anaheim-gazette 1910-06-30

ORATORS ENTHUSE AT PARTY POW-WOW THE REPUBLICAN LOVE FEAST A DISTINGUISHED SUCCESS Candidates Gather from Every Section of the County — Enthusiastic Speeches Made by Straight-out Republicans—Stanton’s Candidacy Endorsed With Vociferous Cheers — Link-Roosters Conspicuous by their Absence — Party Success Assured Miller's hall was well filled with enthusiastic republicans when Chairman Howard called the republican club to order at 8:30 o'clock Thursday evening. Candidates from Santa Ana, from Orange, from Fullerton, the peatlands and the back townships were present, each one anxious to present his credentials and expound his platform. Link-Rooster aspirants were conspicuously scarce, A. I. Stewart of Fullerton, who is after County Assessor Scott's official scalp, being the only one with sufficient tenacity to appear and make his wants known. On motion of Mr. Duckworth the regular business of the club was dispensed with and the meeting was turned over to the candidates. Judge Z. B. West was the first speaker called upon. He was not a candidate, he said, therefore could not be expected to be as friendly and propitiating as those who were, so he declined to consume more than a was his duty to take up a collection, which he proceeded to do. F. C. Spencer and Judge Howard each made short addresses, and Mr. Melrose spoke at some length in favor of the candidacy of Hon. P. A. Stanton for governor, and Ed. A. Massey of Los Angeles for United States senator. His remarks relative to Stanton were received with enthusiasm. Mr. Melrose was Speaker Stanton's lieutenant on the floor of the House during the last session of the legislature, and told how they fought for the Roosevelt policies, while the Link-Roosters opposed them. All the Link-Roosters, he said, would bolk the ticket if they failed to nominate Hiram Johnson for governor. "I am not in politics now," said Mr. Melrose. "That is, I am not a candidate for any office and do not expect to be, but I am like a superannuated old warhorse, I was reading about some time ago. Whenever I hear the bugle call I forget that I am retired and want to rush to the front and take part in the fray. I don't want to hear any other voice speak of me as superannuated, however." "I came to California," he continued, "at the beginning of the great civil war. I was 14 years of age and went to work immediately in an assenal making cartridges for the union troops. I came from the far south and was so imbued with ultra secession democracy that I could notceive it possible that the south could lose in the struggle or that none was any right or justice in the north. A great many other boys were working in the room and one day I inadvertently made a remark which divulged..." being the only one with sufficient temerity to appear and make his wants known. On motion of Mr. Duckworth the regular business of the club was dispensed with and the meeting was turned over to the candidates. Judge Z. B. West was the first speaker called upon. He was not a candidate, he said, therefore could not be expected to be as friendly and propitiating as those who were, so he declined to consume more than a minute of time and would give up the floor to the candidates who were loaded with pretty speeches. Clyde Bishop of Santa Ana, candidate for the assembly, then took the floor. Mr. Bishop began by complimenting the republican club of Anaheim on being the only club in Orange county having sufficient nerve to call itself a straightout, standpat, uncompromising William Howard Taft republican club, and refusing to flirt with Link-Roosters, insurgents, near-republicans, or other democratic side-shows. He was born a democrat, he said, and reared amid a democratic environment, but as soon as he had reached the age of discretion he realized the evil course he was pursuing and reformed. After paying a high tribute to his opponent, Col. Coulter, he gave up the floor to L. L. Shaw of Santa Ana. Mr. Shaw said he was not a candidate but it was a great pleasure to meet with a bunch of republicans who were made of genuine republican material, and were not eternally finding fault with the party which had made them prosperous. He spoke at some length on the new tariff law. J. C. Metzgar, candidate for county treasurer, was next called upon. Public speaking, he said, was not one of his accomplishments. He knew a lot of things, but would rather Joe Burke would tell them to the convention. When Joe Burke was called upon, however, he said he was not in politics. The reason he quit playing baseball was because the company got too fast for him, and it was the same with politics. Cal. D. Lester, candidate for county auditor, said, in response to a call, that there were two reasons why it would be better for him to keep his seat. Every man in the audience was his personal friend, and he wanted to be county auditor. If he attempted a speech he would not only lose the office but the friendship of every man who heard him. L. A. West, candidate for district uced, "at the beginning of the great civil war. I was 14 years of age and went to work immediately in an arsenal making cartridges for the union troops. I came from the far south and was so imbued with ultra-season democracy that I could not coceive it possible that the south could lose in the struggle or that once was any right or justice in the north. A great many other boys were working in the room and 'one day I advertently made a remark which divulged my political belief. Sixteen boys dropped their work and simultaneously fell upon me. I don't recollect many of the details of that fight, but I emerged from it a republican and have been one ever since." Many other prominent republicans from Santa Ana, Orange, and other points were present, some of whom spoke briefly. It was the most enthusiastic meeting held in Orange county during the campaign. GAGE PEOPLE OBSTINATE Water Conference on Thursday Last Comes to No Conclusion No agreement was reached on last Thursday at the conference between directors of the Anaheim and Santa Ana water boards and the Gage canal, and indications point to a lawsuit. The Gage company is one of the few up-river appropriators which has not yet made terms with the valley irrigators. The big water companies up the river have already signed terms of peace with the lowlanders, but a few of the little fellows hold out. The valley irrigators are disinclined to bring suit against these companies, when the larger companies have conceded their rights, up the river, but may be compelled to go into court to protect their rights. The Gage people claim 2300 inches of water, the lowlanders concede them 1800. The former also demand a share of the water conserved by spreading, but this latter deny. It seems to be the purpose of up-river diverters from the time of Fuller to the present time to appropriate as much water as they can carry away in their ditches, and trust the rest to the courts. Several fruitless conferences have been held, and it was stated after the meeting that probably no more would be held. TO DETECT SMUGGLERS San Diego, Cal., June 24.-With the arrest of John Gusman, accused smuggler of Chinese at Peralta and his re-Transaction. His agers communication is probable that once to Los Angeles holders of the B Briscoe has not seven months past knowledge of what and that if fraud is in no way real. The reality opened the business meeting on a valuable county which has much less than is said to have against another were figures on one he is said that another has interest in the prize the other he is that the first has scription. As a result of men declared their sums each to get cern. Now they found that he foot of land. The railroad purchased small and have since have no titles amounts given up represent their s Briscoe was at New York, and Agricultural Expansion Issue Brief The Agriculture at Berkeley issuance of a stint, intended to work done in its mentions. These bled for nightly and press only. That the people of thally farmers, about which is being conclusions as m ed that will be vine growers, d ers, poultry raise This, the first troductory nature out of place to tention to a new ready for distrib Farmers' Short university Farm coming fall. Calendar o General Agric Cal. D. Lester, candidate for county auditor, said, in response to a call, that there were two reasons why it would be better for him to keep his seat. Every man in the audience was his personal friend, and he wanted to be county auditor. If he attempted a speech he would not only lose the office but the friendship of every man who heard him. L. A. West, candidate for district attorney, said: "I am a candidate and glad of it, because I am going to win, not only on the 16th of August, but at the polls. I admire Mr. Bishop's courage in reforming when he realized his evil associations, but I was born a republican, have lived a republican, and shall die an Orange county republican. If elected, I shall owe allegiance to no party or faction, but to all the people, and a fearless, uniform enforcement of all laws shall be my platform." County Clerk W. B. Williams said he had held the office for four years and hoped to hold it four years more. The county clerk had one advantage over all other officials, he said, in having authority to place the names of candidates on the ballot; therefore he could promise that his name would be on the ballot this fall. R. P. Mitchell and Mr. Durfree, both candidates for superintendent of schools, made a few appropriate remarks, but Bert Annin, supervisorial candidate, refused to commit himself. Chris Pann, candidate for treasurer of Orange county, spoke a few minutes and told why he was going to land the office. Repeated calls for Judge Shanley finally brought that gentleman onto the floor, but everybody speedily repented. The Judge explained that he was treasurer of the club, and whenever permitted to take the floor it TO DETECT SMUGGLERS San Diego, Cal., June 24.—With the arrest of John Gusman, accused smugglers of Chinese, at Peralta, and his return here for arraignment on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon, and sworn to by local immigration officers the authorities believe a check has been given to smuggling across the Mexican border. In addition, an order has been issued for the deportation of five Chinese and two Japanese, and the local force of the immigration bureau is to be increased to cover the territory extending to the Colorado river. Two Mexicans captured the night of June 17th, while piloting contrabands across the line, have been arraigned before the United States commissioner and their hearing set for June 30th. APPRAISERS REPORT The estate of Dr. J. G. Bailey has been appraised at $11,688.88 by the appraisers, J. C. Joplin, J. A. Turner and G. J. Mosbaugh. The estate is personal property. The estate of Donlclano Dominguez, deceased, who left a ranch at Yorba, has been appraised at $22,283 by P. S. Yorba, T. J. Scully and Aug. Lemke. The reports of the appraisers have been filed with the county clerk. If you bought any of your ranch tools from Wm. F. Lutz Co. of Santa Ana you can rest assured that you can get extra parts for them if you should need them. This, the first troductory nature out of place to a new ready for distribution Farmers' Short University Farm coming fall. Calendar of General Agriculture September 26 to irrigation, field tillizers. Dairy Manufacture October 3rd-November Market Milk two weeks, October Animal Industry Science three w November 4th. Poultry Husband Care of Chicks ber 3rd-November Demonstrations, 17th-29th. Horticulture, Vomology, two w 23rd. Farmers' Week The short course persons who are years of age. Nation will be given imposition to the work Copies of this ced free to all w address the Ex Berkeley. "In this country was promoting the object," "water is the set we have." "replied the gentle I will never invade any place when sditions prevail." ANAHEIM GAZETTE LAND SWINDLER MISSING Property Belonging to P. A. Stanton Sold Without Authority Walter F. Brisco of Los Angeles is a fugitive from justice, following swindling operations in Los Angeles. One manner of manipulation on his part concerned lands of P. A. Stanton near Anaheim. He is charged with getting money under false pretenses, the complaint being issued in Los Angeles. The list of Briscoe's alleged financial victims is a long one, and in it are the names of many prominent Los Angeles men and women. Briscoe was formerly land agent for Philip A. Stanton, candidate for governor, and Briscoe has recently been selling land near Anaheim which he represented as belonging to Stanton. A delegation of railroad men and others who have invested money in five and ten-acre tracts and received in return contracts signed by Briscoe and "James W. Watkins," called at the Stanton headquarters on Monday and demanded that the candidate make the contracts good. Stanton is in the north campaigning. He was at once notified of the transaction. His Los Angeles managers communicated with him, and it is probable that he will return at once to Los Angeles to convince the holders of the Briscoe contracts that Briscoe has not been his agent for seven months past; that he had no knowledge of what Briscoe was doing, and that if fraud was committed he is in no way responsible. The realty operator represented to the business men that he had an option on a valuable ranch in Orange IN DEFENSE OF MR. SCOTT He Has Made An Equitable Assessment of Property D. F. Campbell of Orange writes the following letter to the Fullerton News in defense of County Assessor Scott, who has been made the subject of attack by A. I. Stewart of Fullerton: Orange, Cal., June 20, 1910. I notice in your paper of June 15 an answer by A. I. Stewart to an interview with County Assessor W. M. Scott, published in the Santa Ana Register, and which was copied in your paper. In Mr. Stewart's reply he uses the following language: "Brother Scott says I won't do. His reason is that I am a small taxpayer." Now, that does not sound like Mr. Scott, and reading his interview over very carefully, I fail to find any such statement. In the course of the interview, I observe, he was asked the amount of property Stewart paid taxes on, and he gave it, but I fail to see that this was even an insinuation that Stewart "would not do." I make this suggestion because I like to see an argument fairly conducted. We have heard much said by Mr. Stewart about "equitable assessments," and his slogan has been the mysterious words, "if not, why not?" I hardly catch the meaning of these questions, or what they imply. I have heard no complaints about assessments, and know that if any taxpayers feel that they have not been fairly treated, they can easily go to the records and investigate for themselves. Moreover, I know that several who had been led to believe that their assessments were unfair, have PROHIBIS' BALLOT BLANK Will Write In Names of Candidates at Primary The prohibition party is to have a blank ballot for the use of the voters registered as prohibitionists, for the primaries on August 16th. A petition to have the blank ballot for the party was presented to County Clerk Williams, signed by E. W. Brewer and Amos Wright of Placentia, Edward Chaffee, C. S. Holt and J. T. McElree of Garden Grove and T. M. Purdo of Santa Ana. It is probable that the socialist party will follow the same procedure for the county ticket. The socialists expect to have their state ticket printed on the ballot. The advantage of having the blank party ticket is that it saves the price of $10 per name, which under the law is the amount fixed for getting a name printed on the ticket. The socialists and prohibitionists expect to mail to each voter registered with their party a printed slip containing the names of the candidates. These names are to be written on the blank ticket. County Clerk Williams has received a number of nomination petitions, and expects others within a day or two. These nomination petitions may be filed up to July 16, but not later. Those seeking state nominations whose petitions have been filed are all republicans. They are: C. F. Curry, candidate for governor; W. D. Wagner and F. H. Mouser, for secretary of state; Jeff McElvaine, member of state board of equalization; H. A. Melvin and C. D. Wilbur, associate justice of the supreme court; E. His Los Angeles managers communicated with him, and it is probable that he will return at once to Los Angeles to convince the holders of the Briscoe contracts that Briscoe has not been his agent for seven months past; that he had no knowledge of what Briscoe was doing, and that if fraud was committed he is in no way responsible. The realty operator represented to the business men that he had an option on a valuable ranch in Orange county which he could purchase at much less than its cash value. He is said to have played the men, one against another as though they were figures on a chess board. To one he is said to have represented that another had taken a large interest in the proposed syndicate. To the other he is alleged to have said that the first had made a large subscription. As a result of his juggling several men declared that they put up large sums each to get shares in the concern. Now they say that they have found that he did not purchase a foot of land. The railroad men allege that they purchased small plots of the tract and have since learned that they have no titles to the land. The amounts given up by several of them represent their savings for years. Briscoe was arrested at Rochester, New York, and will be extradited. TO TELL OF THE WORK DONE Agricultural Experiment Station will Issue Brief Bulletins The Agricultural Experiment Station at Berkeley is entering upon the issuance of a series of brief bulletins, intended to give results of the work done in the different departments. These bulletins will be issued fortnightly and will be sent to the press only. Their intent is to tell the people of the state, and especially farmers, about experimental work which is being conducted and such conclusions as may have been reached that will be valuable to fruit and vine growers, dairymen, grain farmers, poultry raisers, and others. This, the first issue is of an introductory nature, and it will not be out of place to call the readers' attention to a new circular, o. 53, just ready for distribution, concerning the Farmers' Short Courses at the University Farm at Davis during the coming fall. Calendar of Short Courses General Agriculture, two weeks Stewart about "equitable assessments," and his slogan has been the mysterious words, "if not, why not?" I hardly catch the meaning of these questions, or what they imply. I have heard no complaints about assessments, and know that if any taxpayers feel that they have not been fairly treated, they can easily go to the records and investigate for themselves. Moreover, I know that several who had been led to believe that their assessments were unfair, have made such investigation, and as a result, been perfectly satisfied. I have known County Assessor Scott for a great many years, and know him to be a man of exceptional honor and integrity, square to the line. While he may not have a large amount of personal property for assessment, as Mr. Stewart says, I am personally aware that he is materially interested in some enterprises which pay their share of the taxes, and which have helped decidedly in the development of the county. Also, the people of Orange and Santa Ana who know Mr. Scott, will testify that he has always been ready to do all in his power for the advancement of the community in which he lives, and that his services have always been of value. I write in the interest of fair play, but Mr. Scott needs no defense where he is known. However, I do not consider that Mr. Scott is what may be properly styled a politician; the people are not looking for such men, and he is not depending on practical politics in his campaign for re-election, but on his record in office and on the support of those who believe in him, and in his honesty and integrity. Such a man should be entitled to the office a second term. Very respectfully yours, D. F. Campbell. OPTION ON OIL LAND English Capitalists May Purchase Graham-Loftus Wells E. J. McCray has secured an option to purchase the property of the Graham & Loftus oil company, consisting of 973 acres, the price named being $1,500,000. The option runs for three months, and Mr. McCray has gone to England, where he expects to float the deal. The option given does not include the undeveloped holdings of Graham & Loftus, in the La Habra Valley, where a 4200-foot hole has been drilled recently, and which will be drilled to a greater depth. ed a number of nomination petitions, and expects others within a day or two. These nomination petitions may be filed up to July 16, but not later. Those seeking state nominations whose petitions have been filed are all republicans. They are: C. F. Curry, candidate for governor; W. D. Wagner and F. H. Mouser, for secretary of state; Jeff McElvaine, member of state board of equalization; H. A. Melvin and C. D. Wilbur, associate justice of the supreme court; E. L. Caughey, clerk of the supreme court; C. L. Smart, state printer. BEWARE OF TYPHOID GERM Good Advice to Campers from State Board of Health Look out for the campers above and protect the campers below,says Dr. Raymond Russ, acting secretary of the state board of health, in warning vacationists about streamborne typhoid germs and exposing the teeth of fallacious old "saws" about the rapid self-purification of running water. "The typhoid fever bacillus," states Dr. Russ, "is not known to multiply under natural conditions outside of the human organism. When thrown off in the wastes of the body it eventually dies unless it succeeds in gaining entrance to another human host. Put it is capable of living for several weeks in running water. Mountain streams through shaded canyons afford swift and comparatively safe means of passage for these deadly wanderers. Unwary campers along the banks make a favorable field for invasion. Those who give credence to fallacious old saws about water purifying itself in running two feet, or two miles, or some other absurdly short distance, are especially open to attack. "Water appearances are deceitful. The presence of typhoid germs in a stream is not necessarily accompanied by turbidness, offensive odor, or by foulness of taste. It is best for the campers to boil their water unless they can make sure that the sources of the stream are unpolluted. Danger may lie in the presence of a careless camper a hundred yards upstream who is coming down with typhoid fever. Or twenty-five miles further up, the stream may catch the underground drainage from the toilets of a lumber camp where there are several "carriers," that is, persons who have had typhoid fever a number of weeks or months before, and who still continue to throw off that will be valuable to fruit and vine growers, dairymen, grain farmers, poultry raisers, and others. This, the first issue is of an introductory nature, and it will not be out of place to call the readers' attention to a new circular, o. 53, just ready for distribution, concerning the Farmers' Short Courses at the University Farm at Davis during the coming fall. Calendar of Short Courses General Agriculture, two weeks, September 26 to October 8. Includes irrigation, field crops, soils and fertilizers. Dairy Manufactures, eight weeks, October 3rd-November 22d. Market Milk and Cream Supply, two weeks, October 17th-28th. Animal Industry and Veterinary Science, three weeks, October 17th-November 4th. Poultry Husbandry: Incubating and Care of Chicks, seven weeks, October 3rd-November 19th; Lectures and Demonstrations, two weeks, October 17th-29th. Horticulture, Viticulture, and Entomology, two weeks, November 9th-23rd. Farmers' Week, October 10th-15th. The short courses are open to all persons who are at least seventeen years of age. No entrance examination will be given nor any requirement imposed except careful attention to the work of course selected. Copies of this circular will be mailed free to all who inquire, and who address the Experiment Station at Berkeley. "In this country," said the man who was promoting the big irrigation project, "water is the most valuable asset we have." "That settles it, suh," replied the gentleman from Kentucky. "I will never invest a dollah, suh, in any place when such intolleable conditions prevail."—Chicago Record. Howard—When Dr. Incision operated on me he left a pair of surgical scissors in my anatomy. Can I sue him for damages? Lawyer—Better just send him a large bill for storage. they can make sure that the sources of the stream are unpolluted. Danger may lie in the presence of a careless camper a hundred yards upstream who is coming down with typhoid fever. Or twenty-five miles further up, the stream may catch the underground drainage from the toilets of a lumber camp where there are several "carriers," that is, persons who have had typhoid fever a number of weeks or months before, and who still continue to throw off virulent disease germs in the wastes of the body. A state law makes a stream pollution a misdemeanor, and vigilant vacationists can greatly aid in its enforcement. "Protecting the campers on the stream below is simply a matter of making it impossible for wastes of the human body to drain into the water. A good substitute for a toilet vault is a bucket or oil can partly filled with dry earth, all contents to be covered with dirt or ashes and finally buried. Or dig a pit a safe distance from the stream and keep contents covered with fine dirt. Either of these devices will also prevent the breeding of flies and the carrying of intestinal diseases by flies, and will serve to keep the woods sweet and clean. An odorless and fly proof camp kitchen drain can be made by thrusting a length of stovepipe down a squirrel hole or rotten stump, and tamping damp earth around the base, and capping it with a bit of board. Water from washtubs can be poured in sumpholes dug in sandbars." THE BEARER OF TREASURE "I understated," said Miss Miam Brown, "dat you has a position of great trust and responsibility." "Yes," replied Mr. Erastus Pinkly; "dey lets me carry de po’terhouse steaks all de way frum de kitchen to to de dining room." BALLOT BLANK Names of Candidates Primary on party is to have a for the use of the voters prohibitionists, for the August 16th. A petition bank ballot for the party to County Clerk Willy E. W. Brewer and of Placentia, Edward Holt and J. T. McElgrove and T. M. Purdo that the socialist new the same procedure ticket. The socialists their state ticket printlot. age of having the blank is that it saves the per name, which under amount fixed for getprinted on the ticket. and prohibitionists exeach voter registered party a printed slip conmies of the candidates. are to be written on the Thursday, June 30 THE First National Bank Capital Stock, - $50,000.00 OFFICERS JOHN HARTUNG, President. FRANK SHANLEY, A. S. BRADFORD, 1st VICE PRES'T 2d VICE PRES'T EDGAR J. HARTUNG, Cashier. O. STORM and O. BEEBE, Ass't Cashiers. DIRECTORS JOHN HARTUNG FRANK SHANLEY A. S. BRADFORD SAMUEL KRÄEMER EDGAR HARTUNG INTEREST PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS Peter Stoffel HEADQUARTERS FOR FRESH VEGETABLES Kansas Hard-wheat Flour Consignments of Staple and Fancy Groceries Received Daily. Phones Pacific 237 Home 1103 PETER STOFFEL, Prop. HEADQUARTERS FOR FRESH VEGETABLES Kansas Hard-wheat Flour Consignments of Staple and Fancy Groceries Received Daily. Phones Pacific 237 Home 1103 PETER STOFFEL, Prop. 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PHONES. HOME 1542 MAIN 91. California Wine Co. F. Conrad & Son, Props. Center Street Anaheim Wholesale Wine and Liquor Merchants Best Brands of Bottled Beer. Delivery Made Everywhere Valencia Orange Trees We have for sale 1600 yearling Late Valencia Buds, which we purchased some time ago to set out ourselves. Having sold the land which we intended to use for this purpose, we wish to sell these trees. We doubt there is a nicer lot of trees in any nursery for sale. They are uniform, straight and perfectly clean trees, guaranteed to stand up, straight nursery run, positively the first selection. They are the very handsomest lot of trees, in fact the finest we were able to secure at any price, and we canvassed the situation thoroughly before purchasing them. These trees were raised in ideal soil for the purpose, and the price of $1.50 each includes bailing and f.o.b care. A great many of the trees will go up, and they are certainly a beautiful lot. The buds were taken from fully mature trees and splendid producers, in fact when we purchased these trees we went into all particulars, as we wished the best that money could buy. If you have any friends who could use the elegant trees we would be pleased to hear from them. WILLIAMS BROS. CO. P.S.—If interested kindly communicate with our Los Angeles or Anaheim office, ARTISTIC JOB PRINTING AT THE GAZETTE OFFICE