anaheim-gazette 1909-12-02

WANTS STIFF LAUNDRY TAX THIRTY DOLLARS PER MONTH MARK SET BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE City Trustees Told that Outside Laundry Paid that Sum to Keep Local Laundry Closed—Is Now Open for Business, and Outside Concern Comes In Competition President Mills of the chamber of commerce appeared before the city board of trustees at their meeting on Friday evening and asked that a city license of $30 per month be imposed on outside laundry wagons soliciting laundry in this city. He based his request for that figure upon the fact that an outside laundry had paid the former owner of the Anaheim laundry that amount monthly to keep the establishment closed. The latter had been recently purchased by new owners, who were now operating the laundry. Outside wagons solicit laundry work in town, he said, in competition to the local institution, and he asked that a license tax be placed upon them high enough to cause them to retire from the field. The matter was referred to the ordinance committee, which will probably draft an ordinance in conformity to the ideas frame building on North Los Angeles. Home Investment company, $50 corrugated iron building on North Los Angeles street. C. A. Ramella, contractor, $900 frame building on Resh street. The wages of Emil Miller and Phil Germain were advanced from $65 to $70 per month. The raises were recently refused, but the board reconsidered its action. N. F. Steadman addressed the board in reference to the approach constructed by F. A. Backs at the corner of Los Angeles and Chartres, asking who was to pay for it, Mr. Backs or the city. He was informed Mr. Backs would have to pay for the same. He also asked if he should accept street paving which had been completed on East Center street, and the board said yes and adjourned. GRAND JURY Nineteen Men Selected to Compose Inquisitorial Body A venire of thirty men was selected in January by Superior Judge West from which to select a grand jury. On Monday nineteen names were drawn as follows for the inquisitorial body: G. W. Minter, Ruben Mayer, L. J. Carden, Robert McFadden, S. H. C. Ritner, J. W. T. Kimball, Santa Ana; A. D. Bishop, E. J. Brown James Fullerton W.S.C. Mr. ROYER ENTERTAINING Two Coachloa las Come F Neighboring pitality—Ela sponses to T er—Pythian When the 5 Los Angeles carried with tired but supreme Pythias, who J. O. Royer d palatial Anahe ed on the 9: the morning in ed especially host, and as met by sixteen Anaheim, who their brothers and Fullerton med in process Mr. Royer's h picturesquely graphed, and to the gymnas spacious room and effectively dry that amount monthly to keep the establishment closed. The latter had been recently purchased by new owners, who were now operating the laundry work in town, he said, in competition to the local institution, and he asked that a license tax be placed upon them high enough to cause them to retire from the field. The matter was referred to the ordinance committee, which will probably draft an ordinance in conformity to the ideas of the chamber of commerce. Trustees Rust, Stock, Fiscus and Gates were present. Superintendent of Streets Steadman reported making water-connections for H. T. Bock on Pearl street, Nat Lantz on Resh street, G. J. Stock on Walnut street; teams hauling dirt on South Los Angeles street. The finance committee reported the approval of demands amounting to $97.75. The demand of Fairchild paving company, in amount $2914.51, for paving street intersections and in front of city hall, was laid over. Ordinance No. 218, relating to specifications for construction of cement sidewalks and curbs, was passed and ordered printed. Ordinance No. 219, relating to standing of animals and vehicles on public streets, and regulating of hitching posts, was read the first time. N. Hart and others submitted a petition signed by a majority of property-owners on Claudina street, between Center and Broadway, asking that a resolution of intention to pave said street be adopted. The petition was granted, and the attorney was instructed to prepare the same. The commissioners appointed to open an alley north of Center street submitted their report. The clerk was instructed to give notice of filing of the report, and all persons interested show cause if any on or before the 6th day of January, 1910, why said report should not be confirmed. Petition of Oscar Demen and others requesting that Bush street be opened, between Broadway and Santa Ana. Referred to public improvement committee for investigation and report. Petition