anaheim-gazette 1906-05-03

Buena Park Honest John Martin has a way of his own when it comes to getting a square deal. A well-known townsite boomer of Los Angeles had bargained to sell his team of horses and after disposing of the animals and when it came to a final settlement the boomer, so it is alleged, held back an even $4 32, which Martin averred was not right. He happened to meet his man at the depot on Monday afternoon and collared him and demanded a settlement. The real estate man attempted to evade him and began to parley. Martin can't run and thinking he would lose his man, grabbed him by the coat tail with his left and threatened to make the boomer see stars if he didn't dig, and he dug. All John wants is a square deal. Val Brown came up from Newport on Monday on a short visit. On Sunday at Newport he rescued a drummer named Burke from a watery grave. Burke is a good swimmer but ventured out too far and being caught in an undertow was carried out beyond the breakers. An alarm was given and Val went to the rescue. A rope having been tied to his body he swam out to the drowning man and reached him none too soon. The man was brought ashore and resuscitated. Burke thanked Val profusely for saving his life and also presented him with a dollar's worth of cigars. Val is a hero. Mr. Bishop is having a considerable quantity of lumber sawed at Nelson's lumber yard, the same to be made into flumes. About 10,000 feet was sawed for the factory for boxes. Miss Nora Speer of Anaheim is visiting with Mrs. Owens. H. C. Gower and family left for the Yosemite valley on a pleasure trip. They will make the journey in a camp FACTS ABOUT THE EARTH State Commission Solicits About the Quake All Sections It is of importance that of the State of California with the State Earthquake in its investigation of seismic disturbance. For it is essential that the conceive as soon as possible on any or all of the topics low. All communication addressed to the State Commission, University of Berkeley, California. Give information on the 1. — Post-office address; and State. 2. — Place and date of objection, if other than the writer. 3. — Name and address of person, if other than the writer. 4. — Give estimate of the earthquake on the Scale. The Rossi-Forel scaled by the commission is as follows: I. Perceptible, only by struments. II. Very slight, shock few persons at rest. III. Slight shock, of width and direction was noted by persons. IV. Moderate shock, persons in motion; shaking objects; cracking of ceiling. V. Smart shock, gentle furniture shaken; some elk some sleepers awakened. VI. Severe shock, generating of sleepers; stopping some window glass broken. VII. Violent shock, or loose objects; falling of piling of church bells; some Mr. Bishop is having a considerable quantity of lumber sawed at Nelson's lumber yard, the same to be made into flumes. About 10,000 feet was sawed for the factory for boxes. Miss Nora Speer of Anaheim is visiting with Mrs. Owens. H. C. Gower and family left for the Yosemite valley on a pleasure trip. They will make the journey in a camp wagon and will be gone four or five months. Messrs. Goldie and Martin are rapidly getting the new county road in shape. Miss Laura Roller visited a few days this week with relatives in Olive. The paycar on the Southern Pacific pulled in here at 5:30 on Monday afternoon and upon leaving the engineer discovered that the engine had a busted flue. The local southbound flyer picked up the car and the night freight pulled the dead engine back to the city. A man claiming to be an engineer and a San Francisco refugee accosted the factory manager for work a day or two ago. His story was believed and the man was told to come around the following morning. In the interim the man poured forth his tale of woe and succeeded in getting money from several people in the Park. He failed to show up for work as promised and no doubt is a fakir. Misleading Earthquake Reports EDITOR GAZETTE —During the past week I have received from friends and relatives throughout the eastern and middle states, letters of inquiry regarding the extent of earthquake damage in Southern California. It appears from their advices that misleading reports have been published somewhere, by someone, that Los Angeles and San Diego had suffered loss of life and property, also that other towns had been shook up more or less seriously. Of course, this is not the case and it is most unfortunate that such a statement should become current anywhere. Even in San Francisco, failure of ways and means to control the fires that broke out, caused more loss and damage than the earthquakes that preceded the terrible blaze. It is true we have had several slight Diego had suffered loss of life and property, also that other towns had been shook up more or less seriously. Of course, this is not the case and it is most unfortunate that such a statement should become current anywhere. Even in San Francisco, failure of ways and means to control the fires that broke out, caused more loss and damage than the earthquakes that preceded the terrible blaze. It is true we have had several slight tremors in this part of California during the past twenty-five or thirty years but no serious damage has resulted. Clocks have been stopped, and some of the