anaheim-gazette 1909-11-04

A SIDEWALK IN THE STREET COUNCIL ORDERS THOROUGH-FARE OPENED AND LEVELED Attorney Spencer Claims Possession of Disputed Zone and Files Demurrier With Street Superintendent — Contest in Court Looms Up—Merchants and Hitching Posts—Permits Trustee Gates at the meeting of the city council on Thursday evening reported that a cement sidewalk and curbing had been constructed across Elizabeth street, which runs between Center and Broadway, west of Walnut street, and that traffic was interfered with. Following a discussion of the subject, the street superintendent was instructed to grade the street to the walk and level the thoroughfare. Attorney Spencer claims ownership to the land in question, and bases his claim upon a map which shows no thoroughfare at that point. Before the street superintendent could with his customary alacrity do as he had been bidden, Mr. Spencer filed a demurrer and writ of certiorari, admonishing that official that deponent was owner in fee simple of the property in the disputed zone, and requesting that action be suspended upon appeal to the court meeting of our be opened by the street superintendent. The Marshal was instructed to dispose of street sweepings to the best advantage. Engineer Steward was instructed to prepare plans for cement sidewalk and curb in front of Rev. Markel's property on West Broadway. Plans for cement curbing on East Broadway, from Atchison to East, both sides, were ordered to be prepared by City Engineer Steward. Trustees Stock, Fiscus, Kroeger and Gates were present, Mayor Rust being detained at home by illness. In the absence of the latter, the former presided. TELEPHONE MEN ON CARPET Business Men's Association Read the Riot Act Managers Seeley and Montgomery of Los Angeles and Lynch of Santa Ana had a bad half hour of it with the local business men's association at a meeting held in town a day or two ago. They were told very plainly that unless better service were given a campaign would be inaugurated for a single telephone system. They were told service was abominable and getting worse. Moreover, a report had gained currency to the effect that Anaheim was to be made a subsidiary station and would play second fiddle to Fullerton. The mer Attorney Spencer claims ownership to the land in question, and bases his claim upon a map which shows no thoroughfare at that point. Before the street superintendent could with his customary alacrity do as he had been bidden, Mr. Spencer filed a demurrer and writ of certiorari, admonishing that official that deponent was owner in fee simple of the property in the disputed zone, and requesting that action be suspended on appeal to the next meeting of council, when briefs will be filed. The street superintendent consented, and a temporary statuo quo ante bellum arranged between the city and Mr. Spencer. Meanwhile vehicles cannot pass the walk, and the street remains closed. Mr. Spencer says it will stay closed, if he has to take the case into the courts. A delegation representing the merchants' association appeared before the board and requested that the ordinance removing hitching posts from paved streets be withheld from publication. The merchants maintain that removal of the hitching posts interferes with business, and that out-of-town people do not care to hitch their teams at the municipal hitching rack on Chartres street, where a number of petty thefts have likely been reported. Council passed the ordinance to print, but in accordance with the request of merchants, withheld publication until next meeting. Superintendent of Streets Steadman reported water connections made at Dr. John Boege's residence on West Center street, W. F. Sonnerman's residence on Resh street, J. W. Zacheria's new residence on Bush street, J. C. Reid's new residence on county road, Home Investment company's two new residences on Palm street, and a two-inch water connection being made for Ganahl company on E. Center street for fire protection. J. M. Williams employed as street sweeper at $2 per day. Paving accepted on Center street from the east line of Lemon street to West line of Los Angeles street, and on Los Angeles street from south line of Chartres to the north line of Chestnut street; also intersection of Hermine and Center streets. Thirty water connections put in on Center street between Atchison and Claudina. The finance committee approved demands against the city amounting to $155.15. Ana had a bad half hour of it with the local business men's association at a meeting held in town a day or