anaheim-gazette 1908-10-29

SANTA ANA PEOPLE SHOWN How a Shortage of Cars Drive Them From Bakersfield Oil Field George A. Edgar of Santa Ana, speaking to the Register concerning the ill effects of car shortage in the Bakersfield oil fields, speaks as follows concerning Estudillo's duck of the reciprocal-demurrage bill: "Had there been a bill in force in 1902 similar to the reciprocal demurrage bill that was ducked by Miguel Estudillo when it came to a vote in the assembly at the last session of the legislature thousands of dollars would have been saved and made for Santa Ana men. I know what I am talking about, for I went through the experience from start to finish. A lot of us were interested in the oil business at Bakersfield and we learned what it means to have the railroad refuse to give us cars when we needed them. "In 1901 a number of Santa Ana men got hold of some fine property in the Bakersfield oil fields. There was between $200,000 and $300,000 of Santa Ana money invested there. Within nine months after we started we were getting two per cent per month on our money. Every month those checks came into Santa Ana to some fifty or more residents of this county. That kept up for seventeen months, and every month a two per cent dividend. We had contracted with the Union Iron Works, Mare Island navy yard and a lot of such places, and we had contracts to send oil as far away as Bisbee, Ariz., and were under bonds to deliver the goods. "Suddenly, we could not get any DISCUSS AMENDMENTS Chamber of Commerce Hearing Introducing Talk Led by Prof. Miller The chamber of commerce on day evening discussed the several amendments and bond proposals to be submitted to the people at Tuesday's election. There were sent Directors Wickett, Enfield, trich, Thomas, Mullinix and Scherer. Prof. Mills made an interesting planation of constitutional amendments and bond propositions and discussion was participated by members of the chamber and a number of citizens who attended the meeting. Senate constitutional amendment No. 1, relating to the separation state and local taxation, was unmotiously condemned, as were also amendments relating to increased salaries of state officials and members of the legislature. The capital removal bill was disposed with little discussion, the change being of opinion there existed no necessity for such change. The amendments relating to the San Francisco seawall were opposed, and those relating to changes in the school met similar fate. Three amendments were approved as follows: That extending for signing bills by the governor adjournment of the legislature from 10 to 30 days, the amendment removing taxation from mortgage and the juror's fee amendment. The proposition to vote $60,000 a county hospital and poor farm discussed pro and con. Divided timent existed concerning it. some fifty or more residents of this county. That kept up for seventeen months, and every month a two per cent dividend. We had contracted with the Union Iron Works, Mare Island navy yard and a lot of such places, and we had contracts to send oil as far away as Bisbee, Ariz., and were under bonds to deliver the goods. "Suddenly, we could not get any cars. The railroad would not furnish them to us. Those with whom we had contracted began to telegraph, 'Send us our oil or we will have to shut down.' We tried every way possible to get the cars, but there were none for us. We were squarely up against it. We were responsible for the loss to the men we had contracted with to deliver oil, and I tell you those were blue days for us. The dividends were cut short off, and we had visions of losing our homes. There was just one thing left for us to do. We had to deed our property in the oil fields over to the Associated oil company over fifty percent of the stock of which is owned by the Southern Pacific, and we had to take stock in that company for pay. And that company hadn't the slightest difficulty in getting cars to deliver our contracts. The cars came right along." Rev. James Stone, formerly pastor of the Presbyterian church, occupied Rev. Mitchell's pulpit on Sunday morning. Rev. Stone is now a resident of Ventura, and was in Los Angeles attending conference and dropped down to see his old flock. He preached to a large congregation and was happy to meet so many of his old friends. In the afternoon he went to Huntington Beach to call upon former Senator Jones and wife. Judge Ignacio Sepulveda and wife of the City of Mexico were guests the past week of Theo. Rimpau and family of this city and Juan de la Guerra at Yorba. Judge Sepulveda was superior judge of Los Angeles county during the 70's, and is well known throughout this section as an able and well-educated jurist. For many years past he has occupied a Three amendments were approved as follows: That extending for signing bills by the governor adjournment of the legislature from 10 to 30 days, the amendment removing taxation from mortgage and the juror's fee amendment. The proposition to vote $60,000 a county hospital and poor farm discussed pro and con. Divided into timent existed concerning it. Mr. Wickett made report of committee of the chamber applying before the city trustees inference to paving. The latter had appointed a committee, he to confer with the chamber relation to the matter and progress was ing made. The proposition was form a paved district, assessing the cost to property within the district, the other half to be borne the city. Mr. McLauchlin said that at erside the city paid half the cost paving, and made no objection such a course. He thought it out to be followed here. Mr. Dietrich brought up the matter of suitable entertainment of gangs now visiting these latitudes. There were more tramps in Anahale he thought, than in any town in northern California, for the reason other towns drive them out and nothing is done to molest them here. Angeles is inaugurating more stuious measures to keep them out, as a result Anaheim will probably have more of them than ever. was of opinion a chain gang was proper thing for these Weary Villies and suggested the chamber it up with the city trustees and he acted upon. The idea met w approval, and probably in the future the town may be cleared hoboes. PROSPERITY WEEK Frank Wiggins Has Something Say of Interest to Business Me Los Angeles, Cal., Oct. 22, Editor Gazette—Recently we dressed you regarding the forthcoming "Prosperity Week" from Judge Ignacio Sepulveda and wife of the City of Mexico were guests the past week of Theo. Rimpau and family of this city and Juan de la Guerra at Yorba. Judge Sepulveda was superior judge of Los Angeles county during the 70's, and is well known throughout this section as an able and well-educated jurist. For many years past he has occupied a high governmental position at the City of Mexico, where he is on terms of personal and political intimacy with President Diaz. James E. DeRuyter and family are recent arrivals here, coming from Los Angeles. Mr. DeRuyter has purchased in company of Fred Wright of Los Angeles, the Dwight place on the Garden Grove road, which they have christened the Menars ranch. They contemplate many improvements. Mr. DeRuyter lived in San Francisco until the day preceding the earthquake two years ago, and has since been a resident of Southern California. Councilman Joseph Ficus has a new member of the finance committee at his home, the stork having paid a visit there the past week. Mother and child are doing well, and Joseph is passing around Havanas. House to Rent—Four room plastered house, 1 mile east, on Olive road; $5 per month. Also apricot wood for the grubbing. J. P. Mayhew, 536 West Center. oct29tf The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church will meet this (Thursday afternoon) at the church. Ladies of the church and congregation are cordially invited to attend. PROSPERITY WEEK Frank Wiggins Has Something To Say of Interest to Business Me Los Angeles, Cal., Oct. 22, Editor Gazette—Recently we dressed you regarding the forthcoming "Prosperity Week" from November 16th to 21st, when the people in all parts of Southern California would be asked to buy or "Home Products," or at least "as for native goods and give them preference, price and quality better." We are anxious to have each side city and town observe this occasion simultaneously with Los Angeles, celebrating at home in its own way, other Southern California communities reaping as great a proportionate benefit as does Los Angeles in the "prosperity" that will surely follow such a movement. Will you please inform us at your earlift convenience what has been done in your community, and how the leading men of your place stand on this question? Has the matter been taken up by your local civil organization, and if so, with what result? Will the local merchant give window displays of "home products" during "Prosperity Week? What do your own home produce and home industries consist of? What do you personally think of it? We ask the favor of a promotion on the website pleased to co-operate with you any way in our power. Yours very truly, Frank Wiggins, Se ISS AMENDMENTS Commerce Hear Interest-Led by Prof. Mills Adjourned meeting of the board of directors of the water company was held Oct. 24, with all members present except Director Drake. A communication from stockholders owning land adjoining the north branch ditch asked that the said ditch be cemented where it crosses their respective properties. Referred to the ditch committee to report at next meeting. A communication from S. N. Fuller asking for a gate was referred to ditch committee. It was ordered that the price of water during the months of November and December be reduced to 50 cents per head of 100 inches. A communication from Lombard & Son, asking information as regards water development, was referred to the secretary to answer. A statement from B. J. Cook showing amount due him for work on the water company's pit under Mr. Chase was filed. Applications on file for transfer of stock were granted by the board. Mr. Marks appeared before the board, representing the parties who have done work on the well pit at Crowther's corner. He desired on behalf of said parties to come to an amicable settlement of all matters connected therewith. The matter was taken under consideration but no conclusion reached. On motion of Director Bradford, seconded by Director Kraemer, an assessment of $2 per share was levied, payable to the secretary at Anaheim. That extending time falls by the governor afcent of the legislature of days, the amendment ration from mortgages, its fee amendment. A motion to vote $60,000 for total and poor farm was and con. Divided senconcerning it. It made report of the the chamber appearcity trustees in refling. The latter body a committee, he said, the chamber relative and progress was bene proposition was to district, assessing half property within the dishalf to be borne by Alin said that at Rivpaid half the cost of made no objection to He thought it ought here. Brought up the matentertainment of hobo writing these latitudes. Are tramps in Anaheim, in any town in Soutica, for the reason that we them out and nothnolest them here. Los agurating more strento keep them out, and anaheim will probably them than ever. He a chain gang was the for these Weary Wilted the chamber take city trustees and have The idea met with probably in the near may be cleared of JOHNSON LOSES FIRST GAME Although Walter Johnson struck out fifteen men at the game of baseball between Santa Ana and Pasadena on the former's grounds on Sunday, the Crown City nine took the game by a score of 11 to 3. Pasadena found the big leaguer for 13 hits, while Santa Ana amassed 8 off Tobey. Johnson was not in trim, and was accorded faulty support. Meats led in batting, finding the foreigner for two singles and a double in four times up. Olinda will play Yorba at Olinda on Sunday afternoon. PAY FOR ELECTION OFFICERS The supervisors have decided that it is worth $1 to every member of an election board to count every 100 votes, or fraction above the first 100. With that idea in view, they fixed a schedule of compensation for election boards serving on November 3. California F. Conrae Center Street Wholesale Best Brands of Bottled Beer. Roderick Lean Lever Orchard Harrow with Extension F Protect A NEW TOOL. N away with the wren practical design in C WICKERSHEIM Cook Stove If you are in Stove or a Raover our stoline and GU be first class Miller's H INSTRUCTIONS NOT CLEAR Voters Should Exercise Castamping Split Tickets Portions of the instructions ther issued by the authorities "clear as mud," as the old master used to say. All the inti tions seem clear except those EVERITY WEEK Has Something to treat to Business Men Los Angeles, Cal., Oct. 22, '08 Date—Recently we adregarding the forthnity Week" from Nov. 21st, when the peol of Southern California asked to buy only "ask" or at least "ask" and give them the me and quality being us to have each outown observe this occasionally with Los Angels at home in its own shern California community, and how of your place stand up? Has the matter by your local civic al if so, with what are local merchants plays of "home proProsperity Week?" Down home products lies consist of? What you think of it? favor of a promoerate with you in power. Yours very Frank Wiggins, Sec. Olinda will play Yorba at Olinda on Sunday afternoon. PAY FOR ELECTION OFFICERS The supervisors have decided that it is worth $1 to every member of an election board to count every 100 votes, or fraction above the first 100. With that idea in view, they fixed a schedule of compensation for election boards serving on November 3. Each member will receive $5 in those precincts where 100 or less votes are cast; $6 where between 100 and 200 cast; $7 for from 200 to 300, and $8 for 300 to 400. While some of the precincts have over 400 registrations it is not likely that over 400 votes will be cast in any precinct. The board adjourned to Nov. 4th. UNCLAIMED LETTERS Peter Ruiz, Varney & Green, Fred Hammond, H. A. Brown, Mrs. Mary E. Clever, C. Rueff, Mike Rackmia, Mrs. W. O. Savage, Miguel Rios, Mrs. W. L. Pifley, Roll Horn. The Los Angeles republican county central committee, reporting to the state central committee, claims the election of every candidate for the legislature in Southern California with the exception of Miguel Estudillo. Let the battle proceed! Olive-Street Tract lots for sale, at two dollars per month paid. No interest and no taxes. A Great Bargain—25 acres good on Los Angeles street, very close in, only $200 per acre. You will have to carry if you want this snap. See H. Vossbeck. INSTRUCTIONS NOT CLEAR Voters Should Exercise CaStamping Split Tickets Portions of the instructions thaters issued by the authorities are "clear as mud," as the old smaster used to say. All the intations seem clear except those ring