anaheim-gazette 1909-09-23

BULLA ON STATE DIVISION COGENT REASONS FOR SEPARATING FROM NORTH Great Area of State Makes It Expensive to Go to State Capital or Attend Sessions of Supreme Court—Division Would Not Put an End to Railroad Rule in the South Probably no man in Southern California is better qualified to speak upon state division than Robert N. Bulla of Los Angeles, himself a politician of state-wide celebrity. Mr. Bulla favors state division, and in an address delivered on Saturday before a body of Los Angeles business men presented the subject in such forceful manner that his words are worth repeating. In part he said: Should the state be divided? If the state of public sentiment in Southern California were an answer to this question, I do not believe that I would need to consume time in offering arguments for or against state division, as I think that within the last few months the people with practical unanimity have accepted the opinion that it would be desirable and advantageous to our section to effect a division of the state. It is equally certain, however, that public opinion throughout the north-tions at places within easy reach of business men of independent political opinions and actions, the personnel of the delegates would be found to be better, and far different from that which would characterize a gathering held under present conditions in the state of California. The same argument applies with only a difference of degree to the division of states or counties. Some years ago, when the legislature of this state was asked to create the county of Riverside from portions of San Diego and San Bernardino counties, the strongest argument in favor of the act, which undoubtedly secured its adoption, was the fact that residents of San Diego county were compelled to come to Los Angeles by rail. thence down the coast to San Diego, consuming at least three days for the round trip and requiring an expenditure of from twenty-five to fifty dollars in money in order to visit their county seat for the payment of taxes, attendance upon the courts as witnesses or parties litigant, or the transaction of any other business calling them to the seat of county government. I have never heard that these people have become dissatisfied with the creation of the new county which has enabled them to transact their official business conveniently and expeditiously. It has been suggested that the creation of a new state in Southern California provides a more efficient way for businesses to operate in the region. state of public sentiment in Southern California were an answer to this question, I do not believe that I would need to consume time in offering arguments for or against state division, as I think that within the last few months the people with practical unanimity have accepted the opinion that it would be desirable and advantageous to our section to effect a division of the state. It is equally certain, however, that public opinion throughout the northern and central portions of the state does not favor division, although there are not a few in that section who are willing at least to see the separation effected. But even public sentiment is not entitled to consideration and would not justify state division unless based upon good judgment and sound reasoning. There are many substantial arguments in favor of the division of this state. Among the most important, I should place the fact that the large subdivisions of government, whether states or counties, are always exceedingly expensive to maintain, and result in a very great inconvenience, frequently amounting to hardship, to the people residing within their jurisdiction. Few people realize the enormous extent of the area of California (155,980 square miles), which is practically as large as all the New England states, New York and Pennsylvania combined. Imagine the storm of indignation that would arise were the residents of Pennsylvania compelled to go to Boston to attend to business necessary to be transacted at their state capital. At present a resident of Siskiyou or of San Diego would require at least four or five days and the expenditure of $75 or $100 to visit and transact any business at Sacramento, the capital of the state. The transportation of criminals and incompetents from the various counties of this state to its public institutions is an item of enormous expense in the administration of the state government. Large Amount Involved Our own county (Los Angeles) in the year 1905 paid out in round numbers $20,000 for this purpose alone, and this notwithstanding the fact that we have in the south a state hospital to which the insane of this section are sent. Add to this the expenditures by other counties of equal or greater distance from the public institutions, and one is startled by the attendance upon the courts as witnesses or parties litigant, or the