two ago. They were told very plainly that unless better service were given a campaign would be inaugurated for a single telephone system. They were told service was abominable and getting worse. Moreover, a report had gained currency to the effect that Anaheim was to be made a subsidiary station and would play second fiddle to Fullerton. The merchants executed a ghost dance and demanded to know if this were true. They were assured it was not, although Mr. Seeley said his company was thinking of reducing expenses and were about to begin slashing in Anaheim. He was told this would never do—that service was so bum that any cheapening of the service would result in eliminating his company from the municipality. The officials promised all kinds of reform. On top of their troubles their local manager tendered his resignation, and the company is now looking about for another man. Meanwhile service continues poor, and that scoundrel, Joe Backs, manager of the Home, looks wise and says something is going to drop in the telephone field hereabout in a few days. JOINT BOARDS MEET Preparing to Move on Tiny Appropriators Up River The boards of directors of the Anaheim Union and Santa Ana valley irrigation companies met in joint session at the former's office in this city on Thursday. Of the former there were present Messrs. Crowther, Hale, Bradford, Porter, Drake and Sherwood Of the latter, E. M. Nealley, Fred Rohrs, George Dierker, A. G. Finley and D. C. Drake. Attorneys Melrose and Keech were also present. The meeting was in executive session, but it was learned after adjournment that the boards discussed the agreement recently entered into with the Riverside Water company, by which the latter obligates itself to limit the amount of water taken from the Riverside basin and to carry on its future developments in the San Bernardino basin, several miles further up the river. The meeting also discussed plans cepted on Center street from the east line of Lemon street to West line of Los Angeles street, and on Los Angeles street from south line of Chartres to the north line of Chestnut street; also intersection of Hermine and Center streets. Thirty water connections put in on Center street between Atchison and Claudina. The finance committee approved demands against the city amounting to $155.15. Ordinance No. 217, relating to the standing of animals and vehicles on public streets, was adopted, and Clerk Merritt instructed to defer publication until further orders. Bid of Fairchild company for paving intersections of streets at 12 cents per square foot, in accordance with specifications No. 2 was read, and action deferred until a future meeting. The company was permitted to go ahead and complete the work provided the same was completed within sixty days. The following building permits were granted: Bender & Silvernagel, contractors, to build a brick and frame building on Palm street for Dominican Sisters, $11,000. C. E. Ramaella, contractor, for garage for N. Hart on Claudina street, $100. Kroeger & Wisser, brick building on West Center street, cost not given, the builders undecided whether to erect one or two-story building. Mrs. Emily Wisser, for second story on Kroeger building on West Center street; estimated cost not given. Dr. W. S. McFarlane, brick and corrugated-iron building on Lemon street between Oak and Chestnut, $1000. The approach to the alley on South Center street, in rear of Miller's hardware store, was ordered to The meeting was in executive session, but it was learned after adjournment that the boards discussed the agreement recently entered into with the Riverside Water company, by which the latter obligates itself to limit the amount of water takeh from the Riverside basin and to carry on its future developments in the San Bernardino basin, several miles further up the river. The meeting also discussed plans for proceeding against a bunch of smaller appropriators of water in Riverside county. These appropriators will either have to enter into an agreement similar to that entered into with the Riverside company, or suits to enjoin them will immediately follow. HALLOWE'EN FESTIVITIES Miss Agnes and Edith Fulde Entertain Friends The Misses Agnes and Edith Fulde entertained a number of their friends from Santa Ana, Placentia, Fullerton and Anaheim on Wednesday evening by giving a Hallowe'en party at their home on Lemon and Chartres streets. The house was beautifully decorated in orange and white. Many interesting games were played, the most genuine surprise of the evening being an English gypsy fortune teller, who told the young people of their happy and delightful future. An elaborate four course dinner was then served, the table being decorated with pumpkins, witches and black cats. At the bewitched hour the guests played many hallowe'en stunts, and at an early morning hour they departed, thanking the charming hostesses for the delightful evening spent. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 4, 1909 WALNUT SUITS CAST ASIDE INFRINGEMENT OF THE ALLEGED BLEACHING PATENT PASSED UP Cases Involving Claims for Damages In Quarter Million Compromised For $10,000—Judgment Against Fullerton Association In $23,000 Nullified Upward of one hundred lawsuits against walnut growers of Southern California, aggregating claims for damages in amount totaling a quarter of a million for alleged infringement of a patented bleaching process, were compromised in Los Angeles on Saturday by the payment of $10,000 to the Anderson-Barngrover company of San Jose. Representing the growers at this memorable conference were Benjamin Franklin Porter of Fullerton, J. M. Sharp of Saticoy and R. M. Killiam of El Monte. A fourth member of the growers committee was C. C. Teague of Santa Paula, but he was prevented from attending the conference by sickness in his family. Mr. Anderson of the patent company represented the interests of himself and associates. The conference lasted several hours, and as a result, the Anderson-Barngrover company accrues $10,000 in full pay their trees without permission of the patentees, on pain of having lawsuits. This paper was threatened with libel proceedings if it did not stop its fight against the patentees. The threat only served to redouble the fight. Suits went against local growers and it looked bad for them. The white scale was introduced, and things looked murky. Yet the growers fought on, never losing heart of hope that all would come out right some day. Years rolled on, and a suit attacking the validity of the patent in the Supreme Court at Washington had been lost sight of in the many duties devolving upon the grower. Finally one day at noon, as the frugal rancher was eating his midday meal, the telegraph in the Anaheim office ticked off the electrifying news that the Twilight patent was dead. The supreme court had nullified the patent. The news spread like wildfire. There was great rejoicing among the growers. Bells rang out, there were bonfires and illuminations, and a spirit of thanksgiving spread over the land. MR. ROYER'S PURCHASES Makes Extensive Investments In Town Property J. O. Royer, the West End millionaire, this week closed deals for the purchase of city property and it is HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTIES ENJOYABLE SOCIETY FUNCTION ON FRIDAY EVENING Miss Elsa Rust Appears In Moor Beautiful Costume—Mrs. Juny W Terrifying as Witch—Welborn Wallop as Baby Took Prize for Best Sustained Character The Hallowe'en party given at O'Fellows' hall by the Ladies' Guild of the Episcopal church was a social and financial success, the spacious hall being filled with spectators and a troop of merry-makers in costume who contributed to an evening unalloyed entertainment. Miss Elsa Rust, Chrysanthemum, wore the most handsome costume, Mrs. Juny as the Witch took the prize for the best sustained lady character, and Welboro Wallop as Oh, You Kid, was the one with the goods, and carried off the prize for the best sustained character of the evening. The committee of arrangement were: Program, Mrs. Storm; refresherments, Mrs. Harbisen; decoration Mrs. Dwyer; chairman of committee Mrs. McKinley. The program beginning the evening's entertainment was as follows: The Witch Scene from Macbeth Mrs. Juny, Mrs. McKinley, Mrs. R MR. ROYER'S PURCHASES Makes Extensive Investments in Town Property J. O. Royer, the West End millionaire, this week closed deals for the purchase of city property, and it is understood extensive improvements will follow. His first purchase was that of 115 feet of land on East Center street, at the corner of Fully, from L. Nemetz, paying $10,000 therefor. Twenty-five feet adjoining, belonging to J. Becker, was also purchased, giving Mr. Royer a fronage of 140 feet. He takes possession the first of the year, and in the meantime the frame buildings upon the ground will be moved. It is said on good authority Royer will erect a three-story reinforced concrete building, to be used as an up-to-date hotel to be known as the Royer House. The ground floor will be devoted to stores. Mr. Royer also purchased L. E. Miller's