anaheim-gazette 1910-01-27

The Weekly Gazette. ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION.....$1.50 Per Year Six Months.....$1.00 Three Months.....50 Cts The Gazette is issued every Thursday morning. Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter. Has the Largest Circulation THE APPROACHING CAMPAIGN It is to be hoped the approaching campaign will not be marked by some of the features of megalomania which characterized the last campaign in Orange county. We hope to see less whooping it up and more attention paid to the personal fitness of candidates for office. In the first place, it is to be hoped that none but worthy men, men capable of filling offices to which they aspire, shall be nominated at the direct primary in August. The county gave Taft a majority of some 1400, and there appears to be no reason why the dominant party shall not elect its entire ticket from top to bottom. Every office in the county, except superior judge is to be filled at the general election in November. Orange county has in the past been singularly free of corrupt or incapable men in office, and it is to be doubted if a more efficient corps of officers than now serve the people in the courthouse were ever chosen in any county. If voters exercise a wise choice in selecting their candidates in August, no apprehension need be felt of the result in November. SIGNS OF RETURNING SANITY The esteemed Santa Ana Register, which in season and out, in common with other county-seat papers, has proclaimed its support for bonds for roads, seems at last to have awakened to the fact that a state bond issue for the same purpose will be submitted to the people next November, and that this question militates against the success of voting bonds in Orange county antecedent to the state election. We quote from its columns the following paragraph bearing upon this matter: "Unquestionably the possibility that the $18,000,000 state road bonds proposition may carry would cause many to vote against the proposed county bonds if the election should be held prior to the general election in November; and as a special election coul hardly be called much sooner than the November election it may be wise to await the result of that election as to the state bonds. Moreover, there is considerable opposition in some parts of the county and some opposition in all parts of the county to proceeding now in accordance with present plans. But all these and other things should be considered. We must not call an election and have the bonds fail. That would set back the cause of good roads many months and maybe years, and incur large unnecessary expense." As we have attempted to point out on several occasions since the bondboosters got busy last summer, the state bond issue overshadows the local effort to saddle the county with a bonded indebtedness for roads. If the state bonds carry—and the measure has the active personal support of Gov. Gillett and the republican organization throughout the state—Orange county will doubtless receive REPORT OF BOARD Receipts and Disbursements Company The statement of revenues for the year en 1909, will show a gain of 1000, but not sufficient charges of interest, about $5000. Taking into considerate charges for water been hoped to cover disappointment, but is the fact that late spring fall rains cut down delivery of water to an amount can be readily seen by of water deliveries for viz.: WATER DELIVERY CO. January... $1,651 55 $385 65 February... 46 45 42 25 March... 2,175 95 86 90 April... 3,786 35 1,218 80 May... 4,493 75 7,532 40 June... 8,792 10 6,564 85 July... 2,907 25 5,379 20 August... 2,950 40 4,591 10 September... 2,695 40 4,395 05 October... 1,497 70 2,407 55 November... 1,662 00 1,324 40 December's... 8,275 28 117 95 Had the demand for we were amply able to the months of January, November and December equal to that of 1908, it was seen that the short above would have been profit shown. Of the new issue of bonds the following one been made up to date. Set aside to provide due January 1, 1915, Exchanged for notes (bills payable), $121,555 Sold for cash, $103,447 Total, $300,000. the county, except superior judge is to be filled at the general election in November. Orange county has in the past been singularly free of corrupt or incapable men in office, and it is to be doubted if a more efficient corps of officers than now serve the people in the courthouse were ever chosen in any county. If voters exercise a wise choice in selecting their candidates in August, no apprehension need be felt of the result in November. The party's candidate for sheriff, for instance, whoever he may be, should not permit himself to be made a catspaw by designing politicians, as was the party's candidate in 1906. Let the candidate refuse to sign "pledge cards" of one faction or another. Not only did the former candidate sign such "pledge card," but he afterward strenuously denied it in many precincts in the county. This conspired to his defeat, and at least two other candidates went down to defeat as a result of the distrust of the party by voters. Let us have none of this attempt at carrying water on both shoulders. The party's candidates have no one to answer except the party which places them in nomination. No other party or faction has the right to ask them whether they will support the constitution, enforce the laws or other questions of fol de rol designed to place them in embarrassing position. That each and every one of them will enforce the laws as he finds them, or will if elected fulfill the duties of his office for which his party shall nominate him, must be apparent to the voter. Anyone who seeks to cast doubt upon his position is a political enemy seeking to encompass his defeat. Let us nominate able and incorruptible men for office, and let us see to it that not all of them come from the county seat. Orange county cast out the lamented "Crawford county system," which eight years ago resulted in giving the county seat nearly every office upon the ticket. That is why this journal two years ago opposed the enactment of a direct primary law; but when last year the republican county central committee denied the party primaries, the new law became inevitable. Nothing could be worse politically than this denial of voters to choose their own officials as well as delegates to state and district conventions. Let us exercise sound political principles, select clean, capable men and elect them. Let the obsessed and maybe years, and incur large unnecessary expense." As we have attempted to point out on several occasions since the bondboosters got busy last summer, the state bond issue overshadows the local effort to saddle the county with a bonded indebtedness for roads. If the state bonds carry—and the measure has the active personal support of Gov. Gillett and the republican organization throughout the state—Orange county will doubtless receive large sum for a main highway from the Los Angeles to the San Diego county line. More than fifty miles of this highway will have to be constructed, and as the governor's purpose is to build roads at a cost of from $8000 to $10,000 per mile, it can be easily computed what the share of this county will be. If we vote bonds for roads antecedent to the state election, thus approving the report of the highway commission, we shall have to build those roads with our own money, and later, if the state bonds carry, we shall be taxed to build roads in the other counties of the state. To eliminate the main highway from the local bond issue, in order to have the state construct it out of the $18,000,000 fund, would be indiscreet, for the state bonds might not carry. We should then be put to the expense of holding another election to vote bonds for this main highway. From whichever viewpoint the matter is regarded, the folly of holding a bond election before the state election is apparent to the taxpayer. Another bar to carrying local bond issues is the constitutional amendment to be voted upon in November exempting railroads from taxation for such indebtedness. Why should these great corporations receive immunity from these taxes, and why should the farmer, the merchant and the laboring man be doubly taxed therefor? Why is Orange county's road fund placed at the ridiculously low rate of 30 cents on the $100? Is it placed at this figure so that no work of any consequence can be done upon our roads, and thus force a bond issue for such work when the patience of the people shall have become exhausted with the poor thoroughfares? Let us increase our road fund to 60 cents, or 90 cents if necessary and begin work at the beginning. Let us appropriate as much money for our roads as the interest on the bond issue would come to, and see what we can do before rushing headlong into irretrievable indebtedness. By all means, let no bond election equal to that of 1908, fully seen that the short above would have been profit shown. Of the new issue of bonds the following o been made up to date. Set aside to provide due January 1, 1915, Exchanged for note (bills payable), $121,554 Sold for cash, $103,474 Total, $300,000. Of the amount sold for Paid cash for bills 975. To cover new constrictit, $27,470. Total, $103,445. Of the amount of company:— Bills payable Dec. 530. New loans Jan. 7, 1919 Total, $197,530. There has been:— Exchanged for bond Paid in cash, $75,975 Total, $197,530. Thus cancelling the indebtedness of the payable or short loan. The bonds were above at face value with the exception amount of the last premium of 5 and 6 we are assured that we in addition could have cash at that premium. DECISION IN LAW De Ruyter Obtains Fred A. W Judge West has filed an interlocutory action of John E. De Frederick A. Wright plaintiff. The case Judge West in the e month. The plaintiff sought agreement whereby land near Anaheim Oct. 5, 1909. This Wright. The complaint the agreement was on the plaintiff on the defendant that pumping plant on bring in an income over $125 a year, at 