anaheim-gazette 1910-02-03

GUESTS AT ANNUAL BANQUET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ENTERTAINS AT ELABORATE FEAST Bird Beebe Manifests Czarlike Propensities as Presiding Officer, and Herman Stern as Toastmaster was Witty, Wise and Otherwise—Happy Responses to Toasts One hundred guests of the chamber of commerce sat down to the annual banquet of that organization at Odd Fellows' hall on Monday. Not so many were present as on previous functions of this character, but the spirit of jollity as well as the more substantial sentiment involving co-operation for the material advancement of the community was never more apparent. Four long tables, draped in snowy linen and spread with the choicest viands of the season were placed lengthwise of the spacious banquet hall, while at their head the speak- thoughtful and well-considered paper. Our School Children's Playground was handled in virile fashion by Prof. Tople, who always speaks to the point and has something to say. While eastern cities are buying blocks and razing buildings to provide playground for school children, we have taken little thought of the subject. He urged the purchase of land for this purpose. Our Chamber of Commerce—Its Relation to our Community was responded to briefly but well by Hans V. Weisel. The Woman of the Hour was responded to by Mrs. Otto Storm in one of the best papers of the evening. Our Churches was the sentiment responded to by Rev. A. B. Markel. Our Country—Better Government—was responded to by Richard Melrose. He defended the city trustees' from criticism of Mr. Mills in his annual report, saying they were exerting themselves to the very fullest extent for sewers, good streets and other improvements. Future Anaheim was well handled by G. E. Grim and Dr. Wickett res- banquet of that organization at Odd Fellows' hall on Monday. Not so many were present as on previous functions of this character, but the spirit of jollity as well as the more substantial sentiment involving co-operation for the material advancement of the community was never more apparent. Four long tables, draped in snowy linen and spread with the choicest viands of the season were placed lengthwise of the spacious banquet hall, while at their head the speakers' table extended across the room. The menu was a triumph of the culinary art, and was elaborate in every detail. A number of toasts were responded to, and the small hours of the morning arrived before the merry throng dispersed. Guests began to arrive at 8 o'clock, and were escorted into the main hall, where the business meeting preliminary to the banquet was held. A. A. Mills, president of the chamber, called the assemblage to order at 8:40. For presiding officer of the meeting B. V. Beebe and Mr. Mills were placed in nomination. A vote resulted in the choice of Mr. Beebe. Hans Weisel was elected secretary. Immediately upon taking the chair Mr. Beebe began exhibiting Czarlike qualities, deciding motions closed without the usual formality of motions or seconds, which prompted Phil Krick to rise up and protest that it looked to him very much like push politics, which Mr. Krick abhorns. The chair continued emulating Uncle Joe to the close of the session. Charles Eygabroad, Wm. Falenkstein and Oscar Renner were elected by acclamation to be new members of the board of directors. On motion of J. F. Ahlborn the bylaws were changed, increasing the number of directors from seven to nine. The two new members were to represent the vegetable and fruit interests of this section. F. W. Champion was elected as representative of the vegetable industry, and C. E. Holcomb that of fruit-growing. Hans Weisel read a report of financial transactions of the year, showing the chamber to be in solvent condition, with a comfortable balance to its credit in the bank. The march to the banquet hall was taken up, and soon the repast was laid siege to, with the result that large quantities of it disappeared in short order, especially in the neighborhood of the chairman, who declared he had had nothing to eat since PRESIDENT MILLS' REPORT Work Accomplished by Chamber of Commerce During Past Year Last year it was proposed that we try to cooperate with the public officers for the advancement of the city and surrounding country. This the chamber of commerce has tried hard to do but has found it very difficult of achievement. Our public officers seem to feel that any suggestion from the commercial bodies or even other public official bodies is an interference with the perogatives of their office. To show this it would seem well to give two striking illustrations. A year ago last December the grand jury called attention to the dangerous condition of our school rooms and recommended that all the doors be made to swing out, instead of in, so as to prevent the possibility of a calamity by fire, such as has over and over again been caused by doors swinging in. Having four children in the schools, I was intensely interested and on making inquiry was informed that the school trustees"got mad" because of the interference (?) of the grand jury and would not have the doors swing out. A committee from