anaheim-gazette 1908-01-30

WHAT'S DOING IN POLITICS California Republicans Preparing to Show the Railroad Machine a Thing or Two Regarding State's Choice for President A friend of the writer, who leans toward Hughes as the presidential nominee, because he trains with the California railroad machine, makes the statement that, the issue of fortifications for Pacific coast points should not be regarded as exclusively Taftian in its scope, for, as he says, whether Taft or Hughes or Cannon or Fairbanks be the nominee, the question of adequate fortifications must be met and satisfied probably before the next chief executive takes the oath of office. Perhaps our friend is right, but let us see how these things work out. California, for instance, never had a "look in" for a cabinet officer until it rolled up a majority of 50,000 for McKinley. We should probably have had a member of McKinley's cabinet but for the factional quarrels of republicans from one end of the state to the other. However when California increased its majority for Roosevelt to 125,000, the cabinet officer came, irrespective of the scraps which continued with more or less exhileration along the coast. That these things go by favor, to a large extent, is admitted; and with California on the winning side early in the contest, our chances for favors canals of California. But the things" will be held without protection of the law. There frauds that may be committed them or in connection with will not be punishable by law. The great majority of publican county committees state, like that of Alameda, are controlled by Herrin and he commands them to do fore, it is fair to assume that tics of the old-time, unprimaries will be repeated, fraudulent voting, ballot-biting and false returns will and fearlessly practiced in make it appear that some for president other than the choice of the people of Cal. According to the Oak quirer, Harriman is changing being a contributor to the fund for the defeat of any for the nomination for who is "tainted with Roosevelt Taft, next to Roosevelt his peers to be so "tainted." The great majority of the publicans of California country generally, who was Harriman and his kind regulated and compelled by the law, as the rest of us Taft, next to Roosevelt, dident. The Harriman-Herr resolution is, evidently, means by which the anti-Taft forces of corruption to make it appear that the cans of California do not and are opposed to Roosevelt is a vicious move, one that corruption, reeks of Ha and bears the ears marks the state to the other. However when California increased its majority for Roosevelt to 125,000, the cabinet officer came, irrespective of the scraps which continued with more or less exhileration along the coast. That these things go by favor, to a large extent, is admitted; and with California on the winning side early in the contest, our chances for favors of one order and another cannot help but be improved. That Taft will be nominated there seems now to be little doubt. California must not permit the railroad machine to put a fly in her political soup. Let republicans from one end of state to the other rally for the war secretary, and let the cry be Taft and Fortifications. But, whether fortifications come or no, we are for Taft. Rather let us be for Taft and no fortifications, if you please, than any of these railroad men and guns bristling from fortifications all the way from Ocean Park to Tomato Springs. The Southern Pacific's political bureau was not idle at the meeting of the republican state committee last Saturday. General Stone, who, thanks to Senator Perkins, is receiver of the United States land office, is chairman of the committee and a devoted and unquestioning adherent of Herrin, and to him Herrin evidently confided the anti-Roosevelt, anti-Taft "program." For the general introduced and the committee adopted a resolution which is aimed against the candidacy for president of Taft, whom Harriman and the corrupt political and corporation interests of the country hate very cordially. The republican state committee is dominated by Herrin as absolutely as was the Santa Cruz convention after Ruef had received his $14,000. Hence, when Chairman Stone introduced his anti-Roosevelt, anti-Taft resolution, the committee, taking Herrin's "program," adopted it. The resolution is evidently, means by which the anti-Taft forces of corruption, reeks of Hat and bears the ears marks of It is, however, a fair sample the decent, honest republican may expect to endure so long as they perin to rule (for Harriman public party, dominates mittees and conventions and its nominees. Annual Meeting Post The annual meeting of the Union Water company once was postponed, for lack of until Saturday, Feb. 29. Stockholders were present at President McLauchlin, in touch of President Crowther, who usually ill at his home, called ing to order. For the first time in many call was omitted. Secret counted the stockholders present, and adding the shares found that less than were represented, out of the 8000 issued. Mr. Melrose moved an act to Feb. 29th, the law requiring adjournment be taken to son date. Two of the directors and Kraemer) were detained homes, he said, by illness to inclement weather there be no prospect of a quorum courtesy to those who might attend a meeting at a later moved the meeting adjourned date stated. Secretary Krick was of meeting should adjourn writing a day, holding that the of the personnel of the new directors might thereby be He spoke in support of his saying it was known a week would be no quorum at t and probably none would be The republican state committee is dominated by Herrin as absolutely as was the Santa Cruz convention after