old adobe buildings broken up; poorly constructed ancient brick walls slightly cracked in some places. That is about the maximum extent according to my observations. Southern California is not subject to violent storms or disturbances of any nature. Damaging earthquakes have occurred along the Atlantic coast and it is only a few years ago that Charleston, S. C., was badly wrecked. In the year 1811 a violent convulsion of the earth took place at New Madrid, Mo., and continued for several days. As a matter of fact, the middle states have suffered more damage to property, and attendant lost of life—than has been experienced in Southern California from any cause—by their destructive cyclones, to which they are subject, and we are exempt. T. A. DARLING. Anaheim, May 2. A delegation of Eagles went to Santa Ana last evening to meet with the aerie at that place. Battling Nelson, the lightweight pugilist who is training at Fairview hot springs, entertained the company with a sparring exhibition. IS ABOUT THE EARTHQUAKE Commission Solicits Information About the Quake From All Sections Of importance that the citizens of State of California co-operate with the State Earthquake Commission in its investigation of the recent disturbance. For this purpose essential that the commission re-issue soon as possible information on all of the topics outlined below. All communications should be used to the State Earthquake Mission, University of California, Key, California. Information on the following: Post-office address; town, county state. Place and date of observation. Name and address of the observer than the writer. Give estimate of the intensity of earthquake on the Rossi-Forel The Rossi-Forel scale as amend-the commission is as follows: Perceptible, only by delicate infants. Very slight, shocks noticed by persons at rest. Slight shock, of which duration erection was noted by a number ofons. Moderate shock, reported by us in motion; shaking of movable; cracking of ceilings. Smart shock, generally felt; are shaken; some clocks stopped; sleepers awakened. Severe shock, general awaken-sleepers; stopping of clocks; window glass broken. Violent shock, overturning of objects; falling of plaster; strik-church bells; some chimneys San Francisco disaster. On or two members hurried west as soon as the news of the calamity reached them but the others felt that they could do more good in Washington than any where else. Their aid and advice has been sought by the President and officials of the War Department and the suggestions they have been able to give have done much to hurry the furnishing of government supplies as well as to direct the distribution of funds to the best possible advantage. Now that the fire is over and the full extent of the disaster has been made known to them, one and all are full of hope for the future glories of the wrecked metropolis. Senator Flint is very enthusiastic as to the future of the new San Francisco. He had a long conference with President Roosevelt regarding the placing of funds and the rebuilding of the Federal buildings in the destroyed city which resulted in the President sending a message to Congress urging the rapid reconstruction of all Federal buildings and such additional ones as may be required. Congress will be asked to appropriate $1,500,000 to erect a joint army and navy repository. Senator Perkins also saw the president and advocated the building of a government storehouse in the Presidio. The senator said it would offer the people of San Francisco some protection against such an ordeal as they have just passed through. If the government will set the pace in rebuilding, and I have been given assurance that it will, the people of San Francisco will follow suit. We will have a new city that will be the wonder of the world. San Francisco will show her mettle and the new city that will arise will justify the design of its official seal, "Gold in Peace, Iron in War." Representative Knowland expresses confident belief in the future of the Slight shock, or which duration of preelection was noted by a number of voters. Moderate shock, reported by us in motion; shaking of movable objects; cracking of ceilings. Smart shock, generally felt; are shaken; some clocks stopped; sleepers awakened. Severe shock, general awakening; sleepers; stopping of clocks; window glass broken. Violent shock, overturning of objects; falling of plaster; strik-church bells; some chimneys. Fall of chimneys; cracks in walls of buildings. Partial or total destruction of buildings. Great disasters; overturning of fissures in the surface of the mountain slides. Give any facts that you can as to reections the Earthquake Waves and to travel. Describe the character of the shock, whether a tremblor or oscillatory motion, etc., and refer you, yourself, or others had clear impressions as to the direction which it was moving, the facts which this impression was based on whether people agreed as to the reason. Give also any further particulars nearest, whether they are from objection or hearsay. If any changes were in the ground, such as deformations or elevations of the surface, emissions of sand or water, be them fully. Character of fire to buildings. General direction which walls, chimneys and columns cemeteries were overthrown. Falls, wells and rivers are often affected, even by slight shocks, any information in regard to such cases will be valuable. State as exactly as possible the date commencement and the duration each shock. Exact time of the beginning of a storm (to the nearest second), one of most important of all observations, ought to get correctly, because of great velocity with which the waves pass, and because the watch or clock be immediately compared with a known to be keeping standard. If several hours have elapsed since the comparison is made, anotherparison should be made an hour later in order to find whether your piece is gaining or losing. The elevation cannot be regarded as a just passed through. If the government will set the pace in rebuilding, and I have been given assurance that it will, the people of San Francisco will follow suit. We will have a new city that will be the wonder of the world. San Francisco will show her mettle and the new city that will arise will justify the design of its official seal, "Gold in Peace, Iron in War." Representative Knowland expresses confident belief in the future of the Golden Gate city and predicts that its rapid rebuilding will be a surprise to the world. He pledges his support to aid in every possible way the enactment of such measures that will insure rebuilding in the most modern manner and with just as few restrictions as possible. The elimination of duty on structural steel is the first step in the right direction. "We will waste no time in getting down to business and putting our shoulders to the wheel in restoring settled conditions in San Francisco," said Representative Needham. "There is no question about the future of the city. It is as secure now as before the fire. Steel structures will be the only kind of buildings erected, and already, understand, the steel manufacturers are in readiness to forward material as soon as it can be used. One thing I am glad of and that is the destruction of Chinatown. The ground it formerly occupied will now be used for legitimate purposes, which will add immensely to the city." "The rebuilding of San Francisco will be the wonder of the world" said Representative James N. Gillett, "The future of the city is just as secure as it was before the earthquake, and anybody who knows California, and the Californians knows that it is. It has the most courageous, determined people, it is inspired by a sentiment of devotion and loyalty such as nobody can understand who does not know California. Whatever California's senators and representatives can do to make the city greater, better and more powerful than ever before, will be done you may depend upon it." Thus it will be seen that the sons of California are keenly alert to the needs of her stricken city, and here in Washington they are setting an example of loyalty to those they represent and for unbounded faith in a promising future grown here on all these plants bring a high price-gadged as a delicacy hotels and restaurants. J. V. Vickers of Beach company with came through here on this week. Mr. Vickers the 60 cent rate from Beach to Los Angeles begin May first. Hua has been laboring for some time and it is greener. Local Masons will lodge here. Officers Griffith, W. M.; J. J. G. A. Shank, J. W. The Odd Fellows had evenings ago at their Bishop of Santa Ana speaker. Among those edited to the programme Allen, Dr. Wilson, Mrs. Case, Mrs. Franklin dling, Cash and Me Mr. Warden. The May Day celebr success, cars from easing in loaded to the utile space was occupied and rigs that began to the surrounding courtyard kept up a steady strike noon fully 5000 people. The parade started o'clock, headed by grand marshal of the city by Mrs. Whiteside, Mrs Sholly and Mrs. Talbe The Long Beach Band the lovely white and giving the queen, bishop of honor. They look their snowy white small white parasols.of the parade the bish queen at Ocean ave. Next came the Mayful creation of red corresponding with that of the May pole s The May pole was day, the king, Master queen, tiny Mildred I four flower girls, took If several hours have elapsed the comparison is made, anotherparison should be made an hour in order to find whether yourpiece is gaining or losing. Theavation cannot be regarded as adone, unless it is stated that thisbeen done. Telegraph operators,ad officials, watchmakers, etc.,especially good opportunities forperforming this question correctly, andthe co-operation is most earnestlyrelied. A clock was stopped, give the exactbit indicated (and anything known,new fast or how slow it was), itspo-the direction in which it wasg,and the length of the pendulum.If a shock was not felt in yourneighborhood, although noticed atis not very far distant, do not failanswer the first four questions, asive reports are of great interestduring the limits of the disturbedetc. State also the nearest pointour station where the shock was Name of the writer. DATE.—In replying to these ques-s they need not be repeated; butanswers should be numbered to cor-ond to the questions. WASHINGTON CHAT OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.] California's delegation in Congressseen a busy set of men since the understand who does not know California. Whatever California's senatorsand representatives can do to make thecity greater, better and more powerfulthan ever before, will be done you maydepend upon it." Thus it will be seen that the sons ofCalifornia are keenly alert to the needsof her stricken city, and here in Washington they are setting an example ofloyalty to those they represent and forunbounded faith in a promising futurethat is the admiration of one and all.The entire delegation is heart and soulin the work that has been set beforethem and they are pitching into it witha zest and determination that cannotfail to produce results. Huntington Beach Material improvements are to bemade on the water system here. TheHuntington Beach company has placedan order for 20,000 feet of pipe,ranging in size from three to eight inches.This pipe is to be laid in the north-western part of town, and will likelystart building in a locality that hithertohas been without water. A mainwill be laid on Palm avenue throughto Twenty-third street and on Seventhstreet between Palm and Wesleyavenues. This will give HuntingtonBeach four more miles of mains. The first carload of oil for treatingthe streets is due here and work of theoiling will begin at once. Eight carsof oil will be spread every week untilthe entire section recently graded isfinished. The Huntington Beach company willcut 150 tons of hay north and west oftown. The company sent out its firstconsignment of artichokes this week.The plants are fine and it seemslikely that this vegetable may be profitably their snowy whitesmall white parasols.of the parade the bishqueen at Ocean ave. Next came the Mayfifthitful creation of redcorresponding with that of the May pole s. The May pole wasday, the king, Mastqueen, tiny MildredI four flower girls, tookthrone at the base twelve children wroughthem was a p remembered—a perfished thorough trai-the program for the f The races were nextfirst, 100-yard dash,Siglar. The 75-yard foot raws won by Histon.yard dash, won bydash, won by Histon;won by McDowell; a4by Stokes; a 60-yardHyder. The bicycle,Dawson, and theStokes. A wrestling exhibi-proved very interesting. Rice Muffins—Beatcup of milk, one cupone cup of flour, sixtyteaspoons of bakingp salt one tablespoonBake in hot well-gaps. Silver-laced Wyam Wyckoff strain,froggest eggs for hatching $3bred White Leghornlots, 5 cents each. Ftry yards, south end Electric Shoe Store 111 West Center Street. Has received a Large and Complete line of Women's, Women's and Children's Shoes for the Spring and Summer Trade. Come and get prices before buying elsewhere. M. HEYING ANAHEIM, CAL. Bids for Pumping Plant Bids will be received at the office of the Sheim Union Water Company for a pumpplant, including the sinking of a pit, at wether's corner, the said plant to lift 300 tres of water. Specifications may be seen at the office of company, or from the Pumping Plant committee. G. W. SHERWOOD, A. S. BRADFORD, Pumping Plant Committee. Nemetz Bros. Second-Hand Store Second-hand Furniture, Buggies and Wagons Goods Sold on Commission. Highest Prices Paid for Goods. 301 E. Center St. Anaheim, Cal. Near City Hall. HATZFELD'S PRESCRIPTION PHARMACY J. P. HATZFELD Graduate in Pharmacy Next Door to Postoffice Anaheim, Cal. Preparing Lands for Irrigation The United States department of agrlculture has issued Bulletin No. 145, of the office of experiment stations, describing methods of preparing land for irrigation and applying water to crops in different sections of the arid region of the United States. In this bulletin the methods of getting rid of sage brush, smoothing the ground, building laterals and distributing water over the fields as developed by the experience of farmers in irrigated districts are brought together and described. The tools and implements used are illustrated J. P. HATZFELD Graduate in Pharmacy Next Door to Postoffice Anaheim, Cal. Down here on all the ranches. The tenants bring a high price and are relied upon as a delicacy of the leading hotels and restaurants. M. V. Vickers of the Huntington Beach company with other directors came through here on their special car this week. Mr. Vickers stated that it was 60 cent rate from Huntington Beach to Los Angeles and return will be in May first. Huntington Beach has been laboring for this rate for the time and it is greatly appreciated. Local Masons will organize a home page here. Officers will be Wiley Griffith, W. M.; J. J. Getz, S. W.; Dr. A. Shank, J. W. The Odd Fellows had a banquet a few months ago at their hall here. Clyde Bishop of Santa Ana was the chief speaker. Among those who contributed to the programme were Mrs. McCen, Dr. Wilson, Nellie Sprague, Ms. Case, Mrs. Franklin, Merle Sprang, Cash and Merle Ramsen and Mrs. Warden. The May Day celebration was a great success, cars from east and west comer in loaded to the utmost. All available space was occupied with teams and rigs that began to come in from the surrounding country early and not up a steady string of rigs, until finally 5000 people coming here. The parade started promptly at 10 o'clock, headed by Tom Talbert as land marshal of the day, and followed by Mrs. Whiteside, Mrs. Lemon, Mrs. Holly and Mrs. Talbert on horseback. The Long Beach Band came next, then the lovely white and green float bearing the queen, bishop, pages and maids honor. They looked charming in their snowy white dresses carrying all