to voting split tickets. They should be so, perhaps thachine bosses are best qualified plain. For instance, the instructions ed upon the sample ballots issuthe secretary of state and oclerk, relating to voting split ets reads: "To vote a split ticket, thafor candidates of different pastamp a cross (X) in the v circle at the head of your party et, and a cross (X) after each date not on your party ticket, whom you desire to vote, or s a cross (X) for each individual didate for whom you desire to and do not stamp your party v circle." That is clear enough. In thie structions to Voters" mailed sample ballots no reference is to split tickets, and the phrase is cumbersome, and in one caleast misleading. The section re- “Where a party ticket does contain the names of candidate all offices for which the voter vote, he may vote a straight t of such party, vote for candifor such offices so omitted by suling a cross in the voting square posite the names of the candi- LOUDON'S" DRY GOODS STORE Sunset Phone 1061 East Center St., ANAHEIM Life This Week of Women and Children's Stockings Men's Fast Black full seamCotton Stockings with the soles and high double fine close weave and will well, good honest values, at a pair... $2\frac{1}{2}$C Children's, suitable for Boys' and Girls' school wear. All the weak points are reinforced— double knees, soles, heels and toes, all sizes in them, $5\frac{1}{2}$C up, 3 for 50c kind, a pair RA! The local W. C. T. U. will hold a Sale here, Nov. 4, 5, 6. Ask for particulars from the members. Geo. Loudon & Co. Standard Patterns Free with the Winter Fashion Book California Wine Co. F. Conrad & Son, Props. Street Anaheim California Wine Co, F. Conrad & Son, Props. Street Anaheim Wholesale Wine and Liquor Merchants of Bottled Beer. Delivery Made Everywhere Lock Lever Hard Harrow Extension Frame and Guard to Protect the Fruit. NEW TOOL. Note the levers doing with the wrench. This is the latest and most real design in Orchard Harrow construction. KERSHEIM IMPLEMENT COMPANY FULLERTON, CAL. Sk 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 the first class in every way. Ber's Hardware Store NOT CLEAR Should Exercise Care In Using Split Tickets the instructions to voty the authorities are as aud," as the old schoolto say. All the instruclear except those refer- for such offices on any other ticket, or by writing the names, if they are not printed upon the ballot, in the blank column under the title of the office." Read the above carefully. "Where a party ticket does not contain the name of candidates for all offices for which the voter may vote," etc. Suppose your party ticket DOES INFORMATION NOT CLEAR Should Exercise Care In Using Split Tickets If the instructions to vote by the authorities are as laid," as the old school-to say. All the instructions clear except those referring split tickets. Why be so, perhaps the maire best qualified to ex- the instructions print-sample ballots issued by city of state and county to voting split tick- a split ticket, that is made of different parties, cross (X) in the voting head of your party ticket (X) after each candidate in your party ticket for desire to vote, or stamp for each individual canon you desire to vote, stamp your party voting ear enough. In the "In-Voters" mailed with no reference is made, and the phraseology used, and in one case at voting. The section reads: "party ticket does not names of candidates for which the voter may vote a straight ticket only, vote for candidates so omitted by stamping in the voting square op- mes of the candidates for such offices on any other ticket, or by writing the names, if they are not printed upon the ballot, in the blank column under the title of the office." Read the above carefully. "Where a party ticket does not contain the name of candidates for all offices for which the voter may vote," etc. Suppose your party ticket DOES CONTAIN names of candidates for whom the voter DOES NOT DESIRE TO VOTE, what then? If he stamps the circle at the head of his party ticket, and then follows the instructions as to stamping in the square opposite names of candidates on other tickets for whom he desires to vote will that ballot be counted as a straight party ballot, or will the stamps count in the other columns? If you follow the instructions of the secretary of state and the county clerk, and stamp a cross in the voting circle above the republican ticket, and you stamp a cross in the voting circle opposite the name of Gill for state senator in the democratic column, will your vote be counted for Estudillo? The safest course in stamping a split ticket would seem to be to stamp a cross in the voting square opposite the name of each candidate for whom voters desire to vote. If you wish to vote a split ticket, beware of the party circle at top of your party ticket. Sugar Beet Pulp, the "mainstay" of the dairy business, at 50 cents per ton from Los Alamitos sugar factory. To see better see Dietrich.