Ruef had received his $14,000. Hence, when Chairman Stone introduced his anti-Roosevelt, anti-Taft resolution, the committee, taking Herrin's "program," adopted it. The resolution is, in appearance and on its face, innocent and fair. But it is neither innocent nor fair. It directs the republican county committees of this state to hold informal "meetings," as the resolution calls them, for the purpose of allowing the republicans of California to indicate their choice for president, and it also attempts to bind our delegates to the republican national convention to vote for the candidate receiving the greatest number of votes at these "meetings." If these "meetings" were to be so arranged that the republicans of the state could freely and conveniently register their choice; if, also, there were any assurance that all republicans and only republicans, were to be allowed to vote at these "meetings;" if, too there were any assurance that the ballot boxes would not be stuffed; if, finally, there were any assurance that the results of the "meetings" would be honestly counted and tabulated, then there could be no legitimate objection to the holding of such "meetings" for the purpose of registering the will of the republi- CALIFORNIA. But these "meetings" be held without the profice of the law. Therefore, any that may be committed at in connection with them shall be punishable under the great majority of the recounty committees in this state that of Alameda county, rolled by Herrin and do as hands them to do. There- fair to assume that the tacthe old-time, unprotected will be repeated, and that not voting, ballot-box stuff-alse returns will be freely practiced in order to appear that some candidate evident other than Taft is the people of California. going to the Oakland EnHarriman is charged with contributor to the $5,000,000 the defeat of any candidate nomination for presidentainted with Rooseveltism." Not to Roosevelt himself, appose so "tainted." Therefore the majority of the honest residents of California and the generally, who want to see him and his kind controlled, and compelled to obey as the rest of us do, favor next to Roosevelt, for presithe Harriman-Herrin-Stone man is, evidently, one of the which the anti-Roosevelt, forces of corruption hope it appear that the republi-California do not favor Taft opposed to Rooseveltism. It thus move, one that smells of onion, reeks of Harrimanism the ears marks of Herrin. CONTRACT FOR SIDEWALKS Mile and a Half of New Cement Curbing and Walks on Various Streets—Permits for New Buildings Granted The city trustees on Thursday evening awarded contract to C. Schindler for a mile and a half of cement sidewalks, curbings and alley crossings on Philadelphia, Chartres, Clementine, Helena and East Center streets, at an approximate cost of $7000. Specifications call for 7626 linear feet of cement curbing, 40,720 square feet of sidewalk and 1494 feet of alley crossings. Sidewalks, curbs and alley crossings will be laid upon both sides of streets as follows: Philadelphia street, from Broadway to Santa Ana street. Chartres, from Olive to Atchison. Clementine, from Center to Chartres. Helena, from Broadway to Chartres. Center street, from Atchison to East street. Bids were opened as follows: C. Schindler, curb, per linear foot, 27 cents; sidewalk per square foot, 9 cents; alley crossings per square foot, 12 cents. George Caffiello & Co., Los Angeles—Curb, 27; walk, 9½; crosswalks, 12. Bates & Stanford, Long Beach—Curb, 27¾; sidewalk, 9¾; alley crossings, 12¾. H. H. Gardner & Co.—Curb, 27; sidewalks, 9¾; alley crossings 12. The Harriman-Herrin-Stone is, evidently, one of the city which the anti-Roosevelt, it forces of corruption hope it appear that the republi-California do not favor Taft opposed to Rooseveltism. It us move, one that smells of onion, reeks of Harrimanism runs the ears marks of Herrin. However, a fair sample of what present, honest republicans of may expect to have to long as they permit Herule (for Harriman) the re- party, dominate its com- and conventions and choose nees. Annual Meeting Postponed Annual meeting of the Anaheim Water company on Saturday afternoon, for lack of a quorum, Thursday, Feb. 29. Not a dozen holders were present when Vice at McLauchlin, in the absence Agent Crowther, who was seri- at his home, called the meet-der. The first time in many years roll omitted. Secretary Krick the stockholders who were and adding the number ofound that less than 200 shares presented, out of the upward of 19th, the law requiring that an amount be taken to some specified two of the directors (Crowther Hemer) were detained at their said, by illness, and owing recent weather there seemed to prospect of a quorum. Out of those who might desire to meet at a later date, he the meeting adjourned to the need. Mary Krick was of opinion the should adjourn without nam- holding that the uncertainty personnel of the new board of might thereby be obviated. In support of his contention, was known a week ago there no quorum at the meeting, probably none would be present at agreed February meeting. 27 cents; sidewalk per square foot, 9 cents; alley crossings per square foot, 12 cents. George Caffiello & Co., Los Angeles—Curb, 27; walk, $9½; crosswalks, 12. Bates & Stanford, Long Beach—Curb, 27¾; sidewalk, $9¾; alley crossings, 12¾. H. H. Gardner & Co.