of Joseph Helmsen and others requesting that Claudina St. be not paved at the present time was read and placed on file. Attorney Melrose reported that the Anaheim Investment company and Nineteen Men Selected to Compose Inquisitorial Body A venire of thirty men was selected in January by Superior Judge West from which to select a grand jury. On Monday nineteen names were drawn as follows for the inquisitorial body: G. W. Minter, Ruben Mayer, L. J. Carden, Robert McFadden, S. H. C. Ritner, J. W. T. Kimball, Santa Ana; A. D. Bishop, E. J. Brown, James Fullerton, W. S. Gregg, Orange; F. F. Farnesworth, Huntington Beach; C. H. King, Myford; O. H. Burke, Tustin; W. F. Crist, Fred L. Bunday, El Modena; Samuel Kraemer, Placentia; James P. O'Brien, Orangethorpe; J. H. Whitaker of Buena Park; John J. Dwyer, Anaheim. Judge West appointed G. W. Minter of Santa Ana, foreman. The judge gave the jury the customary instructions, after which the following committees were appointed: Roads and Public Buildings — Second and Fifth supervisorial districts, A. D. Bishop, John J. Dwyer, Fred L. Bundy; Third and Fourth supervisorial districts, C. H. King, S. H. C. Ritner, F. F. Farnesworth. Superintendent of Schools, Auditor and Treasurer—O. H. Burke, Ed. H. Brown. Supervisors—W. S. Gregg, J. H. Whitaker, James P. O'Brien. Recorder, Clerk, Tax Collector, Assessor, Coroner and Public Administrator, District Attorney, Sheriff and Surveyor—L. J. Carden, Samuel Kraemer. Cities of Orange, Anaheim, Fullerton, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach—Robt. McFadden, James Fullerton, Ruben Meyer. City of Santa Ana—J. W. T. Kimball, W. F. Crist. W. S. Gregg was elected secretary. The grand jury is now engaged upon its labors. CALLED TO HER REWARD Mrs. Frances Dyer Dies After Brief Illness Mrs. Frances Dyer died at her home on North street on Thursday morning, Nov. 25, at 8:30 o'clock. Death came peacefully after an illness of only a few weeks' duration. Mrs. Dyer was in her seventy-fifth year and succumbed to the infirmities of old age. She came to Anaheim with her family in 1869 and had ever Petition of Oscar Demen and others requesting that Bush street be opened, between Broadway and Santa Ana. Referred to public improvement committee for investigation and report. Petition of Joseph Helmsen and others requesting that Claudina St. be not paved at the present time was read and placed on file. Attorney Melrose reported that the Anaheim Investment company and Messrs. Hodges and Gregg requested permission to construct cement curbing and cement sidewalk on Crone avenue, and that the street grades be given them. The engineer was instructed to furnish the same. The following amounts were transferred from the general fund: Fund No. 1, $840; Fund No. 2, $442.75; Fund No. 3, $1192.50; Fund No. 4, $3420; Library, $1000; total, $6895.25. The amounts were transferred to pay maturing bonds and interest. A. Nieman requested permission to construct a cement pipe line across Sycamore street for irrigating purposes, in the Olive-street tract. The same was granted. School trustees and others petitioned that a light be installed at the corner of Emily and Chartres streets. Granted, as soon as practicable. Application of H. Kuebler & Son to move two frame buildings on East Center street, to outside the fire limits, Granted. Earl Steadman was granted an extension of sixty days' time on his layoff of ninety days sometime ago given him. Building-permits were granted as follows: Jos. A. Hessel, $1800 residence on West Citron. Frank Baum, $100 alterations to Mrs. Frances Dyer Dies After Brief Illness Mrs. Frances Dyer died at her home on North street on Thursday morning, Nov. 25, at 8:30 o'clock. Death came peacefully after an illness of only a few weeks' duration. Mrs. Dyer was in her seventy-fifth year and succumbed to the infirmities of old age. She came to Anaheim with her family in 1869, and had ever since resided here, enjoying the esteem of her many friends. Mrs. Dyer leaves two sons, Harry and Frank Dyer, both residents of this city, and to them is extended the sympathy of the community. Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family residence. The burial was conducted by Rev. Juny of the Episcopal church. The casket rested under a wealth of floral offerings and many eyes were in tears as words of the minister recounting the good deeds of the departed, fell upon the ears of those assembled. The remains were interred beside those of her husband, J. J. Dyer, who passed away a number of years ago. Mrs. Dyer was a woman whom to know was to love. Of kindly ways and even-tempered disposition, well educated and of endearing temperament, she will be long remembered by her many friends throughout the community. AT THE HOSPITAL Harold Cordes is in the Fullerton hospital suffering with an attack of pneumonia. He was taken ill on Saturday evening, and was taken to the hospital the next day. His condition was yesterday reported to be improved, and he will doubtless soon be out again. Among the last especial guests of porter noticed Amstutz, Mrs. Ha-Each of them clarke avenue on which home, and before had each decided a bungalow they Miss Marie Fey Royer and Mrs. caring for and en- and in her charm helped to make it aptly for all. One of the fe ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 2, 1909 Mr. ROYER A PRINCELY HOST ENTERTAINS 150 GUESTS AT TURKEY DINNER Two Coachloads of Knights of Pythias Come From Los Angeles and Neighboring Towns to Partake Hospitality—Elaborate Dinner and Responses to Toasts—Cheers for Royer—Pythian Lodge to Be Organized When the 5:40 train pulled out for Los Angeles on Sunday evening, it carried with it eighty-five slightly tired but supremely happy Knights of Pythias, who had been the guests of J. O. Royer during the day at his palatial Anaheim home. They arrived on the 9:47 Santa Fe train in the morning in two parlor cars reserved especially for their use by their host, and as they alighted they were met by sixteen Knights, residents of Anaheim, who gathered to welcome their brothers. Led by the Anaheim and Fullerton brass bands, they formed in procession and marched to Mr. Royer's home. Here they were picturesquely grouped and photographed, and at noon they repaired to the gymnasium for dinner. The spacious room had been artistically and effectively decorated and pre-noon was a song rendered by Mrs. Harvey Holland, whose sweet, pure and powerful voice was a revelation to those who heard it for the first time. We predict that Mrs. Holland will be requisitioned many a time in the future to sing for the pleasure of our local people. Brother Booth of No. 25 is a singer of more than ordinary merit, and favored the audience with a couple of songs which were greatly enjoyed. One of Bro. Royer's most cherished ambitions is to organize a live Knights of Pythias lodge in Anaheim, and in this he has as his aids a number of members of the order already resident here. On the list passed around on Sunday thirty names were affixed, and it is quite probable that within the next two months a lodge will be organized here with a charter membership of at least seventy-five. It is suggested that all Knights in Anaheim, Fullerton and the surrounding country, who desire to assist in forming a lodge here, should get together and enter upon a campaign for new members. The following local Knights of Pythias participated in the day's festivities: J. O. Royer, Virgil U. Simpson, W. F. Schumacher, B. G. Schlosser, N. B. Tedford, J. M. Fickering, A. V. Wheeler, Henry Molle, John Cassou, J. D. Sullivan, W. Kennedy, E. R. Burmese, Frank Davis, B. T. AN INIQUITOUS MEASURE RAILROADS SEEKING EXEMPTION FROM LOCAL TAXATION Senate Amendment No. 1 Will Come Again, Like Flowers That Bloom In the Spring at Next Year's Election—Some of Provisions Explained Under guise of an effort to reform the tax laws an amendment to the constitution will be submitted to voters of the state at next year's election providing ostensibly for separation of state and local taxation, but which might be properly characterized as an attempt to relieve railroads and all other great corporations from paying any taxes whatsoever. The measure is one fraught with vital interest to the people, and although the election is eleven months off, its purpose should be studied by tax payers and discussed at this early date to the end that it may be decisively defeated at the polls. This same amendment was submitted to voters at last year's election and was defeated by a vote of 87,977 for to 114,-104 against. While it was one of flagrantly pernicious character, yet 184,516 citizens failed to vote upon it. The total vote for presidential el- Good One On Rea Locked Some of the Boys in Helmsen's Store O. Lagman corralled the reporter on Tuesday morning, and with Bob Johnston holding him so he could not get away, unfolded the following tale of woe: "J. B. Rea has proven himself to be the meanest man in town." The reporter said he knew it. "Last night Bob Johnston, Ed Olmstead and myself were seated in the rear room of Jos. Helmsen's store, talking. Rea was in charge