anaheim-gazette 1913-03-06

ANAHEIM SUGAR COMPANY IN FINE SHAPE YEARLY REPORT OF PRESIDENT RECEIVED AT ANNUAL STOCK-HOLDERS' MEETING NO DIVIDENDS DECLARED—THE MONEY TO BE USED IN COMING CAMPAIGN The yearly report of President A. R. Peck, of the Anaheim Sugar Company, read before the stockholders of the company in annual meeting at the sugar company's plant north of town Monday afternoon, showed the company to be in the best financial condition. Net earnings of the company for the past year total a handsome figure and the prospect for the coming year is bright. His report showed that the plant during the past season was in operation 95 days, and during that time in excess of 58,000 tons of beets were sliced. The year pervious only 45,000 tons were handled. This makes later. Up to the present time nothing has been heard from him, although it was expected his report would be in the hands of the company's officers ere this, and it was not known just what steps would be taken for the disposal of the waste water. J. B. Andrews said he had a large tract of land west of the factory and would be glad to get the water any time, and would shut down his pumping plant as long as he could get the factory water, as he considered it much better for irrigation purposes than ordinary well water. It is possible that a pipe line will be laid to the east if the water can not be disposed of to the west of the factory, as the ranchers to the east are alive to the fact that the factory water is very beneficial for the land, and are anxious to get it for irrigation. If ranchers to the west want it, however, where it can be run by gravity, it will be given to them and the expense of pumping it to the higher land on the east will be eliminated. About 175 inches of waste water comes from the plant all the time during operation and this amount is sufficient to take care of several hundred acres of land. O. H. Egge, formerly with the Anaheim factory, but now with the Co-Operative factory at Santa Ana, said that his company had a very difficult problem on its hands for the waste water had to be pumped to a height of a hundred feet to the land to be irri- The report showed further that while a higher price had been paid for beets, the price of sugar had materially decreased, owing to a glutted market, and the year had been comparatively poor one for the sugar industry. In spite of this adverse condition, the conservative management of the plant and sound business methods by the officers, had triumphed and the year was closed with a handsome net earning. A part of the earnings had been spent in making additions to the plant and the remainder will be used to finance the coming campaign. Asked concerning a dividend, Mr. Peck said he thought it unwise to declare a dividend at the present time, as if such a course were pursued, money would have to be borrowed at the beginning of the coming campaign for running the plant until such time as the sugar was sold, and in his opinion it would be better to wait a while yet and put the company so far ahead that the declaring of a 10 or 20 per cent dividend would not in any way injure the standing of the company in the money markets. At present the company's credit is good and money can be borrowed in any amount. Considering the newness of the company and the many expenses which it has had to meet, he thought this was a very good showing. At this point in the meeting, much discussion was had concerning the affairs of the company and the chances for the paying of a dividend. Many of the stockholders had come to the meeting expecting that a dividend would be declared, but after going into the facts of the case and investigating the condition thoroughly, they unanimously agreed that it would be unwise at the present time to take this step. A part of the earnings has already been used in changes and additions to the plant found necessary during the last campaign, and a few minor changes are given to them and the expense of pumping it to the higher land on the east will be eliminated. About 175 inches of waste water comes from the plant all the time during operation and this amount is sufficient to take care of several hundred acres of land. O. H. Egge, formerly with the Anaheim factory, but now with the Co-operative factory at Santa Ana, said that his company had a very difficult problem on its hands for the waste water had to be pumped to a height of a hundred feet to the land to be irrigated and this entailed great expense. The Anaheim factory is on high land and if the water be run to the west, no pumping will be necessary. The old board of directors of the company, with the exception of Frederick Steigerwald, was re-elected, and Secretary L. H. Multer was elected to take Mr. Steigerwald's place. Upon motion of Chas. Eygabroad a vote of thanks was extended the officers and directors for their efficient service during the past year. After adjournment of the meeting a short session of directors was held. A. R. Peck was re-elected president of the company, Wm. McLauchlin vice-president, and L. H. Multer secretary