—Curb, 27; sidewalks, $9¾; alley crossings 12. The bid of C. Schindler being the lowest, contract was awarded him. Trustees Fiscus, Darling and Kroeger were present; Rust and Stock were absent. Trustee Fiscus presided. Darling of the committee on public improvements recommended arc lights at the following locations: At the Presbyterian church, at corner of Hermine and Cypress streets; at the corner of Chartres and Olive, and at the corner of Broadway and Lemon. Application of Anaheim gas company for arc light at the corner of Chartres and Topeka streets. Referred to committee on public improvements. A communication was received from the A. U. W. Co., offering to meet the city half way in the matter of changing the pipe line on Broadway. Final report of commissioners for widening Broadway between Lemon and Palm was approved and commissioners discharged. The commission consisted of M. Nebelung, J. J. Schneider, F. A. Backs. A petition was received from E. Turck asking that the opening of Lemon street be deferred, he having leased a portion of the land in question and seeded it to a crop. On motion the opening was postponed for a year. The following building permits were granted: A. O. Mullinix, $2300 brick building on East Center street, adjoining First National bank. O. Lagman, $2000 residence for Mrs. Bentz on Kroeger street. Unclaimed Letters Amended letters in the Anaheim date for week ending Jan. 27, '08 Edna Urdaburn, Wm. Mohler, Lamira Brown, W. H. Bell, Brown, John McBride, Am. Heir, Ed Moffett, Chas. Couney, Senan, E. P. Cutler, H. A. F. O. Edwards, Marie Schreccalling for above letters please vertised" and name the date of t. One cent extra will be for each advertised letter. Remaining unclaimed at the son of fifteen days from date sent to the dead letter office. J. W. DUCKWORTH, P. M. leased a portion of the land in question and seeded it to a crop. On motion the opening was postponed for a year. The following building permits were granted: A. O. Mullinix, $2300 brick building on East Center street, adjoining First National bank. O. Lagman, $2000 residence for Mrs. Bentz on Kroeger street. O. Lagman, $300 fireproof cement office building for Hans Vossbeck on East Center street. H. Stern, $300 corrugated iron building on South Los Angeles. C. E. Raemella, $400 cottage for John Weaver on Rose street. Application of Miller and Spake for removal of frame building outside fire limits. Granted. Retail liquor license of Stewart & Mason transferred to Wm. Stark. A letter was received from S. C. Evans of Riverside inviting the city to make a donation to the fund being raised by California municipalities to contest the oiled-roads suits, and to resist the patent for oiling thoroughfares. Filed, to be taken up for consideration at full meeting of board. Bills to the amount of $353.49 were audited and ordered paid. The board accepted an invitation to be guests of the Merchants and Manufacturers' association at their annual banquet at Huenemeyer's cafe, and adjourned to gather at the festal board. New articles of incorporation Placentia Orange Grove were filed with County Court this week to take their articles already on file. Tion is made up of P growers who are joining the purpose of market order a common brand and poses to do with the or The corporation is capital and its principal place Fullerton. The directors are E. Los Angeles, F. Thum of W. Shulz, E. S. Richmaham, A. Block and A. lerton. Attorney Craig letter to the county clo Boradent Tooth Paste is made with milk of magnesia as a base, aromatic oils as a germicide and flavor, precipitated chalk for a polish. The result is a smooth, aromatic delightful dentifrice that preserves the teeth, hardens the gums and keeps the mouth in a clean, healthy condition. Ask your dentist about Boradent. At all druggists 25 cents Troy Pharmacal Company HARDWARE carry a complete line of Edge tools and Fine Saws, Shot Guns AND AMMUNITION OF ALL KINDS and fittings cut and fitted to order. All kinds of Galvanized Iron work done to order. HARDWARE carry a complete line of Edge tools and Fine Saws, Shot Guns AND AMMUNITION OF ALL KINDS and fittings cut and fitted to order. All kinds of Galvanized Iron work done to order. NER CENTER AND UDINA STREETS A. NAGEL L. E. MILLER is a fine assortment of Haviland Chinaware LL AND SEE IT! DRINK PRIME BEER It makes you healthy. Keg and bottled Beer delivered to all parts of the city. UNION BREWING CO. Phone 30 NOTICE TO Gas Consumers Please withhold all gas contracts until you are called upon by an agent of the NOTICE TO Gas Consumers Please withhold all gas contracts until you are called upon by an agent of the HOME GAS COMPANY who will explain particulars. Placentia New articles of incorporation of the Placentia Orange Growers' Association filed with County Clerk Williams this week to take the place of the files already on file. This association is made up of Placentia orange growers who are joined together for purpose of marketing oranges under a common brand and similar purposes to do with the orange industry. Corporation is capitalized for $5000 its principal place of business is Berton. The directors are E. F. C. Klokke of Angeles, F. Thum of Pasadena, H. Shulz, E. S. Richman, F. B. Dunlun, A. Block and A. Pierotti of Fulton. Attorney Craig stated in a letter to the county clerk that he had received permission from the secretary of state to file new articles for the corporation. Mrs. Wu's Bright Costumes, With the return of Wu Ting Fang as minister from China, Washington will again see the wonderful silk embroidered coats and divided skirts of Mrs. Wu. During the long residence in Washington of the eccentric Wu, no function was complete without the presence of his wife. The latter was also fond of availing herself of the freedom of America, and walked much in the parks and on Connecticut avenue. Mr. Wu was an early convert to the automobile, and used to make life a burden for his neighbors by urgent requests for permission to be allowed to stable his machine along with their horses.—Kansas City Journal.