of the store during Joseph's illness. We continued talking until about half past 7, when I noticed the lights in the front part of the store had been put out. We investigated, and found we had been locked in. We telephoned to Johnston's house. A messenger was sent after Rea, and after a long wait he came down and let us out. Now, what do you know about that?" The money drawer, it might be added, was found intact the next morning. Death Of Carl Benner-Scheidt Highly Respected Citizen Passes Away After Brief Illness Carl Bennerscheidt died at his home on West Broadway at 6:15 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, after a brief illness. He was a native of Cologne, Germany, and had resided here since the early 70's. He was in his seventieth year. He had recently been in ill health, but it was not thought the end was so near. Funeral services were held at the residence on Monday afternoon. Rev. Smeltzer of the German Lutheran church officiated. Interest to the people, and although the election is eleven months off, its purpose should be studied by tax payers and discussed at this early date to the end that it may be decisively defeated at the polls. This same amendment was submitted to voters at last year's election and was defeated by a vote of 87,977 for to 114,-104 against. While it was one of flagrantly pernicious character, yet 184,516 citizens failed to vote upon it. The total vote for presidential electors was 386,597, while the vote on this amendment was 202,081. These 184,516 people who failed in the exercise of the franchise, and thus made it possible for the iniquitous measure to come within a few thousand votes of being adopted are the real menace confronting us at next year's election. The amendment was defeated by a vote of 26,127, a change of 13,064 votes would have carried it. The amendment is known as Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 1, which is similar to the measure defeated last year and will be the first amendment printed upon the ballot. Only six amendments will be submitted to voters next year, while last year they totaled double this number. The ballot will be freed from the multiplicity of propositions combing it last year and voters will not have before them such a tangled mess of proposed enactments to perplex them. If every voter and taxpayer in the state will conscientiously pass judgment on this amendment it will be overwhelmingly defeated, while if half of them neglect their duty, as was nearly the case last year, it will probably carry. It may be depended upon that every railroader and corporation hireling will be lined up for it. It is up to the common people, the great body of taxpayers in the state to say whether this amendment shall be carried or defeated. If carried, it becomes immediately effective. The corporations exempted from local taxation are railroads, sleeping car dining-car and refrigerator car companies; street railway lines, express companies, insurance companies, telegraph and telephone companies, gas and electric companies, oil companies, trust companies and all other corporations doing business in the state. In lieu of all local taxes these corporations will pay into the state treasury annually a percentage of their gross receipts. Railroads and street car companies will pay 4 per cent, refrigerator car and other car compa- Brief complished in three years. Many of the guests had never been in Anaheim before, and confessed that some unfavorable impressions which they had formed had been thoroughly dissipated by what they had seen of the city and its surroundings. This trip of education is not the least of the advantages which will accrue from Mr. Royer's enterprise and hospitality; it brought our city and suburbs to the attention of many who might otherwise never have known that they lived within thirty miles of the falrest and best portion of Southern California. About 2 o'clock the three companies of uniformed Knights gave exhibition drills, showing a high order of efficiency, and arousing in the breasts of many of the young men spectators a military ardor which will doubtless tend to the forming of a similar organization in this town. At 4 o'clock, after giving many expressions of esteem to their host, the Knights formed in procession, and to the music of the bands marched to the depot and left for their homes, carrying many pleasant memories of a day well spent, and leaving behind them many new-made friends who will be glad to greet them again. Notes of the Day Among the ladies who were the especial guests of Mr. Royer our reporter noticed Mrs. Herold, Mrs. Amstutz, Mrs. Hamlin of Los Angeles. Each of them chose a lot on Crone avenue on which to build a country home, and before the train left, they had each decided just what kind of a bungalow they would build. Miss Marie Ferand assisted Mrs. Royer and Mrs. Walter Amstutz in caring for and entertaining the guests and in her charming and genial way helped to make the time pass pleasantly for all. One of the features of the after- Carl Bennerscheidt died at his home on West Broadway at 6:15 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, after a brief illness. He was a native of Cologne, Germany, and had resided here since the early 70's. He was in his seventieth year. He had recently been in ill health, but it was not thought the end was so near. Funeral services were held at the residence on Monday afternoon. Rev. Smeltzer of the German Lutheran church officiated. The remains were conveyed to the Southern Pacific afternoon train and taken to Los Angeles for cremation. The deceased leaves a widow and family of seven grown-up children to mourn his loss. To them the sympathy of the community is extended. During his long residence here he was held in high esteem by all who knew him, and his death will cause sorrow among many old-time friends. Dederich Hetebrink died at his home in Placentia on Sunday evening at 10 o'clock. He was aged 70 years. The funeral occurred from the German Lutheran church in this city yesterday. The deceased was for many years a resident of Placentia, and his death will be cause for regret among his many friends. OPENING OF THE HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM On Tuesday evening, Dec. 7, at 8 o'clock, at the highschool auditorium an address will be given by Judge Curtis Wilbur of Los Angeles on the subject, "Loving Kindness as a Factor in Discipline." Supt. R. P. Mitchell will also speak briefly on the subject, "Growth of the California Schools." Special music will be given by high school pupils. No admission will be charged and the public is cordially invited. In lieu of all local taxes these corporations will pay into the state treasury annually a percentage of their gross receipts. Railroads and street car companies will pay 4 per cent, refrigerator car and other car companies 3 per cent, express companies 2 per cent, telegraph and telephone companies 3 1/2 per cent, gas and electric companies 4 per cent, insurance companies 1 1/2 per cent and so on. The joker makes its appearance in subdivision E section 14, from which we quote as follows: "... In the event that the above named revenues are at any time deemed insufficient to meet the annual expenditures of the state ... there may be levied, in the manner to be provided by law, a tax for state purposes, on all the property in the state including the classes of property enumerated in this section. sufficient to meet the deficiency." Here we have the railroads agreeing, as an initial proposition, to pay for the running expenses of the state government in lieu of local taxation; then, mark you, in the event taxes so paid by the railroads are not sufficient to meet such state expenditures the common people, after paying local taxes may have an opportunity of assisting the railroads in paying the expenses of the state government. Is there a voter in California so bereft of reason as, first, not to unqualifiedly disapprove of this measure, or second, who will neglect his duty at the polls and pass the measure over to the corporations and let them enact it into law? It is an insult to the intelligence of the people of the state. Subdivision E further provides that AZETTE MER 2, 1909 NUMBER 7 QUITOUS MEASURE SEEKING EXEMPTION LOCAL TAXATION Amendment No. 1 Will Come Like Flowers That Bloom ing at Next Year's Eleccise of Provisions Explained of an effort to reform an amendment to the will be submitted to vostate at next year's eleccing ostensibly for separation and local taxation, but be properly charactertempt to relieve railroads from great corporations from taxes whatsoever. The one fraught with vital the people, and although is eleven months off, its would be studied by tax paysessed at this early date that it may be decisively the polls. This same was submitted to voters as election and was devote of 87,977 for to 114. While it was one of pernicious character, yet ans failed to vote upon vote for presidential el- where these corporations are subject to taxes for local bond issues outstanding before the adoption of this amendment, such taxes shall be