anaheim-gazette 1909-02-11

The Weekly Gazette. ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION.....$1.50 Per Year Six Months.....$1.00 Three Months.....50 Cts The Gazette is issued every Thursday morning. Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter. A PERNICIOUS MEASURE The defeat of the anti-alien bill by the assembly is cause for congratulation on the part of well-wishers of California everywhere. The hundreds of millions of foreign capital invested here seems to have been shown scant courtesy by irresponsible legislators who discern nothing ahead of them but a Japanese invasion. Probably not one sane person outside their ranks is moved to that fear, and, as we have repeatedly pointed out, there exists not a particle of alarm upon this preposterous score. Suppose this law had been in effect fifty years ago, when this city was laid out and reclaimed from the trackless wastes by as hardy and as brave a company of foreign-born citizens as ever braved the vicissitudes of pioneer life in the west. Would the latent resources of this land have been blazoned to the world, that other communities might follow in their footsteps? Certainly not. The hardships endured by these men of half a century ago have never been published to the world, but they are known of all men conversant with the details of the situation. The thousands of dollars invested in irrigating ditches alone, in order to bring the life-giving waters of the river upon the newly laid-out colony tract, were expended in an endeavor alone worthy of praise, and so admirably was this work performed that a number of these canals are in use to this day. These were times that tried the souls of those brave men—days of danger, nights of waking. THE TARIFF ON SUGAR Mr. Anson Thinks Refiners Atting the Best of It Anaheim, Feb. 8, 1870 Editor Gazette.—Having a couple of articles of interest paper on the sugar question, I like to ask for a little information from your correspondent. I, for myself, do not pretend be much posted in sugar manufacture, but am looking for know Six years ago I paid $3.75 per dred and now it is $6.65 in Am. Will say right here that New quotations have not changed in that time, although Los Angeles has. How many refineries on this have ever failed? How many $100,000 a year consumers unjustly compelled in California alone for this rare price of this article? How much more do the farmers receive for their beets than six ago? I understand that farmers paid at the rate of $6 per 20 per cent beets or $6 for 400 of sugar in the beet. But a government certificates show only average 240 pounds to the price is much less than $6. The by-products, such as brogar, syrups and feed are valued at $1.17 per ton, which nearly pay the refined product. So the cost paying the farmer and refining less than $2 per cwt. Now, here comes another price. A sugar refinery costs nearly 1000, for which interest has to be paid and a sinking fund. A factcry that will cost $1, will turn out 2000 sacks in 24 hours and at the present prices they make the interest on the inventories and a sinking fund in 36 time. Now, with such figures starting American people in the face, any wonder they want the price reduced or want free with the Philippine Islands. Not think there is much different the price of manufacturing abre been published to the world, but they are known of all men conversant with the details of the situation. The thousands of dollars invested in irrigating ditches alone, in order to bring the life-giving waters of the river upon the newly laid-out colony tract, were expended in an endeavor alone worthy of praise, and so admirably was this work performed that a number of these canals are in use to this day. These were times that tried the souls of those brave men—days of danger, nights of waking. They invested their money, redeemed the arid desert lands, built schools, churches and comfortable homes. They educated their children and brought them up to be useful citizens. The pioneers were soon to become citizens, a number were voters, most of them spoke the English language fluently and all in time became citizens of their adopted country. Nor is Anaheim the only locality where the investment of foreign capital has worked out handsome results. The millions of dollars of foreign capital which finds welcome investment at many points in this state, as well as in other states of the union, point unerringly to the unwisdom of the measures so fortunately killed at Sacramento last week. Can the author of these bills turn the pages of his life's history, page by page, along with these hardy pioneers of a half century ago; some of them yet living, honored citizens as they are; and surrounded by their children and grandchildren—can this man dare trust comparison with their lives? Was a single one of them ever charged with dishonorable deed? And was Mr. Johnson not once a fugitive from justice? Rather a thousand honest, hard-working and educated foreigners than one man, even though he be a native American, who left his community for the community's good and went into a distant state to live down the infamy which had overtaken him at home. TO ABOLISH GAME PRESERVE The legislation proposed at Sacramento by Assemblyman Melrose at the request of Newport Bay interests, for the purpose of abolishing the game preserve now thrown over the head of the bay, consists of the amendments to the act of 1907 providing for the establishment of game preserves, and to Section 2349 of the political code. The amendment to the game preserve act is worded as follows: "Provided, however, that no provision in this act contained shall be construed as prohibiting or preventing any person or persons from hunting or taking fish or wild game from or on navigable water." CLEAN-HAND DOCTRINE No-Liquor Clause In Deeds Doe Hold The doctrine of clean hands court of equity makes worthless clause inserted by W. S. Collins many deeds to property at New Beach. Judge West decided that of W. S.C ollins against Frank Aghan in favor of the defendant's action was brought by Collins cause to revert to him lot 6, 21, Newport Beach, on the ground that a saloon had been conducted the property. The cancellation the restricting clause by Collins other deeds, decided the judge brought the plaintiff into court out the clean hands of equity. On Aug. 17, 1903, the lot wards used for a saloon, was de by Collins to Sarah A. Salter. clause stated the property must be used for the sale of liquor naghan came into possession of lot, and it was leased in July, to S. A. Heim and John Cook a saloon was run by them. C with Victor Montgomery and S Davis as attorneys, brought suit. case was tried some time ago, Daniels and R. Y. Williams appealed for the defendant. Judge West in rendering his ion said that the evidence of King, Harry Althouse and C. A. ton was to the effect that B asked for a quit claim deed to block 23 which he had b ests, for the purpose of abolishing the game preserve now thrown over the head of the bay, consists of the amendments to the act of 1907 providing for the establishment of game preserves, and to Section 2349 of the political code. The amendment to the game preserve act is worded as follows: "Provided, however, that no provision in this act contained shall be construed as prohibiting or preventing any person or persons from hunting or taking fish or wild game from or on navigable water." The amendment to Section 2349 of the political code includes Newport Bay, with all its arms and sloughs in which the tide ebbs and flows, and the Santa Ana river to the eastern boundary of Section 19, Township 6, south, Range 10 west, in the list of streams and waters declared to be public waters. Assemblyman Melrose has taken an active part in opposing the senseless anti-Jap measures at Sacramento. He addressed the assembly in a two-hours' speech, leading the opposition to Johnson's bill denying Japs the right to acquire property rights in California. The bill was directed against all aliens, but was aimed solely at Japanese. He represented Gov. Gillett and Speaker Stanton upon the floor, and quoted extensively from statistics to show there was no Jap invasion, and showing also there were hundreds of millions of foreign capital invested in California. This he maintained, should find welcome investment here, not driven away. Mr. Melrose is himself of foreign birth, having been born in Glasgow, but came to the United States when a lad, more than 40 years ago, and has lived in Anaheim 39 years. He intends visiting his native land, along with his daughter, after adjournment of the legislature, the trip being the first one to Scotland since leaving those shores away back in the 60's. Judge West in rendering his ion said that the evidence of King, Harry Althouse and C. A. ton was to the effect that Basked for a quit claim deed to 22, block 23, which he had boo from Collins, removing the clause, and for $25 Collins gave ton that quit claim deed. "Can a man claim that his hail clean when two or three fingers besmirched with ink?" asked Judge. "The clause stated that reservation was for the good of the lands of Newport Beach, yet plaintiff removed that clause other property. Had it not for the action of the plaintiff people of Newport Beach could enforced the clause and the would have reverted to the plaintiff As it is, judgment is for the defendant. There seem to be men in Japan who deprecate in dignified talk of a rupture between their country and the United States. spirit will find cordial response this country. But there are other Japan seems to have her Grove sons and Budge Nelsons. 60 cents on the dollar on all chandise of three stocks of $1 worth of dry goods, clothing, b and shoes, hats and caps, la waists, skirts and caps. All at price. Sale beginning Saturday, 13, 1909. Why spend $1 when you buy the same thing for 60 cents? You want to wait until our open at Anaheim on the 13th of Feb., Wait! It means money for you. & Goodman. LETTER FROM THE CAPITAL RECIPROCAL DEMURRAGE BILL UP FOR CONSIDERATION Old Order of Political Ethics Are Changing, and Master and Servant Have Swapped Places—Good Laws Are Looked for from Legislature [Correspondence of The Gazette.] Sacramento, Feb. 8.