1909, he rescinded The findings are that concerning the plaintiff That is why this journal two years ago opposed the enactment of a direct primary law; but when last year the republican county central committee denied the party primaries, the new law became inevitable. Nothing could be worse politically than this denial of voters to choose their own officials as well as delegates to state and district conventions. Let us exercise sound political principles, select clean, capable men and elect them. Let the obsessed glad-hander be relegated to the rear, and let selection be made of men capable in every way of filling the offices to which they aspire. Frank Vegely of Santa Ana formally announces his candidacy in this issue of the Gazette for the republican nomination for county assessor, subject to the decision of the August primary election. Mr. Vegely was for merly assessor of Orange county, and has been for years a wheelhorse in the party. He is making a clean fight for the nomination which he formerly filled with credit, makes no unsubstantiated charges against anyone, and relies solely upon his record as a republican and long-time residence in Orange county to achieve his ambition. We have known him since the organization of Orange county more than twenty years ago, always found him to be a true-blue republican and high-minded gentleman, and if he secures the nomination it will be a pleasure to support him at the polls. Is Dr. Angostura MacMullan to follow in the footsteps of Dr. Peppermint Cushman? Perish the thought. Well, well, the political pot is sizzling, isn't it? In the words of Mr. Moses Brayton, let 'er squizzle. REPORT OF BOARD OF AUDIT Receipts and Disbursements of Water Company The statement of revenues and expenses for the year ending Dec. 31, 1909, will show a gain of nearly $13,000, but not sufficient to cover the charges of interest, about $18,000, by about $5000. Taking into consideration the excess charges for water which had been hoped to cover this, this is a disappointment, but is explained by the fact that late spring and early fall rains cut down demand and delivery of water to an extent that will cover that amount. Which fact can be readily seen by a comparison of water deliveries for 1908 and 1909, viz.: WATER DELIVERY COMPARISON 1908 1909 Shortage Over January...$1,651 55 $385 65 $125 90 February...46 45 42 30 March...2,175 95 86 90 2,439 05 April...5,785 35 1,218 80 4,566 55 May...4,893 75 7,532 40 $2,738 65 June...8,792 10 6,564 85 2,772 75 July...2,907 25 5,879 20 2,671 95 August...2,950 40 4,591 10 1,640 70 September...2,695 40 4,395 05 1,699 65 October...1,477 70 2,407 55 909 85 November...1,662 00 1,324 40 337 60 December'r.8,275 28 117 95 3,157 83 Had the demand for water (which we were amply able to meet) during the months of January to April and November and December, 1909, been equal to that of 1908, it will be easily seen that the shortage mentioned above would have been met and a profit shown. Of the new issue of $300,000 of bonds the following disposition has been made up to date: Set aside to provide for old issue due January 1, 1915, $75,000. Exchanged for notes of company (bills payable), $121,555. Sold for cash, $103,445. Total, $300,000. January Clean Nuf Ced. Bargains in all Departments. Genuine Recommendations SHOES All broken lines and Odd Lots will be closed out at from half to less. A Big Reduction in the face of a stiff advance in price of Shoes. We have sizes and kinds to suit everybody. Men's, Women's and Children's. $1.00 SHOES for only.....75c 1.50 SHOES for only.....$1.00 2.00 SHOES for only.....1.50 2.50 SHOES for only.....1.90 3.00 SHOES for only.....2.25 4.00 SHOES for only.....3.00 N. B.-No discount on Queen Quality and United Workingmen Shoes. Dress Goods and Silks In this Department we lead. Take your choice of the Stylish Weaves in Navy Blue, Grey and Black. Also all Silks, including Japs, Pongees and Messeline, at special discount of 20 per cent. Blankets and Comforts. Plenty of cold weather yet. We have a large line of Blankets and Comforts which we will close out at 10 per cent less. A line of Sample Blankets for one-fourth less. TRUNKS AND SUIT CASES, TEN PER CENT LESS CLOTHING 380 Men's and Boys' Suits and Trousers of 25 per cent. Such a deep cut them out in a hurry. $10.00 SUITS for only..... 15.00 SUITS for only..... 20.00 SUITS for only..... 5.00 BOYS' SUITS for only..... 4.00 BOYS' SUITS for only..... 3.50 BOYS' SUITS for only..... 2.50 BOYS' SUITS for only..... 120 Men's and Boys' Suits at 10%. Men's and Boys' Fur We are overcrowded in this department have many odd garments; sample remnants which we must clean Men's work socks; also black and white Suspenders..... $1.25 Dress and Work Gloves..... 65c Black Saten Shirts..... 50c Sample Shirts..... Sweater Coats for Men and Boys' Big assortment of Men's Samplesthose fourth less than regular priced. Ladies' Handbags Sample Line, no two alike. Sold soiled. You can take your cFOURTH LESS. Many other Bargains too numerous to mention. Sale starts Sa... equal to that of 1908, it will be easily seen that the shortage mentioned above would have been met and a profit shown. Of the new issue of $300,000 of bonds the following disposition has been made up to date: Set aside to provide for old issue due January 1, 1915, $75,000. Exchanged for notes of company (bills payable), $121,555. Sold for cash, $103,445. Total, $300,000. Of the amount sold for cash above: Paid cash for bills payable, $75,-975. To cover new construction and deficit, $27,470. Total, $103,445. Of the amount of notes of the company:— Bills payable Dec. 31, 1908, $193,-530. New loans Jan. 7, 1909, $4000. Total, $197,530. There has been:— Exchanged for bonds, $121,535. Paid in cash, $75,975. Total, $197,530. Thus cancelling the total floating indebtedness of the company in bills payable or short loans. The bonds were disposed of as above at face value with accrued interest, with the exception of a small amount of the last, which brought a premium of 5 and 6 per cent. And we are assured that a large amount in addition could have been sold for cash at that premium. DECISION IN LAND CASE De Ruyter Obtains Decision Over Fred A. Wright Judge West has filed his findings and an interlocutory decree in the action of John E. De Ruyter against Frederick A. Wright in favor of the plaintiff. The case was tried before Judge West in the early part of this month. The plaintiff sought to rescind an agreement whereby he had taken land near Anaheim on a lease on Oct. 5, 1909. This land belonged to Wright. The complaint declared that the agreement was entered into by the plaintiff on the representation of the defendant that water from a pumping plant on the place would bring in an income of from $1200 to $1500, that the plaintiff found that the income from the plant was not over $125 a year, and on April 10, 1909, he rescinded the agreement. The findings are that the allegations concerning the plant were true, that the plaintiff had a right to rescind F. E. Upham has petitioned the superior court to terminate the community interest in lot 8, block H, Olive Heights, held by his wife, G. A. Upham, who died June 5, 1903. Prof. W. D. Buchanan, teacher of Science and physical instructor in the local highschool, has resigned his position and leaves the first of the week for St. Louis, Mo., where he has a position awaiting him. He will be succeeded here by Prof. Jackson Gregory, a graduate of the University of California, and recently principal of the Truckee schools. Mr. Gregory will teach history and fill the position of physical instructor. Ed Raine was in town from his ranch on the southside Friday afternoon looking for a game of hopscotch. Major Vestal and Capt. Ulm were in town on Thursday evening from Santa Ana in attendance at the annual inspection of Company E. Furnished Room for rent. Apply to Eugene H. Adams, 405 East Adele. It Hay for Sale: Oat and alfalfa hay for sale at the Evergreen ranch, 4 miles north of town Phone: Wright. The complaint declared that the agreement was entered into by the plaintiff on the representation of the defendant that water from a pumping plant on the place would bring in an income of from $1200 to $1500, that the plaintiff found that the income from the plant was not over $125 a year, and on April 10, 1909, he rescinded the agreement. The findings are that the allegations concerning the plant were true, that the plaintiff had a right to rescind the contract as he did on April 10, 1909. Further the court finds that the plaintiff is entitled to an accounting for money spent on the ranch and for benefits received in house rent, ranch produce, etc. By the interlocutory decree an accounting is ordered, the date for it to be set hereafter. A piano suit has been transferred from Los Angeles county to this county, the papers being filed with County Clerk Williams on Tuesday The Southern California Music Co. is the plaintiff and M. W. Skinner of Anaheim the defendant. The complaint alleges that on July 15th plaintiff sold to defendant a Stuyvesant piano for $405, that but $25 has been paid on the piano, and judgment is asked for $380. Attorney Geo. Clark of Los Angeles is attorney for the plaintiff and Attorney F. C. Spencer of this city for defendant. The case was brought to this county on the motion of Attorney Spencer. Skinner will fight the suit, claiming the piano was inferior and not as represented. Rexall Remedies at Mullinix drug store. Hay, grain, wood, coal, chicken supplies and seeds. W. E. Duckworth. Ed Raine was in town from his ranch on the southside Friday afternoon looking for a game of hopscotch. Major Vestal and Capt. Ulm were in town on Thursday evening from Santa Ana in attendance at the annual inspection of Company E. Furnished Room for rent. Apply to Eugene H. Adams, 405 East Adele. 1t Hay for Sale: Oat and alfalfa hay for sale at the Evergreen ranch, 4 miles west of town. Phone Home 1953. The superior court has received a petition from the directors of the Whitaker-Perry Co. of Buena Park to change the name of the corporation to the Perry Co. J. M. Whitaker, former president of the company, has sold his interest in the company and members of the Perry family control the board of directors. The petition will be heard on March 4th. Born, to the wife of James Forbes of Placentia, Tuesday, January 25, a daughter. Mother and child doing well. A. C. Spaulding was in town yes- tics and getting the glad hand. terday from Inglewood. County Clerk Williams has appointed J. S. Perry of Buena Park a registration deputy. A. I. Stewart and George Amerige were in town on Friday talking poli- POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FRANK VEGELY OF SANTA ANA. Candidate for the Republican nomination for COUNTY ASSESSOR Subject to the decision of the Primary Election, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 1910. Will You Admit Us so we can tell you about our VALENTINES We have a large stock of all kinds. There are the beautiful kind for highly esteemed friends and others of the comic kind with witty verses. These are so cheap that no one should miss sending one. From one cent to $5.00, etc. Joseph Helmsen ORPHANAGE REPORT Whole Orphans— Nietos, Salmon, 11 years, 10 months. Half Orphans— Hadley, Wilbert, 8 years, 10 months. Velarde, Willie, 10 years, 11 months. Velarde, Randolf, 6 years, 4 months. Nonguier, Louis, 9 years, 2 months. Nonguier, Frank, 7 years, 2 months. Nonguier, Snyder, 5 years, 8 months. Nonguier, John, 2 years, 2 months. Perez, John, 4 years, 2 months. Lopez, Joseph, 2 years, 11 months. Clean-Up Sale Items. Genuine Reductions on Good Merchandise—Seasonable Goods that you need now. CLOTHING Men's and Boys' Suits and Trousers at a cut percent. Such a deep cut ought to close out in a hurry. SUITS for only.....$ 7.50 SUITS for only.....11.25 SUITS for only.....15.00 BOYS' SUITS for only.....3 75 BOYS' SUITS for only.....3.00 BOYS' SUITS for only.....2 60 BOYS' SUITS for only.....1.90 Men's and Boys' Suits at 10 per cent off. Men's and Boys' Furnishings Are overcrowded in this Department and many odd garments, sample garments and ants which we must clean up. Work socks, also black and tan ...4 for 25¢ Hosponders.....35¢ Dress and Work Gloves.....$1.00 Black Satecen Shirts.....45¢ Sample Shirts.....35¢ Over Coats for Men and Boys, 10 per ct less. Assortment of Men's Sample Underwear for fourth less than regular price. LADIES' SUITS AND SKIRTS We have a nice assortment to choose from. You can buy the Stylish Greys and Blues, all included, at one-fourth less. $20.00 Ladies' Suits and Coats.....$15.00 15.00 Ladies' Suits and Coats.....11.25 10.00 Ladies' Suits and Coats.....7.50 6.00 Ladies' Skirts.....4.50 5.00 Ladies' Skirts.....3.75 4.00 Ladies' Skirts.....3.00 A nice line of Tailored Waists also included at one-fourth less. Ladies' Underwear All our stock of Muslim Underwear on sale at one-fourth less. Good assortment of Gowns, Drawers, Combinations and Corset Covers. Buy them now and save money. Sample line of Knit Underwear and Hosiery. Many beautiful garments included in this sale at one-fourth less. Kimonas and House Dresses Always come in handy. We have a nice line all ready ready to wear. Selling all at less. 50¢ Kimonas for.....38¢ $1.00 Kimonas for.....75¢ 1.25 House Dresses for.....95¢ 1.50 House Dresses for.....$1.10 $1.25 and $1.50 Sorosis Underskirts, special 1.00 15¢ Burlap, Red and Green, 12½¢ while it lasts. Sale starts Saturday, January 15, and continues until February 1st S. Q. R. STORE CALIFORNIA You Cannot Afford To miss this opportunity to buy goods at these prices: Cluett Shirts, $1.50, $1.75 and $2.50, at ... $1.30 Monard Shirts, $1.25, at ... 80 75c and $1 Broken Lines ... 35 Best Quality 50c Work Shirts 35 50c Neckties ... 35 25c Neckties ... 15 50c Suspenders ... 35 25c Suspenders ... 15 Arrow Brand Collars, 10c 3 for 25 50c Cotton Underwear, heavy and summer weight ... 35 $1.00 Wool Underwear, heavy and summer weight ... 75 $1.50 Wool Underwear, heavy and summer weight ... $1.15 50c Carpenter Aprons ... 35 $1.50 Cord. Vests ... 1.15 4.50 Cord. Coats ... 3.25 Jno. B. Stetson $5 Hats ... 3.75 All $4.00 Hats ... 3.00 All 3.00 Hats ... 2.25 All 2.00 Hats ... 1.35 All 1.50 Hats ... 95c BIG REDUCTION ON ALL SUITS AND OVERCOATS FOR CASH ONLY. Louie Z. Kroeger 126½ W. Center St.—UP Stairs Why Not Get the Best? We have the swellest neckwear in town and at the lowest prices. Handsome Knit Ties, at 25c. Fine Silk, Open End Ties, at 25c Cluett and Monard Shirts, black and white stripes are very dressy THE TOGGERY 111 W. CENTER STREET. THE TOGGERY 111 W. CENTER STREET. Santa Fe Effective January 13, 1910 new fast train THE "Tourist Express" As fast as the famous California Limited to Chicago—Kansas City and Denver Leave Anaheim 7:28 a.m., leave Los Angeles 9:00 a.m. every day Arrive Denver 2:30 p.m. Second Day Arrive Kansas City 9:05 p.m. Second Day Arrive Chicago 10:30 a.m. Third Day For Detail Information Phone or Call on J. H. Clabaugh, Santa Fe Agent