deducted from the amount they shall hereafter pay into the state treasury. The counties of San Bernardino and Placer are to be reimbursed by the state until the year 1918 for all lossens in county revenue occasioned by the withdrawal of railroad property from county taxation. As we say, this amendment might rightfully be termed one to exempt all corporations from paying taxes in California. And yet 87,977 voters approved an identical measure last year. Within a few thousand of half the total number of voters in the state failed to vote for or against it. Those men who approved it are corporation people seeking exemption from taxation. Those who failed to vote either one way or the other were the common people whose interests, being vitally at stake, had not the time to spare from their business to so stamp their ballot as would have consigned this measure to the depths of the bottomless pit. KANSAS BANKER HERE A Distinguished Citizen Visiting here from Norton, Kansas Anaheim has been entertaining for ED ZEUS SEEING THE WORLD SIZES UP NAVIES OF ENGLAND AND GERMANY Submarines at Kiel Possess Interest for Local Boy Abroad—Time for the United States to Get Busy —Homeward Bound Hamburg, Nov. 14, 1909. Editor Anaheim Gazette.—Several days since I called upon the United States Consulate General for my mall, and was the happy recipient of a bunch of California papers, among them several numbers of the "good old Gazette." Seventeen years ago it was my good fortune to be employed as "printer's devil" on the paper, and having been connected with the newspaper and printing business ever since can fully appreciate the advances you have made. The Gazette certainly keeps up with the times in the way of improvements. From the "clean dress" the paper wears every week I should judge that a machine has been installed. This certainly speaks well for a country weekly, and gives the paper a neatness that is highly commendable. Nor is the appearance the only advan- While it was one of pernicious character, yet sins failed to vote upon a vote for presidential election and was deprived of 87,977 for to 114. A Distinguished Citizen Visiting here from Norton, Kansas Anaheim has been entertaining for some weeks past C. H. Sleffel of Norton, Kansas, who is largely interested in commercial and banking circles in that city. Mr. Sleffel is county commissioner, and takes an active interest in all public affairs. He is a stockholder in the First National bank, and is interested in the new $35,000 auditorium theater building. He owns a large and extensively interested in stock raising. These facts have been gleaned piecemeal from our modest visitor, who came quietly into town a fortnight ago with his wife. They are touring the coast for the benefit of her health. Mr. Sleffel is also interested in the Norton Daily Telegram, and like a good newspaper man, is furnishing "copy" for the printers, depicting impressions gathered while on his trip. He has been shown the surroundings of Anaheim, north, east, south and west, and pronounces them the finest sections seen on his trip, but his heart still beats true to the Sunflower state. A courteous and affable gentleman, Mr. Sleffel has made many friends during his short stay, and when he returns to the blizzards of the east, it will probably be with the conviction that before long he will come to the glorious climate again and settle down and grow up with the country. OFFICERS INSTALLED Chispa Chapter, No. 151, O.E.S., installed the following officers Monday evening: Mrs. Ella P. Wallop, worthy matron; Wm. T. Wallop, worthy patron; E. Kate Rea, associate matron; Mary L. Stough, secretary; Margaret B. Rea, treasurer; Mrs. G. Porter, conductress; Mrs. Clara Simpson, associate conductress; Mrs. Katherine Adams, Adah; Mrs. R. Rose, Ruth; Winnie Adams, Esther; Mrs. Sarah Hartfield, Martha; Mrs. Minnie Holcomb, Electa; Mrs. Eva H. Boyd, marshal; Mrs. Matilda Chambers, chapain; Mrs. Wilson, warden; J. Allan Speaking about the navy, I have seen Johnny Bull's men-of-war in the harbor of Portsmouth, England, numbering some thirty-seven, besides countless torpedo and submarine-boats in addition to twenty more war crafts common people whose interests, being vitally at stake, had not the time to spare from their business to so stamp their ballot as would have consigned this measure to the depths of the bottomless pit. KANSAS BANKER HERE A Distinguished Citizen Visiting here from Norton, Kansas Anaheim has been entertaining for some weeks past C. H. Sleffel of Norton, Kansas, who is largely interested in commercial and banking circles in that city. Mr. Sleffel is county commissioner, and takes an active interest in all public affairs. He is a stockholder in the First National bank, and is interested in the new $35,000 auditorium theater building. He owns a large and extensively interested in stock raising. These facts have been gleaned piecemeal from our modest visitor, who came quietly into town a fortnight ago with his wife. They are touring the coast for the benefit of her health. Mr. Sleffel is also interested in the Norton Daily Telegram,and like a good newspaper man, is furnishing "copy" for the printers, depicting impressions gathered while on his trip. He has been shown the surroundings of Anaheim,north,east,south and west,and pronounces them the finest sections seen on his trip,but his heart still beats true to the Sunflower state.A courteous and affable gentleman,Mr.Sleffel has made many friends during his short stay,and when he returns to the blizzards of the east,它will probably be with the conviction that before long he will come to the glorious climate again and settle down and grow up with the country. Since my travels abroad for near on to two years I've had an opportunity of coming in contact with the newspaper life of many countries.But there is nothing,不 even in the largest city of the world—London—that can in any way compare with Uncle Sam's productions.The papers I received from San Francisco,with their pictorial display of the Portola celebration created no end of marvel among my newspaper friends here. It is in fact a grand feeling of pride that plays up and down one's spinal column to note the respect and affability with which an American,the is to say a United States subject,是 received by the people of foreign lands.The distinction I make between an American and a U.S.subject is due to the fact that on this side of the waters.all are looked upon as Americans who hall from either North,Central or South America.South and Central American republics do nothowever enjoythe esteem of other nationalities as do"The States."In Australia,forshire feeling for the States has no bounds.I had the pleasure of being in Melbourne,SydneyNewcastleand Townsville,and always did this friendship make itself manifest.The good people never tire of talking about "When the fleet from the States was here."Praise for our ships and the behavior of the men is on the lips of every Australian It is a glorious record to be sure that this historical cruise has left in its wake "Three cheers for the Red,White and Blue." Speaking about the navy,I have seen Johnny Bull's men-of-war in the harbor of Portsmouth,England,Numbering some thirty-sevenbesides countless torpedo and submarine-boats in addition to twenty more war crafts common people whose interests，being vitally at stake，had not the time to spare from their business to so stamp their ballot as would have consigned this measure to the depths of the bottomless pit. KANSAS BANKER HERE A Distinguished Citizen Visiting here from Norton, Kansas Anaheim has been entertaining for some weeks past C. H. Sleffel of Norton, Kansas，who is largely interested in commercial and banking circles in that city.Mr.Sleffel is county commissioner,and takes an active interest in all public affairs.He is a stockholder in the First National bank,and is interested in the new $35,000 auditorium theater building。他 owns a large and extensively interested in stock raising。这些 facts have been gleaned piecemeal from our modest visitor，who came quietly into town a fortnight ago with his wife。They are touring the coast for the benefit of her health.Mr.Sleffel is also interested in the Norton Daily Telegram,and like a good newspaper man，is furnishing "copy" for the printers，depicting impressions gathered while on his trip。他 has been shown the surroundings of Anaheim,north,east,south and west,and pronounces them the finest sections seen on his trip,but his heart still beats true to the Sunflower state.A courteous and affable gentleman,Mr.Sleffel has made many friends during his short stay,and when he returns to the blizzards of the east，它will probably be with the conviction that before long he will come to the glorious climate again and settle down and grow up with the country. OFFICERS INSTALLED Chispa Chapter,No.151(O.E.S.),installedthefollowingofficersMondayevening: Mrs.EllaP.Wallop,worthymatron;Wm.T.Wallop,worthymatron;E.KateReaassociatematron;MaryLStoughsecretary;MargaretB.Rea,treasurer;Mrs.G.Porterconductress;Mrs.ClaraSimpsonassociateconductress;Mrs.KatherineAdamsAdah;Mrs.R.Rose,Ruth;WinnieAdamsEsther;Mrs.SarahHartfield,Martha;Mrs.MinnieHolcombElecta;Mrs.EvaH.Boyd,marshal;Mrs.MatildaChamberschapain;Mrs.Wilson.warder;J.Allan