anaheim-gazette 1910-02-10

The Weekly Gazette. ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SCRIPTION.....$1.50 Per Year x 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 COMING CAMPAIGN With the primaries more than half a year off, political activity in Orange county is approaching the point where the dominant party is splitting into a factional fight which threatens to rend it asunder. We have the "machine" and the "reformers," with some men tiptoeing between the opposing camps, attempting to gladhand themselves into office. With each side at the other's neck, and the chill of the February air not yet out of the atmosphere, what will the political harvest be in the sweltering heat of August, when the dog star beams his effulgence upon the aspirant for office and makes things really warm? The party is dividing into factions and striding ahead straightway to defeat. Orange county gave Roosevelt 1700 majority, and Taft 1400, in years of normal political activity, and yet it has never been able to elect its county ticket entirely. Some of the best offices have been and are now being held by democrats. In this campaign, with politics at fever heat this early in the season, and with opposing camps threatening one another, A BIT OF A GRAFT Graft does not always take the forms in which we are accustomed to think of it. For example, the expenses of the immigration commission had a going over the other day in the House of Representatives, wherein it was shown that in two years this commission has spent $651,000 for which it has produced, according to Representative Butler of Pennsylvania himself a member of the commission, "nothing more than a ten-page pamphlet, and that of no value." According to Mr. Butler, the members of the commission in visiting foreign countries abandoned themselves to sightseeing and other forms of pleasuring to such a degree that it was impossible to give serious attention, or any attention at all, to the work in hand. Representative Robert Bruce Macon of Arkansas went into particulars, declaring that the members of the commission under the head of miscellaneous expenses included payment for hair-cutting, shining of their boots, and "joy rides on the Applan Way," charging further that Professor Jenks, a member of the faculty of Cornell University, while drawing a salary of $7500 per year from the commission, so arranged his duties that he could attend to his faculty job four days in the week. All of which is interesting as showing how little some men regard obligations assumed towards the government. TIMBER SALES INCREASE A statement just received at the Department of Agriculture from the Forest Service office at Portland, O., shows that the timber sale business on National Forests in the Pacific northwest is increasing very rapidly. BUENA P J. McFee of Kentuckied 20 acres adjoining place and will locate Through the efforts aid society this town by electricity. The California Vegpects to ship 50 carls from here this season. George N. Hardin down a twelve-inch forty-two feet of grafted with the indication stall a twenty-five hung plant. George Durgan had 10-inch well with go will put in a 15-horse plant. A Washington district news of the ever-recognized part of the go in its annual report will expatiate upon preparedness of the case of hostilities wielding army on the serious molestation of army and navy. The burst comes always gregal moment. The making its annual action the general staff patience, contenting with such funds as choose to bestow upbe no invasion by Germans, and even haven't we got Gen his effulgence upon the aspirant for office and makes things really warm? The party is dividing into factions and striding ahead straightway to defeat. Orange county gave Roosevelt 1700 majority, and Taft 1400, in years of normal political activity, and yet it has never been able to elect its county ticket entirely. Some of the best offices have been and are now being held by democrats. In this campaign, with politics at fever heat this early in the season, and with opposing camps threatening one another, the result of the election in November must be a foregone conclusion. The democrats will elect their candidates; the republicans will take theirs out in fighting. That we have had unclean politics in Orange county in the past; that we have had county central committees stuffed with the puppets of the machine, and that selfsame committee defiantly denying voters the right of a primary vote; that delegates to state and district conventions have been turned over to the railroad—all this is true, and it burns as with an indelible stamp upon the heart and the conscience of the voter. That we have had a candidate for a high and important office thrust down the party's throat, in face of the solemn protest of the party in county convention assembled, is so well remembered that the party still hangs its head in shame thereat. All this is true, and yet the party is so vastly improved over its condition in recent years that we look upon these things as affairs of the past, pever to recur again. We have the direct primary, as well as other laws for which the people contended in the last legislature. The people will nominate; we shall have no more boss-ridden conventions. The hot-foots, the windies of the railroad push have been brushed aside; they have been eliminated much as a dose of salts relieves the fat-livered voter. They have been expelled from the political system, and have gone hence. The party is settling down to its normal decency. The