anaheim-gazette 1908-10-22

AFTER 43 YEARS MEET AGAIN REV. MARKLE AND HIS REGIMENTAL QUARTERMASTER In the Army of the Cumberland They Marched from Chattanooga to Atlanta—At Raleigh Heard of Fall of Richmond—Two Days Later, The Assassination of President Lincoln Rev. A. B. Markle attended the Carnival of Products at Santa Ana on Thursday, and while at his hotel observed a comrade wearing in his button-hole the badge of the Grand Army. As usual in meetings of this character, the two men shook hands cordially. In the subsequent conversation each learned the other had been a member of his regiment, both having been in the army of the Cumberland, and each participating in the Atlanta campaign. The stranger, if such he might be called, proved to be Capt. John McWilliams, quartermaster of the 129th Illinois regiment, of which Rev. Markle was also a member, having enlisted as a private in 1862. Upon their identity becoming known, the men again shook hands, having known one another in the war, and this being their first meeting in 43 years. “What corps were you in?” asked Mr. Markle of the white-haired comrade whose hand he held. “The Twentieeth.” “Oh, yes; that was commanded by Hooker, afterward by Slocum and later by Mower. What division were you in?” HOW IT WOULD AFFECT PROF. PLEHN WRITES CONCORDING NEW TAX LAW Nearly Three and a Half Million Railroad Valuation Would be drawn from Local Taxation Range County, Exclusive of Lira Bra Line—Taxpayers Would Assessor Scott has received following communication from Carl C. Plehn, expert of the commission on revenue and taxation, to the effect the proposed law would have upon Orange if adopted by voters at the next month. Prof. Plehm shows if the proposed law were now in Orange county, the county lose $3,360,835, of railroad and corporations from taxation. does not include the La Habra electric line, which will be assessed next year. His show the county would be the er by $24,661.60 if the law we effect, but on the other hand, corporated municipalities, the districts, and the high school other handeffect, but on the hand, incorporated municipal school districts and high school tricts would be the loser. Just much this loss would amount not yet been determined, but it probably counter balance the ent gain by the county. Prof. letter to Mr. Scott is as follow State of California Commission Revenue and Taxation. San Francisco, Oct. 2, men again shook hands, having known one another in the war, and this being their first meeting in 43 years. "What corps were you in?" asked Mr. Markle of the white-haired comrade whose hand he held. "The Twentieth." "Oh, yes; that was commanded by Hooker, afterward by Slocum and later by Mower. What division were you in?" "The Third." "That was commanded by Gen. Ward. What brigade?" "The First." "That was commanded by Gen. Harrison. What regiment?" "The 129th Illinois." "That was commanded by Col. Smith." The quartermaster gazed eagerly into the eyes of the minister, as he nodded assent to his enumeration of their commanders. "Where were you," he inquired. "In Company E, 129th regiment, First brigade, Third division, Twentieth Army Corps. "And what is your name?" "They used to call me Abe Markle." "My name," responded the other, "is John McWilliams. I was quartermaster of the 129th regiment." The two men clasped hands again. They were frequently together in the Atlanta campaign. Capt. McWilliams is now a banker in Illinois, and holds extensive property interests in Central California. A pleasant afternoon was spent together by the two old warriors. Mr. Markle enlisted at Pontiac, Illinois, in 1862. He was a printer, working at the case. He dropped his stick and shouldered a musket in defense of his country. He participated in engagements from Chattanooga to Atlanta. Two days before entering Raleigh the army, which was composed of 98,000 men bearing arms and in active service, heard of the fall of Richmond. In their exhilaration the men exploded their canteens with powder, and tore their coats into shreds. Two days later their joy was turned to grief at receipt of the news of the assassination of the other hand, incorporated municipal school districts and high schools would be the loser. Just much this loss would amount not yet been determined, but it probably counter balance the ent gain by the county. Prof. letter to Mr. Scott is as follow: State of California Commission Revenue and Taxation. San Francisco, Oct. 2, Dear Sir—I send you here our estimate of the effect of constitutional amendment No.1 have had on the revenues of county if it had been in force year. Note that unless other indicated this applies only to county; cities and school special taxes should be treated arately. Please check over the table call our attention to any errors may have crept in, either in original figures or in our calculations. As some of the assessors in water companies and others ed bank real estate and more—all not covered by the ame—your attention is again called the amendment itself. Only franchise of water and similar panies is affected. Real estate mortgages of banks is not with from local taxation. If no errors are found in estimates it would be a good give the figures to the local for the information of the public. Please acknowledge receiptly. Very sincerely yours, Committee on Revenue and Taxation By Carl C. Plehn, secretary Orange County Total assessment roll ...$20,275 Property withdrawn from local taxation... 3,360 Property left for county taxation... $16,855 State tax on property left at 40c... $600 County taxes lost by withdrawal of corporations... 400 Net gain to county taxpayers other than corporations withdrawn... $200 Net reduction in tax rate, 14.6% Two days before entering Raleigh the army, which was composed of 98,000 men bearing arms and in active service, heard of the fall of Richmond. In their exhileration the men exploded their canteens with powder, and tore their coats into shreds. Two days later their joy was turned to grief at receipt of the news of the assassination of the President. After the fall of Richmond Sherman and Johnson entered into the memoranda agreement, which was submitted to Washington for ratification. For two weeks the soldiers were at ease; a feeling pervaded all that the war was over. At the end of that time official notification came from the national capital that the memoranda agreement had been rejected. Gen. Grant arrived and assumed command. Hostilities were about to begin, when Johnson surrendered unconditionally. Then began the joyous homeward march. Three hundred miles back to Richmond, the different divisions started on a race to see which should reach there first. "I remember crossing the long bridge leading into Richmond," said the minister, meditatively, "as though it were yesterday. Libby prison stood at one end of the bridge. It used to be a big tobacco warehouse." Rev. Markle was at Washington at the final muster-out of troops. He returned to his home at Pontiac, after an absence of three years. A winsome lass had plighted her troth to him before he marched away. They were soon married, and they lived together happily ever afterward. local taxation... 3,360 Property left for county taxation... $16,855 State tax on property left at 40c... $6 County taxes lost by withdrawal of corporations ... Net gain to county taxpayers other than corporations withdrawn ... $2 Net reduction in tax rate, 14.6% Assessor Scott expresses the ion that, despite the apparent loss by withdrawals of railroads other corporation property, a higher city rate of taxation inevitably ensue upon such wilal. Prof. Plehn makes the best showing that could be made the new law, but he leaves half told. Accepting his figure correct without any attempt at articulation, and we find that while the may be gainer by adopting new law, incorporated municipal school districts and high schools would suffer loss. This probably more than offset by the county. No bonded indebtedness, for good roads or other improvements be voted upon in the future, or be assessed against corpses. If Orange county should vote for good roads, as was proposed year, railroads and other corps would not pay a dollar in the meet this indebtedness. On the whole, voters had this new-fangled idea in taxation alone. The amendment passed by a railroad legislature toriously under domination by WOULD AFFECT US JOHN WRITES CONCERNNEW TAX LAW and a Half Million of evaluation Would be Within Local Taxation in Orty, Exclusive of La Ha- -Taxpayers Would Lose Scott has received the folmunication from Prof. on, expert of the commisvenue and taxation, relafect the proposed new ave upon Orange county by voters at the polls Prof. Plehm shows that law were now in force county, the county would 35, of railroad and other from taxation. This include the La Habra valley which will be subject at next year. His figures county would be the gain1.60 if the law were in the other hand, all inmunicipalities, the school and the high school disfect, but on the other corporated municipalities, acts and high school disfect, but on the other corporated municipalities, acts and high school disfect, but on the other corporated municipalities, acts and high school disfect, but on the other corporated municipalities, acts and high school disfect, but on the other corporated municipalities, acts and high school disfect, but on the other corporated municipalities, acts and high school disfect, but on the other corporated municipalities, acts and high school disfect, but on the other corporated municipalities, acts and high school disfect, but on the other corporated municipalities, acts and high school disfect, but on the other corporated municipalities, acts and high school disfect, but on the other corporated municipalities, acts and high school disfect, but on the other corporated municipalities, acts and high school disfect, but on the other corporated municipalities, acts and high school disfect, but on the other corporated municipalities, acts and high school disfect, but on the other corporated municipalities, acts and high school disfect, but on the other corporated municipalities, acts and high school disfect, but on the other corporated municipalities, acts and high school disfect, but on the other corporated municipalities, acts and high school disfect, but on the other corporated municipalities, acts and high school disfect, but on the other corporated municipalities, acts and high school disfect, but on the other corporated municipalities, acts and high school disfect, but on the other corporated municipalities, acts and high school disfect, but on the other corporated Municipality. TO BETTER COUNTRY LIFE Commission Desires Information of Local Interest The Commission on Country Life recently appointed by the President has mailed letters of inquiry to citizens of this neighborhood asking questions relative to local conditions upon farms in this neighborhood. The general purpose of the commissioners' work is to arrive at an understanding of conditions and of public opinion with regard to American country life, as a basis for a report and recommendation to the president; and to this end the commission invites the co-operation of every citizen. Among the questions submitted are: 1. Are the farm homes in your locality as good as they should be under existing conditions? 2. Are the schools of your neighborhood training boys and girls satisfactorily for life on the farm? 3. Do the farmers of your neighborhood get the returns they reasonably should from the sale of their products? 4. Do the farmers in your neighborhood receive from the railroads, highroads, trolley lines, ect., the service they reasonably should have? 5. Do the farmers in your neighborhood receive from the United States postal service, rural telephone, etc., the service they reasonably should expect? 6. Are the farmers and their wives in your neighborhood satisfactorily or 4. Do the farmers in your neighborhood receive from the railroads, high roads, trolley lines, ect., the service they reasonably should have? 5. Do the farmers in your neighborhood receive from the United States postal service, rural telephone, etc., the service they reasonably should expect? 6. Are the farmers and their wives in your neighborhood satisfactorily organized to promote their mutual interest? 7. Are renters of farms in your neighborhood making a satisfactory living? 8. Is the supply of farm labor in your neighborhood satisfactory? 9. Are conditions surrounding hired labor on farms in your neighborhood satisfactory to the hired man? 10. Have the farmers in your neighborhood satisfactory facilities for doing their business in banking, credit, insurance, etc.? 11. Are sanitary conditions of the farms in your neighborhood satisfactory? 12. Do the farmers and their wives and families in your neighborhood get together for mutual improvement, entertainment and social intercourse as much as they should? What in your judgment is the most important single thing to be done for the general betterment of country life? Queen Ethel was a charming and gracious ruler, and the ladies said her robes were dreams of beauty. Surrounded by her beautiful maids of honor, she presented a picture of enchanting beauty. Long live the queen! CEMENT PIPE Building Stone, Fence Posts W. A. 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LOUDON'S" DRY GOODS STORE Sunset Phone 1061 East Center St., ANAHEIM Underwear Safe This Week Children's Jersey Ribbed Pure White fleece lined Vests and Pants, all sizes, soft and well made, prices 35c. to 15c Children's Egyptian Jersey Ribbed Union Suits in all sizes, at a suit.....25c Yes' Jersey Ribbed Egyptian Cotton Fleece lined Vests and Pants, all full sizes and nicely furnished a garment.....25c TRA—Ladies' Pure White Jersey Ribbed Union Suits, silk and wool mixed, all handfinished, a suit $1.49 November Patterns aud Fashion Sheets—Standard Pattern Agency Geo. Loudon & Co. California Wine Co. F. Conrad & Son, Props. Mer Street - Anaheim Wholesale Wine and Liquor Merchants Delivery Made Everywhere California Wine Co. F. Conrad & Son, Props. Ever Street - Anaheim Wholesale Wine and Liquor Merchants Bands of Bottled Beer. Delivery Made Everywhere SIGHTLY AND STYLISH BARRIES and RUNABOUTS In buying a buggy you should exercise as good judgment as in buying other property. A dollar or two more invested in a good article often saves you many dollars by eliminating repair bills, which in a short time exceed the first cost. Page, Henney and DurantDort Buggies Ad of Page Buggies now ready for your inspection, and it affords greatest pleasure to show you their new, exclusive points of excellence. NICKERSHEIM IMPLEMENT COMPANY FULLERTON, CAL. Cook Stoves and Ranges If you are in need of a good Cook Stove or a Range, come in and look over our stock. We have a fine line and GUARANTEE them to be first class in every way. Keller's Hardware Store Doors. Shingles. Lath. Cement. Time Ganahl Lumber Co Chas. F. Grim. Mgr. Fast Center St. Anaheim MONEY can be borrowed on more favorable terms from the SAVINGS, LOAN and BUILDING ASSOCIATION OF ANAHEIM than from any similar institution in the State A Home Institution... conducted by home men If you want to borrow money at a low rate to pay off your present mortgage, or to build a home or to improve your present one, address or call on MONEY can be borrowed on more favorable terms from the SAVINGS, LOAN and BUILDING ASSOCIATION OF ANAHEIM than from any similar institution in the State A Home Institution... conducted by home men If you want to borrow money at a low rate to pay off your present mortgage, or to build a home or to improve your present one, address or call on Fred A. Backs, Jr Secretary Anaheim Oswald Fulde Watchmaker and Jeweler Graduated Optician Variety Store, Chinaware Glassware, Fancy Goods In connection with complete stock of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry 113 E. Center Street. 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