transaction of any other business calling them to the seat of county government. I have never heard that these people have become dissatisfied with the creation of the new county which has enabled them to transact their official business conveniently and expeditiously. It has been suggested that the creation of a new state in Southern California would destroy the political power of the railroad companies. I do not believe that such would be the effect. I am not aware that the influence of the railroads in political affairs is any less potent in Southern than in Northern California, and I do not see that it would make any great difference whether they were working under one or two state governments. Some Would "Hold Up" It must be remembered, however, that many members of the legislature while feeling kindly to the railroad corporations, recognizing the rights of their large vested interests and realizing that some members of the legislature are willing to occupy the position of highway robbers in attempting to hold up corporations, compelling them to maintain lobbies and expend moneys to prevent the enactment of unjust and unfair legislation, are not by any means completely subservient to such influences, and that if the place of holding legislative sessions were accessible and could be easily and quickly reached by citizens generally, such members could be influenced along right lines and be prevented from making mistakes by voting for bills detrimental to the interests of the people. Most people, whether in official positions or not, are greatly influenced, and their actions largely governed by their immediate environment, and, if the large and influential legislative delegation from this county could hold their sessions in the city of the Angels, where the people could be in close touch with them, it is easy to perceive that their action as legislators might be very different from that which it is under present conditions, which make it impossible for their friends and neighbors to consult and advise with them during the progress of legislative sessions. The laws of our state provide for the holding of sessions of our supreme court in three different parts... Large Amount Involved Our own county (Los Angeles) in the year 1905 paid out in round numbers $20,000 for this purpose alone, and this notwithstanding the fact that we have in the south a state hospital to which the insane of this section are sent. Add to this the expenditures by other counties of equal or greater distance from the public institutions, and one is startled by the enormous amount involved. One of the most serious and far-reaching objections to the inconvenience arising from the great distance from one point to another in the state of California is the enormous political power given to transportation companies who are always willing to provide passes to delegates and cheerful workers in attendance upon political conventions. Perhaps it should not be so, but it is nevertheless true that good citizens and busy men hesitate and generally refuse to become delegates to the state conventions, attendance upon which involves the loss of practically a week's time, and the expenditure of from $50 to $100 in money. Of course, the man who is willing to mortgage his independence and manhood by the acceptance of free transportation is not generally very much concerned with the question of loss of time, and not at all interested in the question of railroad fare or other transportation expense. It at once becomes apparent that by fixing the place for holding political conventions in distant or inaccessible localities, a political organization dominated or influenced by special interests, acquires a power which is practically invincible. Question as to Argument Were it possible to hold conven- Continued on Page 8 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 23, 1909 WINE A TEMPERANCE DRINK CALIFORNIA GRAPE GROWERS ISSUE HANDSOME BOOKLET California Produces Wine the Equal of That of Any European Nation — Light Wines a Temperance Beverage — A Word from Our Consuls The latest publication issued by the Grape Growers of California, is a handsome booklet of fifty-six pages, elaborately illustrated, entitled, "Temperance versus Prohibition." The introduction is by Andrea Sbarboro, president of the Grape Growers of California, who declare that the fac-simile consular letters, which constitute the most important part of the booklet, were collected to prove the fact that "sobriety prevails only in grape-producing countries where wine is within the reach of all classes of people and can be obtained in large quantities, of good quality, and at low prices." Mr. Sbarboro points out the fact that, during the past year, 270,000 people were arrested for intoxication in the streets of London, 120,000 of whom were women, and owing to the fact that grapes will grow only in hot houses in England, he is convinced that their liquor problem is going to be difficult to solve, as wine will never be within the reach of the masses. "The United States nance is essential to morality. The moderate and occasional use of alcoholic liquors is not to be condemned In countries like France and Italy, where the people as a rule drink wine no serious harm results from the practice.—Cardinal Gibbons, head of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. The Master whom I serve made drink and offered to others wine—fermented wine. He ordained its use in the most solemn sacrament of the church. He did this in the evening before he died, when he knew he was going to die, so that he did it in the most solemn moment of his life. His practice, his injunction and his example are entirely satisfactory to me, personally.—Rev. Dr. Cyrus Townsend Brady, Rector of St. George's Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Mo. Pithy Comments of Other Noted Men: Governor J. N. Gillett of California, believes the viticultural industry should be encouraged. He says: I am pleased to note the sentiment which is crystallizing throughout the State in favor of the grape industry in California. This industry has become one of the greatest in our state and should be encouraged in every way. I think perhaps the time will come when a day will be set apart as "Grape Day." The following opinions of other notable people will be read with interest: WATER OUT OF CAJON DITCH STRETCH OF UPPER CANAL TO BE CEMENTED Stream to Be Turned Out as Soon as Feasible—Mr. Mills Defends Position in Water-Run Controversy. Owing to Lack of Water Blackbeardies Cooked on the Vines Anaheim, Cal., Sept. 18, '03 A regular meeting was held on the above date with a full board present. On motion the superintendent was instructed to turn out the water from the Cajon canal as soon as practicable and cement that portion along the properties of Lemke and Berkew stock. On motion the superintendent was instructed to employ the engineer set grades and estimate the cost a cement ditch from the fill at Tuffree reservoir to the cut on mesa, and report to the board at the next meeting. Applications on file for the transfer of stock were on motion granted. An application was received from A. L. Porter to rent the company land adjoining the Bixby tract the same rental as last year. The offer was accepted and the land rented. The matter of the alleged interference with water company gates... and can be obtained in large quantities, of good quality, and at low prices." Mr. Sbarboro points out the fact that, during the past year, 270,000 people were arrested for intoxication in the streets of London, 120,000 of whom were women, and owing to the fact that grapes will grow only in hot houses in England, he is convinced that their liquor problem is going to be difficult to solve, as wine will never be within the reach of the masses. "The United States on the contrary," he says, "although it is not generally known, is the land of the vine. California can produce wine as good as any country of Europe, and when occasion will demand, in as large quantities as France and Italy. Many other states in the union also produce very excellent wines and will increase their production when the existing obstacles to its free distribution are removed." Here are a few striking extracts from fac-simile letters of our American Consuls from the great grape-growing and wine-consuming countries: I have pleasure in stating that during my residence in Italy, I have seen very few cases of drunkenness. People as a whole are accustomed to drink wine at their meals, which prevents them from having a craving for stronger intoxicants.—Hon. Lloyd C. Griscom, American Ambassador, Italy. In sections of France, which I have visited, which are distinctly wine-producing sections, the sight of an intoxicated person is infrequent.—Hon. Horace Lee Washington, Consul-General, Marseilles, France. The wine flask is quite as familiar a feature of the table in Alsace-Lorraine as the water bottle in the United States. It is a matter of common knowledge that the people are a careful, industrious and particularly sober community.—Hon. Carl W. Schmith, American Vice-Consul, Kehl, Boden, Germany. Wine is used quite generally in this part of Austria. So far as my personal observation extends, there is little drunkenness in Vienna.—Hon.W.A. Rublee, Consul-General, Vienna, Austria. The drinking of wine at meals here is universal and there is practically no drunkenness.—Hon.R.M.Bartlemann, American Consul, Madrid Spain. In this colony every one drinks should be encouraged. He says. I am pleased to note the sentiment which is crystallizing throughout the State in favor of the grape industry in California. This industry has become one of the greatest in our state and should be encouraged in every way. I think perhaps the time will come when a day will be set apart as "Grape Day." The following opinions of other notable people will be read with interest: Prohibition means well, but it drives out by law the bulky, light,harm-less drinks of temperate people, wines and beers. It compels men who will drink to take the whiskies and gin, the concentrated poisons, stimulants easily hidden and of which a small amount produces drunkenness.—Arthur Brisbane. No nation is drunken where wine is cheap, and none sober where dearness of wine substitutes ardent spirits as its common beverage. — President Thomas Jefferson. VISITED PIKE'S PEAK Mrs. Hahn Returns from Pleasure Trip East Mrs.J.Hahn has returned from a five-weeks' sight-seeing trip East. Some of the places visited were Pike's Peak, which was reached by the cog road, 14,147 feet above sea level; also Cripple Creek and adjacent towns, one of the greatest gold centers in the world. The trip was taken from Colorado Springs over the famous air or short line. At Salt Lake City she visited Old Fort Douglass, established in 1862. She went through the great Mormon tabernacle, with its capacity of seating 8000 people. Fifty double-doors open out readily, so that the entire building can be emptied in 7 1/2 minutes. The acoustic properties are so complete that the party distinctly heard a pin dropped upon the wooden railing 200 feet away. She listened to the great organ with its 5000 pipes, and viewed from the outside, as none are allowed to enter even the grounds, the great Mormon temple, which was 40 years in building and cost $4,000,000. Then the trip by rail fifteen miles to the beautiful Saltair, built out on the great Salt lake. The pavilion alone cost $50,000. The maple dancing floor cost $6000 and accommodates very nearly 5000 people at one time. Dancing privileges are entirely encouraged. Tuffree reservoir to the cut on mesa, and report to the board at the next meeting. Applications on file for the transfer of stock were on motion granted. An application was received from A.L.Porter to rent the company land adjoining the Bixby tract at the same rental as last year. The offer was accepted and the land rented. The matter of the alleged interference with water company, gates Placentia avenue was taken up and discussed. The determination was that there was not sufficient evidence presented to attach blame anyone. Moved by Dir. Hale, seconded Dir. Drake, that two new overflow gates be put in for the Placentia freeway company ranch. Carried. MR. MILLS MAKES REPLY Blackberries Cooked on Vines Lack of Water Editor Gazette.-In reply to Stockholder in regard to water in April and May: If he will look again may see that from May 15 to 29 an even two weeks-four better than ten days. He may recall, too, that the latter part of May was exceedingly hot. I was depending on the water company to get my water at the time. I have about 4 acres of black berries and about one-third of the cooked on the vines for want of water. I take it Stockholder know that I got water on stock. In conversation with Brunworth at this time he told me that he was running the water that it was thought possible to get through the ditches, but that a man had been sent up ditch to see if it were possible to crowd any more water down furthermore, he could let no one have any more than the stock call for, as everybody needed water. I maintain that at that time with Yorba reservoir, and the ditch running at full capacity, and the employees of the water company do their full duty it was impossible to obtain water within ten days of application. As to the chamber of commenters the directors claim that they had the right to do whatever is right to upbuild Anaheim and surrounding ritory. There is no one thing that will upbuild Anaheim country m Wine is used quite generally in this part of Austria. So far as my personal observation extends, there is little drunkenness in Vienna.—Hon.W.A. Rublee, Consul-General, Vienna, Austria. The drinking of wine at meals here is universal and there is practically no drunkenness.—Hon.R.M.Bartlemann, American Consul, Madrid Spain. In this colony every one drinks wine at every meal and drunkenness is practically unknown.—Hon.James Johnston, American Consul, Algeria. Some of the eminent clergymen throughout the United States are also of the opinion that wine is a temperance beverage. We quote a few extracts: Judging from what I see in this country, and from what I know of conditions of things in Europe—which I have visited twenty-five times—I am decidedly of the opinion that the more wine there is produced in this country and the more freely it is transported, from state to state, the less whiskey will be used, and the smaller the amount of drunkenness.—Dr.C.H.Parkhurst, pastor of Madison Square Presbyterian Church, New York. I have entire respect for the total abstainer, who really does abstain, and also respect for the one who believes that it is legitimate to use wine in moderation upon the dinner-table, but I find it very difficult to maintain respect for the total abstainer who banishes wine from the dinner table and then drinks it out of a bottle from the closet between meals and calls it medicine.—Rev.Dr.Lyman Abbott. I have never been able to convince myself that what we call total abstinence. She listened to the great organ with its 5000 pipes, and viewed from the outside, as none are allowed to enter even the grounds, the great Mormon temple, which was 40 years in building and cost $4,000,000. Then the trip by rail fifteen miles to the beautiful Saltair, built out on the great Salt lake. The pavilion alone cost $50,000. The maple dancing floor cost $6000 and accommodates very nearly 5000 people at one time. Dancing privileges are entirely free, as are also all religious services. Mrs. Hahn also visited other points of interest and returns home well repaid for making the trip. THE DOG CAME BACK Gas Tried for Happy Despatch, But Scheme Failed Mr.Rea has a valuable Gordon Setter dog, which has become superannuated, and for some time past has been trying to devise some means of painlessly wafting him to the happy hunting grounds. The other day, when the gas men were at the house, Mr.Rea broached the subject to them, and was informed the dog could be asphyxiated without trouble. The dog was placed in a box, which was tightly covered with a robe,and gas turned on through a tube. In a few minutes sounds of deep breathing issued from within, and it was thought the aged quadruped was being happily wafted into the beyond. Ten,fifteen minutes passed, and all was still. Thinking the operation complete, Mr.Rea solemnly withdrew the covering. Imagine his surprise when the dog jumped out of the box, wagging his tail, as if he had enjoyed the experience. As to the chamber of commenters the directors claim that they have right to do whatever is right upbuild Anaheim and surrounding territory. There is no one thing that will upbuild Anaheim country more than for the A.U.W.Co. to furnish any body all the water that they willing to pay for. On the other hand, the A.U.W.Co. could do nothing that would benefit the company much as to have all the water that people would buy. The directors of the water company are working with this end in view and hope and expedition—so they informed the committee from the chamber of commerce—be able to develop enough water furnished all within 48 hours of application. The people of Anaheim have expedited more than a million dollars pumping plants, enough money to fill all of the debts of the water company three times over, all because they could not get enough water from company. If necessary the people of Anaheim will spend another million dollars developing water, for the next five years will see more real development of country around Anaheim that has been developed up to date. The real worth of our section is only just being discovered. For example, Mr.O'Brien, who has owned orchards favored sections, has just paid nearly a thousand dollars an acre for seedling walnut orchard located 2 miles from town. A stockholder of the A.U.W.Co. er in the Brookshurst section tries that they all got water whenever AZETTE OCTER 23, 1909 OUT OF CAJON DITCH OF UPPER CANAL TO BE CEMENTED Be Turned Out as Soon as Possible—Mr. Mills Defends Poor Water-Run, Controversy—Lack of Water Blackberry on the Vines Anaheim, Cal., Sept. 18, '09. A meeting was held on the day with a full board present. On the superintendent was to turn out the water from canal as soon as practicement that portion along lines of Lemke and Berken. On the superintendent was to employ the engineer to and estimate the cost of ditch from the fill at the reservoir to the cut on the report to the board at the meeting. On file for the transfer were on motion granted. Location was received from owner to rent the company's mining the Bixby tract at rental as last year. The accepted and the land so far of the alleged interferer-water company gates on they wanted it over there under the pumping plant. Now, Mr. Stockholder, wouldn't that be a desirable condition to have over the entire system, even in Anaheim? As the Anaheim people have shown that they would have paid more than all the debts of the company if they could have received sufficient water, wouldn't it have been well for you, and for them, so that you would have been relieved of all those assessments you have been paying? Wouldn't it be well for everybody to assist and encourage the directors of the water company to develop and sell all the water that people want, so that there may never need be another assessment levied on the stock? A. A. Mills, President Chamber of Commerce. CAMPAIGN OF PUBLICITY Chamber of Commerce Ask all Good People to Help Anaheim, Sept. 17, 1909. Editor Gazette.—At the beginning of the year's work in the Chamber of Commerce it was found that there were scarcely any requests for information coming in. A campaign of publicity was opened and we now have as high as 96 applications per month. It is hoped that we shall be able to extend this campaign, and quite a number have been asked to aid, financially. The coming week I expect to call on others and likewise. FLOATS FOR THE CARNIVAL CITY TO BE ADEQUATELY REPRESENTED AT PRODUCTS SHOW Ebell Ladies Taking a Hand in Preparing Them—Travel Section's Trip Through India—Figures from County Assessment — Hitching Posts Committees of the merchants and manufacturers' association and Ebell met at the chamber of commerce on Monday evening and devised ways and means for entering a number of Anaheim floats at the Carnival of Products at Santa Ana. Of the former there were present Henry M. Adams, J. F. Ahlborn, C. F. Grim and Gus Schumacher. The ladies present were Mrs. Wm. McLauchlin, Mrs. Dr. Johnston, Mrs. J. W. Wallop, Mrs. Dyer and Mrs. Gates. A committee consisting of D. H. Thomas, Fred Rafferty and Col. Coulter were over from Santa Ana earlier in the day conferring with the M. & M. relative to the subject of having appropriate floats in the parade. The meeting decided to immediately proceed to the preparation of two floats—one of products, the other of manufactures—and work to that end is now in progress. The ladies will see to the decorations. Other floats will probably be arranged and a fine Reservoir to the cut on the report to the board at the ring. Ons on file for the transfer here on motion granted. Location was received from Water to rent the company's running the Bixby tract at rental as last year. The accepted and the land so water of the alleged interferer-water company, gates on avenue was taken up and installed. The determination was that was not sufficient evidenced to attach blame to City Dir. Hale, seconded by that two new overflow-out in for the Placentia fruit branch. Carried. HILLS MAKES REPLY Mes Cooked on Vines For Lack of Water Gazette.—In reply to Stock-regard to water in April If he will look again he that from May 15 to 29 is two weeks—four better than He may recall, too, that part of May was exceeding- was depending on the water to get my water at this have about 4 acres of black-land about one-third of them in the vines for want of make it Stockholder knows water on stock. In conversion Brunworth at this time he that he was running all that it was thought possible through the ditches, but had been sent up the tree if it were possible to more water down them there, he could let no one more than the stock called everybody needed water. So in that at that time with reservoir, and the ditches full capacity, and the em- the water company doing duty it was impossible to water within ten days of ap- the chamber of commerce,ors claim that they have to do whatever is right to Anaheim and surrounding terere is no one thing that old Anaheim country more Anahelm, Sept. 17, 1909. Editor Gazette.—At the beginning of the year's work in the Chamber of Commerce it was found that there were scarcely any requests for information coming in. A campaign of publicity was opened and we now have as high as 96 applications per month. It is hoped that we shall be able to extend this campaign, and quite a number have been asked to aid, financially. The coming week I expect to call on others and likewise to close up with those who have already, tentatively, promised to help. Should we be able to carry out the publicity campaign as planned we expect to make Anaheim one of the best-known towns of Southern California. All help along. A. A. Mills, President Chamber of Commerce. WARM FIGHT FOR DIRECTORS Santa Ana Irrigators Having Lively Time Over Election What looks like a fight at the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation company, Tuesday, Oct. 5, is developing, and there will be two tickets in the field for members of the board of directors. Each of the five districts will have nominees for the board and a general meeting of stockholders at Orange on Saturday nominated a ticket, the nominees being N. H. Leonard, Santa Ana; L. E. Smith, Orange; H. S. Grunenwald, Olive; J. C. Travis, El Modena; E. M. Nealley of Tustin. The meeting at Orange Saturday was an adjourned meeting of that held at the Grand avenue school house, Santa Ana, several days ago at which resolutions declaring in favor of more water, a revision of the bylaws and the election of a new board of directors, were passed. At district meetings held at Tustin and El Modena, E. M. Nealley was nominated from Tustin and A. G. Finley from El Modena. HITCHING POSTS The city authorities having removed all hitching posts from the paved streets, farmers driving in ask the question, "Where shall we hitch our horses?" Hitching posts may be found on the side streets, and the matter