anaheim-gazette 1912-11-07

The Weekly Gazette. ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION.....$1.50 Per Year Six Months.....$1.00 Three Months.....50 Cts. Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter. EXPRESS RATES CHARGED TO BE EXCESSIVE PRICES EXACTED OF ORANGE COUNTY SHIPPERS HIGHEST IN UNITED STATES STATE RAILWAY COMMISSION CALLED UPON FOR REMEDIAL MEASURES Clearing the way for their own inquiry into Wells, Fargo & Company's rates, the State Railroad Commissioners at a meeting in San Francisco on Monday heard evidence bearing on rates charged in California, the testimony coming from the Merchants' and Manufacturers' Association of Los Angeles, the Associated Chambers of Commerce and the Board of Supervisors of Orange county, and individual shippers. When all objections to specific rates have been made, the general inquiry into all rates will be opened. The express company was represented by E. S. Pillsbury and General Traffic Manager C. E. Graham. The Southern Pacific had two watchers on hand in the persons of Thomas A. Graham and Attorney Durbrow, but they took no part in the inquiry. Highest Rate in Country Oscar C. Miller presented the caseanies' agents in most cases are courteous and do all they can for shippers. No way exists for shippers to learn whether there will be a charge for delivery at the point of destination. This was revealed by a hypothetical case suggested by Eshelman: "If a young man in Santa Ana sends a box of candy to his sweetheart in San Francisco and prepays the charges he has no way of knowing whether she will have to pay two-bits at this end for delivery." "I am not in the sweetheart business now, as I did my sweethearting in another state. Do not know whether the sender could find out for sure," Mills replied, both question and answer arousing much merriment. Gavin McNab was in attendance for the Central California Creameries, which have a complaint against the company. He was asked if he desired to put in any testimony. He said that he had only received a copy of the express company's answer and would be ready later in the week. Retort Courteous "Do you think," asked Eshelman, "that, considering what is going to happen tomorrow, you will be in condition to present any evidence by Wednesday?" McNab smiled grimly. "Most assuredly we will be in condition. I think that tomorrow will bring me a great happiness," he said. McNab was given until Thursday to collect himself after the election excitement. While J. H. Wentz was testifying as to rates for shipping coin, it came out that in making rates Wells-Fargo & Company frequently are governed by what the United States charges for service of any kind. Then Commissioner Gordon brought out the special rates on books made to meet government competition. "Generally speaking, we have to meet the government rate," admitted Pillsbury. "Suppose the public does not know of these special rates which you make to meet the government, even if inside shippers know, do you then make any effort to tell the occasional shipper about these rates?" asked Gordon. "Not that I know of," replied Pillsbury. "There are the rate schedules and if the public does not know of special rates made to meet government competition, I suppose it is not Manufacturers' Association of Los Angeles, the Associated Chambers of Commerce and the Board of Supervisors of Orange county, and individual shippers. When all objections to specific rates have been made, the general inquiry into all rates will be opened. The express company was represented by E. S. Pillsbury and General Traffic Manager C. E. Graham. The Southern Pacific had two watchers on hand in the persons of Thomas A. Graham and Attorney Durbrow, but they took no part in the inquiry. Highest Rate in Country Oscar C. Miller presented the case of the merchants and manufacturers, contenting himself with a comparison of the rates from San Francisco and Los Angeles to 38 points south of Fresno. He declared that these rates are discriminatory not only against Los Angeles, but that the charges between all Southern California points are the highest charged by any express company for similar distances in the United States. He filed rate schedules established in Louisiana, Illinois, Texas, South Dakota, Iowa and Kansas, where conditions approach those in California, in support of his contention. S. M. Davis and A. A. Mills offered evidence in the Orange county case against the company. Figures were presented to support charges of discrimination against the company in favor of both Los Angeles and San Francisco. Mills had compiled statistics and he said that the only proper method of making express rates was to have an initial charge, and then a rate per mile up to certain distances. "Do you know," queried Pillsbury, "that in making railroad rates out of your county the schedule shows that the rate per mile does not rule," his object being to show that railroad rates sustained Wells Fargo rates as to the long haul and short haul. Pillsbury then put in evidence the following tables of express and freight rates which show that the railroads on freight are mulching Orange county about twice as much as is the express company. EXPRESS RATES - Anaheim: .148 - San Francisco: .61 - Milton: .30 - Cream: .87 - Average: 148.6 Pct FREIGHT RATES - Anaheim: .159 - San Francisco: .159 - Milton: .131 - Cream: .113 - Average: 253 Pct TO INCREASE CAPITAL STOCK Southern County Bank to Have Capital Stock of $75,000 A meeting of directors of the Southern County Bank was held in this city recently and various matters pertaining to the institution were discussed. Among other things, much discussion was held in regard to increasing the capital stock of the corporation and an increase in the number of directors. The directors present expressed themselves in favor of increasing the capital stock from $25,000 to $75,000 and increasing the number of directors from nine to thirteen. A meeting of stockholders has been called for Thursday, December 26, to consider these propositions. Regular notice of the meeting will be found on page 6. Why, I told you so. It's a landslide. Our 23rd anniversary sale has them all guessing. Our prices are so low you prove if you road: 1 lb Lt. Coffee ... 24c 30c Compt. Coffee ... 27c 40c Special Coffee ... 33c 50c Fancy Jap. Tea ... 38c 50c Choice Jap. Tea ... 35c 50c English Breakfast Tea ... 40c 2 Cans Quail Corn ... 15c 2 Cans Quail Tomatoes ... 15c 2 Cans Sego Milk ... 15c 2 Cans Alpine Milk ... 15c Sylvester Kraemer and Stoffel United Tuesday morning at church, Rev. Father D. A number of friends o present to witness upon its conclusion, contracting parties a married life. Tuesday left for a fortnight's h points in the north undecided whether to in this city or in Los Mr. Kraemer is the Kraemer of Los Angeles in this city for a year at Stoffel's grocery store is the daughter of this city and has a host abouts who extend f the happy event. H. A. Cummings and from Vancouver, B. O ing to take up perman their 10-acre ranch e months ago purchased Collins. The ranch is oranges and is consid of property. Mr. and were in Anaheim se winter and now come their permanent home of their fruit ranch Cummings is a friend strong, having known time in Vancouver, a traded for the Armstreek Kroeger street and rental purposes. George Bauer was l iest the first of the week, t attend to business ma Before returning, he into Mexico and enjoy insurrectos. F. J. Catterlin, the man charged with p from C. H. Newcomb false pretenses, was Justice Cox of the San WELLS FARGO & COMPANY Rates in Cents per 100 tbs per Mile Between heim and Points Listed in Paragraph plaint of Orange Court EXPRESS RATES Commodity — Anaheim .547 Merchandise .148 Fruit .82 Milk and Cream .87 FREIGHT RATES First class .159 Second class .131 Third class .113 Fourth class .10 "Yes, and we are going to file a complaint against those rates," replied Mills, while the crowd laughed. "We do not admit that the freight rates in California are correct," interposed Commissioner Eshleman, "and so comparisons made with them as a basis to defend your rates will only be taken for what they are worth." "It is conceded that you will do as you please," acidly interjected Pillsbury. Trouble to Keep Posted Mills said that shippers had much trouble to learn the rates. There are all sorts of schedules and the agents do not agree. He suggested a simpler method of finding rates. The com- Why, I told you so. It's a landslide. Our 23rd anniversary sale has them all guessing. Our prices are so low you prove if you road: 1 lb Lt. Coffee ...24c 30c Compt. Coffee ...27c 40c Special Coffee ...33c 50c Fancy Jap. Tea ...38c 50c Choice Jap. Tea ...35c 50c English Breakfast Tea ...40c 2 Cans Quail Corn ...15c 2 Cans Quail Tomatoes ...15c 2 Cans Sego Milk ...15c 2 Cans Alpine Milk ...15c 2 Cans Van Camp Milk ...15c All other 10c Milk ...9c 6 Van Camp small Milk ...25c 19 tbs Sugar ...$1.00 4 tbs Best Rice ...25c 5 lb Jap. Rice ...25c Pink Beans, 5 lb ...25c White Beans, Special 8 lb ...25c Baker's Cocoa, ½ lb ...22c Baker's Cocoa, 1 lb ...42c Quaker Oats ...10c H. O. Oats ...12½c E. C. Corn Flakes ...8c Clairette Soap, 7 for ...25c Bob White Soap, 7 for ...25c A. B. Nap. Soap, 6 for ...25c Ben Her Soap, 6 for ...25c White King Soap, 7 for ...25c Stern & Goodman Mercantile Co. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished residence; offered. Inquire 314 H ANAHEIM GAZETTE ALL RIGHT. You've watched LITTLE ORANGE COUNTY change from a wind-swept desert to probably the most productive county of the State. MANY OF YOU HAVE MADE MONEY BY THE GROWTH OF LAND VALUES We are OFFERING YOU AN OPPORTUNITY of again getting the benefit of the raise, and WITHOUT ANY PIONEERING. THE BEAUTIFUL MIMBRES VALLEY IN NEW MEXICO is being developed by CALIFORNIA MEN. They ARE GETTING RICH —One man invested $8,000; in three years he was offered $48,000 for his holdings. Won't you come and join the California Colony? FIFTY FEET PRODUCTIVE SOIL, 300 Wells throwing an abundance of THE PUREST WATER; THE MOST HEALTHFUL CLIMATE IN AMERICA: 3 RAILROADS, GOOD SCHOOLS, GOOD ROADS ELECTRICITY, ETC. TWO CROP LAND, PRODUCING FROM $50 to $500 PER ACRE, and SOLD at FROM $30 UP. LAND THAT WILL PRODUCE ANYTHING EXCEPT CITRUS, ALFALFA, BEANS, BEETS, APPLES, PEARS, PEACHES GRAPES DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE OTHER FELLOW has got in ahead of you, but come now. Get the choice of the land, and grow rich in increase. Write us for free booklet and state map. Deming Chamber of Commerce Deming, New Mexico. Or apply to California representatives for dates of excursion and rates. Kious & Wham Realty Co.. 518-520 Mason Building, Los Angeles, Cal. DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE OTHER FELLOW has got in ahead of you, but come now. Get the choice of the land, and grow rich in increase. Write us for free booklet and state map. Deming Chamber of Commerce Deming, New Mexico. Or apply to California representatives for dates of excursion and rates. Kious & Wham Realty Co.. 518-520 Mason Building, Los Angeles, Cal. WELL KNOWN COUPLE MARRIED Sylvester Kraemer and Miss Johanna Stoffel United Tuesday Morning Sylvester Kraemer and Miss Johanna Stoffel were married in this city Tuesday morning at the Catholic church, Rev. Father Dubbel officiating. A number of friends of the couple were present to witness the ceremony, and upon its conclusion, wished the high contracting parties a long a happy married life. Tuesday evening the two left for a fortnight's honeymoon trip to points in the north. They are as yet undecided whether to make their home in this city or in Los Angeles. Mr. Kraemer is the son of John Kraemer of Los Angeles, and has lived in this city for a year, being employed at Stoffel's grocery store. Miss Stoffel is the daughter of Peter Stoffel of this city and has a host of friends hereabouts who extend felicitations upon the happy event. H. A. Cummings and family arrived from Vancouver, B. C., Monday evening to take up permanent residence on their 10-acre ranch east of town some months ago purchased from Stanley Collins. The ranch is set to Valencia oranges and is considered a fine piece of property. Mr. and Mrs. Cummings were in Anaheim several months last winter and now come here to make this their permanent home, having disposed of their fruit ranch in Canada. Mr. Cummings is a friend of Harry Armstrong, having known him for some time in Vancouver, and has recently traded for the Armstrong residence on Kroeger street and is using it for rental purposes. George Bauer was in Imperial Valley the first of the week, taking the trip to attend to business matters in the south. Before returning, he took a short trip into Mexico and enjoyed a look at the insurrectos. F. J. Catterlin, the Portland, Ore., man charged with getting property from C. H. Newcombe of Anaheim on false pretenses, was brought before Justice Cox of the Santa Ana township WILSON SWEeps COUNTRY Carries 38 Out of 48 States—Has Great Majority The results of the presidential election is as follows: By the latest indicated returns Wilson for president on Tuesday carried 38 of the 48 states. He will have a vote of 402 out of 531 in the electoral college—136 more than enough to elect, and a majority of 277 over all his competitors. His popular majority in the states he carried is indicated to be 2,149,000. His plurality over the combined votes of Taft and Roosevelt is 1,182,000. Colonel Roosevelt ran second, and the returns indicate that he will have 117 electoral votes if he gets Pennsylvania. The early returns also show that he carried seven states, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, Michigan and Washington and possibly Pennsylvania. Taft's indicated electoral vote is 12, from three states—Idaho, Utah and Vermont, and he may get New Hampshire, making it 16. Four Republicans, two Progressive and one Democratic candidate for Congress, are assured of election in the California contests. In the remaining four districts the results are still in doubt. In the First district, Kent, Progressive, and Zumwalt, Democrat, are running a close race, with the advantage slightly in favor of Kent. Congressman John E. Raker, Democrat, is re-elected in the Second district. C. F. Curry, Republican, is victor in the Third district. Congressman Julius Kahn, Republican, is assured of re-election. John I. Nolan, the Progressive candidate, won the victory in the Fifth district. Congressman Joseph R. Knowland was re-elected in the Sixth district by a big majority. In the Seventh district the result is in doubt between Needham, Republican, and Church, Democrat. One hundred and fifty-seven precincts out of 459 give Church 6401 and Needham 5824, indicating that the Democrats are likely to gain a congressman in this district. Congressman E. A. Hayes is re-elected in the Eighth district. The Ninth district result is still in doubt, and more complete returns are necessary to decide whether Senator Charles W. Bell or Thomas H. Kirk will represent the district in congress. Congressman William D. Stephens of Los Angeles is re-elected in the Tenth district. In the Eleventh district the race is close between Evans, Progressive, and Kettner, Democrat, with Kettner having a substantial lead in San Diego. Barley, oats, alfalfa hay. Get my prices before you buy. W. E. Duckworth. ONE YEAR AHEAD AS USUAL rental purposes. George Bauer was in Imperial Valley the first of the week, taking the trip to attend to business matters in the south. Before returning, he took a short trip into Mexico and enjoyed a look at the insurrectos. F. J. Catterlin, the Portland, Ore., man charged with getting property from C. H. Newcombe of Anaheim on false pretenses, was brought before Justice Cox of the Santa Ana township court, Saturday night by Deputy Sheriff Squires. Squires brought the man from Los Angeles, where he was arrested on a warrant issued by Justice Cox. Catterlin gave a bond of $3,000 for his appearance at his preliminary examination, which was set for November 18. The man's sureties are J. W. Henderson and H. P. Oates, both of Los Angeles. Catterlin is charged with getting a deed to land belonging to Newcombe in trade for some Columbia River Orchards Company stock, which Catterlin said was worth $1 per share when he knew it was not worth over 3 cents per share. FOR RENT—Nicely furnished room in private residence; gentleman preferred. Inquire 314 E. Center. 1913 INDIAN 1913 Built as true as steel and skill can make them STUDY the improvements in the 1913 Models; every rider of a motorcycle will be quick to realize the benefits of the Cradle Spring Frame. 4 H. P. Single, $215. 7. H. P. Twin, $265 For Further Information Call on WM. H. HOUTS, Anaheim Cal. GO TO Graduate and Scientific Service. The Best Equipped Optical Department in th Thursday, November 7 Order Your Suit In Time for Thanksgiving Over 500 Men's Fall Samples to choose from. Prices $15 to $40 In order to have it on time let us take your measure now. A proper fit and the best of material guaranteed. Louis Z. Kroeger 128 West Center St. Cold Weather -HOT DRINKS- WE HAVE ICE CREAM and cold soft drinks all the year round. During the winter months we serve hot drinks such as chocolate -HOT DRINKSWE HAVE ICE CREAM and cold soft drinks all the year round. During the winter months we serve hot drinks such as chocolate Drop in for a few minutes after the show or church and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate. THE MISSION CONFECTIONERY R. Fischle, Prop. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA It was a very hot day, and the fat drummer who wanted the 12:20 train got through the gate at just 12:21. The ensuing handicap was watched with absorbed interest, both from the train and the station platform. At its conclusion the breathless and perspiring knight of the road wearily took the back trail and a vacant faced "red cap" came out to relieve him of his grip. "Mister," he inquired, "was you tryin' to ketch that Pennsylvania train?" "No, my son," replied the patient man; "no, I was merely chasing it out of the yard." Notice—Will take care of children during parents' absence, by the hour; will go out to their homes or bring them to my home, as desired; rates, for one hour, 25c; after first hour, 20c. Isabel Dunning, 311 South Los Angeles street. Home phone 1361. SHE IS PLEASED with her jewelry; her necklace, her bracelet, her rings, as every woman is. If you want to please your wife or sweet-heart bring them in our store and let them pick out a piece of jewelry. We have a great assortment to choose from, and our prices are not high, for the class of goods we sell. Every article is guaranteed to be as represented. Theo, Roberts JEWELER 113 East Center St. Anaheim, Cal. Piano Tuning and Repairing Theo, Roberts JEWELER 113 East Center St. Anaheim, Cal. Piano Tuning and Repairing Tuning $2 50; Repair Work reasonable. All work guaranteed. E. E. Remsberg Leave orders with Santa Ana, Cal. Helmsen’s News Agency. Thanksgiving Postal Cards and Novelties NOW ON SALE AT Jos. Helmsen SCHNEIDER BROTHERS CITY MEAT MARKET FRESH AND CURED MEATS OF ALL KINDS Best Sauerkraut and Dill Pickles now on hand. Scientific Optician Department in the County