and treasurer. Other members of the present board of directors are C. O. Rust, Richard Melrose, E. T. Stimson and C. M. Warner. REACHED THE LIMIT GOING BACK TO IOWA Complained of Hard Times, Said This Was the Limit Theodore Ford, the well-known southside nurseryman, was in town first of the week, still insisting that this is the greatest country on earth. Since recent glorious rains, Mr. Ford pronounces the country in splendid condition for bumper crops, and looks for the largest tree planting season in the history of the county. His nursery stock came through the recent cold weather untouched by the frost, and it is doubtful if a more pleasing sight can be seen anywhere in the State than his nurseries some miles south of town. While everyone over his way is jubilant since the rain and enjoying great prosperity, he recounts the sad experience of a neighbor who came out from Iowa two years ago, and who, it seems, has had gobs of trouble of his own. Speaking to Mr. Ford the other day, this gentleman, who has a wife and seven children, said he was of opinion he had struck Southern California at an inopportune time. "Two dry years, two frosts, and times getting harder all the time," he said. Some days ago the Iowa man had an mile and a half acres of the track year-old trees, wipe fruit as to require buyer this yield at $1,000 per these trees is a three- and four-year latter are so hearty that they also reel three-year-old bore heavily. Mr. fruit, the trees benefit them to make orchard there are Bruns this week. The trees are plated with orange Southern California freeze, then by a thermometer 26 degrees and t at this point for adjoining orchard Desirous of observing thermometers must alike, Mr. Bruns his o chard. As trees, before placing his own thermometer degrees, showing orchard. When own thermometer Mr. Bruns was ploye in the midst of Chicago railroad with head and St. Louis. Eastern climatic ed to come to C a year ago, purc and devoted several southern countr time at Redlanda Whittier, Escond Ana and other p Anaheim he deticate here permit weather condition than at other poards making bet in any other se He devoted some amination of ore section and final on the eastside. During the Bruns spent several ard. He ran wi ththe tract and ke order to learn thtature reached.touched was 26 o mometer remain hour. His reading ter during two were as follows: discussion was had concerning the airfares of the company and the chances for the paying of a dividend. Many of the stockholders had come to the meeting expecting that a dividend would be declared, but after going into the facts of the case and investigating the condition thoroughly, they unanimously agreed that it would be unwise at the present time to take this step. A part of the earnings has already been used in changes and additions to the plant found necessary during the last campaign, and a few minor changes are contemplated for the coming season. While the company is on a sound financial basis and is making money, it was agreed by the stockholders that they would rather have a company working on its own money and do without a dividend for the time being, than to have a company which was borrowing money to finance its campaigns and have a dividend. A resolution was, however, passed, asking the directors of the company to declare a dividend if in their judgment it were possible. That they did not do so, shows that they are alive to the situation and want to take no unnecessary risks. Good talks were made on the subject by Judge Howard, Chas. Eygabroad, P. H. Krick, and others, and the situation was thoroughly investigated. Next came the talk of the future, and the first matter to be brought up was the question of disposal of waste water. Vice-President McLauchlin said that he had gone into the situation pretty thoroughly and toward the close of the past campaign, the company had secured Prof. Hyde, consulting engineer of the state board of health, who investigated the matter on the ground, and upon leaving, said he would work out one of three plans he had in mind, and would report it to the company in the State than his nurseries some miles south of town. While everyone over his way is jubilant since the rain and enjoying great prosperity, he recounts the sad experience of a neighbor who came out from Iowa two years ago, and who, it seems, has had gobs of trouble of his own. Speaking to Mr. Ford the other day, this gentleman, who has a wife and seven children, said he was of opinion he had struck Southern California at an inopportune time. "Two dry years, two frosts, and times getting harder all the time," he said. Some days ago the Iowa man had an increase in his family. His wife presented him with twins. "This is the limit," he said to Mr. Ford, rushing into his residence. "No more California for me. I'm going to hit the trail for Iowa." Mr. Ford thinks the Iowa man will remain, since the rain, and grow up with the country. GETS O. K. ON ROAD BOND County Clerk Williams on Monday received telephonic advices from the Torrance-Marshall Company, of Los Angeles, buyers of