anaheim-gazette 1911-01-12

VOLUME XXXXI ALL-NIGHT FIRE FIGHT WINS PRAISE FOR MEN FIRE DEPARTMENT HAMPERED BY BURSTING HOSE Ben Dauser's Warehouse Destroyed By Fire Saturday Night—Good work of Department Prevents Flames from Communicating to Adjoining Warehouse and Oil Tank—Two Santa Fe Cars Burned—Standard Oil Tanks Across Tracks Saved Throwing streams of water all night upon the burned warehouse of Ben Dauser, at the corner of Orange and Santa Ana streets, the fire department Saturday night fought the most stubborn and threatening fire in recent years in this city. The north warehouse, 40x120 feet, was entirely destroyed, along with its contents of hay, grain and beet seed. Separated by a few feet is the south warehouse, 40x102 feet, containing machinery and stored with grain and hay. Between the two warehouses are two tanks, one containing oil, and the firemen fought to prevent the flames from igniting the inflammable liquid. By herculean effort the fire was pre- HIGH SCHOOL MERGER Proceedings of Meeting Held on Saturday Afternoon Anaheim, January 7, 1911. A regular meeting of the board of directors of the A.U.W.Co. was held on the above date, with all members present. The minutes of the preceding regular meeting were read and approved. Moved by Bradford, seconded by Sherwood, that the A.U.W.Co. furnish and lay the cement pipe for the Gage pipe line, as per application for same, provided the petitioners haul the pipe, dig the trench for same, and level the ground after the pipe has been laid. Motion carried. Director Porter moved that the matter of preventing damage to the property of the Bastanchury ranch company, caused by waste water, be referred to the ditch committee with power to act. Motion carried. The report of the finance committee was received and filed, and warrants were ordered drawn in payment of the various demands contained therein. The reports of the treasurer, superintendent and secretary were each in turn received and filed. A communication was received from most stubborn and threatening fire in recent years in this city. The north warehouse, 40x120 feet, was entirely destroyed, along with its contents of hay, grain and beet seed. Separated by a few feet is the south warehouse, 40x102 feet, containing machinery and stored with grain and hay. Between the two warehouses are two tanks, one containing oil, and the firemen fought to prevent the flames from igniting the inflammable liquid. By herculean effort the fire was prevented from reaching the oil tank and a more disastrous fire averted. Two cars belonging to the Santa Fe bridge building outfit, which stood at the side of the warehouse, were destroyed together with their contents, including the cooking and tool cars and food stores. The fire was discovered at 8:15 and an alarm immediately sounded. The department was soon on the ground, and two lines of hose were attached to hydrants on Broadway. One of the hose lines burst, leaving a single line to fight the fire with. Water pressure was excellent, and hampered as the department was with insufficient hose it did well to prevent the flames from spreading to the adjoining warehouse. Across the railroad tracks are located the oil and distillate tanks of the Standard oil company, and while there existed danger of the fire communicating therewith, the excellent work of the fire department saved this as well as other adjoining property. It is not known where the fire started, but it began inside the warehouse. When first seen flames were leaping through the roof, and in a short while the structure was all ablaze. When the fire department arrived the fire had attained considerable headway, and it seemed both warehouses were doomed to destruction. It was also feared the tanks of the Standard oil company would also ignite. Upward of a thousand persons gathered at the fire, and assistance was rendered the fire department in its onslaught against the fire which burned fiercely within the warehouse. In half an hour the building was a mass of flames, lighting up the heavens for miles around. At 10 o'clock the fire was under control. The flames were prevented from communicating with the oil tank between the two warehouses, and a flood of water was being thrown upon the south end of the burned building. Shortly thereafter the corrugated iron roof fell with a crash, and as the flames leaped upward efforts were made to adhere to the advising pro- property of the Bastanchury ranch company, caused by waste water, be referred to the ditch committee with power to act. Motion carried. The report of the finance committee was received and filed, and warrants were ordered drawn in payment of the various demands contained therein. The reports of the treasurer, superintendent and secretary were each in turn received and filed. A communication was received from T. M. Raygosa, requesting permit to obtain water from the main canal at his property, and making application for a gate. The matter was referred to the ditch committee. Applications were received from Mary Neubauer, E. F. Kellogg and Wm. Berkenstock for the purchase of cement. The same were referred to the superintendent. Application of J. D. Wiens for a ditch crossing at his property on Citron street, Anaheim, was referred to the ditch committee. On motion of Porter the agreement submitted by Thos. Strain, C. W. Alms and others for construction of pipe line along their properties, was accepted. Applications on file for the transfer of stock were on motion granted. Mr. Thompson appeared before the board and applied for pipe line along his property in West Anaheim. The matter was referred to the ditch committee for investigation. On motion of Hale the ditch committee were given power to act in regard to the placing of a steel pipe across the baranca on the pipe line on Chapman avenue east of Fullerton for protection from damage by waste water. Request of the Placentia warehouse association for the privilege of removing earth from the A.U.W.Co. gravel pit was on motion granted. Moved by Sherwood, seconded by Bradford that plans and specifications and estimate of cost be obtained for the construction of a reservoir at pumping plant No. 2, and facilities for the forcing of water from same to ditch at P. Hansen's N.E. corner, and for proper connection with the Cypress avenue ditch. Motion carried. On motion the meeting adjourned. H. S. Armstrong, secretary. CHECK KITER BOUND OVER Young Hatfield Held to Appear Before the Superior Court Floyd Hatfield who passed a bunch of worthless checks on business men in town some months ago was held Monday evening presenting for that body the soliciting its support in the coming City Engineer mulated the plan trustees, explained them to the merger was similar to directors of the last Monday even last week's Gate plans, he sald, sewer pipe, ran 14 inches. The 6 inch pipe, 3 mance ranging from plan is to run thalleys and avoid vate ways as mity-nine flush tails and all the sewand cleaned even All the subdivision city was coveredthe exception of Santa Ana street Manager Lewis spoke in explanation for a new enginelThe power requmand for light said, was two great as it was sent system wi two engines impected to furnish least ten years running at fullfor $8500 for thd dynamo which pacity of the pcity trustees ha mand in the prMr. Lewis reing the remarkal consumption o past five yearswere sufficient1906, 1200 are demand is stee two engines no sufficient currincing of the longbut if thhe pres maintained, whothe demand we pacity of thhe The consumptinued, had im same ratio as ion and more keepthe tank ing extraordinmade tha water shown tha leafand tha sourtiically inexhahnOn motion ed fiercely within the warehouse. In half an hour the building was a mass of flames, lighting up the heavens for miles around. At 10 o'clock the fire was under control. The flames were prevented from communicating with the oil tank between the two warehouses, and a flood of water was being thrown upon the south end of the burned building. Shortly thereafter the corrugated iron roof fell with a crash, and as the flames leaped upward efforts were redoubled to save the adjoining property. To the good work of the fire fighters, who stood beside the scorching flames, curbing their spread with the single hose at their command, is due the fact that the property loss is not much greater. Before midnight the warehouse was a mass of ruins. The contents still blazed fiercely, and water was thrown upon the fire until 7 o'clock on Sunday morning. Four cars belonging to the bridge builders crew stood alongside the warehouse when the fire was discovered. The men uncoupled one and pushed it out of harm's way, while a special engine was telegraphed for from Fullerton to haul the others away. The engine made a record run but was able to save only one car. The two others were afire and it was impossible to save them. The railroad's loss on the boarding and tool car is $4000. Fifteen tons of hay were stored in the burned warehouse, a carload of seed oats and a carload of beetseed. Mr. Dauser estimates his loss at about $5000, which is partly covered by insurance. He was severely burned about the hands in his efforts to prevent the fire from communicating to his adjoining property. The total loss by the fire is probably $15,000, which is partially covered by insurance. Young Hatfield Held to Appear Before the Superior Court Floyd Hatfield who passed a bunch of worthless checks on business men in town some months ago was held for trial in the Santa Ana township court on Friday in bonds of $1500. In default of bail Hatfield was remanded to jail to await his hearing in the superior court. Hatfield was captured in the Sandwash at Brookshurst Sunday week by local officers and brought in to the city jail. Since the forged checks were cashed he spent much of his time in this neighborhood, and while officers were on constant lookout for him, he eluded arrest. He spent some weeks working with a railroad gang at San Pedro, but the job was too hard for him in his diseased condition, and he returned hither Saturday evening of last week his grub layout was discovered and confiscated by officers, who found it under the railroad bridge at Brookshurst. It consisted of meat, potatoes, onions and other delicacies. Most of the eatables he purchased at the Benedict store. Some weeks ago officers came upon the embers of a fire where an evening meal had been prepared. Evidences that two chickens had been hastily dressed were at hand, and for a time it was believed the supper had been partaken of by Salz and Macias. It turned out to be Hatfield. A. S. Bradford states he is about ready to start his new bank at Placentia. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1911 MERCHANTS ENDORSE SEWER BOND ISSUE TRUSTEES MEET WITH ASSOCIATION MONDAY EVENING Both Sewer and Dynamo Bond Propositions Heartily Endorsed—Eleighteen Miles of Sewer Pipe to Be Laid—Location of Sewer Farm not Yet Determined—Manager Lewis Tells of the Rapid Increase in the Use of Electricity and Water City Trustees Rust, Stock and Nebelung, Engineer Steward and Manager Lewis of the power house met with the Merchants Association on Monday evening for the purpose of presenting for the consideration of that body the sewer system and soliciting its support and cooperation in the coming bond election. City Engineer Steward, who formulated the plans adopted by the trustees, explained the proposed system to the merchants, and his talk was similar to his address to the directors of the chamber of commerce last Monday evening, and published in last week's Gazette. The adopted plans he said, call for 18 miles of WATER BOARD MINUTES Prof. Walker Gives Reasons Why It Should Be Favored Editor Gazette.—The Fullerton News in its re-article "No School Merger" offers four reasons why the union agricultural high school should not be formed. 1st, the agricultural high school has been found to be costly and unsuccessful. 2d, the "sandwash" would be a poor location for such a school. 3d, the issue is a dead one. 4th, there would be danger that one community would be built up at the expense of another. In answer to the first it is only necessary to point to the schools of the middle west where the idea has been put into practice and we find the schools in very successful operation. In our own state the Ventura union district has recently purchased 25 acres of land near the city and will move their present equipment to the new site in order to introduce the course in applied agriculture. The second and fourth reasons may be treated together, and a knowledge of the legal method of establishing the proposed union will clear LAUCK'S FROSTY MIT PRODUCES A GHILL BELATED LETTER ARRIVES FROM FORMER ADJUTANT GENERAL Application for Military Company is Turned Down, Brigadier General and Colonel on the Lid—Citizens Will Pass Matter Up, Forget It—Company 26, Uniform Rank K. P., Mustered In—Joe Reid Writes a Letter from Kansas Rather late comes the letter of former Adjutant-General Lauck disapproving the petition for organizing a military company here. The general's letter is of date November 22d, but it was not received here until Saturday. Since writing the letter Lauck has been displaced as adjutant-general, but it is not probable the matter will be again taken up with the new head of military affairs in the state. According to Lauck's letter, Gen. Wankowski and Col. Schreiber both disapproved the formation of the proposed company, and the incident may be regarded as closed. The adjutant-general's letter is as follows: Monday evening for the purpose of presenting for the consideration of that body the sewer system and soliciting its support and cooperation in the coming bond election. City Engineer Steward, who formulated the plans adopted by the trustees, explained the proposed system to the merchants, and his talk was similar to his address to the directors of the chamber of commerce last Monday evening, and published in last week's Gazette. The adopted plans, he said, call for 18 miles of sewer pipe, ranging in size from 6 to 14 inches. There will be 10 miles of 6 inch pipe, 3 miles of 8 inch, the balance ranging from 10 to 14 inch. The plan is to run the sewers through the alleys and avoid the streets and private ways as much as possible. Forty-nine flush tanks are provided for and all the sewers will be flushed and cleaned every twenty-four hours. All the subdivided property in the city was covered by his system with the exception of a few lots south of Santa Ana street. Manager Lewis of the power house spoke in explanation of the demand for a new engine by his department. The power required to supply the demand for light and water now, he said, was two and one-half times as great as it was in 1906 when the present system was inaugurated. The two engines installed then were expected to furnish ample power for at least ten years, but they are now running at full capacity. He asked for $8500 for the purchase of a new dynamo which would double the capacity of the present plant, and the city trustees had incorporated his demand in the proposed bond issue. Mr. Lewis read a few figures showing the remarkable increase in the consumption of current during the past five years. Where 500 kilowatts were sufficient for the demand in 1906, 1200 are now required and the demand is steadily increasing. The two engines now in use will furnish sufficient current until the beginning of the long nights next winter, but if the present ratio of increase is maintained, which is almost certain, the demand would go beyond the capacity of the plant. The consumption of water, he continued, had increased in about the same ratio as the electric consumption and more power is required to keep the tank filled. Notwithstanding extraordinary demands recently made the water supply has never shown the least sign of diminution, and the source appears to be practically inexhaustible. On motion of Henry Adams, been put into practice and we find the schools in very successful operation. In our own state the Ventura union district has recently purchased 25 acres of land near the city and will move their present equipment to the new site in order to introduce the course in applied agriculture. The second and fourth reasons may be treated together, and a knowledge of the legal method of establishing the proposed union will clear them from the field entirely. For two union high schools in the state of California to unite, it is necessary— 1st that two-thirds of the members of the high school boards in each district must sign a petition asking the county superintendent to call an election on the proposed union. 2d, it is necessary that these boards select the site for the school and incorporate it in the petition to the superintendent. 3d, when the election is called the union can only be made by a majority vote in each of the union districts and the voters express themselves not only upon the union but also upon the site for the new school. Is it possible that by a two-thirds vote of two school boards a site in the "sandwash" would be submitted to the voters? Is it reasonable to suppose that the site would be chosen in such a locality that one community would be built up at the expense of another, when a majority of the voters in each district must decide upon the location? To confirm these points you are referred to the California school law. The issue is not a dead one, although it is true that some individuals wish it would die. The trustees of the Anaheim union high school at their regular monthly meeting on Jan. 7 were unanimous in their conviction that the matter should be submitted to the vote of the people, and extended an invitation to the trustees of the Fullerton district to meet with them to discuss the matter. The Fullerton board does not stand four to one against the election nor the union, as we have been led to suppose, although there is still considerable difference of opinion among them. All that those who favor the union ask is that the voice of the people be heard. If they do not favor the union then and only then will the issue be dead. Such an election would take a very few weeks and if carried, the uncontested andthe November 22, '10. Dr. Lloyd W. Wells, Anaheim, California. Sir.—Referring to the petition forwarded by you and Edward A. Zeus, containing list of sixty-five names and requesting the organization of a military company at Anaheim, you are informed that owing to the disapproval of the commanding officer, 74h infantry, and the commanding general, 1st brigade, the application is disapproved by this department. Very respectfully, J. B. Lauck, adjutant general. Wells and Zeus have removed from the city, and it is not probable any further steps will be taken by others looking to mustering in a company of militia at this point. CO. 26 MUSTERED IN 150 Members, Largest Company In The State Company 26, U.R.K.P., was mustered in by Col. J. O. Royer, mustering officer of the brigade, at Odd. Fellows' hall on Wednesday evening of last week. Muster rolls show 150 names of members, which is the largest enrolled among the uniform rank K. P. companies in the state. It is also claimed the company is next to that at Dayton, Ohio, the largest company in United States. It is thought a membership of 200 will be attained in the near future. Frank Tausch was elected captain, Walter Amstutz first lieutenant, Alvin Nowotny second lieutenant, B. T. Beale recorder and E. J. Hartung treasurer. The company starts with $150 in the treasury, to which will be added $150 as a gift from the subordinate lodge. Col. Royer presented the company with two building lots on Palm St. near Broadway, valued at $500. The lots may be offered at a raffle to be conducted by the company, and the money turned into the treasury. maintained, which is almost certain, the demand would go beyond the capacity of the plant. The consumption of water, he continued, had increased in about the same ratio as the electric consumption and more power is required to keep the tank filled. Notwithstanding extraordinary demands recently made the water supply has never shown the least sign of diminution, and the source appears to be practically inexhaustible. On motion of Henry Adams, seconded by J. W. Duckworth, both the sewer and dynamo propositions were unanimously endorsed, and the association pledged itself to work collectively and individually for the success of both items of the bond issue. Herman Stern wanted to know where the sewer farm would be located. "The recent school bond proposition," he said, "was defeated because the location of the building was not definitely established before the election, and the sewer bonds may be endangered for the same reason." Trustee Stock replied that matter was not yet ripe for publication. Various sites had been considered and the trustees would give up the information as early as practicable. "It is sufficient for Mr. Stern to know," he said, "that it will not be close to his residence, and would not be an offense in his nostrils even if it were." Action on the proposed get-acquainted trip to the oil wells and the peat lands was deferred, the committee being unable to report. While Erwin Kellogg stood at the water office on Tuesday morning talking politics, his fiery untamed steed became frightened and ran away. The horse was recovered after running several blocks, and Erwin rode home as if nothing had happened The Fullerton board does not stand four to one against the election nor the union, as we have been led to suppose, although there is still considerable difference of opinion among them. All that those who favor the union ask is that the voice of the people be heard. If they do not favor the union then and only then will the issue be dead. Such an election would take a very few weeks and if carried, the union could be consummated and the work on the buildings begun in time to prepare for the new school year. If the vote in both districts did not favor union, then both districts could plan their own school affairs with practically no loss of time. If the election is delayed until, by another method, one of the union districts hears the voice of her people, much time will be lost. J. F. Walker, Principal A.U.H.S. Fire was discovered in the residence of Charles Johnson east of town at 4 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, while the parents were in town after their children, who attend school. Neighbors responded on the double-quick. They found the fire had started from a coal-oil stove. The fire was extinguished before attaining any headway, but the residence had a narrow call from destruction. B. T. Beale, district deputy grand warden; W. G. Mason, district deputy grand chaplain; F. Gates, district deputy officers, drove to Westminster on Tuesday evening and installed officers in the I.O.O.F. and Rebekah lodges of that place. Frank Steadman is on the sick list with a touch of the asthma. Walter Amstutz first lieutenant, Alvin Nowotny second lieutenant, B. T. Beale recorder and E. J. Hartung treasurer. The company starts with $150 in the treasury, to which will be added $150 as a gift from the subordinate lodge. Col. Royer presented the company with two building lots on Palm St. near Broadway, valued at $500. The lots may be offered at a raffle to be conducted by the company, and the money turned into the treasury. The company will meet each Monday evening for drill at the opera-house. BURGLAR SUSPECTS HELD Men Believed to Be Safe Crackers In County Jail Two men giving the names of Harry Little and W. J. Heinz are in the county jail as the two men suspected of cracking the safe at Hall & Walls' wholesale liquor house last month. The men were taken into custody by local officers while loitering about town. They were recognized by owners of the burglarized premises as the men who were in their place of business the evening of the burglary. Little was placed under arrest while in a room at the hotel, and Heinz was taken in while in a butchery shop. They are known to have been in town on several occasions before the burglary, and are believed to be the men who also blew the post office safe at Long Beach. The safe at Hall & Walls was blown about 4 o'clock on Sunday morning three weeks ago and a quantity of money said to amount to $150 and $500 in checks taken. The men are supposed to have come into town on the evening train, hired a room at lodging house and retired. At 11 o'clock FROSTY MITroduces A GHILLLETTER ARRIVESFORMER ADJUTANTGENERAL Military Company Isown, Brigadier Generalon the Lid—CitizensMatter Up, Forget It—Uniform Rank K. P.,Joe Reid Writes aKansas comes the letter ofMont-General Lauck disapetition for organizing acompany here. Thegeneralof date November 22d,not received here untilonce writing the letterbe displaced as adjuout it is not probablewill be again taken uphead of militaryaffstate. According toGen. Wankowski andboth disapproved theproposed company,ment may be regarded asadjutant-general's letter clock a lodger in an adjoiningroomheard them getting up. He heard oneman say they would go out and geta sandwich. He did not hear themreturn. At 10 o'clock the next morningthe chambermaid went to theirroom and found them still in bed.They said they would be out soon.At 2 o'clock when she went againthey had gone. It is supposed thatafter cracking the safe they returnedto their room and retired for thenight. They are supposed to haveleft town on the noon train the dayof the robbery. Sheriff Ruddock was in Judge Howard's court on Monday withthe two prisoners, who are held onacharge of obtaining goods under falsepretenses. They purchased a bill ofgoods at a store, claiming theyhad contracts to do awning work in town.They had no such contracts, and failed to call and pay for thegoods. Their case was postponed to the 25th,when District Attorney West will present to prosecute the case. LETTER FROM JOE REID Misses One Copy of the Paper andMakes a Roar Everybody hereabout knowns JoeReid, who used to run a drugstorehere, and was one of the mostpopular members of Anaheim society. Joe FALLING RAIN DROPSDISPEL LONG DROUTH MODERATE IN QUANTITY, BUTHELPFUL TO EARLY-8OWNCROPS Record to Monday Morning ShowedDryest Year But One in ThirtyYears—Not Since Winter of 1886-7Had So Little Rain Fallen—Only anInch to New Year's — FiguresShowing Rainfall in Past Years Breaking the most protracteddrooth that had existed since thewinter of 1886-7, and putting an end tothe dryest year but one that hadbeen recorded in thirty years, rainwhich began falling on Monday morninggave proof that another bountifulyear was at hand for SouthernCalifornia. Never was rain more urgently needed, for up to that hour therecord showed the season to be thedryest but one in thirty years. Thewinter of 1886-7 marked less rainfallthan during the present year. Only.33 of an inch fell in that season todate, but the total for the season was8.95. Preceding the present stormonly 1.01 inches of rain fell this sea- NOT received here until once writing the letter been displaced as adjutant but it is not probable will be again taken up by head of military affair. According to Gen. Wankowski and both disapproved the proposed company, grant may be regarded as adjutant-general's letter Department of California. General's Office, Sacramento to the petition forward and Edward A. Zeus, of sixty-five names and organization of a military at Anaheim, you are allowing to the disapproving officer, 7th in the commanding general, the application is disapposed department. Totally, J. B. Lauck, adjoining to the petition forward and Edward A. Zeus have removed from it is not probable any will be taken by other mustering in a comma at this point. MUSTERED IN Largest Company in the State U.R.K.P., was muster- J. O. Royer, mustering brigade, at Odd Fell Wednesday evening of Muster rolls show 150 members, which is the lar- among the uniform rank titles in the state. It is the company is next to Ohio, the largest com- United States. It is membership of 200 will be the near future. usch was elected capt- Amstutz first lieutenant, my second lieutenant, B. order and E. J. Hartung many starts with $150 in to which will be added gift from the subordinate presented the company building lots on Palm St. day, valued at $500. The offered at a raffle to be by the company, and the into the treasury. LETTER FROM JOE REID Misses One Copy of the Paper and Makes a Roar Everybody hereabout knowns Joe Reid, who used to run a drugstore here, and was one of the most popular members of Anaheim society. Joe has been holding Kansas level for some years past, and keeps posted upon Anaheim events by reading the Gazette. He missed a copy the other day, and here is what he has to say of it in remitting for another year: "Morehead, Kan., Jan. 5, 1911. 'Editor Gazette.'—Enclosed please find Express money order for Gazette for another year. Now, I missed one copy last year and it was the one following the account of Cervantes having that outlaw cornered across the border and I don't know how they came out, whether they got him home safe or not, but if I see him here in Morehead will notify Llewellyn. So after this if you have not enough papers to go around send me Hart's or Gun Nagle's, or some of those democrats that can't read; they won't miss them as much as I. Very respectfully, J. N. Reid." Happy New Year, Joseph. Officers got one of the desperadoes, the other is still at large.—Ed. OLINDA BABY SHOW Porty-four Infants Receive Presents—Thanks Returned At a special meeting of the Parent- Teachers' Association of Olinda a vote of thanks was unanimously passed thanking the Merchants Associations of Anaheim and Fullerton, also the representative business men of both cities for the money donated to the financing of the Baby show held in Olinda hall, Dec. 17, 1910. Especial mention was made and thanks were given to Mr. Dietrich, the Anaheim jeweler, for his beautiful gift of the baby gold set of jewelry, a chain locket, beauty pins and ring, the above going to the fattest baby. He also presented a silver set of three pieces—knife, fork and spoon—to be given to the smallest baby. Mr. Marshall of Fullerton presented three beauty gold pins to the youngest baby. Mr. Calles of Fullerton gave cinderella blue shoes to the little one having the bluest eyes. which began falling on Monday morning gave proof that another bountiful year was at hand for Southern California. Never was rain more urgently needed, for up to that hour the record showed the season to be the dryest but one in thirty years. The winter of 1886-7 marked less rainfall than during the present year. Only .33 of an inch fell in that season to date, but the total for the season was 8.95. Preceding the present storm only 1.01 inches of rain fell this season. .45 of an inch falling in December and .56 in September. The seasonal outlook is propitious, and with the usual winter and spring rains to follow record-breaking crops will be harvested. As a matter of fact no rain is necessary in Southern California until Thanksgiving, and years in which no rain has fallen until January have turned out to be among the best ever experienced by our farmers. The protracted drought had curtailed farming operations, although much dry plowing had been done. The downpour will be followed by extensive plowing on all sides, and bump crops are confidently looked for. While Orange county is more advantageously situated than probably any other section in the state with reference to drought, because of its matchless irrating facilities and hundreds of pumping plants, yet rain is always welcome. Fear of a dry year is dispelled thereby, and business investments increase and an air of prosperity abounds everywhere. Mr. Neff measured .54 of an inch for the downpour, which continued at intervals during Monday and Monday night. Tuesday's skies were clearing and Tuesday evening ushered in a bright moonlight night, with no sign of further precipitation. Mr. Neff gives us the following data in reference to dry years: 1878-9 rain to Jan. 1st, 0.95; for the season, 4.19 inches. 1881-2 rain to Jan. 1st, 1.42; for the season, 6.92 inches. 1886-7 rain to Jan. 1st, 0.33; for the season, 8.95 inches. 1891-2 rain to Jan. 1st, 1.92; for the season 7,90 inches. 1895-6 rain to Jan. 1st, 1.45; for the season, 7.73 inches. The season of 1883-4 had but 3.64 inches to Jan. 1st, but ended with a total of 27.29, while the season of 1884-5 had 4.51 inches to Jan. 1st, and but 5.76 inches for the season. 1880-1 had 5.89 inches to Jan. 1st and but 7.33 for the season. 1893-4 had 4.28 inches to Jan. 1st and but 5.92 for the season. The season of 1901- Astutz first lieutenant, may second lieutenant, B. order and E. J. Hartung Many starts with $150 in to which will be added aft from the subordinate presented the company building lots on Palm St. day, valued at $500. The offered at a raffle to be by the company, and the died into the treasury. Many will meet each Monday for drill at the opera- AR SUSPECTS HELD led to Be Safe Crackers in County Jail giving the names of Harl W. J. Heinz are in the the two men suspecting the safe at Hall & mesale liquor house last the men were taken into local officers while loitertown. They were recognizers of the burglarized premen who also blew the post at Long Beach. at Hall & Walls was at 4 o'clock on Sunday morweeks ago and a quantity paid to amount to $150 and blocks taken. The men are to have come into town on train, hired a room at a house and retired. At 11 o'- Knights of Columbus will on Sunday afternoon install the following newly elected officers to serve during the ensuing year: P. W. Hallicy grand knight, Adolph Rimpau deputy grand knight, Frank Walter treasurer, Alfred Heying recording secretary, L. W. Bushard financial secretary, Leo Sheridan warden, C. F. Grim chancellor. The board of directors are Louis Denni, Edward Kelly and Samuel Kraemer. John Burk of Los Angeles state deputy, and Edward White of Watsonville, will act as installing officers. John D. Works was elected United States senator by the legislature at Sacramento on Tuesday. Mr. Spaulding seems to have been unable to connect with Meyer Lissner's delivery. John D. Spreckels occupied a noisy seat in the bleachers, but was unable to stampede the crowd. Score: Work 92, Spaulding 21. The show windows of F. A. Yungbluth's clothing store are filled with an array of seasonable clothing and gents' furnishings which are being closed out at a big reduction. Note ad on this page for a few special prices. 1891-2 rain to Jan. 1st, 1.92; for the season 7,90 inches. 1895-6 rain to Jan. 1st, 1.45; for the season, 7.73 inches. The season of 1883-4 had but 3.64 inches to Jan. 1st, but ended with a total of 27.29, while the season of 1884-5 had 4.51 inches to Jan. 1st, and but 5.76 inches for the season. 1880-1 had 5.89 inches to Jan. 1st and but 7.33 for the season. 1893-4 had 4.28 inches to Jan. 1st and but 5.92 for the season. The season of 1901-2 began with but 1.88 to Jan. 1st, but had a total of 10.53 inches, while 1904-5 had 2.35 to Jan. 1st and a total of 15.30 inches for the season. There is no apparent rule for rainfall and the present may be the wettest or the dryest season on record, or may be one of the best we have had. Figures for this year's rainfall to date are: For the season 1.01 inches; fall during September .56; during December .45. The annual meeting of stockholders in the Anaheim union water company will be held the last Saturday in January. Some weeks ago reports were current that a contest would be made for directors, but at present nothing seems to mar the serenity of the situation, and the old board will probably hold over. Stockholders in the First National bank met on Tuesday afternoon and re-elected the old board of directors, as follows: John Hartung, A. S. Bradford, Samuel Kraemer, Frank Shanly and E. J. Hartung. The board will meet next week and elect officers. Esther, the six-year-old daughter of Rev. Smeltzer, has been seriously ill for the past week with symptoms of typhoid fever.