—Now that the death knell to racetrack gambling in California has been sounded and the quietus has been put upon the worst features of the anti-Japanese agitation, the attention of the legislature is being concentrated chiefly upon the various railroad measures. Two years ago not even the most optimistic advocate of fair treatment at the hands of the great railroads in California would have dared to hope that what now appears to be in sight could have been brought to pass in many a long year. But the old order of things is changing—it may truthfully be said that the old order has changed. Sad havoc has been wrought in the ranks of those who in years past responded instantaneously to the beck of monopoly. Within two years the master and the servants have exchanged places. The senate has "found itself," so far as railroad legislation is concerned. It is true that the committees in charge of the proposed railroad legislation may fail to report favorably upon certain strong features of proposed laws demanded by the people, but by the time the senate itself is able to get into action, the attitude of the whole state undoubtedly will have become so unmistakable that none but the most subservient tools of the railroad will dare to go upon record against a bill embodying features that the people are determined shall become law. From the Siskiyous to Tia Juana there is an insistent demand for a reciprocal demurrage bill which actually reciprocates. The measure introduced by Senator Stetson at the such figures staring the people in the face, is it they want the retail or want free trade Philippine Islands. I do here is much difference in manufacturing abroad or there is nearly freight set the small difference. At the sugar industry to clean industry, let the go-on, operate and control economic good of all—not who are robbing the maize farmers and the con-man get a square deal. It will not be upholding that supports millionaire and paupers. A system of 1,000 bribe money for a W. S. senate which pays less than $10,000. May the freight? B. Anson. HAND DOCTRINE House In Deeds Does Not Hold of clean hands in a city makes worthless the land by W. S. Collins in property at Newport West decided the case against Frank Moncrief of the defendant. The brought by Collins to court to him lot 6, block Beach, on the ground had been conducted on The cancellation of clause by Collins in decided the Judge, plaintiff into court with hands of equity. 1903, the lot after a saloon, was deeded Sarah A. Salter. The property must never be the sale of liquor. Mo-into possession of the land leased in July, 1907, and John Cook and a nun by them. Collins Montgomery and S. M.neys, brought suit. The same time ago, F. O. Y. Williams appearing ant. in rendering his opinio the evidence of John Lilhouse and C. A. Barhe effect that Barton quit claim deed to lot which he had bought ple, but by the time the senate itself is able to get into action, the attitude of the whole state undoubtedly will have become so unmistakable that none but the most subservient tools of the railroad will dare to go upon record against a bill embodying features that the people are determined shall become law. From the Siskiyous to Tia Juana there is an insistent demand for a reciprocal demurrage bill which actually reciprocates. The measure introduced by Senator Stetson at the request of Governor Gillett and Attorney General Webb contains no provision for reciprocal demurrage. Attorney General Webb has gone up on record as opposing a reciprocal demurrage clause in the Stetson bill, so-called. It has been pointed out that if a separate bill should be made to provide for reciprocal demurrage penalties, such a bill might be vetoed by the governor, leaving upon the statute books a law pleasing, still acceptable, as the best obtainable, by them in the face of the strong public opinion demanding a more drastic measure. While the assembly committee on federal relations is dilly-dallying with Senator Sanford's resolution asking congress to consider the recommendation of Joseph L. Bristow, special Panama railroad commissioner, that a federal line of steamers be put into commission between the Isthmus of Panama and Pacific ports of the United States, obviously in the hope of killing the resolution, the fighters in the senate are equipping themselves for successful action—they are arranging matters so that no member of either house can avoid going upon record for or against wise and widely sought railroad legislation. The most drastic resolution pertaining to railroads thus far introduced is that proposed by Senator Cartwright, which instructs the attorney general to institute criminal proceedings against railroads and other common carriers participating in the recent advance in rates. There is no doubt that this resolution will be reported favorably, it having been referred to the federal relations committee. If adopted, and the attorney general institutes proceedings without delay, more of a practical nature will have been accomplished than under any other step thus far taken. The Cartwright resolution gets right down to business. There is no evasion, no quibbling. The disclosures incident to a legal proceeding of this nature, if conscientously fought out, will result in the development of such an overwhelming sentiment in favor of the better regulation of the railroads in California as make it almost the sole issue in into possession of the is leased in July, 1907, and John Cook and a gun by them. Collins Montgomery and S. M. meys, brought suit. The some time ago, F. O. Y. Williams appearing ant. in rendering his opinthe evidence of John Wilhouse and C. A. Barhe effect that Barton quit claim deed to lot which he had bought removing the liquor $25 Collins gave Barclaim deed. claim that his hand is two or three fingers are with ink?" asked the clause stated that the as for the good of all Newport Beach, yet the ved that clause from y. Had it not been of the plaintiff the port Beach could have clause and the land verted to the plaintiff. ment is for the defend- to be men in Japan in dignified manner are between their counUnited States. That cordial response in But there are others. have her Grove Johne Nelsons. the dollar on all merthree stocks of $12,000 goods, clothing, boots ts and caps, ladies' and caps. All at half beginning Saturday, Feb. spend $1 when you can thing for 60 cents? No, wait until our opening the 13th of Feb., 1909. ns money for you. Sterr mittee. If adopted, and the attorney general institutes proceedings without delay, more of a practical nature will have been accomplished than under any other step thus far taken. The Cartwright resolution gets right down to business. There is no evasion, no quibbling. The disclosures incident to a legal proceeding of this nature, if conscientiously fought out, will result in the development of such an overwhelming sentiment in favor of the better regulation of the railroads in California as to make it almost the sole issue, in the next campaign, in the cases of several members of the legislature. In conclusion, it is only necessary to state that the railroad lobbyists apparently are satisfied with the Webb bill. This in itself ought to be enough to insure its defeat in its present form. See the Deestrick Skule at operahouse Feb. 23d. Base Ball Goods FISHING OUTFITS Etc., Etc., at SPOERL'S GUN STORE HENSHAW, BULKLEY & CO. 262-64 So. Los Angeles St. Los Angeles IRRIGATION PLANTS installed complete. MACHINERY of all kinds, including road making machiery, levelers, scrapers, hardpan ploughs, etc. Full stock always on hand. GASOLINE ENGINES CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS Nice Fresh Vegetables and Fresh Oysters AT DICKEL'S Try Dickel's Best Flour. not satisfactory, I will refund the money. ats! Hats! Hats! Great Slaughter Sale, in all the Latest Shapes and Colors. For a Hat, go to LL SISTERS, MILLINERS East Center Stseet, Anaheim Latest and Newest Styles of Great Slaughter Sale, in all the Latest Shapes and Colors. For a Hat, go to MILL SISTERS, MILLINERS East Center Stseet, Anaheim Latest and Newest Styles of VALENTINES AT Joseph Helmsen Don't miss this display. What Do You Think? One people always choose the cheapest, thinking that they money by it. But in this they are "penny wise and pound sometimes two-pound, foolish," because the cheapest is the best, but the Best is always the Cheapest. When you get a new Buggy, Harness or Wagon you want to see that you get the best, as so very much depends on it. See that has a reputation back of it for Quality—one that truly must be right. THE STUDEBAKER line is right. Let us explain by demonstration why it IS RIGHT. We also have the proper Implements and Supplies. BEEBE-WEISEL CO. Center Street Anaheim, California The Dollar Shoe Sale AT THE ELECTRIC SHOE STORE 111 W. Center St. Open on Tuesday, Feb. 2, and Ending Saturday, Feb. 27 Order to make room for our Large Spring Stock One Dollar Shoe Sale AT THE ELECTRIC SHOE STORE 111 W. Center St. Opening on Tuesday, Feb. 2, and Ending Saturday, Feb. 27 Order to make room for our Large Spring Stock, we have placed on sale a large assortment of Women's, Boys', Misses' and Children's Shoes Slippers, for One Dollar per pair also have reduced the prices from 25c, to 50c. a large portion of our other stock, such as heavy $3.50 work shoes now for $3, and a good other lines at the same rate. Do not forget us Market Day, Saturday, February 20, we will give 10 per cent discount from regular on all lines. Don't miss these bargains. WM. HEYING, Proprietor TAKE NOTICE Wire Poultry Netting is Galvanized After Weaving, instead of Before. Keller's Hardware Store