the chamber of commerce waited on the city trustees and asked them to pass an ordinance covering this subject, as well as a general safety measure. The city trustees agreed, informally, that the need was great for such an ordinance, but did nothing. Another grand jury was at our town again last month and made the same observations and recommendations in regard to the school rooms, as did the preceding one. But the school pended to by Mrs. Otto Storm in one of the best papers of the evening. Our Churches was the sentiment responded to by Rev. A. B. Markel. Our Country—Better Government—was responded to by Richard Melrose. He defended the city trustees' from criticism of Mr. Mills in his annual report, saying they were exerting themselves to the very fullest extent for sewers, good streets and other improvements. Future Anaheim was well handled by C. F. Grim, and Dr. Wickett responded to The Ladies in happy vein. The assemblage sang America and dispersed. The banquet was prepared by John Ziegler and Bobby Mills, assisted by Mrs. Ziegler, and was a credit to the chefs. It was discussed with evident relish by the large crowd present. The judges: W.helm, Prof. Lankhhigh; H. W. Dale The question, iffornia should be states. Affirmat Lewis and Syrry Poly high, Carls Blakesley. Anaheim high tory in debate by easily that the stage of the like formidable figures of the in show the looth both lads led th argument as we llvery. Lewis, what nervous about his lines, which effectiveness off covered his e proceeded with close. When C ing in in dark apparent Lewis him, and as he made confusion those lining w Tipton proved evi evening, both soning and effe The figures sha ahead of Blake gle point to proved himself his colleague, es were bad, hily and put forth w peroration of t The highsch ed with an im gathered early their own way yells and sing ents accompany ers, and during served the pro Before begin songs and yellow exciting appla laaughter for th Shortly after taker, preside league, announc debate and th proceedings. Lewis on be at once into h by grace of i thern Pacific state. By pass to legislators able to dictate and otherwise public affairs Hans Weisel read a report of financial transactions of the year, showing the chamber to be in solvent condition, with a comfortable balance to its credit in the bank. The march to the banquet hall was taken up, and soon the repast was laid siege to, with the result that large quantities of it disappeared in short order, especially in the neighborhood of the chairman, who declared he had had nothing to eat since breakfast. Herman Stern proved a witty toastmaster, and his quaint observations kept the banqueters in a happy mood. In beginning his address, he said a year ago he had had the pleasure of welcoming them to the chamber's annual banquet, and judging by the plates missing guests had not had a square meal since that time. (Laughter.) And judging by the way they ate, they probably did not expect another until the banquet next year. (Renewed laughter.) A. A. Mills read a lengthy annual report giving a resume of the business done during the year, referring to the growth of the community and work laid out for the future. The Associated Chambers of Commerce was responded to by W. W. Wilson of Newport Beach. He urged all chambers of commerce to pull together. The Modern Garden of Eden (Orange county) was responded to by H. C. Head of Santa Ana. He spoke in happy vein, told a funny story of one of his clients temporarily detained at Patton asylum (whether committed there because the man was a client of his he could not say), and delivered one of the best addresses of the evening. He spoke of the past and present of Orange county and painted a picture of the opulent possibilities of the future. Being Neighborly—Northern Orange County—claimed attention from A. I. Stewart, who spoke with his usual ease and elegance of diction. Dr. J. L. Beebe spoke on the City Sanitary and gave the assemblage a of the grand jury and would not have the doors swing out. A committee from the chamber of commerce waited on the city trustees and asked them to pass an ordinance covering this subject, as well as a general safety measure. The city trustees agreed, informally, that the need was great for such an ordinance, but did nothing. Another grand jury was at our town again last month and made the same observations and recommendations in regard to the school rooms, as did the preceding one. But the school room doors still swing in and our children are in great danger of being burned to death because our trustees "got mad" at the interference (?) of the grand jury. At our banquet a year ago it was suggested that one of the foremost improvements needed was a sewer system. The new board took hold of the question at once and arranged with the Merchants Association to push the matter. The city engineer kindly consented to aid in the work and got out a preliminary map showing in detail a system that he thought adequate for the purpose, and gave the estimated costs in detail. The sewer was urged because of the pressing necessity for it; and also that it might be laid before streets were paved. The city trustees took the case under advisement, looked the ground over and it was supposed the matter would go ahead. Some months later the civic bodies through their committee sent a joint communication to the city trustees asking in regard to the status of the sewer question and offering any further possible aid that they could give in the matter. The communication was filed. This is the shortest and most abrupt manner known, from a parliamentary standpoint, of ending any question. However, as there were several very important propositions before the chamber of commerce at that time that depended eventually on the sewers that matter was taken up personally with the members of the city council and each said that the (Continued on page 8.) ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1910 POLY HIGH GET A SKINNING A.U.H.S. TAKES SECOND DEBATE OF SERIES HANDILY Local Students Present Arguments Showing Why California Should be Divided Into Two States—Visitors Fight Hard, but Are Outclassed The score: A.U.H.S. 200.2-3, Poly 180 1-3. Individual points: Syril Tipton 287, Blakesley 286, Lewis 285, Shafer 255. The judges: W. C. Miller of Anaheim, Prof. Langworthy, Santa Ana high; H. W. Daniel, Fullerton. The question, Resolved, That California should be divided into two states. Affirmative, Anaheim, Leland Lewis and Syril Tipton. Negative, Poly high, Carl Shafer and Ralph Blakesley. Anaheim high won its second victory in debate for the season on Friday evening by outpointing Poly so easily that the visitors were at no risk. KNIGHTS WILL TAKE TOUR NEWEST, BEST AND LIVELIEST LODGE WILL ENTERTAIN Invitations issued to Many K. P. Lodges and More Than 1000 Brethren Expected Here on Sunday, Feb. 13 — Uniform Rank to Be Instituted Saturday, Feb. 12th — The Program The following information regarding the meeting of Knights of Pythias on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 12 and 13, will be read with interest by our citizens as well as members of the order. An invitation in the following words has been issued by Anaheim lodge to K. P. lodges throughout the State: The following general order has been issued from headquarters, Third regiment, California Brigade, U.R.K.P. Los Angeles,; Anaheim Lodge, No. 105, Knights of Pythias, hereby extend a cordial invitation to all K. P. lodges in Southern California, and visiting brothers, to The judges: W. C. Miller of Anaheim, Prof. Langworthy, Santa Ana high; H. W. Daniel, Fullerton. The question, Resolved, That California should be divided into two states. Affirmative, Anaheim, Leland Lewis and Syril Tipton. Negative, Poly high, Carl Shafer and Ralph Blakesley. Anaheim high won its second victory in debate for the season on Friday evening by outpointing Poly so easily that the visitors were at no stage of the proceedings anything like formidable competitors. The figures of the individual averages fall to show the locals' superiority, as both lads led their rivals in force of argument as well as excellence of delivery. Lewis, who led off, was somewhat nervous at the start, and lost his lines, which militated against the effectiveness of his delivery. He recovered his equilibrium shortly, and proceeded without a hitch to the close. When Carl Shafer began groping in the dark for his lines it was apparent Lewis had the better of him, and as he proceeded the lad made confusion worse confounded for those lining up with the negative. Tipton proved to be the star of the evening, both in clarity of his reasoning and effectiveness of delivery. The figures should show him odds ahead of Blakesley, instead of a single point to the good. The latter proved himself to be the superior of his colleague, and while opening lines were bad, he recovered momentarily and put forth a strong argument, winding up with probably the best peroration of the evening. The high school auditorium was filled with an interested throng which gathered early. The locals had it all their own way when it came to the yells and singing. Only a few students accompanied the visiting debaters, and during the evening they preserved the profoundest silence. Before beginning the debate class songs and yells filled the auditorium, exciting applause for the one and laughter for the other. Shortly after 8 Miss Madeleine Whitaker, president of the debating league, announced the subject for debate and the rules governing the proceedings. Lewis on being introduced plunged at once into his subject, saying that by grace of its great area the Southern Pacific railroad controlled the state. By passing out transportation to legislators and others it was enabled to dictate policies of legislation and otherwise control the course of public affairs. He maintained that NO QUORUM AT THE MEETING A.U.W. Co. BOARD OF DIRECTORS HOLD OVER Board of Audit's Report Read To Stockholders — Mr. Hale Talks About Pumping Plant—Mr. Bradford on Reforestation—Mr. Sherwood on Litigation—Policy of Conservation Four hundred and sixty-four shares responded to roll call at the annual meeting of stockholders in the Anaheim Union Water company on Saturday morning, out of a total of 8004 shares issued, and thus for the third year no quorum was present. President Crowther called the meeting to order, and Secretary Krick called the roll for the last time previous to his leaving the office. Harry Armstrong, the new secretary, kept tally while the call of the roll proceeded. Not a dozen men were present in the meeting room. Mr. Crowther was one of the first to answer present, with 114 shares, and other directors were in attendance as follows: Mr. Drake 47 shares, H. H. Hale 40, B. F. Porter 50, A. S. Bradford 103, and G. W. Sherwood 60. Among the absentees were Jacob Stern, the largest stockholder in the company, with 346 shares, and C. C. Chapman with 296. For the first time the roll call bore the name of Nat Goodwin, the actor, and Edna Goodrich Goodwin, his wife, who last year purchased the Hervey ranch at Placentia. A portion of Goodwin's stock is mortgaged to T. B. Dudley of Santa Monica, who some years ago married Mrs. F. G. Ryan, formerly a resident of Brookshurst. Mr. Crowther announced that as no quorum was present no business could be transacted, but that an informal discussion of affairs would ensue. Secretary Krick read the report of the board of audit, which will be found in another column. H. H. Hale spoke in reference to Pumping Plant No. 1, which was said in the report to have been the victim of various unfortunate circumstances. He said the words of the report were true, but he explained that the plant is in an advantageous position and proceeded to his close with fine delivery and clear argument. Lewis took five minutes for rebuttal. While the judges deliberated, the youngsters yelled and sang songs and when the result was announced the roof raised perceptably. The following general order has been issued from headquarters, Third regiment, California Brigade, U.R.K.P. Los Angeles, Anaheim Lodge, No. 105, Knights of Pythias, hereby extend a cordial invitation to all K. P. lodges in Southern California, and visiting brothers, to meet at Anaheim, as guests of Anaheim Lodge, on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 12-13. Anaheim lodge will furnish transportation from Los Angeles to Anaheim and return and will also furnish entertainment at Anaheim. This reunion is intended for the general benefit of the order, and for the purpose of giving members an opportunity to meet and fraternize with each other. It is given under the auspices of the newest, best and liveliest lodge in the state. Following is the program for the two days: Saturday, February 12 A special train will leave the Santa Fe depot, Los Angeles, at 7:30 p.m.for transportation of Uniform Rank only. Co. 25, Co. 40 and Co. 32 are requested to be at the station at 6:30. Brigadier-General Driffil and staff, Col. Miller and staff, the grand chancellor commander and the grand keeper of records and seal will accompany the uniform rank on this train. Beds will be provided in Anaheim. Object: Conferring the U.R. on 102 new brothers at Anaheim. Sunday, February 13 A special train will leave Santa Fe depot, Los Angeles, at 9 a.m.sharp for transportation of subordinate lodge members, visitors and ladies,and those of the U.R.no could not go to Anaheim on Saturday night. Each subordinate lodge is requested to go as a body,and to be identified by their respective colors and badges.As far as possible each lodge will occupy a separate car;each car should show,bY an appropriate banner affixed to the outside thereof,the No.of the lodge occupying said car. This train will be met at Anaheim by the Brig.-Gen.and staff Colonel Miller and staff,Co.25,40and32;Co.48ofSantaBarbaraandCo.6ofSan Diego.The newly initiated members of Anaheim lodge.U.R.,will turn out in uniform.Co.Eofthe national guard.ofAnaheim.will turnout in regulation military uniform although nearly all its members be long to our U.R. At 3 o'clock the train will leave Committee waits for cover of general safe agreement, great old nothings at our made the commendat rooms, as the school and our child being trustees since (?) of go it was foremost sewer hold of arranged to engineer the work snap thought and gave house of the land also streets stetes took looked the proposed the one months through their communicating in reweer quesier possible in the matras filed most abov parliment any quesiers sevitions berice at that really on the open up perof of the city that the Charter after president of the debating league, announced the subject for debate and the rules governing the proceedings. Lewis on being introduced plunged at once into his subject, saying that by grace of its great area the Southern Pacific railroad controlled the state. By passing out transportation to legislators and others it was enabled to dictate policies of legislation and otherwise control the course of public affairs. He maintained that state division would nullify this in great part, as it would give the people a better chance to get acquainted with candidates for office before election, and thus be enabled to separate the sheep from the railroad-goats. He offered three lines for division, one the Tehachepi mountains, one the north line of Kern and San Bernardino and San Luis Obispo counties, and a third including Inyo county, thus including in the new state source of Los Angeles' aqueduct water supply. He referred to diversified interests north and south, saying that while the north was interested in mining and lumbering, the south went in for agriculture and irrigation. He handled his subject well, and brought out many points of interest bearing upon the subject, including the recent raise of assessed values by the state board of equalization. Shafer was weak in his reply, losing his lines and repeating at several points. His delivery was marred by these pauses and repetitions, and his argument was unworthy the school he represented. Tipton confined himself to the legal aspects of the case. California was as large as the New England states, New York and Pennsylvania combined. Imagine, he said, a man going from Philadelphia to Boston to transact business at his state capital; yet this is no worse than a resident of some of the southern counties does when he is called to Sacramento. He referred to the justices of the supreme court being mostly Mr. Crowther announced that as no quorum was present no business could be transacted, but that an informal discussion of affairs would ensue. Secretary Krick read the report of the board of audit, which will be found in another column. H. H. Hale spoke in reference to Pumping Plant No. 1, which was said in the report to have been the victim of various unfortunate circumstances. He said the words of the report were true, but he explained that the plant is in an advantageous position and would yet demonstrate the wisdom of the board in constructing it. A number of wells had been sunk which he said were failures. This could not have been foreseen when sunk. The Santa Ana company has a pumping plant near the Anaheim's plant and are getting a large amount of water. He confidently expected the plant would prove itself worth all the money expended upon it. G. W. Sherwood reported upon the progress of water suits up the river. The company had compromised with the Riverside water company and others, and was preparing to go into court against other illegal appropriators. A. S. Bradford reported upon reforesting the mountain watersheds. H. H. Hale spoke of the water-spreading movement, and the stand taken by the Orange county men that no spreading be done until water in the river reached the Olive bridge. This latter led to the withdrawal of the San Bernardino delegates. Mr. Hale said the reason why these delegates withdrew was because they represented Bear Valley reservoir interests. This reservoir is to be largely increased,and another impounding-reservoir built at Alfileria flats. The San Bernardino delegates wished to impound all the water they can, and oppose permitting the water to run in the river until it reached Olive bridge. He said Orange and River-side counties were working together amicably in the matter, and that no spreading would be done until water reached the bridge. This train will be met at Anaheim by the Brig.-Gen. and staff, Colonel Miller and staff, Co. 25, 40 and 32; Co. 48 of Santa Barbara and Co. 6 of San Diego. The newly initiated members of Anaheim lodge, U.R., will turn out in uniform. Co. E of the national guard, of Anaheim, will turnout in regulation military uniform although nearly all its members be long to our U.R. At 3 o'clock the train will leave Anaheim for Fullerton, where a parade will be held, after which the train will depart for Los Angeles. A prize of $75 to the company U.R.K.P. that will turn out the greatest number of men. Co. 25 will not compete for this prize. Fifty dollars will be given to best appearing company on line of march. Fifty dollars will be given to subordinate lodge that will turn out the greatest number of men. Marathon Los Angeles lodge and Anaheim will not compete for this prize. Fifty dollars to the best appearing subordinate lodge. By order, Major J. O. Royer, C.C. Richard Melrose. In pursuance of invitation of Anaheim Lodge No. 105, through the committee, Major J. O. Royer and Chancellor Commander Richard Merrose, and as an expression of the regiment's appreciation of this invitation, I herewith issue the following order: The commanding officer of each company will assemble all Sir Knight of his command at Santa Fe station Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of taking train to Anaheim to participate in Uniform Rank ceremonies of this evening and pythian parade for following day. All field, staff and retired officers will assemble at above named time and place for the same purpose. All Sir Knights must be equipped dress uniform and side-arms. All field and staff officers will provide themselves with saddles, leggs AZETTE 3, 1910 NUMBER 16 WILL TAKE TOUR TEST AND LIVELIEST WILL ENTERTAIN ed to Many K. P. Lodg Than 1000 Brethren ere on Sunday, Feb. 13 Bank to Be Instituted b. 12th — The Program Information regarding Knights of Pythias on Sunday, Feb. 12 and 13, with interest by our citas members of the oration in the following en issued by Anaheim lodges throughout the general order has from headquarters, Third Corona Brigade, U.R.K.P. Judge, No. 105, Knights of P. lodges in Southern visiting brothers, to and spurs. Horses will be provided for the same at Anaheim. All company commanders will report for their companies and all field and staff officers for themselves individually to the commanding officer of this regiment as to how many will be present on Sunday morning. To all companies outside of those of the first battalion, the above order may be considered as an invitation and request on account of distaance; as to all companies we especially urge the largest attendance possible. By order K. A. Miller, Col. ComdgThird Reg. U.R.K.P. POSTOFFICE SUSPECT HELD ACCUSED IN JAIL DEMANDS A JURY TRIAL Recognized by Alex Morales as Man In Town Night Attempt Was Made to Break In—Arrested Early Saturday Morning AWAY THEY GO FOR OFFICE BUNCH OF MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES START IN BIENNIAL RACE Five Aspirants Up for Trustee, With Three Vacancies to Fill — Others May Be Appearing When Political Skies are Clearing—Spirited Fight on for Marshal and Treasurer — No Contest Yet for City Clerk Not to be outdone by the activity in county politics, the city election which occurs in April has resuted in bringing out a number of candidates for municipal office, and the local political pot is taking on a bit of a simmer. Five candidates are in the field for city trustees, with three vacancies to fill. Two candidates are out for city marshal and two for treasurer. As yet only a single aspirant has appeared for city clerk. The retail merchants at a meeting held some weeks ago named W. P. POSTOFFICE SUSPECT HELD ACCUSED IN JAIL DEMANDS A JURY TRIAL Recognized by Alex Morales as Man In Town Night Attempt Was Made to Break In—Arrested Early Saturday Morning A Mike Ross charged by Postmaster Duckworth with having broken the front window at the postoffice a month ago was arrested in a lodging house on West Center street, near Clementina, at 1:30 o'clock on Saturday morning. With him was a hoo pal, who after examination by Postoffice Inspector Knox, who came on Saturday in response to notification of the arrest, was discharged from custody on Monday. The men at first declined to give their names, but later the suspect gave the name of Mike Ross. Postmaster Duckworth was awakened by his telephone ringing spiritly shortly before midnight. He was informed by Frank Machleb that the suspect was in town, having been recognized by Alex Morales, who runs a restaurant near Hill's livery. Duckworth immediately telephoned Marshal Steadman and Constable Litten. They came down town and made the arrest. From the sidewalk at the postoffice the two men are said to have watched Fred Cowan, cashier of Fuhrberg's poolroom across the way, count up the night's cash. They walked over and purchased cigars. Cowan did not like their looks, and walked into the poolroom, in rear of the cigar stand. They followed him. Being fearful that they intended to hold him up, he walked out of the front door and went to Morales' restaurant. He had no sooner entered than the men followed him. Morales recognized Ross and spoke to him. He asked him what had become of the gold nugget he wore on his watch chain the time of his visit here a month ago. The man replied he had sold it, but when searched later it was found in his pocket. He had taken it from the chain. Frank Machleb had just returned from a meeting at Santa Ana and was eating in the restaurant at the time. Morales told him the man was the same fellow the officers were looking for a month ago when the postoffice window was brokenburgla-tion which occurs in April has resulted in bringing out a number of candidates for municipal office, and the local political pot is taking on a bit of a simmer. Five candidates are in the field for city trustees, with three vacancies to fill. Two candidates are out for city marshal and two for treasurer. As yet only a single aspirant has appeared for city clerk. The retail merchants at a meeting held some weeks ago named W. P. Quarton, B. V. Beebe and W. M. Rose as candidates for trustees. The merchants have a rod in pickle for the present city fathers, one of the items being the removal of hitching posts from paved streets. These were ordered replaced by the board, but only after a long-drawn-out debate. Merchants appeared in force before the trustees at a meeting two months ago and demanded the posts be replaced, making a claim that their removal had interfered to a serious extent with their business. The long line of vehicles in town of an afternoon were missing, and out-of-town people took umbrage at being unable to hitch their teams at available points. The merchants finally won the fight, amid no little rejoicing among them, and the hundreds of teams are again a feature of city streets. Another item in the count against the city tathers is that no attention has been paid to repeated petitions urged by them for increasing fakirs' license. Traveling curbstone orators have raped a rich harvest selling goods handled by merchants, who pay license regularly, as well as taxes, and they maintain these outside brokers should be subjected to a higher license tariff. A citizen's meeting on Wednesday evening last nominated Otto Rust, John Brunworth, and W. M. Rose for trustees. Twelve names were placed in nomination, and three were selected. One of them, Rose, is also the nominee of the merchants. Rust is chairman of the present board,and Brunworth is new timber. The five nominees are good citizens, and as the field is open to all, a straight-away contest is in progress. Formarshal V. U. Simpson will contest the election with Frank Steadman. The latter has held the office for a time whereof the memory of the oldest inhabitant runneth not to the contrary, and Simpson's friends will engage in the herculean task of prying him loose from one of the best offices in the municipality. It had The newly initiated Anaheim lodge, U.R., will uniform. Co. E of the nadid, of Anaheim, will regulation military uniform early all its members be-U.R. Lock the train will leave Fullerton, where a parhield, after which the traitor Los Angeles. Of $75 to the company U. will turn out the greatof men. Co. 25 will not in this prize. Fifty dollars can to best appearing commute of march. Mars will be given to subjuge that will turn out the number of men. Marathons lodge and Anaheim will be for this prize. Mars to the best appearing lodge. Major J. O. Royer, Chard Melrose. Nance of invitation of Anane No. 105, through their Major J. O. Royer and Commander Richard Melros an expression of the repreciation of this invitation with issue the following Commanding officer of each will assemble all Sir Knights mand at Santa Fe station, as Saturday, Feb. 12, at for the purpose of taking anaheim to participate in the Rank ceremonies of that and pythian parade for follow- staff and retired officers able at above named time for the same purpose. All mas must be equipped in form and side-arms. and staff officers will provelves with saddles, leggins Frank Machleb had just returned from a meeting at Santa Ana and was eating in the restaurant at the time. Morales told him the man was the same fellow the officers were looking for a month ago when the postoffice window was broken, burglary being the supposed object. Machleb went across to his place of business and telephoned Duckworth. The latter telephoned Steadman and Litten. Duckworth dressed and came down town and was later joined by Litten. The two went to the lodging house on West Center, near Clementina, where Ross and his pal had been shadowed. A light was burning in the men's room. A knock brought the response, "Who's there?" The men refused to open the door, and Litten forced it in. A chair leaning against the door gave way readily. Ross was sitting on the side of the bed. Ross demurred to going, and Litten used his persuasive powers. Both men were taken to jail and locked up. Inspector Knox examined the men in jail on Saturday afternoon. He laid the case before United States Marshal Youngworth. The latter considered the evidence insufficient to hold the suspect in the federal courts and Postmaster Duckworth swore to a complaint charging Ross with malicious mischief. Ross on Monday plead not guilty, and his hearing was set by Judge Howard for Tuesday next. Constable Litten yesterday took Ross to the county jail to await trial. Theodore Ford, grower of Ford's soft shell walnut trees, 2 1-2 miles west of Orange, Anaheim road, Orange, Cal. Sunset phone 494. P.O. address, RFD No. 2. Brunworth is new timber. The five nominees are good citizens, and as the field is open to all, a straight-away contest is in progress. For marshal V. U. Simpson will contest the election with Frank Steadman. The latter has held the office for a time whereof the memory of the oldest inhabitant runneth not to the contrary, and Simpson's friends will engage in the herculean task of prying him loose from one of the best offices in the municipality. It had been supposed Steadman would not again be a candidate, but the old man surprised the caucus held on Wednesday evening, which it was thought would nominate John Kellenberger for marshal. Steadman's friends sprung a surprise, and they say the old man has a good trot in him yet. For city treasurer Charley Boege will have as his opponent Frank Shanley, whose candidacy was announced on Wednesday. Both gentlemen are identified with the banking interests here, each has hosts of friends,and the contest resolves itself simply into a question of small fry standing from under. City Clerk Merritt is up to the hour of going to press the only candidate for this lucrative sinecure,but it is said the woods are deep and may yet yield from their enchanted spot an opponent to issue forth and cross swords with him. Merritt had no opponent two years ago, and found matters lonesome on the political plike. Meanwhile, whether he have opposition or not, he is losing no opportunity for making good in the race His brand of cigars are poor yet, vastly inferior to those handed out by Steadman, but Merritt promises to do better when he cashes his next salary warrant. WE STOP THE PRESS We stop the press to say that a large amount of interesting reading matter has been crowded out of this issue—mighty interesting reading, at that.