hardware store. It is said the stock will be moved into the new building, where one of the largest stores of its kind in the county will be opened. The hardware store has been taken over by the Anaheim Investment company, and Mr. Holbrook, recently arrived from Los Angeles, will be in charge. TWO ALARMS OF FIRE Department Gets a Couple of Runs for Its Money An alarm of fire was rung in at 6:30 on Sunday evening for a blaze in Mrs. Strodthoff's residence on the corner of Lemon and Sycamore. The fire was caused by escaping gas in the cellar. Fred Backs was among the first to reach the residence with his chemical fire extinguisher and when the fire department arrived he had the fire extinguished. Damage nominal. A brush fire in rear of the post-office on Tuesday evening at 9:30 called out the fire department again. The fire was speedily extinguished, and no loss to property resulted. INVEST IN RANCH PROPERTY were bonfires and illuminations, and a spirit of thanksgiving spread over the land. The committee of arrangement were: Program, Mrs. Storm; refresherments, Mrs. Harbisen; decoration Mrs. Dwyer; chairman of committees Mrs. McKinley. The program beginning the evening's entertainment was as follows: The Witch Scene from Macbeth Mrs. Juny, Mrs. McKinley, Mrs. Rowldt. Sambo—Plantation song with basic accompaniment—Eugene Storm. Mrs. Micawber (character sketches from Dickens.) Death and the Maiden. Sung by Theresa Fay, with part mime accompaniment. Pantomime, "Oh, How Can I Lease Thee." Ghosts. Refreshments of cider, chocolate and wafers were sold to an eager thrirsty crowd, followed by dancing in the banquet hall. Some of the characters in costume were: Miss Chrysanthemum—Elsa Run Black Cat—Mrs. Dutton. Baby—Welborn Wallop. Ghosts—Mrs. Wallop, Mr. and M. Whiting, Mrs. Henry Adams. Spanish Lady—Mrs. Hargeson. Japanese Lady—Mrs. Rehwoldt. Japanese Girl—Anna Harbison. Flower Girl—Miss Rehwoldt. Colonial Dame—Miss Zeus. Chocolotiere—Mrs. Dwyer. Trained Nurse—Miss Wrigley. Colonial Dame—Miss Everhardy. Mrs. Micawber—Mrs. Storm. The Three Witches—Mrs. Rehwoldt. Mrs. Juny, Mrs. McKinley. Autumn—Mrs. McKinley. Red Riding Hood—Theresa Fay. Mr. Farmer—Mr. Dwyer. Death—Otto Storm. Columbia—Miss Raker. The gentleman's prize for the best sustained character went to Welblow Wallop, who acted the part of bad to perfection—getting into a scrap investigating the black cat too closely, who spit and threatened a scratch; sitting on the laps of the ladies and offering them a bounty of the cracker he was eating; getting into a satchel of things and falling down. The ladies' prize went to Mrs. Ny, who as Witch with protruded teeth, hanging white hair, bent back and staff in hand, was quite terrifying. of the Anderson-Barngrover company against walnut men was the most portentious and far-reaching in its threatened annihilation of the industry. Briefly stated, these suits were brought for alleged infringement of a bleaching process which growers had used for years, and upon which the company had quietly obtained a patent. Growers were compelled to procure another bleaching device, and are now using the electrolytic bleach, which is said to be the best and cheapest ever in use. It comes from Europe. Suits were immediately instituted against all associations using the old bleach, as well as against individual growers affiliating with associations. Some associations, notably the Santa Ana association, purchased a royalty from the company, paying $2 per tree therefor. These associations took no part in the lawsuits which were brought against growers generally. While a number of judgments were secured against associations, some of which were upheld by the federal courts, the growers refused to pay a dollar. Their motto was millions for defense, but not a dollar for tribute. Six years rolled on, and the San Jose company had not received a dollar. Finally some weeks ago word came from the patentees that the suits would be compromised for a sum of money said to be larger than the amount finally agreed upon. The proposition was discussed by growers and a committee appointed to confer with the patentees, with the result above stated. B. F. Porter, the local member of the committee, was in the foremost of the fight against the Twilight Patent of the 80's, which threatened confiscation of orange orchards. Growers were threatened not to fumigate the first to reach the residence with his chemical fire extinguisher and when the fire department arrived he had the fire extinguished. Damage nominal. A brush fire in rear of the post-office on Tuesday evening at 9:30 called out the fire department again. The fire was speedily extinguished, and no loss to property resulted. INVEST IN RANCH PROPERTY Local Medicos Investing In Improved Suburban Lands The largest real estate deal in this vicinity for sometime was consumed last week when Dr. Johnston and Dr. Houck purchased from L. A. McCray of Hollywood his 140 acre improved ranch three miles southwest of Anaheim, near Nutwood. About 30 acres of this property is in Valencia oranges and fifteen acres in walnuts, alfalfa, vegetables, etc., and a large nursery stock is being grown on the balance. There is a neat five room cottage on the place, also a large electric pumping plant furnishing abundance of water for the entire 140 acres. The doctors intend setting from forty to sixty acres more out to oranges and sowing several acres more to alfalfa. They will no doubt make this one of the choicest ranches in the county. The Orange County Realty company represented both buyers and the seller in the transaction. Besides this deal this company reports the sale of about $100,000 worth of smaller ranches, ranging from five to fifty acres each, in the last sixty days. Thirty-five banqueters at the big feed on Wednesday evening forgot to pay for their dinner. Rather early to begin Hallowe'en pranks. to perfection—getting into a scrap investigation the black cat too closely, who spit and threatened me scratch; sitting on the laps of the ladies and offering them a bake of the cracker he was eating; getting into a satchel of things and falling down. The ladies' prize went to Mrs. Ny, who as Witch with protruded teeth, hanging white hair, bent back and staff in hand, was quite terrifying. The most beautiful costume was doubtedly that worn by Miss E.Rust, representing a chrysanthemum with green velvet bodice forming a calyx, and a filmy yellow material—the other part fo the flower. SOPHOMORE PARTY The sophomore class of the high school were entertained on Saturday evening by their teacher, Miss Heller. The entertainment took form of a nut party, the house been decorated with nuts and with yellow and white flowers, representing class colors, gold and white. Various appropriate stunts were indulged in which first prizes were won by Helena Goodale, Aleida Heying, Harry Schwenckert and Walter Cadmia while the consolation prizes went to Adelaide Gates, Carrie Gildea, Addie Schneider and August Wilke. When refreshments were being served several musical selections were renamed by Miss Goodale, and the fun was the evening was fittingly brought to a close with "The Bear Story" given by the class president, Walter Cohenman, in his entertaining way. Dry Gum Wood for sale in quantities to suit. Apply to W. D. Thompson. AZETTE BER 4, 1909 NUMBER 3 EEN COSTUME PARTY LE SOCIETY FUNCTION FRIDAY EVENING A Rust Appears In Most Costume—Mrs. Juny Was As Witch—Welborn Walaby Took Prize for Best-Character Howe'en party given at Odd Hall by the Ladies' Guild of Epical church was a social social success, the spacious filled with spectators and merry-makers in costume, abuted to an evening of entertainment. Miss Elsie Santhemum, wore the most costume, Mrs. Juny as the k the prize for the best lady character, and Welborn Oh. You Kid, was there goods, and carried off the best sustained character ning. Committee of arrangements program, Mrs. Storm; refreshments. Harbisen; decorations, or; chairman of committee, unley. The program begin-invening's entertainment was: Ch Scene from Macbeth — Mrs. McKinley, Mrs. Reh- HERE'S A HOWDY-DO Thirty-five Road Boosters Failed to Pay for Their Banquet Mine Host Ziegler of the Commercial hotel and Chef Mills are figuring out that if at a banquet board 124 people are seated, at a dollar per, and 89 pay, how many made the elegant sneak without pungling? Also, if they are $35 in the hole as a result of the associated chambers of commerce the other night, how long will it take them to swim out and pay the bills? These problems have been troubling them, and furnishing considerable hilarity to others about town, since the banquet on Wednesday evening last, at which road bonds were whooped up to beat the band. Ziegler and Mills were given carte blanch to prepare a feast in every way fit for the auspicious occasion, and they worked hard and went to considerable expense to prepare the feed. The banquet hall was spread, and the guests were bidden to the feast, at the usual stipend of $1 per. There was a feast of reason and flow of soul, and all went merry as road-boosting banquets