of providing ample facilities of the kind will doubtless be taken up by the A committee consisting of D. H. Thomas, Fred Rafferty and Col. Coulter were over from Santa Ana earlier in the day conferring with the M. & M. relative to the subject of having appropriate floats in the parade. The meeting decided to immediately proceed to the preparation of two floats—one of products, the other of manufactures—and work to that end is now in progress. The ladies will see to the decorations. Other floats will probably be arranged and a fine display of products and manufactures made. The committee desires decorated autos and carriages for the parade, and to that end ask all owners of such vehicles to come forward, and participate in the festivities. TRIP THROUGH INDIA Travel Section of Ebell Will Make Journey The Travel Section of the Ebell met at the home of Mrs. Storm on Saturday afternoon. Roll call was answered with facts concerning India. As the entire section expect to take a literary trip through India during the next few weeks, the members were asked to tell what preparations they would make for the journey. The following members were present and spoke: Mrs. Storm, Miss Rehwoldt, Mrs. Dutton, Miss Hayler, Mrs. Rose, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Grim, Mrs. Pearson, Miss Walker, Miss Margaret Walker, Mrs. Rehwoldt, Mrs. Spencer. The talks proved to be very interesting, and it was decided that in order to enjoy a good trip one must make the following preparation: Plenty of money, at least $1000, some knowledge of the country, a well-thought-out route, a good guidebook, plenty of summer clothes as well as a small amount of heavier garments for the ocean trip, a few medicines, a package of salt, a kodak, some well fitting shoes, a carload of common sense, some congenial friends and a return ticket. Feeling that ample preparation had been made the club began their journey under the leadership of Mrs. Storm, who read from the lecture on India. Critic's report—Miss Rehwoldt. The club will meet on Saturday, Sept. 24th, at 2:30 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Thompson on Claudina St. Roll call to be answered with facts on India. HITCHING POSTS The city authorities having removed all hitching posts from the paved streets, farmers driving in ask the question, "Where shall we hitch our horses?" Hitching posts may be found on the side streets, and the matter of providing ample facilities of the kind will doubtless be taken up by the city fathers at an early date. Many have already provided themselves with hitching weights, and these may be used on paved streets as well as elsewhere. The city is providing two miles of paved thoroughfares, and the work is just beginning. A condition and not a theory confronts our merchants as well as the farmer driving into town. Hundreds of vehicles drive into town daily. Hitching posts having been removed from paved thoroughfares, adequate hitching facilities must be provided. We want all the farmers of Orange county to keep coming to Anaheim to trade. NO GAS There was no gas on Thursday, owing to a breakdown at the works, and the office force, including the typecasting machine, went without their breakfast, they had a punk dinner and went supperless to bed. It looked like old times. The gas trust promises better service in future. MISS ALICE NORTON Teacher of Piano, Oberlin Conservatory Method. Every Friday and Saturday at studio, room 6, above Dickel's store. Tel. Main 281. Feeling that ample preparation had been made the club began their journey under the leadership of Mrs. Storm, who read from the lecture on India. Critic's report—Miss Rehwoldt. The club will meet on Saturday, Sept. 24th, at 2:30 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Thompson on Claudina St. Roll call to be answered with facts on India. THE COUNTY'S ASSESSMENT The assessed valuation of Orange county, as the result of the raise in the assessment ordered by the State Board of Equalization is $31,936,637. This is a raise of fifty per cent over the last assessed valuation, which was $22,226,602 for last year. The result is arrived at by County Auditor Lester, who has carefully gone over all the assessments affected by the order of the state board, which do not include the money in the county treasury nor the railroad assessments. The assessment stands after the raise of 50 per cent as follows: Real estate ... $17,587,852.00 Improvements ... 7,025,708.00 Personal property ... 4,616,545.00 Money ... 89,050.00 Railroads ... 2,717,482.00 Total ... $31,936,637.00 The amount of taxes due the state this year, according to Auditor Lester's figures, is $106,357, as against $70,282 last year, or a raise of $36,-075. Alfalfa hay for sale. Delivered any place in city of Anaheim at $13 per ton. Winters Bros., owners. Tim Carroll ranch, 3 miles west of Anaheim. Home phones 1821 or 1824.