anaheim-gazette 1910-05-19

HARD WORK AHEAD FOR SUGAR FACTORY SUBSCRIPTIONS $25,000 TO DATE, WITH CAPITALISTS TO HEAR FROM Buena Park After Enterprise, With Heavy Subscriptions from Fullerton and Garden Grove—Enough Subscriptions in Sight to Locate Factory at Either One Point or the Other — Railroad Men In Town Many sugar-factory rumors are in circulation this week, and if one believes all he hears the factory will be in course of erection, either at Anaheim or Buena Park, in time to handle next year's beet crop. One report prevalent here early in the week was that Anaheim capitalists have announced their purpose of taking all subscribed stock by the end of the month. Another is that Buena Park, with the assistance of Fullerton and Garden Grove, had raised enough stock to locate the factory at that point. It has been known for a month past that wealthy men in those three localities have interested themselves pool their issues, and have a footrace to see which place gets it. Seriously, there is a lot of hard work ahead of us if we are to land the factory. Mr. Hadsell was disappointed at result of the first day's canvass. The town has caught its second wind, and canvassers are actively in the field. The site selected for the factory by local people is north of town, an option upon 55 acres having been this week renewed for thirty days. The site is between this city and Fullerton and local boosters feel that Fullerton should enlist their valuable services in boosting for this site. A tract west of town was some weeks ago in contemplation, but the one north of town was after due consideration selected. There is nothing but good feeling here toward Fullerton, and so far as the Park is concerned, if the energetic people of that locality can beat us to the factory, every citizen of Anaheim will heartily congratulate them on their enterprise. If Anaheim furnishes the better site, Anaheim wants Buena Park to help boost. If Buena Park has the better location and the most financial support, it will win, and there will be no hard feelings here. What Anaheim wants is the factory, irrespective of its location. Let all boosters continue to boost. Knockers to the MEETING AT BUENA PARK Friendly Feeling Manifested Toward This City A meeting of residents of Buena Park was held at the Monday evening. J. S. H. Adams, P. H. Krick and W. P. Quarton of this city attended. George Wilcox presided, and during the evening's discussion a most cordial and friendly feeling was manifested toward this city as a site for the sugar factory. Talks were made by the local committeemen, Mr. Wilcox and others. Buena Park has had for some weel past in circulation subscription lists for stock in the factory with that locality as a site. The meeting developed that there were no knockers at the creamery town against this city, and the meeting was characterized by harmony throughout. No subscriptions were asked for Anaheim, the meeting being a preliminary to getting together upon this issue at a later date. Residents of this city and of Buena Park are anxious to secure the factory, and it is entirely probable both sections will work in harmony. STILL TALKING OVERFLOW Protection Meeting at Chamber of Commerce Room Tuesday Evening Another meeting for the purpose of forming a river protection district was held at the chamber of commerce room on Tuesday evening. Capt. J. F. Ahlborn presided and A. A.Mills acted as secretary. About the only business transacted was the passage of a resolution introduced by Allan Knapp directing the secretary to submit a topographical map of the river territory to some competent engineer and direct him to far as the Park is concerned, if the energetic people of that locality can beat us to the factory, every citizen of Anaheim will heartily congratulate them on their enterprise. If Anaheim furnishes the better site, Anaheim wants Buena Park to help boost. If Buena Park has the better location and the most financial support, it will win, and there will be no hard feelings here. What Anaheim wants is the factory, irrespective of its location. Let all boosters continue to boost. Knockers to the rear. As narrated elsewhere being held on a murky wife was burned to line explosion at her minster some days after first said her death an explosion of gas. As the body was abred rumors that Skelley affired her with gasoline himself badly burned line. He denies the two achments against Skelley, one blows association of $474.50, and another dro lumber company former is for money Skelly for the order is charged, he approves own uses. The second showing the company. Fifteen years ago Mexican named Torre pole at the corner of camore streets at San killed a white man who resided at Garden was well known through The murder was committed Modjeska ranch in theyon. Twenty years ago this city seeking the chlag, who killed Mr. cock, an aged couple den Grove. Anschlag bodies in a slough, take possession of their murder was the foul story of the county. No bodies where they thrown by the murder was brought to this city by the officers. They the jail, which they unoccupied. They hit chlag all night, but find him. He was seared of a store in the next morning be Los Angeles. As the ing out of West Ana again appeared on how were unable to get the Anschlag was convicted in the first degree and hang. The night before... it is reported that enough stock can be secured in a day's time, if these capitalists see the matter in the right light, and that all things tend to show that Anahéim will win out in its contest with the creamery town Moreover, it is also reported that, even if not a dollar of stock is subscribed, Anahéim will be chosen as the site for superior advantages as to shipping, water and drainage. These rumors are all important if true, but the trouble with them is that they are not true. It is conceded that Buena Park has made some headway in heading us off for the factory site, but according to well-substantiated statements current yesterday previous claims are overdrawn and wide of the mark. So far as this city is concerned, there is not to exceed $25,000 actually subscribed today, and probably this is above the mark, with a fine lot of capitalists to hear from. Unless these moneyed men subscribe by the end of the week, this city might as well hang its sugar-beet harp upon a willow tree. A week ago all was enthusiasm, but when it came down to the mazuma we were lightweights. Santa Ana raised $200,000 without sweating a hair, and its sugar factory has been a conspicuous success, even though it was hampered by unfavorable conditions, and is now tied up with several lawsuits. When it is known, as we are assured, that Los Angeles bankers stand ready to take this stock, that no sugar stock is for sale west of the rockies, and that all the California sugar mills are gold mines, it seems inexplicable that this stock goes a-begging. It seems absolutely certain that enough stock can be subscribed in this city, Fullerton, Buena Park and Garden Grove to locate the factory. Let these sections get together, Another meeting for the purpose of forming a river protection district was held at the chamber of commerce room on Tuesday evening. Capt. J. F. Ahlborn presided and A. A.Mills acted as secretary. About the only business transacted was the passage of a resolution introduced by Allan Knapp directing the secretary to submit a topographical map of the river territory to some competent engineer and direct him to lay out the land subject to overflow and define the boundaries of the protection district. The following letter from District Attorney Davis was read: Santa Ana, May 10, 1910. A. A. Mills—Dear Sir: Your letter of May 6th is received. In your letter you ask with reference to the expenses of the preliminary work of surveying, etc., for forming a protection district. Under the practice followed by the protection district formed here, the preliminary expenses were paid out of the moneys received from taxation for the purpose of forming the district. The board of supervisors when the petitioners filed their petition for the formation of a district, required them to furnish a bond in said sum as the supervisors deem advisable. This sum in the case here was fixed at $500 to cover preliminary expenses of advertising and doing the preliminary work. In case the protection district had been voted down and not carried, this preliminary expense would have to have been paid by the petitioners, as that was the reason why the board of supervisors required them to give a bond. Trusting that this answers your inquiry, I remain, very truly yours, S. M. Davis, Dist.-Atty. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1910 HEAR RUMORS OF MOB TAKE SKELLEY TO JAIL ACCUSED PEATLAND WIFE MURDERER HURRIED FROM HOSPITAL Two Mobs of Early Days Made Matters Lively at Santa Ana and in This City—Mexican Taken From Jail and Hanged at County Seat—Mob Hunts all Night for Anschlag Sheriff Lacy at 10 o'clock on Friday night moved Frank Skelley of Westminster from the county hospital to the county jail. This was done to protect the prisoner's life from the vengeance of a party of lynchers who were said to be gathering to hang Skelley. As narrated elsewhere Skelley is being held on a murder charge. His wife was burned to death in a gasoline explosion at her home in Westminster some days ago. It was at first said her death was caused by an explosion of gasoline in a stove. As the body was about to be interred rumors that Skelley had saturated her with gasoline and provided by the local lodge. KNIGHTS OFF FOR NORTH One Hundred and Forty Leave for Santa Cruz Encampment Headed by the Pythian band of 35 pieces, 140 members of the uniform rank, K. of P., and ladies left on the Santa Fe train at 7.28 on Sunday morning. At Los Angeles they marched to the Arcade depot, where a special train over the Southern Pacific coast route was taken for Santa Cruz, where the annual encampment of the order is in session this week. The special left Los Angeles at 8.45. Four hundred members of the order and their ladies made up the party. Oxnard was reached at 11 a.m. and Santa Barbara at 12.15. San Luis Obispo was passed at 5.15 p.m., and Santa Cruz was reached at 11.45 p.m. Visits will be made to the Big Trees and other points of interest near Santa Cruz, and on Thursday next the party goes to Napa and other points north as guests of Col. J. O. Royer. One of the days at the encampment will be Anaheim day, during which every one in attendance will be tagged with a silken badge provided by the local lodge. HIGHSCHOOL FACULTY IN SEVERE SHAKEUP PROF. WALKER RESIGNS BECAUSE FOUR TEACHERS ARE DISMISSED Newly Elected Trustees Inform Principal on Saturday Evening of the Coming Charges—Hands in Resignation—Is Asked to Remain, but Replies Will Do So Only If His Teachers Are Retained on Staff The newly elected board of trustees for A.U.H.S. district met on Saturday evening at the high school and notified Prof. Walker, principal of the school, that four of the faculty would not be retained in their positions the coming year. Mr. Walker was informed that the trustees had the matter of his retention under consideration, and that he would be informed of the board's decision on Wednesday. Mr. Walker forwarded his resignation to the board early the next morning. The members of the high school board are Otto Storm and F. C. Spencer of this city, Archie Henry and E. done to protect the prisoner's life from the vengeance of a party of lynchers who were said to be gathering to hang Skelley. As narrated elsewhere Skelley is being held on a murder charge. His wife was burned to death in a gasoline explosion at her home in Westminster some days ago. It was at first said her death was caused by an explosion of gasoline in a stove. As the body was about to be interred rumors that Skelley had saturated her with gasoline and set her afire came to the coroner's office and an inquest was held Thursday last. As a result of testimony given at the inquest by Mrs. Lewis, mother of the dead woman, Skelley was arrested on a murder charge. He was himself badly burned by the gasoline. He denies the charge. Two achments were issued against Skelley, one by the Odd Fellows' association of Westminster for $474.50, and another by the San Pedro lumber company for $1025.12. The former is for moneys collected by Skelly for the order, and which, it is charged, he appropriated to his own uses. The second is for money owing the company. Fifteen years ago a mob hanged a Mexican named Torres to a telephone pole at the corner of Fourth and Sycamore streets at Santa Ana. Torres killed a white man named McKelvey, who resided at Garden Grove, and was well known throughout the peat. The murder was committed at the Modjeska ranch in the Santiago canyon. Twenty years ago a mob came to this city seeking the murderer Anschlag, who killed Mr. and Mrs. Hitchcock, an aged couple living at Garden Grove. Anschlag threw their bodies in a slough, and sought to take possession of their property. The murder was the foulest in the history of the county. Neighbors found the bodies where they had been thrown by the murderer. Anschlag was brought to this city and hidden by the officers. The mob went to the jail, which they found open and unoccupied. They hunted for Anschlag all night, but were unable to find him. He was secreted in the rear of a store in the center of town. The next morning he was taken to Los Angeles. As the train was pulling out of West Anaheim, the mob again appeared on horseback, but were unable to get their man. Anschlag was convicted of murder in the first degree and sentenced to hang. The night before the day set Santa Cruz was reached at 11:45 p.m. Visits will be made to the Big Trees and other points of interest near Santa Cruz, and on Thursday next the party goes to Napa and other points north as guests of Col. J. O. Royer. One of the days at the encampment will be Anaheim day, during which every one in attendance will be tagged with a silken badge provided by the local lodge. Col. Royer has assurances that the annual encampment can be had for Anaheim next year, and whether the meeting will be asked for will be left to a committee of local knights who are at Santa Cruz. The question of hotel accommodations here is under discussion, and to the end that proper entertainment may be provided, local merchants have offered a purse of $10,000 to an energetic hotel keeper to erect here a suitable structure for that purpose. The offer is conditioned upon the successful operation of the hotel for a term of years. Word comes from Santa Cruz that the knights are being royally entertained by the knights and citizens of that city. Local knights are looking forward to a gala time at Napa, Col. Royer's former home, where a number of banquets and other entertainments are being provided. The knights will return on Friday next. WILL TRY TO OUST LADY Husband Divorces Wife, Entanglements Ensue Suit to oust Minnie N. Taylor, wife of Charles Davenport Taylor, a millionaire mining man, and her two brothers, Harry A. and Cal A. Terwilliger, from possession of property at Santa Ana worth $60,000, has been begun in the United States Circuit court by Miss Edith Warburton Joy of New York. Judgment for $2500 damages, $2500 for rents and profits and possession of the property is asked. Back of this action lies the story of the separation of the millionaire mining man and his wife, and the fight of the wife to keep a tight hold of the land interests. Taylor made his money in Nevada. For the sale of one mine alone he received $1,500,000. He developed the famous Red Top. Taylor arrived three years ago and bought forty acres near the Santiago creek and Main street, where he notified Prof. Walker, principal of the school, that four of the faculty would not be retained in their positions the coming year. Mr. Walker was informed that the trustees had the matter of his retention under consideration, and that he would be informed of the board's decision on Wednesday. Mr. Walker forwarded his resignation to the board early the next morning. The members of the high school board are Otto Storm and F. C. Spencer of this city, Archie Henry and E. A. Sparkes of Loara and S. D. Winters of Magnolia. The board has not yet formally organized and elected officers, but will do so July 1st. The teachers affected are Miss Walker, instructor in English; Miss McDill, Latin and German; Miss Quirk, commercial course and drawing and Mr. Gregory, history. The only teachers retained by the board are Miss Edna Ames, instructor in vocal culture, and Miss Hayler, mathematics. A member of the board states the school lacked discipline, but declined to go into details, saying the action taken was by unanimous vote of the board. Mr. Walker has been principal of the school for five years, and has given uniform satisfaction throughout this term. He is a member of the county board of education, and stands well up among the foremost educators in Southern California. When asked as to the cause for his resignation he merely said there was a lack of harmony between some of the highschool trustees and himself. That the Anaheim highschool is abreast of the times is denoted in a report received from Berkeley last week, which shows that while 53 per cent only of the students at the university passed the required examination in oral and written expression in the English language, 66 2-3 per cent of the pupils sent up from Anaheim passed the test. This speaks well for the local institution. Jackson Gregory of the local high school has accepted the principalship of the highschool at Truckee, California. Mr. Gregory was formerly in charge of the same school, resigning because he wished to visit Mexico, Cuba and the West Indies. He has been in charge of the work in history in the Anaheim highschool for three months and has been found to be a very efficient man. It was said last evening that Prof. Walker and his teachers would remain. One of the trustees went to his residence on Monday and assured him that three members of the office letter. Mr some a loo hear On M him, soon ESTATE OF DR. MACMULLAN The will of Dr. D. A. McMullan was filed for probate on Tuesday by Attorney W. M. Brown of Orange. The petitioner for letters is the widow, Mrs. Nanette H. MacMullan. The will was written by Dr. MacMullan on May 11, 1908, just two years before his death. The will provides that Mrs. MacMullan shall hold the estate in trust for ten years and at the end of that time the estate shall go half to her, one-fourth to Dr. MacMullan's son, Gustave, and one-half to Dr. MacMullan's step-daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth M. Nelson of Detroit, Mich. The petition places the value of the estate at about $18,000, of which $10,000 is the ranch at Olive, $5000 an interest in El Tovar rancho and $1,500 in bank stock. Fred Struck of Orange, who is a candidate for supervisor in the Orange district, will probably be appointed to succeed the late Dr. McMullan. Dr. Royer of Orange is also said to be an aspirant for the position. Appointment will probably be made in the near future by Lieut.-Gov. Porter, in the absence of Gov. Gillett, who is east. and possession of the property is asked. Back of this action lies the story of the separation of the millionaire mining man and his wife, and the fight of the wife to keep a tight hold of the land interests. Taylor made his money in Nevada. For the sale of one mine alone he received $1,500,000. He developed the famous Red Top. Taylor arrived three years ago and bought forty acres near the Santiago creek and Main street, where he planned to expend many thousands of dollars in making a country home. Before these plans were carried out Taylor separated from his wife, and for several months his friends have not known where he was. Shortly after the separation, there was recorded a deed transferring all of Taylor's property in Santa Ana from Taylor to Russell T. Joy, a Nevada mining man. Joy immediately deeded the property to his daughter, Edith Warburton Joy of New York, plaintiff in the action begun in the federal court in Los Angeles. Joy was in Santa Ana recently and attempted to secure possession of the residence and the acreage property, which is in oranges and walnuts, but failed. MEMORIAL SUNDAY Veterans of the Grand Army will attend services on Sunday, May 30, at the Congregational church at Buena Park. Rev. Steele will preach the sermon. Decoration Day exercises will be held at the cemetery on Monday morning, May 31. The program of exercises is not yet complete, and will appear next week. Company E will act as an escort to the old soldiers, and the Pythian band will discourse music. Rev. Frank Dowling of Placentia will deliver the oration. Mr. Gregory was formerly in charge of the same school, resigning because he wished to visit Mexico, Cuba and the West Indies. He has been in charge of the work in history in the Anaheim highschool for three months and has been found to be a very efficient man. It was said last evening that Prof. Walker and his teachers would remain. One of the trustees went to his residence on Monday and assured him that three members of the board, after carefully considering the matter, had decided to stand by Prof. Walker. This gentleman asked Prof. Walker to remain. The professor replied he would remain only on condition that his teachers remain with him. HALLEY'S COMET On next Monday evening, May 23, there will be a total eclipse of the moon, beginning at 9:09 and continuing an hour. The eclipse will afford an excellent opportunity for viewing Halley's comet, which will be an object of particular brilliancy in the western heavens. Owing to the fullness of the moon the comet will not be so bright after appearing to view in the evening sky, tonight, but the total eclipse will afford a favorable opportunity for seeing it in all its brilliancy. There will be a double attraction in the heavens, so to speak, and all, old as well as young, should view it. Henry Neill died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. George T.Beailey in Los Angeles, Sunday, May 15, aged 69 years. Mr. Neill was one of the pioneers of Santa Ana, and for many years conducted a livery stable there. For some years past he resided in Los Angeles. The remains were interred there yesterday afternoon. ZETTE 1910 NUMBER 31 J. D. BANKER IN SEATTLE Mrs. Banker Feared for His Safety, but Hears from Him Mrs. J. D. Banker on Monday received a letter from Mr. Banker, written from Seattle, which relieved her anxiety concerning him for several weeks past. Mr. Banker left here three months ago for Mazatlan and points in Mexico. A month later a letter was received here from Honolulu, in which it was stated he was seen in that city. About this time Mrs. Banker received a letter from him, written from Honolulu, in which he enclosed a self-addressed envelope, giving his address as Seattle. She wrote him at that point, but the letter was returned to her by the post-office, with the explanation that the letter had not been called for. Mrs. Banker called at this office some days ago, and said she was at a loss to know why she had not heard from her husband, adding that she entertained fears for his safety. On Monday she received a letter from him, and she says he will probably soon be home again. IN LAND OF THE DON PATRIOTIC BOOSTERS DISCUSS SUCAR PLANT BIG MASS MEETING AT CITY HALL SATURDAY EVENING TO HEAR REPORT Enthusiastic Addresses by Judge Howard, Prof. Tople, and Others — Many Subscribe for Stock—Buena Park Wants It Also—Committee Reports and is Directed to Continue In response to a short-time call for a mass meeting a goodly-sized audience of boosters assembled at the city hall Saturday evening to discuss the proposed sugar factory and hear the report of the field committee which had been working throughout the week. In calling the meeting to order Chairman H. V. Weisel made a few pertinent remarks relative to the apathy of certain citizens who ought to be enthusiastic supporters of the scheme. He then called for the report of the committee, and in the absence of Chairman Quarton Judge Ho- the faculty would their positions the Walker was informed of the Wednesday. Mr. this resignation to next morning. in the high school and F. C. Spenchie Henry and E. and S. D. Winne The board has notized and elected so July 1st. elected are Miss Walenglish; Miss Mcman; Miss Quirk, and drawing and is retained by the Ana Ames, instructed and Miss Hayne The board states the line, but declined saying the actionamous vote of the been principal of years, and has gilction throughout a member of the location, and stands foremost educatorsia. When asked his resignation he has a lack of harf of the highschool is is denoted in a Berkeley last that while 53 per students at the uni-nequired examina- written expression image, 66 2-3 per cent up from Anaist. This speaks institution. of the local high the principalship Truckee, Califorcas formerly in school, resigning to visit Mexico, Lindles. He has work in history school for three found to be a opening that Prof. teachers would re-ristees went to day and assured members of the office, with the explanation that the letter had not been called for. Mrs. Banker called at this office some days ago, and said she was at a loss to know why she had not heard from her husband, adding that she entertained fears for his safety. On Monday she received a letter from him, and she says he will probably soon be home again. IN LAND OF THE DON Ebell Ladies Enjoying Series of Lectures in Pauvre Espana The travel section of the Ebell met in regular session on May 14. A very interesting lecture on Spain was begun. The members expect to sojourn in the land of the Don during the summer vacation, and will revel in history and romance. More than a dozen volumes on Spain have been procured from the state library, and are accessible to the members of the section. These are books that are not to be found in our local library. The members of the section are urged to make use of these books. The next meeting will be held on May 28, roll call to be answered with facts about Spain. Remember the success of the meeting depends upon cooperation. The following topics will be reviewed: Preparation for visit to Spain 100 years ago and now, Mrs. Quarton. Burgos, Miss Raymond. Scenery in Spain, Mrs. Rehwoldt. Art in Spain, Miss Rehwoldt. History of Spain, Mrs. Storm. Alcazar of Toledo, Mrs. Spencer. The Escorial, Mrs. Rose. Cathedral of Toledo, Mrs. Thompson Royal Palace at Madrid, Mrs. Tipton. The Prado at Madrid, Miss Walker The Climate of Spain, Miss Zeyn. ANGLE MADE CHAIRMAN Bill for Bridge Over Coyote Creek—Drainage District George W. Angle of Tustin was on Tuesday elected to be chairman of the county board of supervisors. County Clerk Williams was instructed to notify the governor of the vacancy caused by the death of D. A. McMullan. An appointment to fill the vacancy will probably soon be made. A communication from the board of supervisors of Los Angeles county with a demand for $215 as Orange county's share for a new bridge put across Coyote creek, was referred to Supervisor Linebarger. In calling the meeting to order Chairman H. V. Weisel made a few pertinent remarks relative to the apathy of certain citizens who ought to be enthusiastic supporters of the scheme. He then called for the report of the committee, and in the absence of Chairman Quarton Judge Howard took the floor. He said the committee had not been as successful as desired in securing subscriptions, as the report was being generally circulated and believed that the factory would be built in Anaheim even should her citizens refuse to assist. This was a mistake. While the capitalists back of it were amply able to finance the plant themselves, he said, they absolutely refused to build in a town whose citizens were not sufficiently interested to invest in a portion of the stock. They asked Anaheim to subscribe for only about one-sixth of the stock, and would prefer this being taken in small blocks, as the more local stockholders they had the more local interest would be stimulated. The factory would cost $850,000, and Anaheim was asked to subscribe for only $150,000 of this. Buena Park is making overtures for the plant, the judge continued. Anaheim was given the preference, however, but Buena Park would undoubtedly land the factory if we failed to raise the required subscription. Prof. Tople, P. H. Krick, Henry Adams, Richard Melrose and others addressed the meeting, urging the people to step in and not let this opportunity escape. Prof. Tople said he had dealt in sugar stocks for several years, and he never owned a dollar's worth of stock in his life that did not yield him big returns. He is a considerable stockholder in the Santa Ana plant and notwithstanding the trouble its management has been having recently which, he says, is only temporary the factory continues to regularly pay big dividends, and not a dollar's worth of its stock can be bought at par. Sugar stock, he continued, is one of the surest and safest things a man can buy, and there is not an absolutely safe investment on the market that will yield a larger dividend. This, he thinks, is the greatest opportunity that ever knocked at the gates of Anaheim, and if the people refuse to open to it they will be simply refusing to take the proffered hand of prosperity, and passing it on to some more fortunate io- County Clerk Williams was instructed to notify the governor of the vacancy caused by the death of D. A. McMullan. An appointment to fill the vacancy will probably soon be made. A communication from the board of supervisors of Los Angeles county with a demand for $215 as Orange county's share for a new bridge put across Coyote creek, was referred to Supervisor Linebarger. The report of the viewers of the A. D. Taylor road in Talbert's district was set for hearing on June 8th. The petition of Old Newport ranchers for formation of the Newport drainage district, comprising 3000 acres, was presented to the board of supervisors by Attorney J. H. Bell, and was continued to May 24 at 10 o'clock for further hearing. The district has but little opposition, there being but one or two who will come in with objections. The $300 bond required for the proceeding was given and approved. The sureties are A. W. Johnson, D. W. Ellis and H. L. Wakeham. Resolution of respect were adopted on the death of D. A. McMullan. EARTHQUAKE Two shocks of earthquake were felt on Sunday, the first at 8.40 and the second at 1 p.m. The first was the severest ever felt here. Clocks were stopped in various parts of the city, but no damage is reported. A quake was felt on Thursday night last at 10.23. Sunday morning's quake was recorded a few minutes after the K. P.'s left the city for the north. Whether it was due to that fact or to the comet could not be learned. Did you grab a piece of the comet's tail? The earth passed through it yesterday. regularly pay big dividends, and not a dollar's worth of its stock can be bought at par. Sugar stock, he continued, is one of the surest and safest things a man can buy, and there is not an absolutely safe investment on the market that will yield a larger dividend. This, he thinks, is the greatest opportunity that ever knocked at the gates of Anaheim, and if the people refuse to open to it they will be simply refusing to take the proffered hand of prosperity, and passing it on to some more fortunate locality. P. H. Krick spoke of the remarkable quality of the beets grown in this region. Reports show, he said, that factories elsewhere, especially in some of the eastern states, were prospering and growing fat on a raw material that yielded only from 8 to 14 per cent of sugar, whereas the average of the entire product consumed by the Los Alamitos factory during the past year was 20.2 per cent. A factory that could profitably handle an 8 per cent beet could not possibly fail to pay big dividends from 20 per cent material. Subscriptions were called for and in a few moments considerably more than one hundred shares were taken. The old committee was continued, and nearly every man present pledged himself to boost and continue boosting until the stock is all sold. The meeting then adjourned to reassemble some time during the week on a date fixed by the committee. "I heard someone say if," said Judge Howard. "There is no 'if' in the matter. We are going to land that factory in Anaheim. I have only just begun to work." Did yez know that Casey tuk out a thousand dollars lofe insurance only the da-ay before he wuz kilt? Sure. Casey wuz alwa-ays lucky.