a portion of the $1.270,000 county road bond issue, that they have just received a telegram from Messrs. Dillon & Hubbard, the noted New York bond experts, advising the company that they have reviewed all the official proceedings covering the bond issue, and have found everything as it should be, and placing their much-desired O. K. of approval upon the issue. This notice removes any lingering doubt that might have been entertained as to the validity of the bond issue. The receipt of the money is now only a matter of a few days. An enjoyable surprise was tendered Harry Sisson Friday evening at the home of L. W. Rains, west of town, by a large number of friends, upon his visit to this section from his old home in Moorpark, where he recently moved. A very pleasant evening was spent with games and refreshments and a way-up time was had by all. Harry left the first of the week for his home in Moorpark, after spending a week with friends near this city. During the Bruns spent several ard. He ran with the tract and kept order to learn the nature reached. touched was 26 o mometer remain hour. His reading ter during two o were as follows: MONDAY NIGHT 5:00 P.M. 5:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M. 8:00 P.M. 8:30 P.M. 9:30 P.M. 10:00 P.M. 10:30 P.M. 11:15 P.M. 12:00 A.M. 1:00 A.M. 1:30 A.M. 2:00 A.M. 3:00 A.M. 3:30 A.M. 4:30 A.M. 4:30 A.M. 5:00 A.M. 5:30 A.M. 6:00 A.M. 6:30 A.M. 7:30 A.M. 7:30 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 10:00 P.M. 10:30 P.M. 11:15 P.M. 12:00 A.M. 1:00 A.M. 1:30 A.M. 2:00 A.M. 3:00 A.M. 3:30 A.M. 4:30 A.M. 4:30 A.M. 5:00 A.M. 5:30 A.M. 6:00 A.M. 6:30 A.M. 7:30 A.M. 7:30 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 8:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 10:00 P.M. 10:30 P.M. 11:15 P.M. 12:00 A.M. 1:00 A.M. 1:30 A.M. 2:00 A.M. 3:00 A.M. 3:30 A.M 4:30 A.M 4:30 A.M 5:00 A.M 5:30 A.M 6:00 A.M 6:30 A.M 7:30 A.M 7:30 A.M 8:00 A.M 8:30 A.M 9:30 A.M 10: AHEIM GAZE' ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1913 FROSTLESS BELT MAKES GREAT SHOWING TEN ACRES OF LATE VALENCIAS IN G. E. BRUNS' EASTSIDE ORCHARD HAS $10,000 CROP THE TREES ON YOUNGER TRACT LADEN WITH GOLDEN FRUIT —2,000 PROPS IN ORCHARD One of the magnificent sights in the frostless belt is the 20-acre Valencia orange orchard of G. E. Bruns, one mile and a half east of town. Ten acres of the tract are planted to eight-year-old trees, which are so laden with fruit as to require propping. An orange buyer this week estimated the yield at $1,000 per acre. Alongside of these trees is a ten-acre tract set to three- and four-year-old Valencias. The latter are so heavily laden with fruit that they also require propping. From the three-year-old trees, which also bore heavily, Mr. Bruns removed the fruit, the trees being too young to permit them to mature. was offered a $10 bill if he could find a single frosted orange in this grove. When he learned the lowest point reached on January 26 was 26 degrees, he declined the offer. Mr. Bruns has an offer of $10,000 for his crop in his eight-year-old orchard, but has declined to sell. He realizes there are only 3,000 carloads of oranges in California left to ship, and will probably wait for better figures. The orchard proves abundantly the frostless character of this section and is daily visited by many who marvel at the magnificent sight. Mr. Bruns feels he made no mistake in locating at Anaheim. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES German Play to Be Given Next Week --Historical Pageant in Prospect Preparations are making by members of the German classes of the high school, under the direction of Miss Steckert, for a German play to be given in the high school auditorium on the evening of Friday, March 14. The program will consist of two one-act comedies, entitled “Einer Muss Heiraten” and “Eligensinn.” Between acts, vaudeville specials and German songs will enliven the occasion. The school FEARS BROTHER'S SAFETY IN MEXICO JOHN KENNETH TURNER, AUTHOR, PLACED TWICE IN JAIL BY HUERTA GOVERNMENT PROF. TURNER, OF HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY, RECEIVES MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY KNOX Fears for the safety of John Kenneth Turner are entertained by his brother, Prof. R. I. Turner, head of the manual training department of the Anaheim high school. The author has been imprisoned twice by soldiers of the Huerta-Diaz administration, and it is thought he will probably be killed before he has a chance to escape. J. K. Turner is author of the book “Barbarous Mexico,” which exposes the old Diaz’ regime, and the writing of which, it is said, did more to make the revolt of Madero successful than any other thing. This statement was made to the author by Madero himself after mile and a half east of town. Ten acres of the tract are planted to eight-year-old trees, which are so laden with fruit as to require propping. An orange buyer this week estimated the yield at $1,000 per acre. Alongside of these trees is a ten-acre tract set to three- and four-year-old Valencias. The latter are so heavily laden with fruit that they also require propping. From the three-year-old trees, which also bore heavily, Mr. Bruns removed the fruit, the trees being too young to permit them to mature a crop. In the orchard there are 2,000 props and Mr. Bruns this week ordered 500 more. The trees are probably more heavily laden with oranges than any others in Southern California. During the January freeze, the lowest point touched by a thermometer in the orchard was 26 degrees and the mercury remained at this point for only one hour. In an adjoining orchard, 23 was reached. Desirous of observing whether the two thermometers marked the weather alike, Mr. Bruns took the latter into his o chard. As he walked among his trees, before placing it by the side of his own thermometer, it raised two degrees, showing the warmth of the orchard. When placed alongside his own thermometer, it rose to 26. Mr. Bruns was for 37 years an employee in the mechanical department of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad with headquarters in Chicago and St. Louis. Tiring of the rigors of eastern climatic conditions, he resolved to come to California. He arrived a year ago, purchased an automobile and devoted several months to touring the southern counties. He spent some time at Redlands, Pomona, Riverside, Whittier, Escondido, San Diego, Santa Ana and other points. On coming to Anaheim he determined at once to locate here permanently. He found weather conditions to be superior than at other points and orange orchards making better appearances than in any other section he had visited. He devoted some time to a close examination of orchard tracts in this section and finally purchased 20 acres on the eastside. During the January freeze, Mr. Bruns spent several nights in his orchard. He ran water plentifully upon the tract and kept a thermometer, in order to learn the degrees of temperature reached. The lowest point touched was 26 degrees, and the thermometer remained here for only one hour. His readings of the thermometer during two days of cold weather were as follows: MONDAY NIGHT, JANUARY 6, 1913. 5:00 P.M. 38 degrees 5:30 P.M. 37 degrees German Play to Be Given Next Week --Historical Pageant in Prospect Preparations are making by members of the German classes of the high school, under the direction of Miss Steckert, for a German play to be given in the high school auditorium on the evening of Friday, March 14. The program will consist of two one-act comedies, entitled "Einer Muss Heiraten" and "Elgensinn." Between acts, vaudeville specials and German songs will enliven the occasion. The school orchestra will play German melodies during the performance, and the evening will be as completely "Deutsch" as it is possible to make it. Make preparations to attend. Will Webb of the class of 1913, goes to Pomona college on Saturday, March 22, to compete in the declamation oratorical contest of the high schools of Southern California, and will have as his subject for declamation: "The Labor Question." The same day the Citrus Belt Athletic League will hold its contest at the same place. A large delegation of local students will accompany Mr. Webb to cheer him on to victory, and he is expected to carry off his share of the honors. Arthur Turck, of the junior class, will represent the Anaheim high school in the oratorical contest held under the auspices of the International Peace Society at Huntington Beach, Friday evening, March 28. Mr.-Turck has been making splendid progress in his oration and he is booked to be a winner. Handsome prizes have been offered for the winners and there is likely to be a hot scramble for them. Miss Veda Walker has the coaching of Messrs. Webb and Turck in charge, and she said the first of the week that they were making splendid advancement in their oratorical work and she was depending upon them to carry off their share of the honors in the contests. The Huntington Beach affair will come off the same evening the debate with Los Angeles high school will be held, and several of the students have generously signified their willingness to go to Huntington Beach instead of Los Angeles, and root for the Anaheim boy. Prof. James Main Dixon, head of the Oriental department of U. S. C., delivered a lecture at the high school Friday evenin, taking the place of Prof. Samuels who was to have delivered his lecture on his travels. A large crowd was in attendance and witnessed many beautiful views of Japanese gardens and typical scenes in Japan. Music for the occasion was furnished by the orchestra and glee club. "Calm is the Night" was rendered by the latter and two selections, "Indian Maiden" and "Little Ball" were given by the glee club. Miss Veda Walker gave a scene from "The Little Minister," and Mrs. Bartlett sang "O Happy Day," the rendition of both of which was very heartily applauded. Members of the music classes, under the direction of Mrs. Bartlett, are working on a pageant and festival which is to be given early in April. The affair will be one of the numbers of the high school entertainment manual training department of the Anaheim high school. The author has been imprisoned twice by soldiers of the Huerta-Diaz administration, and it is thought he will probably be killed before he has a chance to escape. J. K. Turner is author of the book "Barbarous Mexico," which exposes the old Diaz' regime, and the writing of which, it is said, did more to make the revolt of Madero successful than any other one thing. This statement was made to the author by Madero himself after he became president, and the author stood in high favor with his administration. The author has visited his brother in this city on several occasions, and is well known by some of the high school students with whom he played tennis. These will be very sorry of learn of his sad plight, and will sympathize with Prof. Turner, who is very much worked up over the affair. According to his statements, his brother lived in Mexico for several years during Porfirio Diaz' rule, and learned conditions of the country and people as few men. Upon his return to this country, he wrote the book "Barbarous Mexico," telling of conditions as they are, and the exposure of the Diaz rule was so unpleasant to the administration, that several attempts have been made on his life. After Madero's success, and due to very flattering offers of long standing, Mr. Turner consented last October, to go to the City of Mexico and write for El Pais, a daily newspaper, on the American attitude of the Mexican situation. In these articles he sought to secure peace in the republic by threatening American intervention if the warfare continued. This is taken by Ambassador Wilson, who favors the Diaz administration, and reported to Secretary of State Knox, as inflammatory and seriously detrimental to the American community in Mexico. Prof. Turner thinks the Mexican administration has represented his brother to Ambassador Wilson as a very dangerous man, and the American embassy is trying to thrust the responsibility for the affair upon his brother, instead of doing their duty in the matter. Prof. Turner further states that his brother was arrested by Diaz soldiers about three weeks ago, but when an explanation was demanded none was forthcoming and the man was turned loose. The following telegram was received the latter part of the week by Prof. Turner: "Washington, D.C., Feb. 27. R. I. Turner, Anaheim, Cal. "In response to your telegram to the President requesting that some action be taken to prevent the execution of John Kenneth Turner at Mexico City, the department instructed me During the January freeze, Mr. Bruns spent several nights in his orchard. He ran water plentifully upon the tract and kept a thermometer, in order to learn the degrees of temperature reached. The lowest point touched was 26 degrees, and the thermometer remained here for only one hour. His readings of the thermometer during two days of cold weather were as follows: MONDAY NIGHT, JANUARY 6, 1913. 5:00 P.M. 38 degrees 5:30 P.M. 37 degrees 6:30 P.M. 36 degrees 7:30 P.M. 36 degrees 8:00 P.M. 36 degrees 8:30 P.M. 36 degrees 9:30 P.M. 35 degrees 10:00 P.M. (Slight wind) 38 degrees 10:30 P.M. 36 degrees 11:15 P.M. 32 degrees 12:00 A.M. 30 degrees 1:00 A.M. 28 degrees 1:30 A.M. 27 degrees 2:00 A.M. 26 degrees 2:30 A.M. 29 degrees 3:00 A.M. 29 degrees 4:00 A.M. 29 degrees 4:30 A.M. 29 degrees 5:00 A.M. 30 degrees 5:30 A.M. 29 degrees 6:00 A.M. 29 degrees 6:30 A.M. 29 degrees 7:00 A.M. 28 degrees 7:30 A.M. 28 degrees 8:00 A.M. 28 degrees 8:30 A.M. 32 degrees 9:00 A.M. 38 degrees TUESDAY NIGHT, JANUARY 7, 1913. 5:45 P.M. 34 degrees 9:15 P.M. 31 degrees 9:35 P.M. 30 degrees 10:40 P.M. 30 degrees 11:30 P.M. 30 degrees 12:40 A.M. 32 degrees 1:00 A.M. 34½ degrees 1:20 A.M. 34 degrees 1:40 A.M. 34 degrees 2:20 A.M. 33½ degrees 3:05 A.M. 33½ degrees 3:35 A.M. 34 degrees 4:15 A.M. 34 degrees 4:55 A.M. 33 degrees 5:25 A.M. 32 degrees 6:00 A.M. 31 degrees 6:30 A.M. 32 degrees Mr. Bruns now has a force of men engaged in placing 500 additional props in his orchard. Orange growers from Pomona and other localities who have closely examined the trees declare that no other orchard in Southern California can compare with it. An orange grower last week, speaking of frosted oranges in the upper valley, A contest which has been in progress for the last month between two sides that had been lined up by the ladies of the Presbyterian church has just closed, the side with Mrs. George Ross as captain winning. The object was to devote the month in calling on new comers. This "get acquainted" campaign has been very successful and some of the ladies state that they are just going to keep on with their calling even if the contest has closed. The score stood 2 to 1 in favor of Mrs. Ross. The winning side made over 400 calls in the month of February, Mrs. Ross making 42 calls and another one of her members 70. Prof. Turner further states that his brother was arrested by Diaz soldiers about three weeks ago, but when an explanation was demanded none was forthcoming and the man was turned loose. The following telegram was received the latter part of the week by Prof. Turner: "Washington, D.C., Feb. 27. R.I.Turner, Anaheim, Cal. In response to your telegram to the President requesting that some action be taken to prevent the execution of John Kenneth Turner at Mexico City, the department instructed the embassy to bring the alleged impending execution of Turner to the attention of the Mexican government and to request that nothing be done until this government could inform itself of the facts, in response to the department's instructions. The embassy reports under date of February 24, that it would appear that several days ago Turner approached the citadel outpost and in some sort of a movement was carried into the citadel along with other persons. The ambassador adds that Turner has never been in the slightest danger of punishment of any kind or of execution. The ambassador further states that prior to the recent outbreak in Mexico City, Turner was writing inflammatory letters to El País, a paper published there, in which he claimed to have accurate information that the government of the United States was prepared to seize Mexican territory and to intervene. Assuming that you are a friend of Turner and that your advice would carry weight with him, I would add frankly that reports to the department quite distinct from corroborative reports of the embassy, indicate that the articles which Turner has been writing for El País, are not only misleading, but are seriously detrimental to the safety of the American community in Mexico. [Signed] "KNOX." According to the statement of Prof. Turner, the officials at Washington or the American ambassador in Mexico do not understand the situation, for the case has been misrepresented to them by the Diaz government and they do not seem to want to take steps to ZETTE APRIL 6, 1913 NUMBER 20 BROTHER'S SAFETY IN MEXICO ETH TURNER, AU-CED TWICE IN JAIL TA GOVERNMENT ER, OF HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVES MESSAGE SECRETARY KNOX The safety of John Kenare entertained by his St. I. Turner, head of the leg department of the school. The author has had twice by soldiers of administration, and it will probably be killed a chance to escape. J. author of the book "Bar- " which exposes the old and the writing of which, more to make the revolt successful than any other statement was made by Madero himself after protect him. Prof. Turner states that the incident referred to in the telegram as "he was carried into the citadel along with other persons," was in reality this: The Diaz sympathizers, knowing his identity and not wishing to arrest him openly, rushed the whole crowd, of which he was a part, into the citadel, and the rest of the prisoners were soon released, Mr. Turner being the only one held. This would show that the stunt was deliberately done for the purpose of getting him in custody. Prof. Turner, of this city, considers the outlook for his brother as very serious, and has doubts of his returning to this country alive. Prof. Turner on Tuesday morning received the following telegram from Secretary of State Knox: "Washington, D. C., March 3. R. Izer Turner, Anaheim, Cal. "With reference to the department's telegram of February 27. You are informed that a subsequent report from the embassy states that unofficial information has been received that the authorities at Mexico City have decied, acting under Article 33 of the Mexican constitution, to expel Turner from Mexico as an undesirable foreigner who is at present sending exaggerated newspaper stories to the United States. The department has instructed the embassy to request, in case the authorities have determined to deport Turner, that he be given a reasonable time to arrange his personal and business affairs, and that his deportation be effected without any unnecessary severity." WEBBER PLEASED WITH FROSTLESS VALLEY SAYS THIS LOCALITY IS FINEST COUNTRY HE EVER SAW IN HIS LIFE HEAD OF CITRUS EXPERIMENT STATION FAVORABLY IMPRESSED WITH WHAT HE SAW That the university men who were in Anaheim two weeks ago were very favorably impressed with what they saw in the frostless belt about this city was evidenced by their many comments upon the character of this locality at the time. Prof. Wickson spoke enthusiastically of even pepper and eucalyptus trees and palms, which are so common here as scarcely to engage much attention, especially when reference to frost conditions are considered. In the upper valley he found these trees frozen to the ground, and said it was wonderful how this section the embassy states that unofficial information has been received that the authorities at Mexico City have decided, acting under Article 33 of the Mexican constitution, to expel Turner from Mexico as an undesirable foreigner who is at present sending exaggerated newspaper stories to the United States. The department has instructed the embassy to request, in case the authorities have determined to deport Turner, that he be given a reasonable time to arrange his personal and business affairs, and that his deportation be effected without any unnecessary severity. [Signed] "KNOX." In spite of this information, Prof. