anaheim-gazette 1911-05-25

ROYER OFFERS $20,000 TOWARD A NEW HOTEL MELROSE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE OFFER AT BOARD OF TRADE BANQUET Many Speeches by Anaheim Boosters at the Banquet Monday Night — Fourth of July Celebration Will Probably be Given Up and Money Spent for Literature—To Raise Funds for Advertising Anaheim is Chief Topic of the Speakers Sixty enthusiastic boosters for Anaheim, and several visitors who are within our gates, sat at the tables at the Board of Trade banquet on Monday evening and for three hours listened to a number of patriotic speeches extolling Anaheim for past deeds and suggesting ways and means for future advancement. President Henry Adams of the Board of Trade acted as toastmaster, and after allowing a sufficient time for the disposal of the choice edibles, provided by the committee on entertainment, he called for order and introduced Mr. Melrose, who was on the program for the first address. Mr. Melrose began by saying he a good word for the place in which I live. Three years ago accompanied by my family I left my home in the Middle West and traveled the full length of the Pacific coast. We finally stopped at Anaheim, and I was surprised to find every Anaheim a booster and to learn how rapidly property values were advancing. I purchased a place at Anaheim for an agreed price of $6000, but shortly after reaching home the agent notified me the owner had raised the price to $8000. I consented to pay that and received word that the price had again been raised. I finally offered $9000 for it and was refused and I told the owner that he was wise in holding it as it will be worth at least double that sum in a few years." Otto Egge, superintendent of the construction work at the sugar factory, was introduced. "I am very much pleased to meet with you gentlemen," he said, "especially. "My time has been so occupied with my work that I have had little opportunity to get acquainted. I presume you have heard the sugar factory talked of until you are tired of the subject, so I will merely state that the factory will be more than ready for operation on July first, the scheduled date. I am one of the men who did not know of Anaheim before coming here, but since my arrival I am astonished that its natural advantages have not been developed earlier. Colorado is the center of WEEK'S LOCAL OF TIMEL PROGRAM FOR DEVICES AT Under Auspices of J Tent, No. 7, of Scouts Will Participate English Undergoes Study for Removal of Law Goes Into Effect plying With New Decoration Day will old soldiers and citize the cemetery on Tuesday, May 28, Graff will preach the final address at the M Fullerton. The progral Sunday and Decor follows: The Post and all will meet and fall in Fullerton, Sunday, May 45 sharp and march Church in Fullerton. Of Veterans, Julia W No. 7, acting as escort George R. Graff will nual memorial sermon. The service at the Anaheim will be in Mr. Melrose began by saying he was glad the chairman had not confined him to a given subject. He liked to have plenty of latitude and slosh around in all directions when he talked. He spoke of the marvelous growth of this region since he came here more than a quarter of a century ago. "Postmaster Duckworth informs me," he said, "that he now has a working force of seventeen in the Anaheim postoffice. I was postmaster of Anaheim myself during the administration of President Arthur, and handled all the work in the office with the aid of one assistant. Besides I had several other occupations which demanded a goodly portion of my time. "I am sorry my friend General J. O. Royer is not here tonight," he continued. "I speak of 'General' Royer advised because I am pleased to state that he has recently been advanced to the grade of Brigadier-General with a position on the staff of the Major-General of the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias. Relative to the much-talked of hotel proposition I have authority to announce that Gen. Royer is ready to subscribe $20,000 toward a suitable hotel provided other citizens of the town will subscribe an equal amount. He will also find a man to take charge of it who will himself put $10,000 into the building. I know the man personally and can vouch for his reliability." Mr. Melrose also made a few remarks about his recent trip to Mexico. "No doubt most of you have read my account of our trip in the Anaheim Gazette," he said. "I have little to add to that, except that my impressions or recollections of Mexico, aside from our little adventure with the warring elements are not pleasant ones. Mexico unquestionably has great possibilities and is a good place in which to pile up dollars, but my idea of life is there are other things worth living for besides the Almighty Dollar. I am not surprised at the success of the revolutionary element, because almost every man in Mexico is an insurrector. However, for every patriot among them you will find two bandits who are levying tribute on the towns, and especially the American residents. "I suppose we were not in any great danger during our enforced sojourn at Mazatlan, but I can testify that it is not particularly pleasant and not conducive to sleep to lie in bed at night and hear an occasional shell come shrieking over your head. You knew that shell would strike somewhere, and you did not know much pleased to meet with you gentlemen," he said, "especially. "My time has been so occupied with my work that I have had little opportunity to get acquainted I presume you have heard the sugar factory talked of until you are tired of the subject, so I will merely state that the factory will be more than ready for operation on July first, the scheduled date. I am one of the men who did not know of Anaheim before coming here, but since my arrival I am astonished that its natural advantages have not been developed earlier. Colorado is the center of the sugar beet industry, but the beets grown here are much better and yield four or five per cent more sugar. I believe this county is just beginning to appreciate the diversified nature of the crops which can be profitably raised here. We will show you the advantages to the community of a beet crop and I want to emphasize the statement that the value of advertising cannot be measured. J. H. Whitaker spoke a few words in favor of advertising and publicity, but added that the merchants were always expected to bear the burden of expense, while the ranchers gained the most benefit. Secretary Ahlborn was slated for the wind-up speech. "I have been selected to pronounce the benediction," he said, "because I look more like a minister than any of the balance of you. My dictionary says benediction means blessing. Well, this country has already been abundantly blessed, and what we want to do now is to get busy and let the balance of the world know of our advantages. We want all the men of Anaheim who are not members of the Board of Trade to join and help us boost. The boosting heretofore has been done by a few, and it is time that all joined hands and worked together." Mr. Melrose said that, as the proposed three-day Fourth of July celebration was projected for the purpose of boosting and advertising Anaheim, he believed the money spent on it could be used to better advantage in getting out up-to-date literature and scattering it where it will do the most good. His remarks were seconded by H. A. Dickel and others and applauded by all the listeners, consequently there is a possibility that the celebration and barbecue proposition may be abandoned. Earl Abbey, chairman of the entertainment committee, sandwiched in a statement to the effect that the Board of Trade will give a minstrel show on Thursday evening, June 22d, the proceeds to be used in furnishing the association's room in the library building. Previous to gathering at Odd Fellows' Hall to partake of the banquet the Board of Trade met in regular session at its chamber in the library building at 8 o'clock. Secretary Ahlborn reported that he had on file numerous communications from anxious enquirers but was unable to satisfactorily answer them owing to a lack of up-to-date literature. To write personally to each one and much pleased to meet with you gentlemen," he said, "especially. "My time has been so occupied with my work that I have had little opportunity to get acquainted I presume you have heard the sugar factory talked of until you are tired of the subject, so I will merely state that the factory will be more than ready for operation on July first, the scheduled date. I am one of the men who did not know of Anaheim before coming here, but since my arrival I am astonished that its natural advantages have not been developed earlier. Colorado is the center of the sugar beet industry, but the beets grown here are much better and yield four or five per cent more sugar. I believe this county is just beginning to appreciate the diversified nature of the crops which can be profitably raised here. We will show you the advantages to the community of a beet crop and I want to emphasize the statement that the value of advertising cannot be measured." J. H. Whitaker spoke a few words in favor of advertising and publicity, but added that the merchants were always expected to bear the burden of expense, while the ranchers gained the most benefit. Secretary Ahlborn was slated for the wind-up speech. "I have been selected to pronounce the benediction," he said, "because I look more like a minister than any of the balance of you. My dictionary says benediction means blessing. Well, this country has already been abundantly blessed, and what we want to do now is to get busy and let the balance of the world know of our advantages. We want all the men of Anaheim who are not members of the Board of Trade to join and help us boost. The boosting heretofore has been done by a few, and it is time that all joined hands and worked together." Mr. Melrose said that, as the proposed three-day Fourth of July celebration was projected for the purpose of boosting and advertising Anaheim, he believed the money spent on it could be used to better advantage in getting out up-to-date literature and scattering it where it will do the most good. His remarks were seconded by H. A. Dickel and others and applauded by all the listeners, consequently there is a possibility that the celebration and barbecue proposition may be abandoned. Earl Abbey, chairman of the entertainment committee, sandwiched in a statement to the effect that the Board of Trade will give a minstrel show on Thursday evening, June 22d, the proceeds to be used in furnishing the association's room in the library building. Previous to gathering at Odd Fellows' Hall to partake of the banquet the Board of Trade met in regular session at its chamber in the library building at 8 o'clock. Secretary Ahlborn reported that he had on file numerous communications from anxious enquirers but was unable to satisfactorily answer them owing to a lack of up-to-date literature. To write personally to each one and much pleased to meet with you gentlemen," he said, "especially. "My time has been so occupied with my work that I have had little opportunity to get acquainted I presume you have heard the sugar factory talked of until you are tired of the subject, so I will merely state that the factory will be more than ready for operation on July first, the scheduled date. I am one of the men who did not know of Anaheim before coming here, but since my arrival I am astonished that its natural advantages have not been developed earlier. Colorado is the center of the sugar beet industry, but the beets grown here are much better and yield four or five per cent more sugar. I believe this county is just beginning to appreciate the diversified nature of the crops which can be profitably raised here. We will show you the advantages to the community of a beet crop and I want to emphasize the statement that the value of advertising cannot be measured." J. H. Whitaker spoke a few words in favor of advertising and publicity, but added that the merchants were always expected to bear the burden of expense, while the ranchers gained the most benefit. Secretary Ahlborn was slated for the wind-up speech. "I have been selected to pronounce the benediction," he said, "because I look more like a minister than any of the balance of you. My dictionary says benediction means blessing. Well, this country has already been abundantly blessed, and what we want to do now is to get busy and let the balance of the world know of our advantages. We want all the men of Anaheim who are not members of the Board of Trade to join and help us boost. The boosting heretofore has been done by a few, and it is time that all joined hands and worked together." Mr. Melrose said that, as the proposed three-day Fourth of July celebration was projected for the purpose of boosting and advertising Anaheim, he believed the money spent on it could be used to better advantage in getting out up-to-date literature and scattering it where it will do the most good. His remarks were seconded by H. A. Dickel and others and applauded by all the listeners, consequently there is a possibility that the celebration and barbecue proposition may be abandoned. Earl Abbey, chairman of the entertainment committee, sandwiched in a statement to the effect that the Board of Trade will give a minstrel show on Thursday evening, June 22d, the proceeds to be used in furnishing the association's room in the library building at 8 o'clock. 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Invocation, by Rev Side. Music, by quartette Lincoln's Gettysburg Jay Hopkins. Decoration of Grave Selection, by Full Band. Assembly Monument Dead. Song, by Daughters Oration, by Rev Brant "America," Everybody Benediction, Rev R. BOY SCOOT Will Participate In Exercises at Decoration Day will activity for The Anahe as follows: Assemble by drill and exercise 9:30 march tothe cemeterial Day exercice Scouts who wish malunch; 2 p.m.Inspect drill by Frank Tausce school grounds; follow track events for home must wear uniforms as they will be profane as well as profane.The promotionof scouta great deal uponthe on this day. The inspection for ing and other work wterthe return fromthe scout camp which will out June 20.More deementwill be made laglas, Scoutmaster. LEFT EYE R Cancerous Growth at Calls for Surge W.S.English,sage Sunday operated upon talby Dr.Janss for left eye, atthe base cerous growth had mance Mr.English waith his home on Sou street where he now condition. Mr.English has fo been a contractor an carmeteral uusu "I suppose we were not in any great danger during our enforced sojourn at Mazatlan, but I can testify that it is not particularly pleasant and not conducive to sleep to lie in bed at night and hear an occasional shell come shrieking over your head. You knew that shell would strike somewhere, and you did not know that the darned thing would not light on your bed and disarrange the blankets. Dodging shells in daylight was an easy matter, but the whining Mauser bullets caused an uncomfortable feeling." A. I. Stewart of Fullerton was called upon for an outside opinion of Anaheim, and spoke for a few minutes. "I consider Anaheim fortunate in its boosting body," he said, "as Anaheim is moving to the front faster than any town in California. Fullerton is also keeping abreast of the times. The city council has just called an election on a $150,000 bond proposition for street improvements. My friend, Mr. Melrose, has just accused himself of being 42 years old. He may be that old in Anaheim but I assure you when he gets away from home he isn't half that age." Judge Howard was called upon to give a short talk on Membership. "In the year 1900," he said, "I came to Anaheim and found that a remark I accidentally overheard a travelingman make, that Anaheim was the dullest d—d town in California was literally true. In the following year a few progressive citizens organized a board of trade and from that date Anaheim began to take the upward road. The longer it travels that road the faster it goes, and if we get together, work together, and discuss methods we will produce results. Don't be afraid to pay your dues to the Board of Trade, don't be afraid to pay more if you can afford it. Make your Board of Trade a success and you will make Anaheim a success. Charles Eygabroad was called upon to give his impressions of Anaheim from the standpoint of a newcomer. "This is unexpected," he began, "but I am always ready to speak Previous to gathering at Odd Fellows' Hall to partake of the banquet the Board of Trade met in regular session at its chamber in the library building at 8 o'clock. Secretary Ahlborn reported that he had on file numerous communications from anxious enquirers but was unable to satisfactorily answer them owing to a lack of up-to-date literature. To write personally to each one and answer all the questions was an impossibility. G. N. Simpson of Billings, Montana, who is visiting his brother, V. U. Simpson, was invited by Chairman Adams to tell how the board of trade in his town is conducted. He is a real estate man and capitalist, and prominent member of the Billings board of trade. "To begin with," he said, "the board of trade to which I have the honor of belonging has its home in a glass house and not in a cellar. This house is on the railroad track near the depot, and all people passing through the town can see our exhibits from the car windows. We pay a secretary $2000 per year for keeping those exhibits up to date, for looking after up-to-date literature and suitably answering all letters of enquiry, and just at the present time we are considering the advisability of increasing the appropriations for this department to $5000 per annum. We have found that every dollar spent on the publicity bureau or in advertising our town comes back to us many fold. "I have been sent out here in the capacity of an advance guard. I represent many people who are seeking homes or investment and they expect to get descriptive literature. The best investment you can make is in advertising your advantages." Judge Howard said while it was true Anaheim was marching rapidly forward it was due chiefly to accident or its natural resources and not to any efforts made by the board of trade. He raised $425 in two hours several years ago for advertising purposes and ought to be able to raise $2000 as easily now. The secretary read a communicat-(Continued on Page Eight) W. S. English, aged Sunday operated upon tal by Dr. Janss for left eye, at the base cerous growth had mance. Mr. English was to his home on South street, where he now condition. Mr. English has fo been a contractor and a carpenter of unusual months ago, while west country, he cont cold, which seemed to an attack of neuralgia. A cancerous growth upon his cheekbone. The base of the eyeball bably the cause of the Janss was consulted, the eye was determined. The eye was found mal condition. The eye en its way inwardly patient is doubtful. EIGHT-HOURS Local Dry-Goods Firm With New $ The eight-hour law on Monday, and dry-gro who employ a number immediately complied statutes. At Falkens R. Store, Ahlborn & other stores where lad ed, nothing unusual or trons were served with ness. Stores will be day evening as former go on in shifts, working. At the laundry, who are employed, the newly respected, the girls hours. RETURNED FROM Wm. Schumacher at Chambers returned on Eureka, where they w es from the local Pyh the grand lodge in n They went by water time is reported. Ne ing will be held at Gr the year thereafter it ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1911 WEEK'S LOCAL EVENTS OF TIMELY INTEREST PROGRAM FOR DECORATION DAY EXERCISES AT CEMETERY Under Auspices of Julia Ward Howe Tent, No. 7, of Fullerton—Boy Scouts Will Participate—W. S. English Undergoes Surgical Operation for Removal of Eye—Eight-Hour Law Goes Into Effect, Stores Complying With New Statutes Decoration Day will be observed by old soldiers and citizens generally at the cemetery on Tuesday, May 30th. On Sunday, May 28, Rev. George R. Graff will preach the annual memorial address at the M. E. Church at Fullerton. The program for Memorial Sunday and Decoration Day is as follows: The Post and all visiting comrades will meet and fall in at Masonic hall, Fullerton, Sunday, May 28th, at 10:45 sharp and march to the Methodist Church in Fullerton. The Daughters of Veterans, Julia Ward Howe Tent, No. 7, acting as escort. The Rev. George R. Graff will preach the annual memorial sermon. The service at the cemetery at Anaheim will be in the forenoon of LIQUOR MEN PAY FINES Indian Detective Buys Whisky, Makes Complaint Pleading guilty to technical infraction of statutes for bidding the sale of liquors to Indians, five liquor-men of this city paid fines of $50 each in Judge Fullerton's court at Orange on Thursday afternoon. The fines were paid by C. O. Rust, N. Hart, J. D. Heitshusen, John Cassou and F. W. Dyckman. The complaining witness was William Pablo, a Banning Indian, employed as a detective in the United States Marshal's office, and E. E. Kennett, deputy United States marshal. Pablo and Kennett entered four saloons in town late in the afternoon. At Hart's saloon he was waited upon by Fred Maurer. Pablo called for a glass of whisky. Kennett walked in behind him and stood at the other end of the bar. Maurer did not suspect the man was an Indian, and sat a bottle of whisky before him. Pablo paid for the liquor, poured out a glass full, and then emptied the contents of a glass of water into the whisky glass. He said nothing. He and Kennett walked out of the saloon together. The following day Deputy Sheriff Sam Journegan served papers upon Maurer, as well as upon Levi Mann, barkeeper for Cassou, George Huntington, barkeeper for Heitshusen, and the other liquor named COL. ROYER PROMOTED BRIGADIER GENERAL NAMED UPON STAFF OF MAJOR-GENERAL STOBBART OF ST. PAUL Finds Commission Lying Upon His Table on Return from Mexico — Major General Recently His Guest on Visit of Inspection to Company 26—Advance Rapid During Past Eighteen Months—New Position Gives Him Enlarged Powers "Brigadier General J. O. Royer, Chief Signal Officer," is now the official signature of the well-known exponent of Pythianism, he having found on his desk, on his return from Mexico, a commission promoting him to that rank, issued by Maj.-Gen. Arthur J. Stobbart, commanding the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, the headquarters of which is at St. Paul, Minnesota. This promotion from the rank of Colonel is a well-deserved recognition of the effective and enthusiastic work of Gen. Royer in the cause of Pythianism in Southern California; and the members of Anaheim Lodge, and particularly all those of Company 26, U.R., march even more proudly than their BOY SCOUTS Will Participate in Decoration Day Exercises at Cemetery Decoration Day will be a day of activity for the Anaheim Boy Scouts, as follows: Assembly 8.30 followed by drill and exercises in signaling; 9.30 march to the cemetery for the Memorial Day exercises; 12 lunch. Scouts who wish may go home to lunch; 2 p.m. inspection in military drill by Frank Tausch at the high school grounds, followed by field and track events for honors. All scouts must wear uniforms who have them as they will be graded on appearance as well as proficiency in drill. The promotion of scouts will depend a great deal upon the showing made on this day. The inspection for first aid scouting and other work will be given after the return from the first annual scout camp which will take place about June 20. More definite announcement will be made later. E. B. Douglas, Scoutmaster. LEFT EYE REMOVED Cancerous Growth at Base of Optic Calls for Surgeon's Knife W. S. English, aged 81, was on Sunday operated upon at the hospital by Dr. Janss for removal of the left eye, at the base of which cancerous growth had made its appearance. Mr. English was later removed to his home on South Los Angeles street, where he now lies in critical condition. Mr. English has for years past been a contractor and builder, and is a carmertor of unusual ability Some glass of whisky. Kennett walked in behind him and stood at the other end of the bar. Maurer did not suspect the man was an Indian, and sat a bottle of whisky before him. Pablo paid for the liquor, poured out a glass full, and then emptied the contents of a glass of water into the whisky glass. He said nothing. He and Kennett walked out of the saloon together. The following day Deputy Sheriff Sam Journegan served papers upon Maurer, as well as upon Levi Mann, barkeeper for Cassou, George Huntington, barkeeper for Heitshusen, and the other liquor men named. Hart was in San Diego at the time. He was telegraphed by D. Jackson, who was in charge of his business during his absence. He immediately returned. The trial had been held and Maurer fined, as well as the others. In the case of Mr. Rust, the act of Pablo and Kennett were contemptible. They drove to the winery at 8 o'clock in the evening, and called for wine. An employee served them while they waited outside in the dark. Pablo spoke in English, and so far as the employee could tell might have been an American. Mr. Rust was not at home on Thursday when the deputy sheriff called with a warrant for his arrest. However, when he learned on his return that a warrant had been issued for his arrest he drove to Orange and paid his fine. Kennett makes the statement that the arrests were made because the accused men sell liquor to Banning Indians who come here during walnut-picking time and the beet season seeking employment. This the liquor men protest is not true. Kennett states that last year a number of Banning Indians returned to the reservation without their horses, and in many cases without their shoes and much of their clothing, as a result of being robbed by Mexicans after being made drunk here. Local officers know of no such occurrences. The saloon men deny the truth of Pablo's statement, that they sell liquor to Indians, and this statement is believed by those acquainted with the case. That liquor is sold illicitly at many points in Orange county is undeniable. Dead falls are maintained at Los Alamitos, Huntington Beach and at other points. Recently a Richfield divekeeper was heavily fined for selling liquor without a license. Probably it is in these places that the Banning Indians get their liquor, for they labor in the Los Alamitos beet fields during the season. That licensed liquor-men, doing business in the open, would imperial their business interests by breaking the laws is not given credence. One result of the arrest is that Mexicans will find it hard to obtain liquor in Anaheim hereafter. Liquor men will take no further chances with poor Lo. SCHOOL MASTERS TENNIS TOURNAMENT On Saturday the school masters of official signature of the well-known exponent of Pythianism, he having found on his desk, on his return from Mexico, a commission promoting him to that rank, issued by Maj.-Gen. Arthur J. Stobbart, commanding the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, the headquarters of which is at St. Paul, Minnesota. This promotion from the rank of Colonel is a well-deserved recognition of the effective and enthusiastic work of Gen. Royer in the cause of Pythianism in Southern California; and the members of Anaheim Lodge, and particularly all those of Company 26, U.R., march even more proudly than is their wont for having as member of their lodge and company an officer so high up in the councils of the order. In the official position he now occupies, Gen. Royer will have opportunities to accomplish even more than he has in the past for the good of the order—and incidentally to boost to good effect for Anaheim, something he never forgets to do wherever he is. From the reports which have come down from the Grand Lodge, which ended its annual session last week, it is shown that the order is making satisfactory progress in California,and in southern part of the state particularly; and during the term of office of the new Grand Chancellor, Hon. Benj F. Bledsoe of San Bernardino, the order is expected to forge ahead with great strides. Gen. Royer's promotion in the uniform rank has been rapid during the past year and a half. Coming here five years ago with the rank of major, he set about, after attending to the details of his large private interests, to organize a lodge of Pythian Knights in this city. On several occasions he was host to many knights who gathered here from many points in Southern California. The local lodge was instituted a year ago Dec 31, when the old year was ushered out and the new year in by organizing one of the strongest lodges in United States, its membership, uniform and subordinate, reaching upward of 500. One of its early functions was entertaining 3500 Knights and their friends at an all-day barbecue some months later. Members of the uniform rank gathered from many parts of the state, among them being a delegation from Napa, bearing a banner in the parade, "We made Royer a K.P." Next came the effort to have the grand lodge meet here this year. The project would have succeeded; but for the lack of hotel accommodations. So far from urging the grand lodge to come, local Knights had to urge them to stay away. Now the General has his money up to build a hotel. With a large hotel here, the grand lodge cannot be kept away. For his success in organizing the lodge a year and a half ago, Gen. Royer was promoted from major to colonel on Brigadier General Drifil's staff. His present promotion makes him most conspicuous Knight in the state, he being the only Knight in California on the major-general's staff. He takes his honors with the reserve Cancerous Growth at Base of Optic Calls for Surgeon's Knife W. S. English, aged 81, was on Sunday operated upon at the hospital by Dr. Janss for removal of the left eye, at the base of which cancerous growth had made its appearance. Mr. English was later removed to his home on South Los Angeles street, where he now lies in critical condition. Mr. English has for years past been a contractor and builder, and is a carpenter of unusual ability. Some months ago, while working in the west country, he contracted a severe cold, which seemed to develop into an attack of neuralgia in the head. A cancerous growth had appeared upon his cheekbone. This spread to the base of the eyeball, and was probably the cause of the trouble. Dr. Janss was consulted, and removal of the eye was determined upon. The eye was found to be in normal condition. The cancer had eaten its way inwardly. Recovery of the patient is doubtful. EIGHT-HOUR LAW Local Dry-Goods Firms Complying With New Statute The eight-hour law went into effect on Monday, and dry-goods merchants who employ a number of lady clerks immediately complied with the new statutes. At Falkenstein's, the S.Q. R. Store, Ahlborn & Raymond's and other stores where ladies are employed, nothing unusual occurred and patrons were served with usual promptness. Stores will be open on Saturday evening as formerly. The ladies go on in shifts, working eight hours. At the laundry, where many girls are employed, the new law was promptly respected, the girls working eight hours. RETURNED FROM NORTH Wm. Schumacher and William Chambers returned on Tuesday from Eureka, where they went as delegates from the local Pythian lodge to the grand lodge in session there. They went by water. An enjoyable time is reported. Next year's meeting will be held at Grass Valley, and the year thereafter it will come south that the Banning Indians get their liquor, for they labor in the Los Alamitos beet fields during the season. That licensed liquor-men, doing business in the open, would imperial their business interests by breaking the laws is not given credence. One result of the arrest is that Mexicans will find it hard to obtain liquor in Anaheim hereafter. Liquor men will take no further chances with poor Lo. SCHOOL MASTERS TENNIS TOURNAMENT On Saturday the school masters of the county held their annual tennis tournament at Orange, with teams from Anaheim, Fullerton, Orange and Santa Ana competing. On the singles Prof. Turner of the Anaheim school carried everything before him winning in the morning from Prof. Bartlett of Santa Ana in two straight sets, and in the afternoon from Prof. Plummer of Fullerton, who had disposed of Orange previously, in two straight sets. In the doubles Anaheim landed second, due largely to Prof. Culp's newness at the game. After having beaten Orange, represented by Professors Durfee and Fishback, the Anaheim team, composed of Professors Turner and Culp, lost to the Fullerton team in two straight sets. Profs. Brunton and Marsden composed the victorious Fullerton team. The day was hot and the Proffs had a for-sure workout, but they all declare that it was the best day ever. CARPENTERS GO TO MEXICO Southern Pacific Force Will Rebuild Houses Burned by Insurgents A force of Southern Pacific painters arrived yesterday and are engaged in painting the addition to the packing house recently erected for the orange association on Santa Ana street. The force of carpenters who have been here for some weeks past engaged upon the building will this week proceed to Nogales in their special work train to rebuild depots and other structures burned by insurgents in the war across the border. Many bridges are also destroyed on the line from Nogales to Guaymas and a bridge crew is now on its way south to rebuild them. It is announced that with the restoration of peace railroad traffic will be resumed to all points in Mexico. Well, gentlemen," he said, "I accepted this promotion so that I might be of more service in boosting for Anaheim. You know a long time ago I said I like the climate and I love your people. We're going to have the state grand lodge meet here one of these fine days, and then we're going to have the national encampment in Anaheim. We are going to have a lot of good people here, and many of them, once they see Anaheim, will never go home. They will locate right here. I want them here. We need them in our business. They are bound to come." "What did you think of Mexico?" one of the party inquired. "It's a hell of a place," he replied, as he prepared to dodge one of the Tampico's shells; "I'd much rather be in Anaheim." Major-General Stobbart on his recent visit to Southern California was Gen. Royer's personal guest. It is known the commanding officer was greatly impressed with the boundless energy of the local warrior. His elevation to a brigadier-generalship followed on the commanding officer's return east. Gen. Royer has been invited to organize a lodge at Corona on the night of Wednesday, June 7th, and has accepted the task. He will be PROMOTED ER GENERAL STAFF OF MAJOROBBART OF MAUL Lying Upon His from Mexico — recently His Guest section to Company hold During Past days—New Position agged Powers. Al J. O. Royer, "is now the of the well-known ism, he having on his return from on promoting him by Maj.-Gen. Arcommanding the nights of Pythias, which is at St. This promotion Colonel is a wellof the effective work of Gen. Royer Chianism in Souththe members of and particularly all 26, U.R., march assisted by the Grand Chancellor; and a special train has been engaged to take the members of Anaheim lodge and Co. 26 from Anaheim to Corona on that day, the return trip to be made as soon as the ceremonies are over, probably reaching Anaheim about midnight. It is hoped and expected that every member will go on this special, as the Corona brothers have made great preparations to give their guests a good time and handsome entertainment. REPORT WAS PREMATURE Gang of Thirty Men Are Cutting Weeds on Railroad Tracks A report reached town on Saturday morning to the effect that a gang of men were engaged in electrizing the Los Alamitos branch of the Southern Pacific railroad. Inquiry at the depot here elicited the fact that the men were engaged in cutting weeds on the right of way, and that the report about electrizing was premature. Many reports are current relative to electric railway building, and it is given out that the P. E. will soon begin the work of electrizing Southern Pacific tracks within a radius of 100 miles of Los Angeles. Color is given this report by a visit of P. E. officials to Orange and Santa Ana a few days ago. They were driven ov- WEST-SIDERS WIN INCORPORATION FIGHT TOWN OF STANTON FORMED AFTER STUBBORNLY FOUGH CONTEST Purpose Merely to Forestall City in Sewer Plans, Effect Will Be to Delay Work by Test in Courts—Many Autos Carry Voters to Polls—Ordinance to Be Passed Declaring Sewer Farm a Nuisance—Feed By a vote of 76 to 65 the town of Stanton was born in the west country on Tuesday after as bitter a struggle as was ever decided at a ballot-box in this county. The twelve-square mile municipality, sparsely settled for the most part, was arrayed in two hostile camps, for and against incorporation, and weeks ago the contest began to grow warm. The object of the new town is simply to prevent this city from maintaining a sewer farm on the Gilbert ranch, upon which the city holds an option, and to which it has practically secured a right of way. This city declares it will go right ahead in its plans, and will occupy the ranch even if it of the well-known misman, he having on his return from promoting him by Maj.-Gen. Arcommanding the nightights of Pythias, which is at St. This promotion Colonel is a wellknown of the effective work of Gen. Royer Michalianum in Souththe members of and particularly all 26, U.R., march y than is their member of their man officer so high of the order. In the now occupies, he opportunities to more than he has good of the ordto boost to good something he neherever he is. which have come and Lodge, which passion last week, the order is making in California,and start of the state during the term of Grand Chancellor, ode of San Bernarexpected to forge bridges. In motion in the unrapid during the self. Coming here the rank of mater attending to large private interlodge of Pythian On several potions many knights from many points ncia. The local a year ago Dec. year was ushered ear in by organizgest lodges in its membership, mate, reaching up of its early functing 3500 Knights an all-day barbeter. Members of fathered from mate, among them from Napa, bearthe parade, "We" afort to have the here this year. have succeeded; hotel accommodaturging the grand Knights had to away. Now the money up to build large hotel here, cannot be kept in organizing the half ago, Gen. and from major to General Driffil's motion makes him Knight in the only Knight in major-general's staff, with the reserve trizing the Los Alamitos branch of Southern Pacific railroad. Inquiry at the depot here elicited the fact that the men were engaged in cutting weeds on the right of way, and that the report about electrizing was premature. Many reports are current relative to electric railway building, and it is given out that the P. E. will soon begin the work of electrizing Southern Pacific tracks within a radius of 100 miles of Los Angeles. Color is given this report by a visit of P. E. officials to Orange and Santa Ana a few days ago. They were driven over the route between these towns, and inspected the route northerly as far as the river bridge. A gentleman high in P. E. councils while in town on Saturday made the statement that work upon electrizing S. P. tracks in this section would soon begin, and that an electric road would be constructed from Orange to this city. The road will run to the sugar factory and continue east to a junction with P. E. tracks at Yorba. Work is now in progress on the line from Yorba to the Riverside county line. PUMPING PLANTS ACTIVE Popping of Gasoline Engines Are Heard In the Land Following a day of unusually warm weather on Saturday, pumping plants were active in the region about the city, and the popping of scores of gasoline engines was heard far into the night on every hand. In a radius of three miles of the city there are 400 pumping plants, representing an investment of three-quarters of a million dollars, and water is raised in great quantities during this season of the year. More plants were apop on Saturday evening than previously this year, and their activity was commented upon by people in town. Added to the volume of water raised by the pumps is the great volume brought down in the water company's ditches. Crops are looking remarkably well, and abundant yields are looked for from the coming harvest. ORANGES BRING DINERO Local Association's Net Returns Better Than $100,000 Manager Sandilands of the association packing-house this week began shipping Valencia oranges, of which he will pack 100 cars. He has shipped 240 cars of navels, sweets and seedlings and bloods, and now turns to the later variety. He has a force of twenty-two hands engaged at the packing-house and forwards ten cars weekly. Prices are good, and the net return to local growers for this season's crop will be more than $100,000. This is at a rate of $1 per box net to the grower, and considering the great output of 47,000 carloads of fruit is a satisfactory figure. Packing will continue during the summer. Fruit is of first-class qual- try on Tuesday after as bitter a struggle as was ever decided at a ballot-box in this county. The twelve-square mile municipality, sparsely settled for the most part, was arrayed in two hostile camps, for and against incorporation, and weeks ago the contest began to grow warm. The object of the new town is simply to prevent this city from maintaining a sewer farm on the Gilbert ranch, upon which the city holds an option, and to which it has practically secured a right of way. This city declares it will go right ahead in its plans, and will occupy the ranch even if it costs the biggest kind of a lawsuit. The joker in all these proceedings is that Stanton has offered the city 100 acres of sandy land in the wash near Brookshurst to this city for sewer farm purposes at $300 per acre. It seems Stanton opposes a sewer farm in his town if land is purchased from Gilbert, but if land is to be purchased from him, it is a horse of a different color. A half dozen autos sped across the country roads bringing voters to the polls. Stanton was on the ground leading the fight, a big unlighted cigar in his teeth, talking the opposition push to a standstill. Deputy Sheriff Squires was on hand to preserve the dignity of the law. Stanton engaged W. J. Cole in heated controversy. The latter was about to eat Stanton alive when Suqires interfered and stopped the argument. E. B. Murphy, a leader of the opponents to incorporation, engaged in a discussion with D. L.Warden, the romping Bovalapus of the Wilds, who scoured the country over seekers when he might devour. One hundred and forty-six votes were polled, of which 76 were for incorporation and 65 against. Two votes against incorporation were thrown out because of being improperly marked. Three unstamped ballots were found in the box. The vote for city officials was as follows: For trustee: E. K. Muller 69, Thomas Hill 71, J. H. Bradford 71, F. D. Winters 70, F. J. Buntain 70. City Clerk—D. L. Warden 70. Treasurer—Harry Barter 70. The election board was composed of the following voters: Inspectors—C. E. Douglas, W. R.Dickinson. Judges—John McBride, L. F.W.Schacht. Ballot Clerks—J. M.Cameron, A.Soll. Clerks—E. D. Stiles, John F.Roe. The newly elected trustees will meet and organize as soon as the vote is canvassed by the supervisors. Its first act will be to pass an ordinance declaring a sewer farm to be a nuisance. It is expected the clash will come in the courts immediately thereafter. Stanton was so elated over the result that he promised to provide a barbecue in the near future on the Gilbert ranch. During the day the following circular was issued by proponents of incorporation: "Voters—Protect Yourselves." MISS BROWNING ILL Mother Telegraphs from Rome For Family Physician Mrs. Adele Browning of Los Angeles, sister of C. O. Rust of this city, telegraphed from Rome one day last week to Dr. Choate of Los Angeles, her family physician, to immediately proceed to that city, inasmuch as her daughter, Miss Mildred Browning, had become suddenly ill. She telegraphed again, bidding him to proceed with all haste, and to spare no expense. Dr. Choate left for Rome immediately, and will arrive there in thirteen days. Mrs. Browning and daughter have been touring Europe for the benefit of the latter's health, which has been precarious for some time past. It is presumed that serious complications in her case have baffled the Italian physicians, and that Dr. Choate's presence was all the more necessary. GOES TO OAKLAND Miss Brewitt Leaves Today for Home In North Miss Lucille Brewitt who since the first of the year has been one of the corps of nurses at the sanitarium leaves today for her home in Oakland on a leave of absence until fall. She goes by water, sailing on the President from Redondo this afternoon. She will be accompanied by C. E. Holcomb and Miss Dora Zeyn. Miss Brewitt is a popular favorite here and her many friends will regret to note her coming departure. The newly elected trustees will meet and organize as soon as the vote is canvassed by the supervisors. Its first act will be to pass an ordinance declaring a sewer farm to be a nuisance. It is expected the clash will come in the courts immediately thereafter. Stanton was so elated over the result that he promised to provide a barbecue in the near future on the Gilbert ranch. During the day the following circular was issued by proponents of incorporation: "Voters—Protect Yourselves. To the Voters of the Proposed City of Stanton: "The city of Anaheim, through its city trustees, has attempted to unduly and unwarrantedly influence us to vote against incorporation, so as to enable that city to dump its sewage in our midst. "The Anaheim trustees say that they have the right to maintain the sewer farm regardless of whether or not we incorporate. If that be true, why are they fighting incorporation? They well know that incorporation means the death knell of a sewer farm, in the western country. They know that we will protect our neighbors to the west of us by not permitting Anaheim to run its pipe line through our town and destroy our neighbors' property. They know that they will have to secure a franchise to lay this pipe-line and to do this they must first get the consent of the people of our town. "Let Anaheim keep its filth at home. It can be done by pumping, but in order to save a few cents, the trustees of Anaheim would ruin our property. They have shown us absolutely no consideration. Why should we show any to them? "The daily papers announce that the Southern Pacific branch road running from Anaheim to Los Alamitos is to be electrized at once. The Gilbert farm fronts for one-half mile on this road. It would be nice, would it not, to have strangers coming into this section secure their first impressions (and smells) by being landed at this sewer farm. Pleasant idea, isn't it? "The 'anonymous circular' referred to by the Anaheim trustees was authorized by the Magnolia Improvement Association, which for 'obvious reasons' has no hesitation in claiming (Continued on Page Eight)