anaheim-gazette 1907-12-26

INDUSTRIAL CONDITIONS Produce and Prices for 1907—Effect of Present Financial Condition--All Counties Prosperous A review of the industrial conditions of California for the year now drawing to a close, based on reports of correspondents of the state agricultural society, shows that on the whole the season has been characterized by good prices for products, high wages for labor, and general prosperity for the people in general. The replies from about fifty correspondents in fifty different sections of the state in regard to the yield of grain the past year, indicate that the crop as a whole was pretty close up to an average. Very many, indeed, report the crop an average, while in some few sections the yield was short of an average, and in others again, it was above an average. Except for the losses by overflow, the grain area of the state, taken as a whole, yielded practically an average crop, and on land where the grain was destroyed by spring floods, summer crops of other kinds were produced in many instances which equalized in value the grain deficiency. The same report is made substantial in regard to the hay crop. The fruit crop on the whole was also about up to an average in quantity, the shortage in some varieties being offset by the larger yield in other varieties. Apricots for instance were a very short crop, while grapes were a very good crop. In localities where nuts are grown with more than average price same; and though just at little shadow clouds the reason of present money may hope, in the language our correspondents, that though causing temporary lence, will be a good thing in the long run, as them to a more sensible rate of a dollar, and to figure more closely their resources more care they otherwise would have. Very respectful J. A. FILC Liquor Fight at New York Because liquor has been property deeded by him in Collins has brought suit in court against Frank Morphy Murphy, S. A. Helm and asking that title to the property is the saloon property Beach, be reverted back cordance with the clause deed. When the Newport Beach cil decided to issue a saloon was found that practically able piece of property was by a clause in some of its ing that liquor should never the premises. City Atto advised the applicants for cease that the city was sponsibility in the matter property owner must take Heim and Cook secured Monaghan on the building used as a saloon. It was time that Collins, the man originally inserted the clause, would not try to en The same report is made substantial in regard to the hay crop. The fruit crop on the whole was also about up to an average in quantity, the shortage in some varieties being offset by the larger yield in other varieties. Apricots for instance were a very short crop, while grapes were a very good crop. In localities where nuts are grown commercially, the crop was nearly up to an average. The same is true in regard to beans and sugar beets and the staple vegetables. The lumber output in nearly all the sawmill districts was greater than an average, while the mines on the whole turned out their full quota of precious metals. The shortage in the gold output in the quartz- and drift-mining districts was practically made up by the larger output in the dredger districts, while the yield of other minerals shows no important shortage. In a number of districts important mining developments were made and improvements established, which will tell on the future yield. In regard to prices, they have ranged higher on practically all products. Our reports vary in the percentage of increase of the price of wheat, but taken one with another they show an average of about 25 per cent. better prices realized for this staple this year than the average for recent years. For hay, the price realized is a little more than 25 per cent. increase over an average for recent years; while the prices obtained for fruit are reported very much higher than an average, some counties claiming to have realized 50 per cent. more, while others claim from 20 to 25 and 30 per cent. higher than the average realized in recent years. The price realized for nuts also shows an increase compared with recent years, and the same is true of beans and practically all staple vegetables. The sugar-beet crop, while up to an average in quantity in most beet-growing districts, brought abount the same price per ton as usual. Prices realized on lumber were very much higher than the ruling prices in recent years. The inquiry as to how the prices paid for labor this year compare with prices paid in recent years, brought forth a universal reply that they were very tically all staple vegetables. The sugar-beet crop, while up to an average in quantity in most beet-growing districts, brought about the same price per ton as usual. Prices realized on lumber were very much higher than the ruling prices in recent years. The inquiry as to how the prices paid for labor this year compare with prices paid in recent years, brought forth a universal reply that they were very much higher. Some reported 20 per cent. increase, and others as high as 40 per cent. increase. The question, "Do you consider your county prosperous or otherwise?" is answered almost universally, "Yes"; while many use the terms "very prosperous," or "decidedly prosperous." Only in one instance is the answer a flat, short "No." As a final question, we asked, "To what extent, if any, have you been hurt, or are your industries crippled by the present financial stringency?" Nine out of ten answered this question with the words, "Not materially," or "Not as yet," or "Not perceptibly." Some claim that while no material injury has resulted, there has been some inconvenience, and quite a number express the fear that if continued the result will be depressing, more particularly on labor and the price of products. On the whole, our correspondents take a very hopeful view of the situation and are able to report that the effect of the financial flurry has not as yet reached the farming community to a degree that has resulted in any material harm. The year 1907 throughout California has been one of unusual prosperity, resulting in an average yield of produc more than average prices for the land though just at this time a shadow clouds the situation, by most of present money conditions, we hope, in the language of one of correspondents, that "the result, a causing temporary inconvenience will be a good thing for the people the long run, as it will bring to a more sensible realization of value of a dollar, and cause them more closely and husband resources more carefully than otherwise would have done." Very respectfully, J. A. FILCHER, Sec'y. Deputy Fight at Newport Beach house liquor has been sold on pro-deeded by him in 1903, W. S. has brought suit in the superior against Frank Monaghan, Dan y, S. A. Helm and John Cook, that title to the property, which is saloon property at Newport be reverted back to him in accordance with the clause in the 1903 in the Newport Beach city council to issue a saloon license, it and that practically every avail-ance of property was protected cause in some of its deeds, stattat liquor should never be sold on premises. City Attorney Bishop the applicants for a liquor lithat the city was clear of re-livity in the matter and that the city owner must take the risk. and Cook secured a lease from man on the building now being a saloon. It was said at the that Collins, the man who had lily inserted the no-liquor would not try to enforce it. New Battleships DEPUTY MARSHAL MISSING William McGreavy, of Santa Ana, is suspected of Being the Arkansas Outfaw Leader, Sam Powell Deputy City Marshal William McGreavy, of Santa Ana, is missing, and the story is made that his real name is Sam Powell, and that he was the leader of the famous gang that held up a train and killed a conductor at Olive on the Iron Mountain Railway in Benton county, Ark., in 1895. The whole town is talking of the disappearance of McGreavy, who, for a dozen years, has been very well known, at times acting as deputy sheriff for Sheriff Lacy, and for a year past as deputy city marshal. A few days ago a letter was received by W. E. Baker, former deputy sheriff, from W. F. Orr, of Sulphur Springs, Ark., giving a description of Sam Powell. That letter was made public. It is alleged that McGreavy went to three different men in Santa Ana and told them his predicament, saying that if he remained he would be caught, and that he called on the only man in Santa Ana who positively knew him, and on his knees begged him to hush the matter and let him off. Sunday afternoon he was on the street. Monday City Marshal Edwards reported to Police Commissioner S. W. McNaught that McGreavy was missing, and S. P. Hamilton was appointed in his place. Shortly after McGreavy arrived word was sent to J. C. Nichols, then Sheriff of the county, who now resides at No. 921 Edgeware Road, Los Ange- New Battleships LAND, Maine, December 19.—New battleship New Hampshire, Camden, N. J., started out to other official standardization trial at Rockland course. The trial directed to conclude this afternoon will be followed by the usual ants. The contract requirement had of 18 knots an hour. In the New Hampshire goes into union it will mean the addition of idleable fighting machine to the can navy. She is of 18,000 tons, low water line of 450 feet and complement of 856 persons. She very as a main battery four 12-geech-loading rifles, eight 8-inch loading rifles, and twelve 7-inch loading rifles. New battleship Idaho had a succri-trial trip this week, and will placed in commission. Twain on Prohibition Using the Atlantic with Mark last summer,” said a W.C.T.U. “I asked his opinion of the ion law. His reply was very aristic, very humorous. In a friend of temperance, and so succeed,” he said, “but I think prohibition is practical. Germans, you see, prevent it. Then I am sorry to learn they have just invented a method of brandy out of sawdust. Now finance will prohibition have man can take a ripsaw and go get drunk with a fence rail? The good of prohibition if able to make brandy mashes out singles on his roof, or if he can rum tremens by drinking the kitchen chairs?” Brookshurst Date and family spent Sunday at Government Line of Shins Ged him to hush the matter and let him off. Sunday afternoon he was on the street. Monday City Marshal Edwards reported to Police Commissioner S. W. McNaught that McGreavy was missing, and S. P. Hamilton was appointed in his place. Shortly after McGreavy arrived word was sent to J. C. Nichols, then Sheriff of the county, who now resides at No. 921 Edgeware Road, Los Angeles, that McGrevy was Sam Powell. Nichols made an investigation and the matter was dropped. McGreavy has never attempted to lead a secluded life. He had several pieces of property here and money in the bank. Much of his time was spent in hunting, and he could shoot as well as the best of the nimrods. He was on the street all day and half the night, and talked more about Arkansas than anything else. It was noticed by his friends, however, that he dyed his moustache and hair which naturally were very gray. Sheriff Lacy has known McGreavy intimately for twelve years and he says he can hardly believe that McGreavy is Sam Powell. "My brother, Dr. Lacy, practiced medicine for years in the same town, Clincinatti, Ark., with Dr. Sam Powell and knew the family, and he also knew McGreavy here, and he says McGreavy is not a son of Dr. Sam Powell. Dr. Lacy knew Dr. Henry Powell of Siloam Springs and he may have had some sons my brother did not know. All these Powells were well educated, while McGreavy was not a well-educated man. He was not afraid of anything on earth. I have seen him walk into a house when a woman swore she would shoot the first man who stepped inside the door." City Marshal Edwards has little to say. He admitted that McGreavy had gone and stated further that he had gone for a long time. His wife admits that he has gone. On the other hand, the question is asked how comes it that this sensation is sprung at this time and that the Orr letter was made public instead of the information being used to get McGreavy into custody. The conclusion is that the information was used for the end it brought, to get McGreavy out of town. Get our prices Supplies by H. H. Physicharges having been reby the Southern Pacific and that all competitions Bristow will report t these conditions to exist. He has been in consuYork with the officials o railroad, which is pracontrol of the governu agreed with him that th should operate these would give all transconchance at the business ad duce the freight rates. In case the recomBristow are accepted by and the plan is carried o probable that the govimmediately charter son it has time to purchase o able ships. It is estimatrequire about $3,000,000 ships. The money will the Panama canal appro- Brookshurst date and family spent Sunday at gett and Leota Updike, Margett and Lillie Kruger were ose who spent Sunday at Long Mrs. J. Clark visited in Los Friday and Saturday. son is occupying part of his for a dwelling until his home Gibbs went to Los Angeles on by. Mrs. Updike, Mrs. H. A. Mr. Wigand were visitors at Friday. Baxter was at Brookshurst on Frank says the sky looks as people from—Fullerton. Lamps at Millers Hardware hay for sale, 21 miles southBuena Park. Price, $15 per umacher Bros. dec12-4t ICE TO THE PUBLIC ants' and Manufacturers' on Stores will be open for the Holiday trade, beDec. 16th. er of the Board of DiC. Spencer, Secretary. that he has gone. On the other hand, the question is asked how comes it that this sensation is sprung at this time and that the Orr letter was made public instead of the information being used to get McGreavy into custody. The conclusion is that the information was used for the end it brought, to get McGreavy out of town. Government Line of Shifts Washington, Dec. 21.—J. L. Bristow former fourth assistant postmaster general, is preparing a report to be made to Secretary of War Taft in which he will recommend that the government purchase ships to be operated between San Francisco and Panama. Bristow was sent to the coast some time ago for the purpose of making an examination of the conditions of commerce between these two points, His Wish Came Prof. Edgar L. Larkin er, was discussing marriages in San Francisco: Profies that it is criminia for life marriages that are "Why condemn," he grim laugh, "men and wives misery as afflicts our mans the Blanks? We have friends in the Blanks' po- “At the height of quarrel the other day, choked back a sob and fully: “I was reading one of tters today, James, and that you would rather li torment with me than in self.” "Well, I got my growled." The Birdsell, the World's Last week we received a full caBirdsell Mfg. Co., of South Bend, give us a chance to prove that wagon line. We have turned the and see for yourself. Wickersheim Implem FULLERTON, CALI "LOUDON'S" THE The New Dry Goods Store After the Christmas Rush We find quite a few short lengths of Flannels, Calicos, Ginghams, Toweling, Ribbons, etc. We have collected them all together and marked them about half the regular price. It will be a money saving proposition for you. Come in and look them over. You may find just what you want. OTHER SPECIALS Several dozen Ladies' Battenberg Lace Collars that are worth 50c, now 25c. Fancy Silk Ribbons, in large designs, 6-in. wide, at 25c. Heatherbloom Taffeta Black or Brown Petticoats, $2.75 kind for $1.98. Geo. Loudon & Co. Koll Block, East Center Street ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA KEEP A LOOK OUT on your horse's feed. Be sure and give him the right kind. He will give you better service and you won't need to call a veterinary surgeon. WE HAVE BALED HAY KEEP A LOOK OUT on your horse's feed. Be sure and give him the right kind. He will give you better service and you won't need to call a veterinary surgeon. WE HAVE BALED HAY in our store room that's as sweet as the day it was mown. There isn't a bit of danger when using our feed. It's good the year round. Get our prices on Hay, Grain, Seeds and Poultry Supplies before buying. It will pay you. H. H. GARDNER & CO. Phones: SUNSET 91. HOME 1382. ages having been made that the Pacific Mail company was controlled by Southern Pacific or Harriman, what all competition was destroyed. Now will report that he found conditions to exist. has been in consultation in New York with the officials of the Panama canal, which is practically under control of the government; and they agreed with him that the government and operate these ships, which will give all transcontinental roads a place at the business and greatly reduce freight rates. case the recommendations of how are accepted by the secretary the plan is carried out, it is quite able that the government will radiate charter some ships until time to purchase or build desirous ships. It is estimated that it will be about $3,000,000 to secure the money will be taken from Panama canal appropriation. His Wish Came True F. Edgar L. Larkin, the astonomer discussing marriage at a dinner in Francisco: Prof. Larkin believed that it is criminal to continue the marriages that are unhappy. Why condemn," he said, with a laugh, "men and women to such joy as afflicts our mutual friends, Blanks? We have all mutual ties in the Blanks' position. Electric Lamps at Millers Hardware Store. Minutes of Water Board Anaheim, December 21, 1907. Regular meeting of the board of directors of the A. U. W. Co. was held on the above date with the following members present, namely, Directors Crowther, Bradford, Hale and Drake. A communication from A. E. Yorba objecting to the public use of our right of way from the Tuffree reservoir in a southwesterly direction and asking that the same be immediately enforced was referred to the attorney. A communication from J. K. Mills of Hermosa beach calling attention to an invention for measuring water from ditches was filed, it having been already answered by the secretary. All regular transfers of stock were authorized. On motion of Hale seconded by Drake the president and secretary were authorized to issue a warrant in payment of the semi annual interest on bonds. Director McLauchlin arrived and here took his place on the board. On motion duly made, seconded and carried the matter of putting a cement arch at the place where the Cajon canal crosses the road on the east side of the Tuffree ranch was referred to the ditch committee with power to act. On motion duly made, seconded and His Wish Came True Prof. Edgar L. Larkin, the astonomer, was discussing marriage at a dinner in San Francisco: Prof. Larkin beheld that it is criminal to continue the marriages that are unhappy. "Why condemn," he said, with a laugh, "men and women to such day as afflicts our mutual friends, Blanks? We have all mutual ties in the Blanks' position. The height of their nightly revelation the other day, Mrs. Blank had back a sob and said reproachfully was reading one of your old let-downs, James, and you said in it you would rather live in endless ent with me than in bliss by your well, I got my wish,' Blank added." Director McLauchlin arrived and here took his place on the board. On motion duly made, seconded and carried the matter of putting a cement arch at the place where the Cajon canal crosses the road on the east side of the Tuffree ranch was referred to the ditch committee with power to act. On motion duly made, seconded and carried the following schedule of rates for sale of water were adopted to go into effect January 1. 1908: January, February, March, November and December, 60 cents per head of 100 inches; April and October, 70 cents; May, June, July, August, September, 80c. P. H. KRICK, Sec. The most useful and valuable presents for Holidays can be found at L. E. Millers Hardware Store. World's Best Wagon Received a full carload of Birdsell Wagons, direct from the City of South Bend, Indiana. We now only ask that you prove that we have exactly what you want in the wagon business upside down! Call in yourself. Implement Company ALERTON, CALIFORNIA