usually go. But when the committee at the door sought to collect from each departing banqueter a condition and not a theory confronted the committee. Only 88 paid the toll. The following day the committee rounded up an- HOT FOOT JOHNNY IN THE AIR FAILS TO PASS EXAMS BY STATE BOARD Dr. Angostura MacMullan Stands by Pinto Chairman of County Central Committee, and Will Not Appoint Only Man Who Proved Himself to Be Eligible for the Position Hotfoot Johnny Morrison went up in the air sky high at the supervisors' meeting on Tuesday morning. It was revealed by the reading of a sealed letter, which was not sealed, by County Clerk W. B. Williams, that Morrison had not passed the state examinations for horticultural commissioner recently held at Santa Ana. More properly speaking, the report of the state board of examiners showed that Roy Bishop, a Democrat, was the only one of the four applicants who passed. When the letter was produced by Williams it was found to the astonishment of the assembled citrus men who had gathered to protest against such a thing as Morrison's appointment, that the letter had been opened. Williams explained the matter to the supervisors by saying the letter had been opened inadvertently by him, and that as soon as he learned its nature he had lock- The banquet hall was spread, and the guests were bidden to the feast, at the usual stipend of $1 per. There was a feast of reason and flow of soul, and all went merry as road-boosting banquets usually go. But when the committee at the door sought to collect from each departing banqueter a condition and not a theory confronted the committee. Only 88 paid the toll. The following day the committee rounded up another of the faithful and collected another buck. Up to a late hour last night Ziegler and Mills were trying to figure out how it came that 124 sat down to the feed and there were only $89 in the treasury. What roadboosters failed to pungle? ROMANCE IN REAL LIFE Lover Goes to War, Comes Back and Claims Bride A romance of many years standing was brought to a happy climax in Los Angeles on Monday when Arthur C. Jewell of this city was joined in redlock to Miss Anna Gmaniska, a society girl of Buffalo, N.Y. The happy couple returned to this city on the evening train and will take up their home in this city. Back of this happy joining of young-hearts lies a romance which dates back to the strenuous times following the blowing up of the Maine in the harbor of Havana and antedating the war with Spain. In those days the groom wooed the fair bride back in their home in Buffalo, but the call to arms found Jewell among the first to enlist. He went to the Philippines and participated in the fight against Aguinaldo. He was also in China during the Boxer uprising, and everywhere conducted himself as a soldier and gentleman. After the war was over and things settled down in the Orient he pined for the little girl whom he had left behind and whose heart was still true to her soldier boy in foreign fields. He returned to California, and she came from the East. They met in Los Angeles. A license was procured, the ceremony arranged, and Miss Gmaniska became Mrs. Jewell. The groom has laid aside the arts of war for the pursuits of peace, and he and his bride are receiving the congratulations of their many friends ed that Roy Bishop, a Democrat, was the only one of the four applicants who passed. When the letter was produced by Williams it was found to the astonishment of the assembled citrus men who had gathered to protest against such a thing as Morrison's appointment, that the letter had been opened. Williams explained the matter to the supervisors by saying the letter had been opened inadvertently by him, and that as soon as he learned its nature he had locked it up in his private drawer, and it had been under lock and key ever since. Williams received the letter ten days ago. Whether Morrison or his pain knew of the contents of the letter or not, does not appear, but he has been particularly active of late and a few days ago held a conference with Assemblyman Collier of Riverside, a member of the state commission, who went to Santa Ana to see him and the boys. Morrison undoubtedly knew he failed to pass his exams, and a plan was hatched whereby he might save his bacon, for it is generally understood he will be made to walk the plank as deputy fish and game commissioner. As a result of the dirty game the matter of appointing a horticultural commissioner will be referred to the state attorney general for an opinion. thereupon. This is mere subterfuge, in order to get around appointing Bishop, the only man who passed the exams, and a Democrat at that. A large gathering of citrus growers appeared before the supervisors to protest against Hotfoot's appointment, but Dr. Angostura MacMullan coolly informed them that the matter of appointing a horticultural commissioner for Orange county would not be taken up until a later day—that the board never took up such matters the first day of its monthly sessions, and that bills would be audited and warrants ordered drawn for their payment. This he said, would take up the entire day. H. H. Hale, who knows Morrison of old and has all along opposed his appointment as horticultural commissioner, as being an unfit man for the place, arose and asked if the letter from the state board of examiners, giving names of candidates passing the exams, might be read. He had understood only Bishop had passed. He asked if the assembled citrus growers might not have the advantage of getting into a scrap by singing the black cat too closesplit and threatened to sitting on the laps of all and offering them a bite tucker he was eating; getting cheel of things and falling 'prize went to Mrs. Jucas Witch with protruding ging white hair, bent back, in hand, was quite terrify- best beautiful costume was unthat worn by Miss Elsa presenting a chrysanthemum, on velvet bodice forming the a filmy yellow material as part to the flower. OPHOMORE PARTY Phomore class of the high are entertained on Saturday by their teacher, Miss Hayentertainment took the nut party, the house being with nuts and with yellow flowers, representing the ars, gold and white. Various stunts were indulged in, first prizes were won by goodale, Aleida Heying, Hennockert and Walter Cadman, consolation prizes went to Gates, Carrie Gildea, Adolph and August Wilke. While nts were being served sevcal selections were renderless Goodale, and the fun of ing was fittingly brought to with "The Bear Story" given ass president, Walter Cadis entertaining way. Wood for sale in quantiit. Apply to W. D. Thompson. H. Merrick of East street had a runaway on Tuesday evening. While in a business place his horse ran away and demolished the rig. The vehicle was left on Lemon street near the postoffice, and Merrick's little boy ran about looking for his father. A man came up and said a man was lying in the road two blocks north. The youth asked bystanders to go with him and investigate. Marvel Bock got on his bicycle and went in search of Merrick, who was soon found uninjured. The story of a man lying in the road proved to be unfounded. Six cans of baby trout arrived yesterday and were planted in the streams in Trabuco, Santiago and San Juan canyons. This is great sport for the boys who are solid with the politicians. Streams are stocked with fish at State expense, and when the season opens every tin-horn politician in the state has his favorite spot picked out, and the streams are fished dry in a few days. This he said, would take up the entire day. H. H. Hale, who knows Morrison of old and has all along opposed his appointment as horticultural commissioner, as being an unfit man for the place, arose and asked if the letter from the state board of examiners, giving names of candidates passing the exams, might be read. He had understood only Bishop had passed. He asked if the assembled citrus growers might not have the advantage of official information upon this subject. MacMullan after some hesitation ordered the sealed letter produced. County Clerk Williams brought forward the letter which he had opened, by mistake as he declared. Reading of the contents proved that Bishop was the only one who passed the examinations. Instead of forthwith appointing Bishop, MacMullan declared the whole matter would be referred to the state attorney general for an opinion—as to what, he did not say. Thus do the people see MacMullan in his various political moods. This is the man whom the hot-airy road bond boosters would place in control of the naming of a board of highway commissioners and the expending of a million of dollars. This is the same man who declared last year at a meeting of the republican county central committee, that he would never vote to give the party a primary election. He later had himself appointed a delegate to the state convention, and on arrival at Oakland turned over the Orange county delegates to Mr. Herrin. Dr. Angostura MacMullan will not do. The Studeabker wagon is built to meet the demand of the California rancher. Wm. F. Lutz Co., Santa Ana.