Refrigerator car comparailway lines, express insurance companies, telephone companies, gas companies, oil companies, and all other corpobusiness in the state. Local taxes these corpay into the state treasury a percentage of their Railroads and street will pay 4 per cent, residual other car compature, express companies 2 graph and telephone 2 per cent, gas and ellues 4 per cent, insurance 1 1-2 per cent and so makes its appearance in E section 14, from these as follows: " . . that the above named at any time deemed infect the annual expendstate . . . there may be the manner to be proposed tax for state purpoperty in the state classes of property enusion section. sufficient to agency." Here we have agreeing, as an initial pay for the running exstate government in exation; then, mark rent taxes so paid by are not sufficient to expenditures the computer paying local taxes opportunity of assistances in paying the expenstate government. Is in California so bereft first, not to unqualified of this measure, or secleglect his duty at the measure over to his and let them enact it an insult to the intellepeople of the state. Further provides that Mrs. Ella P. Wallop, worthy matron; Wm. T. Wallop, worthy patron; E. Kate Rea, associate matron; Mary L. Stough, secretary; Margaret B. Rea, treasurer; Mrs. G. Porter, conductress; Mrs. Clara Simpson, associate conductress; Mrs. Katherine Adams, Adah; Mrs. R. Rose, Ruth; Winnie Adams, Esther; Mrs. Sarah Hartfield, Martha; Mrs. Minnie Holcomb, Electa; Mrs. Eva H. Boyd, marshal; Mrs. Matilda Chambers, chap lain; Mrs. Wilson, warder; J. Allan Knapp, sentinel; Mrs. Fred Conrad, organist. The exercises were followed by a banquet. ANAHEIM VICTORIOUS Anaheim's brave lads were victors in several hard-fought contests the past week: First, Company E's riflemen outpointed Redlands at target practice. Then the local ball club defeated Los Angeles 13 to 1. Along came the bowling club and to assist in the gayety of nations, defeated Fullerton at tenpins. A.H.S. debating team grapple with Santa Barbara tomorrow evening, and if the boys keep up the good work, which they are expected to do, they will come back with the hides of the Channel City debaters adorning their chariot wheels. Let the procession proceed. Mr. Ziegler of New York City is here, the guest of his brother, John Ziegler. KITTY HAD. A BOQZE HOIST Mrs. Kitty Measor of Santa Ana is in the tolls as a result of a raid made upon her home in that town on Saturday night by officers of the law, where a quantity of artificial delight was found stored in bottles and demijohns. Kitty put up $200 to keep out of jail and declares she is innocent. The district attorney says he has a strong case. Praise for our ships and the behavior of the men is on the lips of every Australian. It is a glorious record to be sure that this historical cruise has left in its wake "Three cheers for the Red, White and Blue." Speaking about the navy, I have seen Johnny Bull's men-of-war in the harbor of Portsmouth, England, numbering some thirty-seven, besides countless torpedo and submarine-boats in addition to twenty more war crafts stationed in the Mediterranean Sea at Malta and Gibraltar. And then Germany's fleet at Kiel to the tune of forty battleships and cruisers. Torpedo boats I counted 67 and submarine boats four. Twenty-six of those "havoc raisers" has Germany in service, so I am told by one of the Kaiser's lieutenants of the navy.The development of this latter craft is not boasted of publicly. It is treated more as a sort of "darkhorse" proposition. In view of our navy being about one-third that of England's, and a little over one-half that of Germany's, with Japan a close next, it seems to me there is room for enlargement on our part, and a "get busy move" for the completion of the Panama canal. Of course there is no such an apparent cause for us to come to the front in this line as is the case with England and Germany, whose wardogs are ever tugging at their chains to get at one another for the supremacy of Europe. France which ranks third in naval strength is out of the race,'unless of course allied with England. The friction between England and Germany seems to me enough to warrant a watchful eye,and be ready for the part we are bound to play in the game should the fray begin.Japan might take the notion into her head to have a finger in the pie, in such a course of events, [Continued on Page 8]