white parasols. On the return the parade the bishop crowned the Queen at Ocean avenue and Fourth. Next came the May pole float, a beautiful creation of red, white and blue, corresponding with the same shade as that of the May pole streamers. The May pole was the event of the day, the king, Master Glen, and the Queen, tiny Mildred Lemon, with their flower girls, took the seat on the water to crops in different sections of the arid region of the United States. In this bulletin the methods of getting rid of sage brush, smoothing the ground, building laterals and distributing water over the fields as developed by the experience of farmers in irrigated districts are brought together and described. The tools and implements used are illustrated and the cost of the work based upon actual examples in different states, are given. The purpose is to afford beginners a reliable guide both as to the cost of bringing wild land under cultivation and methods best suited to different soils, climates and crops. The facts included in this bulletin have been gathered by the irrigation investigations of this office, acting in co-operation with the state experiment stations and state engineer's office. The bulletin brings out the fact not well understood, that the cost of preparing the land for irrigation is in many instances greater than the cost of building canals and reservoirs. Detailed figures of the cost of checking land show that it varies in certain districts in California from $9.96 to $18.08 per acre. This is more than twice the cost of the canal system in the San Joaquin valley, California, which is given in the report of the census bureau for 1902 as $4.99 per irrigated acre. Where the preparing of the land is contracted for the cost of checking varies from $7.50 to $20 per acre. The price of preparing land for flooding is much less, but is $5 per acre in Wyoming. The need of a better understanding of this particular branch of irrigation practice is becoming more and more important. Reservoirs and canals are but means to accomplish a purpose. That purpose is to increase the products of the soil. The value of the ditch or reservoir depends upon the acreage of land which it will serve and the increase in the value of the products which the use of water will bring about. The time is coming when the most important problems connected with irrigation their snowy white dresses carrying all white parasols. On the return to the parade the bishop crowned the green at Ocean avenue and Fourth. Next came the May pole float, a beautiful creation of red, white and blue, corresponding with the same shade as that of the May pole streamers. The May pole was the event of the day, the king, Master Glen, and the green, tiny Mildred Lemon, with their four flower girls, took the seat on the throne at the base of the pole, the twelve children winding the pole around them was a picture long to be remembered—a perfect success that allowed thorough training. This ended the program for the forenoon. The races were next in order. The last, 100-yard dash, was won by Paul Siglar. The 75-yard foot race by school boys was won by Histon. Then came a 220-yard dash, won by Collins; a 75-yard dash, won by Histon; a 100-yard dash, won by McDowell; a 440-yard race, won by Stokes; a 60-yard flat race, won by Ryder. The bicycle race was won by Hawson, and the half mile went to Sokes. A wrestling exhibition by Japanese loved very interesting. Rice Muffins—Beat one egg, add one cup of milk, one cup of cold boiled rice, one cup of flour, sifted with two level aspoons of baking powder, a pinch of salt one tablespoon of melted butter. Take in hot well-greased iron gems. Silver-laced Wyandottes, celebrated yckoff strain, from Ithaca, N. Y., eggs for hatching $3 for 13. Standard Red White Leghorn eggs, incubator kits, 5 cents each. R. R. Staples' poultry yards, south end of West st. ap19t4 more important. Reservoirs and canals are but means to accomplish a purpose. That purpose is to increase the products of the soil. The value of the ditch or reservoir depends upon the acreage of land which it will serve and the increase in the value of the products which the use of water will bring about. The time is coming when the most important problems connected with irrigation will be the best means of applying water and not, as at present, those of canal and reservoir building. About thirty different methods of applying water are now in use. This does not mean that there are thirty distinct systems, but includes the different ways of preparing land by checking, compartments, deep and shallow furrows, flooding, sprinkling and subirrigation. This bulletin gives some of the results of a series of different methods of applying water and the difference in loss of water by evaporation in deep and shallow furrows and in flooding. Abont one and one-half times as much water was needed to irrigate an acre of land by flooding as was required in furrows twelve inches deep. About one and one-third times as much water was needed to irrigate furrows three inches deep as in furrows one foot deep. A saving of one-third of the water by adoption of a better system would mean not only increased profits to farmers, but a large increase in acreage which would be irrigated from canals or reservoirs.