made that the course laid out for the year involves entirely too much work, and in trying to carry it through the teachers are giving the pupils an amount of work which endangers their health and renders impossible a proper assimilation of the matters studied. The district trustees, said Mr. Howard, are powerless in the matter. Messrs. Howard and Miller were appointed to make arrangements for a protest to the county board. The special committee having the work in charge reported on plans for LOCAL JOTTINGS OF INTEREST More Railway Gossip An item of interest concerning the Huntington electric railway line from Long Beach to Newport Beach, by way of Anaheim Landing and Pacific City has appeared in a number of newspapers of late. From it we quote as follows: Trains of the Pacific Electric company promise to be the closest American rivals in point of speed of the famous Marienfelde-Fossen German car if the plans of the officials for the Newport Beach line be carried out. The time over this line is to be fifty minutes for the thirty-nine miles between Newport Beach and Los Angeles. That schedule includes stops. A speed of 100 miles an hour, it is calculated, may be maintained for a considerable distance along certain sections of the road with the utmost safety to passengers. In order to reach Newport Beach by a coast line route the Pacific Electric engineers are engaged in a feat that is as full of difficulty as the Ogden-Lucin cut-off across Great Salt lake, considered the greatest achievement of its kind in the world. Every effort is now being made to hasten completion of the work and the new coast line is expected to be carrying passengers by June 1st. The portion of the line now incomplete is from Ocean Beach to Newport Beach, a distance of fifteen miles. From Ocean Beach the trains from Newport will run over the regular line to Los Angeles, which will be converted into an electric line. Leaving Ocean Beach the new line has a matchless ocean view its entire distance, with a pleasing background of rising hills and broken fields. Committed Suicide George Meier, a resident of McPherson, committed suicide by hanging in his barn on Tuesday afternoon. Meier and his son had been working together on the ranch, and while the latter was called away, Meier went to the barn, tied the end of a heavy cord around his neck, climbed up the side of the barn and tied the other end of the cord to a beam and then jumped off. When his feet deep. Mrs. Doerner of St. Louis, was been spending the winter at Park, has been the guest of Mr. during the week. Miss Melanie Cahen was a town this week from Los Angeles guest of Miss Adella Strodthy Miss Theresa Fay. Mr. and Mrs. N. Hart and Strassheim of Chicago, who have their guest for some weeks now. CITY BOARD MEETS. Rust Elected Chairman—Committees Appointed—Thanks to Retiring Members. New city board of trustees held session on Monday evening. No was transacted, except the one of a new president of the and the appointment by him of committees. Board met shortly after 8 with all members present, viz., Schneider, Rast, Berdrow, and Fletcher. Called to order, Clerk Meritified certificates of election of office of the newly chosen officials, as follows: T. A. Darling, A. Tyler, trustees; E. B. Merik; N. F. Steadman, marshal; Hartung, treasurer. Certificates of election were approved. HEALTH is the Committed Suicide George Meier, a resident of McPherson, committed suicide by hanging in his barn on Tuesday afternoon. Meier and his son had been working together on the ranch, and while the latter was called away, Meier went to the barn, tied the end of a heavy cord around his neck, climbed up the side of the barn and tied the other end of the cord to a beam and then jumped off. When his son discovered the body, a short time afterwards, life was not extinct. Meier was immediately cut down, carried to the house, a physician summoned, and everything done to save his life, but without avail. Meier and family lived on a little ranch near McPherson, and was at times considered a little unbalanced in his mind, though no apprehension was felt that he would commit so awful a deed. Coroner Smith held an inquest and a verdict was rendered in accordance with the above facts. MISS HORSTMAN ENTERTAINS Miss Horstman entertained the Ladies' Euchre Club on Thursday afternoon. Progressive euchre was the game of the afternoon and the following ladies were the lucky winners of prizes: Miss Anne Everhardy, first prize, a hand-painted sugar bowl and cream pitcher; Mrs. Smith of Los Angeles, second prize, a chafing-dish. The consolation was won by Miss Teresa Fay. After the game refreshments were served and a pleasant afternoon was spent by all present. Miss Horstman entertained the Miercoles Club at progressive euchre yesterday afternoon. UNITED FAMILY Mr. and Mrs. James Stafford, well-known residents of Placentia, have become reconciled after an estrangement of a week because of the infatuation of Mrs. Stafford for a farm hand named George Dewey, employed on the Stafford ranch. Stafford is said to have leveled a pistol at Dewey with the intention of filling him full of holes, but refrained on account of his family's sake. As a result of a serimimage between Stafford and Dewey, the former left home, going to Los Angeles for a day. On his return he found Mrs. Stafford and Dewey had gone to Whittier. Friends patched up a truce between man and wife and a complete reconciliation has ensued. McWilliams & Dunn have taken next month for Hall of Records where he will pay a relative whom he has not seen yet. Fritz Ruhman contemplates some time next month for Hall Germany, where he will pay a relative whom he has not seen yet. He will be able to see them soon. HEALTH is the Most Important In buying food-products, several things are to be thought of—i.e., Economy, Results, Easy Handling, Reliability, but the most important is Health. Health means everything. In buying clothes, shoes, hats, furniture, etc., if the buyer is deceived and gets an imitation the only harm is loss of money. In buying food-products, if imitations are supplied, there is not only a loss of money, but perhaps an injury to health—which is beyond price. Remember these facts when buying baking powder. ROYAL BAKING POWDER ABSOLUTELY PURE PERSONAL MENTION Joseph Hatfield is engaged in taking the school census. Dr. W. W. Adams made a business trip to Santa Ana on Monday. E. B. Foster was a business visitor in town this week from Centralia. Carl Pressel has taken a position with Wm. Warner’s livery stable. Rev. Chapman attended Presbytery Pasadena several days this week. Fritz Yungbluth made a business trip to Los Angeles on Friday morning. Don Marco Forster of San Juan was a visitor with friends in town this week. Mrs. Konig and Mrs. Hatzfeld are at Sean Park for a short visit with Mrs. Doerner. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Hatzfeld have moved to their handsome new home on Monon street. D. Bastanchury and family will this week move to their new $10,000 residence in La Habra Valley. William Baker and family have arrived from Holton, Kan., and will make allerton their future home. A. F. Dexter of Covina was in the city yesterday looking for a location for the opening of a short order emporium. Hon. Walter F. Parker, the well-known Los Angeles political leader, was in town on a short pasear yesterday. M. L. Ward of San Diego, aspirant Congress, was in Santa Ana this week as the guest of his sister, Mrs. B. Cory. C. C. Butterfield of Buena Park has just completed a new water well which will pump 200 inches. The well is 400 feet deep. Mrs. Doerner of St. Louis, who has been spending the winter at Ocean Park, has been the guest of Mrs. Konig during the week. Miss Melanie Cahen was a visitor in town this week from Los Angeles, the rest of Miss Adella Strodthoff and Miss Theresa Fay. Mr. and Mrs. N. Hart and Mrs. Cassheim of Chicago, who has been air guest for some weeks past driving SPRING MILLINERY A larger part of our store is given over this season to the largest display of MILLINERY than in previous seasons. EXQUISITE ASSORTMENT OF EASTER HATS Absolutely and incomparably the greatest exhibition ever attempted by any establishment handling Millinery in this city. The Hats are so fairly priced that you cannot help but feel that we are entitled to the Millinery business of this town. Magnificent stock of Flowers, Ribbons and Ornaments at low prices New Spring Waists just arrived, also lots of Easter Novelties in LACE COLLARS, NECKWEAR, HAIR ORNAMENTS, GOLD BUTTONS, EMBROIDERIES, LACES, ALLOVERS Asher & Falkenstein Anaheim, Cal. Wallop Bros. SUCCESSORS TO E. J. MERCEREAU Grocers Will carry in stock a complete line of FRESH GROCERIES at prices to meet all competition Will carry in stock a complete line of FRESH GROCERIES at prices to meet all competition A share of the public patronage solicited STOVES Oil Heaters, Coal and Wood Heaters, Stoves and Ranges AT DICKEL'S Groceries, Hardware, Crockery, Stationery, etc. Big Reductions in Milk Ross Bros. of the Model Diary announce the following reduced prices for MILK and CREAM beginning April 15. 2 Quarts Daily $3.25 per month 1½ Quarts Daily $2.50 “ 1 Quart Daily $1.75 “ 1 Pint Daily .90 “ Cream .15 per Pint Telephone 77 ROSS BROS Corner of Santa Ana and East Streets Ross Bros. of the Model Diary announce the following reduced prices for MILK and CREAM beginning April 15. 2 Quarts Daily ... $3.25 per month 1½ Quarts Daily ... $2.50 " " 1 Quart Daily ... $1.75 " " 1 Pint Daily ... .90 " " Cream ... .15 per Pint Telephone 77 ROSS BROS Corner of Santa Ana and East Streets 8000 VALENCIA ORANGE TREES 3000 NAVEL ORANGE TREE 2000 NAVELENCIA TREES FORISALE T PERKIN BROS' NURSERIE AGENT AT ORANGE L. W. HEMPHILL Telephone Main 174 Three-Fourths of a Mile East of McPherson PHONE SUBURBAN 13 ORANGE CENTRAL Postoffice address, Santa Ana, R. F. D. No. 1 MODESTO-TURLOCK Irrigation Jubilee At Modesto, California, Friday and Saturday APRIL 22 AND 23 Grand Celebration of the Completion of the Greatest Irrigation System in America 250 miles of canals ranging from 74 to 22 feet, floor measurement, irrating 260,000 acres of fertile land Water and Canals Owned by Land! Free Excursions, Grand Decorations, Electrical Illuminations, Day Fire Works, N. G. C. Battalion Encampment, Inter-County Field Meet, Receptions, Dancing and Concerts by 3rd Artillery Band, U. S. A. Addresses by Governor Pardee, Elwood Mead, Benjamin Ide Wheeler and Others HALF FARE RATES FROM ALL POINTS ON THE SOUTH BEN PACIFIC AND SANTA FE RAILROADS SPLENDID OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOMESEEKERS