anaheim-gazette 1912-03-21

The GAZETTE Job Printing Department is the best in the County. Everything New and thoroughly Up to Date VOLUME XXXII STOCK ASKS $1,000 IS GIVEN $750 CITY TRUSTEES PAID HAND-SOMELY FOR SEWER RIGHT OF WAY Treasurer's Bond Fixed at $25,000, Marshal's at $5000, Clerk's at $2000 and Recorder's $500 — City Attorney Reports Southern Counties Gas Company Will Pay Two Per Cent of Earnings to City — Recorder's Report Shows Forty-Five Cases in His Court this Month There was little of interest doing at the regular session of the City Trustees on Thursday evening, as the several special meetings held during the past month kept the clerk's calendar pretty clean. The election ordinance was passed and received the mayor's signature, and ordinance No. 240, fixing the bonds of the treasurer, clerk, marshal and recorder, was introduced. The treasurer's bond hereafter will be $25,000, the marshal's $5000, the clerk's $2000,and the recorder's $500. Certain residents on South Palm street filed a petition asking for an Collected ... 3,954.50 Total ... $21,789.53 Paid by warrants ... 3,956.59 Bal. on hand ... $17,833.14 Summary General Fund ... $17,833.14 Library Fund ... 496.29 Sewer Fund ... 21,169.64 Electric Light Fund ... 2,691.28 1910 Bond ... 1,269.66 Improvement No. 2 ... 120.75 Improvement No. 3 ... 337.50 Improvement No. 4 ... 2,250.00 Improvement No. 5 ... 675.00 Improvement No. 6 ... 637.60 Improvement No. 7 ... 6,750.00 Total cash on hand ... $60,230.88 MINUTES OF WATER BOARD Official Report of Saturday's Meeting by Secretary Wallop Anaheim, March 16, 1912. The board of directors of A.U.W. Co. met in regular session on the above date with all members present. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Beazley reported that he had investigated the complaint of W. A. Goodwin, and found the south branch TAFT REPU WILL ON CALL FOR ME HOUSE FR MA Preliminary Sesard's Office S Birth to the N Seven Selected —Many Namenber of Ladies, Col. Wickershelicanism — G Pursuant to calber of the stalwors of Anaheim, male, assembled office Saturday motion a movemization of a W republican club. As it was Satwhen the merchaunable to leave as a number of their intention oi cided to postpoof a permanent the several special meetings held during the past month kept the clerk's calendar pretty clean. The election ordinance was passed and received the mayor's signature, and ordinance No. 240, fixing the bonds of the treasurer, clerk, marshal and recorder, was introduced. The treasurer's bond hereafter will be $25,000, the marshal's $5000, the clerk's $2000, and the recorder's $500. Certain residents on South Palm street filed a petition asking for an extension of electric lights on that street. The petition was referred back for a guarantee of sufficient number of patrons to justify the extension. City Attorney Ames reported to the board that a representative of the Southern Counties Gas company had been in communication with him and agreed to pay to the city two per cent of the gross earnings of the company as provided by ordinance. The aggregate to date is in the neighborhood of $600. The petition of Mrs. William Porter and others for three street lights on South Olive street, was granted, the petitioners agreeing to pay $17.50 toward the expense. City Electrician Lewis was also instructed to install lights at the corner of Center and Cherry streets and Broadway and Melrose. Mary E. Jones was granted permit to build a barn on North Lemon street, to cost $700. A permit for the erection of a corrugated iron shed, within the fire limits, was also granted to Adolph Stankey. Mayor Rust was granted a six months' leave of absence, and the best wishes of the board was extended him for a pleasant journey through Europe and a safe return home. City Engineer Steward reported that he was ready to extend a line of sewer through Trustee Godfrey Stock's vineyard, and asked that the question of a right of way be settled so he could proceed with the work. Mr. Stock proposed to grant right of way for one thousand dollars cash, or would give free right provided the board agreed to pay the actual damage incurred. The sewer runs diagonally across a ten-acre field of grapes and will destroy upward of one hundred vines. The board voted itself a committee of the whole to visit the vineyard in company with Mr. Steward to assess the damages. After inspecting the property on Official Report of Saturday's Meeting by Secretary Wallop Anaheim, March 16, 1912. The board of directors of A.U.W. Co. met in regular session on the above date with all members present. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Beazley reported that he had investigated the complaint of W. A. Goodwin, and found the south branch ditch in very bad shape. As property owners in this locality desire a 12 inch pipe line to be put in alongside of the present open ditch, and had agreed to pay two-thirds the total cost of such a pipe line, it was moved by Bradford and seconded by Dwyer that the superintendent construct the pipe line. Carried. Hale reported that F. Dunham had complained to him of the condition of the pipe line which crossed the road at the Carpenter place. On motion duly seconded and carried the superintendent was instructed to lay new pipe across the road. Bradford reported that the contractors on pumping plant No. 3 were making fair progress. The superintendent reported that he had started work on the reservoir at pumping plant No. 2. Beazley reported that Mrs. Hetebrink would sign a deed for the proposed right of way through her property for a pipe line, but would not include a road in the deed. McFadden suggested laying off half the ditch crew for a few days, as they were too far ahead of the pipe laying crew. Applications on file for the transfer of stock were on motion granted. Dwyer reported that George Bauer requested a quit claim to a certain abandoned ditch on his property, and the secretary was instructed to notify Mr. Bauer to have a deed drawn up and present same to the board at their next meeting, when it would be considered. A communication was received from the Placentia volunteer fire company asking the A.U.W.Co. to contribute to a fund for the purchase of firehose and other equipment. A contract was received from the A.T.&S.F.R.R.Co., which they requested the A.U.W.Co. to sign before they constructed the switch for the water company at Placentia. The oil committee did not think that the switch as proposed by the railway company would be entirely satisfactory. As it was Saturd when the merchant unable to leave as a number of their intention of cided to postponed of a permanent date when all went tunity of taking in the election of adoption of by-lawsance with this day Howard appointed seven, consisting W. Duckworth and the four precincts S. Howard, J. W. McKee and C. E. at the same place Monday morning, and make all necessary for a rousing Tail opera-house. Two lists, one other females, for natures, were botted, some of them their wives' proxies. F. C. Spencer still had a sum owed in his possession, last campaign, and get it in circulation the cause. Short speeches Backs, a member Taft club, and Co Fullerton. Mr. W somewhat peeved many different briefs in the papers. "Republican party," kind of republican proclaims himself insurgent, or an ass her ism he ceases Moreover, this tall publicanism is an understanding. This has always been greased in this nation all benefited and will continue these side parties predecessors to dislike Mr. Wickersheim ton republicans h Taft club a few days that it was in a ion and was rapi membership. Mr. Stock proposed to grant right of way for one thousand dollars cash, or would give free right provided the board agreed to pay the actual damage incurred. The sewer runs diagonally across a ten-acre field of grapes and will destroy upward of one hundred vines. The board voted itself a committee of the whole to visit the vineyard in company with Mr. Steward to assess the damages. After inspecting the property on Friday afternoon and viewing Mr. Steward's survey through the vines the board decided that $750 would be a just and ample compensation for the damage. The finding was accepted by Mr. Stock and an agreement signed Saturday. City Recorder Howard's report shows 45 cases in police court during the past thirty days, and $139 collected in fines. About 50 per cent of the cases were given jail sentences of various degrees. Following are the reports of the marshal and treasurer: Marshal's Report Collected for licenses ...$612.00 Collected for light ...1786.70 Collected for water ...910.05 Total ...$3308.75 Delinquents Collected For light ...$35.25 For water ...49.15 For license ...2.50 Penalties ...7.25 Total ...$94.15 Delinquents Reported For light ...$80.90 For water ...89.05 For license ...3.50 Total ...$173.45 Treasurer's Report Bal. on hand last report...$17,835.03 A communication was received from the Placentia volunteer fire company asking the A.U.W.Co. to contribute to a fund for the purchase of firehose and other equipment. A contract was received from the A.T.&S.F.R.R.Co., which they requested the A.U.W.Co. to sign before they constructed the switch for the water company at Placentia. The oil committee did not think that the switch as proposed by the railway company would be entirely satisfactory and were given more time to look into the matter. On motion of Sherwood seconded by McFadden the president and secretary were authorized to sign the contract with the Santa Fe Co., also a check in payment of the cost of said switch, whenever the oil committee were satisfied with the contract. McFadden called the attention of the board to the condition of north branch ditch along his north line. The superintendent was instructed to quit the work in Anaheim for a few days and make the necessary repairs on the ditch. On motion of Dwyer seconded by McFadden Attorney Keech was authorized to bid for a franchise for an oil pipe line from the Amalgamated lease to Placentia. On motion the meeting adjourned. Wm. T. Wallop, Secretary. Unosuk Nishikawa, a Japanese laborer, died at Garden Grove Thursday night, as the result of a kick in the stomach by a horse several days previous. The remains will be cremated in Los Angeles, and on Mar. 27 the widow with her 10-month-old baby and the ashes of her husband will sail for Japan. Nishikawa worked at Talbert nine years, and had saved a tidy sum of money. AHEIM GAZE' ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1912 TAFT REPUBLICANS WILL ORCANIZE CLUB CALL FOR MEETING AT OPERA-HOUSE FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 29 Preliminary Session at Judge Howard's Office Saturday Night Gives Birth to the Move—Committee of Seven Selected to Arrange Details—Many Names, Including a Number of Ladies, Already on List — Col. Wickersheim Talks on Republicanism — Great Interest Taken Pursuant to call a considerable number of the stalwart republican electors of Anaheim, both male and female, assembled at Judge Howard's office Saturday evening, and set in motion a movement toward the organization of a William Howard Taft republican club. As it was Saturday night, a time when the merchants and clerks were unable to leave their business, and as a number of them had signified their intention of joining, it was decided to postpone the organization of a permanent body until a future LETTER FROM LIEUT. BEALE Seeing Sights at National Capital and Other Points East Washington, March 9, 1912. Editor Gazette.—So far safely on my journey; arrived in New Orleans Saturday night. After I had washed up, and made myself presentable, and had something to eat, I looked up some of the boys, and they showed me around. Sunday I met Louis Lagman, a brother to O. A. Lagman. He is a chip off the old block. He showed me all there was to see in New Orleans—had a fine time. Left Monday morning for Cincinnati; Tuesday morning when I got out of my berth I found the ground covered with snow, and still snowing hard; it seemed funny to me. Was in Cincinnati from Tuesday noon till Thursday night. The Petibone brothers placed me in the hands of a brother K. of P. and a brother Odd Fellow, and between them I saw Cincinnati pretty well. The only trouble was they said my money was counterfeit, and would not let me spend any. I certainly have realized what southern hospitality is. Left on Thursday night for Cumberland, and was there all SANTA ANA HIGHSCHOOL FIRST IN TRACK MEET ANAHEIM GETS SECOND AFTER HEROIC STRUGGLE FOR FIRST PLACE Huntington Beach Makes Good Showing, But Orange and Fullerton won Few Points—Beebe, Anaheim, First In Both the Mile and Half Mile Races—Kelley Was First in the 220 Dash, and Rannow in Discus Throw—Large Crowd in Attendance In point of enthusiasm, entries,and attendance, the biggest track meet ever held in Orange county was held in Santa Ana on Saturday afternoon. The contest was, as had been predicted, close and hard fought and not until the winners 'n the broad jump, the last event, except the relay,were announced, was it known whether Santa Ana or Anaheim would be the victor. Dope fell by the wayside in many events, but the worst disappointment befell the Huntington Beach contingent as they were counted as strong contenders for first place but came SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION Will Meet at Presbyterian Church Friday, March 29 The annual convention of the Anaheim District Sunday School Association will be held at the Presbyterian church in Anaheim on Friday, Mar 29, 1912. The following program has been arranged for the occasion: Morning Session—Devotionals, led by Rev. E. J. Statom of Fullerton. Graded Lessons, illustrated and discussed, Miss Meme Brockway, Los Angeles. Discussion. Our Girls, Mrs. D. W. Hasson, of Buena Park. Duet. Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Fuller of Fullerton. Practical Sunday School Problems. Rev. Orr, Olinda. In Cincinnati from Tuesday noon till Thursday night. The Petitbone brothers placed me in the hands of a brother K. of P. and a brother Odd Fellow, and between them I saw Cincinnati pretty well. The only trouble was they said my money was counterfeit, and would not let me spend any. I certainly have realized what southern hospitality is. Left on Thursday night for Cumberland, and was there all day Friday, the guest of Maryland Co. No. 2; another hot time. Reached Washington, D.C., this noon and am now on the boat en route for Norfolk, Va., where there will be another great time. In Cumberland, I stood on the bridge—with one foot in Maryland, and one in West Virginia. Today, in Washington. I went all over the capitol building, accompanied by a guide; went in the senate chamber and also in the house of representatives, which was in session. We sat a while and listened to the talking. Also went all over the congressional library, which is a very fine building. I have been boosting for Anaheim all along the line, in the east and wherever I have stopped. Have disposed of quite a number of pamphlets. It is very cold here today, and it looks like more snow. Am glad to see by the paper you have had rain there. Will close for this time. If you can make anything out of this why do so. Yours respectfully, B. T. Beale. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION Will Meet at Presbyterian Church Friday, March 29 The annual convention of the Anaheim District Sunday School Association will be held at the Presbyterian church in Anaheim on Friday, Mar 29, 1912. The following program has been arranged for the occasion: Morning Session—Devotionals, led by Rev. E. J. Statom of Fullerton. Graded Lessons, illustrated and discussed, Miss Meme Brockway, Los Angeles. Discussion. Our Girls, Mrs. D. W. Hasson, of Buena Park. Duet. Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Fuller of Fullerton. Practical Sunday School Problems. Rev. Orr, Olinda. In Santa Ana on Saturday afternoon. The contest was, as had been predicted, close and hard fought and not until the winners 'n the broad jump, the last event, except the relay, were announced, was it known whether Santa Ana or Anaheim would be the victor. Dope fell by the wayside in many events, but the worst disappointment befell the Huntington Beach contingent as they were counted as strong contenders for first place, but came through a poor third. To their slump can be traced Anaheim's failure to take first place as all points lost by Huntington Beach went to Santa Ana, for they were the men who nosed the beach men from places which Anaheim could not take, so now by the margin given them in the points thus gained and which Huntington Beach should have taken had their men been in condition. As it was Anaheim came along magnificently and did all that was expected and more. The greatest race of the day was in the 440 yard dash, won by Baker, who ran in great style and defeating the supposedly invincible Smith of Santa Ana. The mile and half mile were all Beebe's by a large margin, and were won by him without so much as an extended effort. This long wiry lad bids fair to carry the record of Southern California in the distances ere long, as he has the stuff. Yorba in the shot and Chamberlain in the hurdles each took three points, bringing Anaheim's total to 37, but not enough to lift the cup as Santa Ana sailed away with the relay in 1:34 and took the meet with a score of 50.2 points. Huntington Beach 22 1-2, Orange 6, and Fullerton a lone 5, taken by King in the 220 yard dash. The summary of events is as follows: The 50-yard dash—Youngman (Santa Ana) first, Douglas (Anaheim) second, Livernash (Huntington Beach) third. Time 5 2-5s. The 440 yard dash—Baker (Anaheim) first, Linn (Huntington Beach) second, Jacobs (Santa Ana) third. Time 5 1-5s. The 120-yard hurdles—West (Santa Ana) first, Chamberlain (Anaheim) second. Time 18s. The 100 yard dash—Youngman (Santa Ana) first, Lane (Orange) second, Newcomer (Santa Ana) third. Time 10 2-5s. The republican party has always been the party of progress in this nation. It has enacted all the beneficial laws heretofore, and will continue to do so after all these side parties have followed their predecessors to dishonorable graves." Mr. Wickersheim said that Fullerton republicans had organized a Taft club a few days previously and that it was in a flourishing condition and was rapidly increasing its membership. A second meeting will be held at the opera-house the evening of Friday, March 29. Capt. John D. Fredericks of Los Angeles will address the meeting, as will also C. Chapman of Fullerton and Richard Melrose of this city. The Fullerton brass band will be present, heading a delegation of Taft men from that city. Crowther's Cadet band will also be in attendance, and it is expected the meeting will be one of the largest of the campaign. Y.M.C.A. BUILDING Site Selected on South Philadelphia Street A meeting of the building committee of the Y.M.C.A. was held on Monday evening at Attorney Evans' office and a site selected for a building on South Philadelphia street. There were present J. W. Duckworth, Charles Eygabroad, Wm. McLauchlin, M. W. Wickett and J. F. Walker. Several sites were considered, and after discussion a site on Philadelphia street, south of Broadway, was chosen. Three lots were purchased, giving the association 150x165 feet. Plans are now being made for a Y.M.C.A. building to cost $3000. It is expected work upon the structure will begin in the near future. Morning Session—Devotionals, led by Rev. E. J. Statom of Fullerton. Graded Lessons, illustrated and discussed, Miss Meme Brockway, Los Angeles. Discussion. Our Girls. Mrs. D. W. Hasson, of Buena Park. Duet. Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Fuller of Fullerton. Practical Sunday School Problems. Rev. Orr, Olinda. Discussion. Methods of Increasing Sunday School Attendance. Rev. Bruce Brown, Fullerton. Appointment of Committees and other business. Noon Recess. Basket Lunch. Afternoon Session, 1.15.-Song and Praise Service, led by Rev. F. A. Ziegler, Anaheim. Roll Call of Schools. Answered with reports of superintendents. Ideals and Aims in Primary work. Miss Margaret Walker, Anaheim. The Mothers' Department. Mrs. R. A. Marsden, Fullerton. Problem of Teacher Training. Dr. O. B. Waite, Los Angeles. Decision Day in the Sunday school. Rev. H. M. Moore, El Modena. The Boy Problem. General discussion. Election of Officers, Reports, Business. Round Table or General Question-Box Conference. Benediction. D. E. Miles, formerly a well-known resident of Anaheim, was in town from San Francisco this week. Mr. Miles had not been here in thirty years, and was greatly surprised to see the extent and character of improvements hereabout. Fresh oysters at Dickel's. cond, Livernash (Huntington Beach) third. Time 5 2-5s. The 440 yard dash—Baker (Anaheim) first, Linn (Huntington Beach) second, Jacobs (Santa Ana) third. 56 1-5s. The 120-yard hurdles—West (Santa Ana) first, Chamberlain (Anaheim) second. Time 18s. The 100 yard dash—Youngman (Santa Ana) first, Lane (Orange) second, Newcomer (Santa Ana) third. Time 10 2-5s. Mile—Beebe (Anaheim) first, Adkinson (Santa Ana) second, Bates (Santa Ana) third. Time 4m. 45s. The 220-yard dash—King (Fullerton) and Young tied for first, Lane (Orange) third. Time 24 1-5s. The 220-yd. hurdles—Kelley (Anaheim) first, Foutz (Santa Ana) second, Watson (Orange) third. Time 28 2-5s. Half-mile—Beebe (Anaheim) first, Adkinson (Santa Ana) second; Armitage (Huntington Beach) third.Time 2m. 9s. Shot put—Barker (Santa Ana) first, Yorba (Anaheim) second, Livernash (Huntington Beach) third.Distance 41 ft. 9 1-2in. High jump—Newlands (Huntington Beach) first, Lacy (Santa Ana) second; Smith (Santa Ana) and Hubbard (Huntington Beach) tied for third.Hight 5ft. 8 1-2 in. Broad jump—Newlands (Huntington Beach) first, Livernash (Huntington Beach) second, King (Fullerton) third.Distance 20ft. 7 1-2in. Pole vault—Foutz (Santa Ana) Swanner (Santa Ana) and Hubbard (Huntington Beach) tie for first.Hight 9ft. 6in. Discus—Rannow (Anaheim) first, Ellott (Anaheim) second, Shipkey third.Distance 99ft. 8in. Half-mile relay—Santa Ana first, Anaheim second,Huntington Beach third.Time 1m. 34s。 MARCH 21, 1912 GAZETTE The GAZETTE The Original Anaheim Booster. All the News for $1.50 per year The Best Advertising Medium CH 21, 1912 NUMBER 23 A HIGHSCHOOL TRACK MEET ETS SECOND AFTER STRUGGLE FOR FIRST PLACE Beebe, Anaheim, First Mile and Half Mile Was First in the Rannow in Discuss Crowd in Attendance enthusiasm, entries, and biggest track meet orange county was held on Saturday afternoon. As had been predic- hard fought and not rers in the broad jump, except the relay, were it known whether Anaheim would be the wayside in many worst disappointmentington Beach contingre counted as strong first place but came MAYOR RUST WILL RESIGN Off for Tour of Europe, to Be Gone Until September Bidding a coterie of friends adieu, and wishing them all sorts of good luck and prosperity, Mayor Charles Otto Rust, self-made man if ever one existed, left on the Santa Fe train at 3 o'clock on Sunday afternoon for a six months' tour of Europe. He is accompanied by his family. Their first stop will be in Chicago, whence they go to Niagara, where a day will be spent viewing the falls. Thence the mayor goes to New York, by way of Albany and a trip down the Hudson. He leaves the metropolis the latter part of the month on a Cunarder, and will next see the mainland as he looks upon Gibraltar. He will tour Spain, going thence to Italy, where he will visit Rome and other cities of interest. Greece, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France and England will also be seen. Mayor Rust is one of the wealthiest men in Orange county. Besides extensive property holdings here he owns valuable real estate in Los Angeles. With his sister, Mrs. Browning, he owns a lot at the corner of Spring and Seventh streets, which is valued at a million dollars. DEATH'S SHINING MARK IS AGED PIONEER FUNERAL SERVICES OVER BODY OF THEO. E. SCHMIDT Man Who Named Anaheim Passes Away After Illness of Few Weeks —Came Here In 1862—Was Last of Sturdy Men Who Planned This City—Friends Gather to Pay Last Tribute of Respect to Memory Like a sturdy oak which had fallen in the forest, the body of Theodore Edward Schmidt lay in a handsome casket covered with flowers at Backs & Terry's undertaking parlors on Monday morning, while many friends gathered to pay their last respects to his memory. Mr. Schmidt died at the home of his son-in-law, H. A. Dickel, at 2 o'clock on Sunday morning, after an illness of three weeks. He was in his eighty-eighth year. It is believed a fall sustained by him in Elysian park, Los Angeles, two years ago, when he fell down a hillside while walking through the park, hastened the end. He recov- on Saturday afternoon. as had been predict- hard fought and not rars 'n the broad jump, except the relay, were it known whether Anaheim would be the the wayside in many worst disappointment Bingham Beach conting- re counted as strong first place, but came third. To their slump Anaheim's failure to as all points lost by each went to Santa were the men who men from places could not take, so margin given them in is gained and which each should have taken been in condition. Anaheim came along and did all that was more. race of the day was dash, won by Bak- great style and deposedly invincible Ana. The mile and full Beebe's by a large won by him with an extended effort. laid bids fair to car- of Southern California were long, as he has shot and Chamber- les each took three Anaheim's total to lift the cup as ad away with the re- took the meet with points. Huntington Orange 6, and Ful- taken by King in sh. of events is as fol- Anaheim's total to lift the cup as ad away with the re- took the meet with points. Huntington Orange 6, and Ful- taken by King in sh. dash—Youngman (San- douglas (Anaheim) se- (Huntington Beach)-5s. dash—Baker (Ana- (Huntington Beach) Santa Ana) third. 56 hurdles—West (San-amberlain (Anaheim)-8s. dash—Youngman (San- douglas (Anaheim) se- (Huntington Beach)-5s. dash—Baker (Ana- (Huntington Beach) Santa Ana) third. 56 hurdles—West (San-amberlain (Anaheim)-8s. dash—Youngman (San- douglas (Anaheim) se- (Huntington Beach)-5s. Mayor Rust is one of the wealthiest men in Orange county. Besides extensive property holdings here he owns valuable real estate in Los Angeles. With his sister, Mrs. Brownning, he owns a lot at the corner of Spring and Seventh streets, which is valued at a million dollars. This lot was purchased in 1872 by his father for $1500. The lot has a two-story brick store upon it, the lease of which runs four years. It was leased sixteen years ago at moderate rental, and today would bring twice as much monthly as it now fetches yearly. Upon Mayor Rust's return he will enter negotiations for erection of a sixteen-story sky scraper, the tallest building in Los Angeles. The lot is 110 feet on Spring, by 165 on Seventh. Before leaving he had a spot cash offer of $850,000 for it, which he refused. Mayor Rust has obtained a six-months' absence from the city. He is presiding officer of the board of city trustees. Although pressure has been brought to bear upon him to change his mind, he declares he will resign his office, as his large private interests being such as to demand his entire attention. "This is not for publication," said he, as the train pulled into the station, and he and his family and baggage were helped aboard. The day before the city election next month, he will arrive at Gibraltar, and copies of The Gazette will be given him. Here he will learn the first news of the town since his departure. NEW CASHIER CHOSEN A. B. McCord Succeeds C. A. Boege at German-American Bank Directors of the German-American bank on Thursday afternoon accepted the resignation of Charles A. Boege and named A. B. McCord to succeed him. Mr. McCord assumed his duties on Friday morning and is now at his place at the cashier's window. He comes from Los Angeles, where he was for years assistant cashier at the Traders' bank. He is a man of large banking experience, and with the great increase in the bank's business is proving himself to be the right man in the right place. Mr. Boege retires to enter a large busi- backs & Terry's undertaking parlors on Monday morning, while many friends gathered to pay their last respects to his memory. Mr. Schmidt died at the home of his son-in-law, H. A. Dickel, at 2 o'clock on Sunday morning, after an illness of three weeks. He was in his eighty-eighth year. It is believed a fall sustained by him in Elysian park, Los Angeles, two years ago, when he fell down a hillside while walking through the park, hastened the end. He recovered sufficiently to get about again, but in his advanced years the injuries sustained were such as to leave lasting effect upon him. He never complained of his state of health, but for a year past has been failing. At his bedside when he died were members of the family, who had been unremitting in their care and attention of him during his last illness. He was conscious up to a short time before his death, and conversed in happy vein with those about him. Funeral services were held Monday morning at 10:30 at Backs & Terry's undertaking parlors. Many friends of deceased gathered, and the floral offerings were beautiful and profuse. Rev. Mitchell of the Presbyterian church offered prayer and spoke briefly of the virtues of the dead. The Presbyterian choir sang "Beautiful Isle" and "Nearer, My God, to Thee." The body was taken to Los Angeles on the noon train for cremation. Pallbearers were John Hartung, Frank Shanley, Max Nebelung, Joseph Bennerscheidt, Walter Wuesthoff, F. C. Rimpau. Deceased came to Anaheim in 1862, and was one of the original shareholders in the colony which was the beginning of this city. He had the honor of naming the colony. Selection of a suitable title provoked quite a discussion among the pioneers, who were residents of San Francisco. Mr. Schmidt chose "Anaheim," meaning the home of Anna, referring to the valley of the Santa Ana river, and so well did he present his case to the assembled pioneers that the title was unanimously adopted. Mr. Schmidt was a prosperous merchant of San Francisco for a number of years before coming to Anaheim. He was a man of large means and wide influence, and was one of the original promoters of the colony NEVER SAW ITS LIKE Threatened Dry Year Turned Into One of Great Prosperity "Did you ever see anything like it?" asked A. Pierotti, the Placentia capitalist, as he encountered the reporter in town the other day, and all smiles as a result of the glorious rain. "I never did, and I have been living here 38 years. Up to the first of March we had had no rain for nearly five months. We had rain in September and a shower in October, Francisco. Mr. Schmidt chose "Anaheim," meaning the home of Anna, referring to the valley of the Santa Ana river, and so well did he present his case to the assembled pioneers that the title was unanimously adopted. Mr. Schmidt was a prosperous merchant of San Francisco for a number of years before coming to Andheim. He was a man of large means and wide influence, and was one of the original promoters of the colony enterprise. He was father of Mrs. H. A. Dickel and Mrs. E. R. Turke of this city and Mrs. Dr. J. H. Bullard of Los Angeles. but these early rains as a rule do more harm than good. They start the pasture prematurely, and if not followed by other rains, the grass dies back and there's all kinds of trouble. Moreover crops are not harvested by the time of these fall rains, and at times they are greatly damaged—beets, beans, tomatoes and other crops. "It did look dry up to the first of the month, but did you ever see such a glorious rain? And there is more coming. It ought to hold off a few days to give me a chance to get into my orchard, but if it's bound to come, let it come. I believe we have the best year before us since I've been in the country. Barley is looking fine, and we shall have great crops of beets and beans. Oranges are looking well, and we have prosperity all around us." Mr. Pierotti has better than 10,000 boxes of fancy navels to get to market, and he looked the picture of contentment. As he walked along, smoking a two-for, he looked as though he might be contemplating another trip to Europe. Potato Dip at Mullinix Drugstore.