ill-feeling which these men—all of them office-seekers—engendered remains like a bad taste in the mouth. Shall we continue this fight, split the party in twain, and turn the reins of county government over to the democrats or shall we get together and settle our differences in a manly way like men? For the man who perseveres in the fight through conscience sake, we have respect. For the shyster who continues it for the advancement of his own base political TIMBER SALES INCREASE A statement just received at the Department of Agriculture from the Forest Service office at Portland, O., shows that the timber sale business on National Forests in the Pacific northwest is increasing very rapidly. This increase is regarded as an index of the revival of business in the lumber industry generally, and shows also the growing use of national forests resources by the public. The contrast between the amount and value of timber sold during the last six months of 1909 and that sold during the corresponding period in 1908 is very marked. The figures just received are for most of the national forests in Oregon and Washington, and they show timber sales of over 52 million feet, for nearly $114,000, during the last six months of 1909. This compares with sales of about 17 million feet, for a total of $27,000, during the same period in 1908. The local officers of the department are very much pleased with the fact that the demand for national forest timber is increasing so decidedly. The prospects for the coming six months are regarded as promising even better than what has been realized in the period just passed. This increasing timber sale business opens the way to management of the national forests along the best lines, by permitting the removal of over-mature and decadent timber which has practically come to a standstill in point of growth, and allowing replacement of these trees with a fully stocked-stand of rapidly growing young trees. THE FRENCH CALAMITY A high official in France is quoted as expressing a fear a few days ago that the prevailing floods in that country would reach the proportions of a national disaster. Two members of the French cabinet now estimate the losses at $200,000,000, and the crisis has barely passed. Although more is known about the conditions in Paris than the rest of France calamitious ruin evidently exists in a vast area outside the capital. A pitiful picture is drawn of the lack of shelter and food from which thousands are suffering, of the general paralysis of business and the uncertainty of the safety of residence dwellings. So powerful an appeal will attend to his faculty job four days in the week. All of which is interesting as showing how little some men regard obligations assumed towards the government. Rev. Alexander H. has petitioned for registration on the estates Mary P. Parker, who leaving an estate vow which $7500 is in written by Mrs. Parke 1906, is filed. Until tenth of the estate, the Foreign Mission, the Presbyterian Church and half to the South of Kentucky, to be among the mountain states. The real estate goes to the hut Parker, and daughter Robertson. E. E. for the petitioner for Parker is 80 years. W. M. Scott annexes dacy in our column republican nomination session. Mr. Scott has one term, and belief is such as to citizens and taxpayer him to re-election. Of office he assesses range county has 1000,000. He is a co-working official, is out of county and timber. His name to the ticket, and no apologies to offence and triumph polls. W. A. Ross has been George W. Terry to collect a complaint against a contract with Realty company, a pany to dispose of them, the price to owners, the real have all over $500 place. A sale 500, and the defense to pay over the $has assigned the tiff asks for judge interest at 7 per cent. men—all of them office-seekers—engendered remains like a bad taste in the mouth. Shall we continue this fight, split the party in twain, and turn the reins of county government over to the democrats or shall we get together and settle our differences in a manly way like men? For the man who perseveres in the fight through conscience sake, we have respect. For the shyster who continues it for the advancement of his own base political ends, we have nothing but contempt. If the "good government league" shall get together and nominate a ticket, its nominees will go down to defeat, precisely as the candidates of the railroad convention were snowed under, every last mother's son of them, in the Los Angeles election in December. Let the people rule. Let candidates be named by the whole party at the primary election. Mr. Estudillo's corpse is not an issue in this campaign. Let us have peace. Senator Flint announces he will not be a candidate for re-election as United States senator. He says the new primary law makes it "too expensive" to enter the lists for the high office. Flint had his first election handed to him by Mr. Herrin, much as one gentleman hands another a cigar. It is different now. The plan may entail a little more outlay of time and money, but the people have a neckhold on the situation, and are going to say who shall serve them, instead of passing all its authority to the legal adviser of the interests. It is time for this change. Let Flint retire. Let the people choose his successor. He was never their choice. He was Mr. Herrin's own selection. Ask us about Rexall Remedies.Mullinix drug store. A prominent Yale professor is exceptionally fond of mushrooms. His son, who is an enthusiastic botanist, one day brought some home and told his mother to have them prepared, as a special treat for his father. When the professor came to dinner he was delighted to find his favorite dish at his place. These are not all for me, are they? he asked, not wishing to be selfish. Yes, father, I gathered them especially for you, answered the dutiful son. Next morning his son was awaiting him with rather an anxious expression on his face. Good morning, dad, he ventured. Did you sleep all right last night? Fine, was the encouraging reply. Not sick at all, or didn't have any pain? Why, of course not, answered the professor. Hoorah, said the botanist, I have discovered another species that is not poisonous. For the man in ment league who lies in the move found respect. He seeks thereby to saturate others, and who so of factional strife ter his own person be nothing but come both in Orange co worth while at a more plainly upon Mr. and Mrs. H ed a number of evening last in friends Mrs. Vevi of Denver who are olulu to spend a and games served sant evening. A o was served and a guests departed There were presen Melrose and Miss Mrs. Wallop, Mr. Horck, Mr. and The Yorba bridge light rigs but is heavy rigs to pay 200 feet of the stout out during the he of the year. BUENA PARK J. McFee of Kentucky has purchased 20 acres adjoining the Sherman place and will locate. Through the efforts of the ladles' aid society this town is now lighted by electricity. The California Vegetable Union expects to ship 50 carloads of cabbage from here this season. George N. Hardin who is putting down a twelve-inch well has struck forty-two feet of gravel and is satisfied with the indications. He will install a twenty-five horsepower pumping plant. George Durgan has completed his 10-inch well with good results and will put in a 15-horse-power pumping plant. A Washington dispatch brings the news of the ever-recurring war scare on the part of the general staff, which in its annual report to be issued shortly will expatiate upon the alleged unpreparedness of the United States in case of hostilities with a foreign foe. The general staff is quoted in this dispatch as saying Japan could land 200,000 troops on the Pacific coast, and that Germany might land an invading army on the Atlantic without serious molestation on the part of our army and navy. This perennial outburst comes always at the psychological moment. The government is making its annual appropriations. Let the general staff possess its soul in patience, contenting itself meanwhile with such funds as the Americans choose to bestow upon it. There will be no invasion by the Japs or the Germans, and even if there were, haven't we got General Otis yet? Rev. Alexander Parker of Orange ON UNDERGROUND WATERS RESOURCES OF TEXAS PANHANDLE UNDER INVESTIGATION Scarcity of Good Water Where Chief Supply Comes from Rain Reservoirs and Surface Wells—No Encouragement for Sinking Deep Wells The underground water resources of northwestern Texas have been under investigation by the United States Geological Survey for some time and, as a result, two papers on the geology and water-resources of the Panhandle region have been published and a third, on the region along the Red River east of the one hundredth meridian, is now in preparation. The area covered by the paper in preparation includes a region whose geology has been a subject of much controversy, owing to the discovery there of fossils of peculiar and interesting types and to the obscure relations of its geologic strata. These strata form the typical portion of the Texas“Red Beds,” concerning whose age divergent opinions are held by geologists. Along the border of these disputed beds on the east, within the area studied, are sandstones, shales, and limestones of the Pennsylvanian (“Coal Measures”) series of the Carboniferous system. The chief sources of water supply in the region are rain “reservoirs” and surface wells. The mantle rock on the upland areas throughout the larger part of the region is residual material derived from the underlying rock formations. These formations contain a large amount of mineral matter, and the water found in surface wells in these areas is generally... serious molestation on the part of our army and navy. This perennial outburst comes always at the psychological moment. The government is making its annual appropriations. Let the general staff possess its soul in patience, contenting itself meanwhile with such funds as the Americans choose to bestow upon it. There will be no invasion by the Japs or the Germans, and even if there were, haven't we got General Otis yet? Rev. Alexander Parker of Orange has petitioned for letters of administration on the estate of his wife, Mary P. Parker, who died Jan. 21, leaving an estate valued at $9500, of which $7500 is in real estate. A will written by Mrs. Parker on May 31, 1906, is filed. Under that will one-tenth of the estate is to go, half to the Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church of America, and half to the Soul Winners Society of Kentucky, to be used in work among the mountain whites in southern states. The remainder of the estate goes to the husband, son, W. E. Parker, and daughter, Mrs. Zinnetta Robertson. E. E. Keech is attorney for the petitioner for letters. Rev. Parker is 80 years of age. W. M. Scott announces his candidacy in our columns today for the republican nomination for county assessor. Mr. Scott has held the office one term, and believes his administration is such as to commend itself to citizens and taxpayers, and entitles him to re-election. During his term of office the assessed valuation of Orange county has been increased $4,000,000. He is a competent and hardworking official, is popular throughout the county and is good political timber. His name will add strength to the ticket, and the party will have no apologies to offer for his nomination and triumphant election at the polls. W. A. Ross has brought suit against George W. Terry and Nellie E. Terry to collect a commission of $500 on a real estate deal. According to the complaint the defendants entered into a contract with the Orange County Realty company, authorizing the company to dispose of land belonging to them, the price to be $5000 net to the owners, the real estate company to have all over $5000 it could get for the place. A sale was made for $500, and the defendants have refused to pay over the $500. The company has assigned the claim to Ross. Plaintiff asks for judgment, for $500, with interest at 7 per cent from January studied, are sandstones, shales, and limestones of the Pennsylvanian ("Coal Measures") series of the Carboniferous system. The chief sources of water supply in the region are rain "reservoirs" and surface wells. The mantle rock on the upland areas throughout the larger part of the region is residual material derived from the underlying rock formations. These formations contain a large amount of mineral matter, and the water found in surface wells in these areas is generally too highly mineralized to be used. In the main valleys and in the region west of Seymour there are deposits of sands and gravels in which supplies of good water are obtained. These deposits are believed to be of very recent age. They cover a considerable area west of Seymour, and in the reports of the Texas Geological Survey are called the "Seymour beds." F. W. Cummins, who thus named them, regarded them as lake deposits, but it may be that they are the product of widespread river action corresponding to that seen in large areas of the high plains regions. Fair supplies of good water are found in these beds in many places, though at some localities the water is so much mineralized that it cannot be used. Efforts to find potable water in the underlying rock formations have been only partially successful. The object of the investigation made by the Geological Survey was to ascertain the existence of deeper-lying strata. The results of the present investigation do not encourage hope of finding it in these deeper rocks. The sandstones and conglomerates that underlie the area in great thicknesses contain inexhaustible supplies of water, but it is too highly charged with mineral matter to be used. The limestones of the Canyon formation and some of the associated sandstones, near their outcrop, from Jacksboro southwestward to the southern part of Stephens county, furnish some flowing wells of fairly good water. Other wells, however, that draw their supplies from the same horizon yield water that can not be used. The strata of the region dip slightly toward the west and northwest. The rocks that outcrop farther east might therefore be reached by deep wells in this region and by deeper wells in areas farther west, but no BERT ANNIN Of Fullerton Candidate for the republican nomination for SUPERVISOR, THIRD DISTRICT Subject to the decision of the primary election August 16, 1910. H. H. HALE Of Placentia Candidate for the republican nomination for SUPERVISOR, THIRD DISTRICT, Subject to the decision of the primary election August 16. Rev. Jacobs of the German Lutheran church is again ill at his home with threatened appendicitis. If you are thinking of buying a buggy the Stern & Goodman ad on the fourth page will probably interest you. It speaks for itself. The financial statement of the First National bank, published this morning, shows that institution to be in its usual flourishing condition. Total resources amount to $605,487.-12, and total deposits $467,089.23. and Mrs. Stern and Edward Zeus. Service in St. Michael's church on Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Lenten services as follows: Ash Wednesday 7:45 p.m.; every day except Sunday 4 p.m. Celebrations of Holy Eucharist: Every Wednesday at 9 a.m.; every Friday at 8 a.m. Articles of incorporation of the Red Hills water company have been filed with the county clerk. The company is organized for the purpose of buying and selling land and water rights, etc. Tustin is the principal place of business. The directors are C. E. Utt, Sherman Stevens and Mary E. Utt. Capitalization is for $50,000, half of which amount has been actually subscribed by the three parties named as directors. A Canadian farmer, noted for his ab sentmindedness, went to town one day and transacted his business with the utmost precision. He started on his way home, however, with the firm conviction that he had forgotten something, but what it was he could not recall. As he neared home the conviction increased, and three times he stopped his horse and went carefully through his pocketbook in a vain endeavor to discover what he had forgotten. In due course he reached home and was met by his daughter, who looked at him in surprise and exclaimed, Why, father, where have you left mother? a real estate deal. According to the complaint the defendants entered into a contract with the Orange County Realty company, authorizing the company to dispose of land belonging to them, the price to be $5000 net to the owners, the real estate company to have all over $5000 it could get for the place. A sale was made for $5,500, and the defendants have refused to pay over the $500. The company has assigned the claim to Ross. Plaintiff asks for judgment, for $500, with interest at 7 per cent from January 17, and costs of suit. For the man in the good government league who conscientiously believes in the movement, we have profound respect. For the man who seeks thereby to advance his own interests, and who aims to fan the fires of factional strife that he might better his own personal ends, there can be nothing but contumely. There are both in Orange county. It might be worth while at a later date to speak more plainly upon this point. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dyer entertained a number of friends on Tuesday evening last in honor of their friends Mrs. Vevin and Mrs. Strong of Denver who are their way to Honolulu to spend a few months. Music and games served to pass a very pleasant evening. A delicious Dutch lunch was served and at a late hour the guests departed for their homes. There were present Mr. and Mrs. Melrose and Miss Melrose, Mr. and Mrs. Wallop, Mr. and Mrs. Van der Horck, Mr. and Mrs. Whiting, Mr. The Yorba bridge is now open for light rigs but is still dangerous for heavy rigs to pass over it. About 200 feet of the structure was washed out during the heavy rains the first of the year. The strata of the region dip slightly toward the west and northwest. The rocks that outcrop farther east might therefore be reached by deep wells in this region and by deeper wells in areas farther west, but no encouragement can be offered for drilling such wells, for three reasons—1, the only beds known to contain good water (the Canyon beds) are available for a short distance only from their outcrop, as the water is mineralized where the beds lie deep; 2, as the surface rises toward the west and the beds dip in the same direction the strata soon descend to depths too great to be reached by the drill; 3, as the catchment areas for all the beds are toward the east and the land surface rises toward the west the hydrostatic pressure would be small—entirely insufficient to cause wells to flow except those in especially favorable localities near the outcrop. A study of the geologic structure of the region shows that it does not present conditions favorable for procuring potable artesian waters, and citizens and communities are cautioned against making costly experiments before obtaining competent expert advice. The lease on Stern & Goodman's Anaheim storeroom expires March 1st and they say that every article in the store must be disposed of at some price before that date as they positively will not move a single thing into the new room. Here is an opportunity for the cautious buyer to secure bargains. St. Valentine's Day Is nearly here and you must make a selection to send to your best beloved. The tender lines that each one carries will convey things that you cannot put in words yourself. SEE OUR SELECTION If you care to see some examples of the decorative art. We also have many funny ones for the jokes you like to play on friends. All sizes and all prices. Do not forget the 14th of February. Joseph Helmsen Thursday, February 10 Specials for this Week MEN'S CLOTHING We have selected 80 Suits of the Famous Schwab Clothing which we will close out at ¼ less: $10 Suits for $7.50 $15 “ “ 11.25 $20 “ “ 15.00 HOUSE FURNISHINGS Bed Spreads, a large assortment of new patterns, prices range from $1 to $4 all at 10 per cent off Sheets 72x90 75c value...60c Pillow Cases best grade 25c. 20c Towels,Turkish or Linen 35c..25c Towels...25c..20c Table Cloth, extra Special, 5 beautiful patterns, all pure linen, a 75c value...58c Napkins from $1 to $4 per doz. for 10 per cent less FURNISHING SPECIALS Black or Tan Work Socks 4 for ...25c Chambrag St:ipe Workshirts 35c Men's Sweaters 10 per cent off The S. Q. R. Store SERIES No. 2 ONE WEEK ONLY STERN & GOODMAN FULLERTON TOP BUGGY — $75.00 VALUE ONE WEEK ONLY STERN & GOODMAN FULLERTON TOP BUGGY — $75.00 VALUE $38.75 $38.75 Neat Red Running gear, Collapsable Top, Piano Box, Dustproof Axle DON'T MISS THIS ONE Stern & Goodman, Fullert'n Sacrifice Vehicle Sale To Reduce Overstock To continue for three weeks only, until February 15th. About 60 up-to-date styles, including all of our Davis Buggies, equipped with air-tempered Moyer-Banner or Happy-Thought Gears, bought direct by the carload from the George W. Davis Carriage Co. These Davis vehicles are of the highest quality, strictly A grade, the best we can buy and the latest styles. Stylish, Hercules Runabout, Just Think, Only $40.00 Runabout and Concords, $40.00 to $125.00 Surreys and Buckboards, $60.00 to $190.00 Top Buggies, - $70 to $140 Bike Buggies, $75 to $150 Come early and take your choice of over 60 styles. William had just returned from college, resplendent in peg-top trousers, silk hosiery, a fancy waistcoat, and a necktie that spoke for itself. He entered the library where his father was reading. The old gentleman looked up and surveyed his son. The longer he looked the more disgusted he became. Son, he finally blurted out, you look like a d fool. Later, the old major who lived next door came in and greeted the boy heartily. William, he said, with undisguised admiration, you look exactly like your father did twenty years ago when he came back from school. Yes, replied William, with a smile, so father was just telling me. Oranges - Walnuts 1500 Fine Valencia Orange Trees. 250 Grafted Walnuts (Placentia Perfection) Apples, Peaches, Plums, Pears Apricots, Etc. 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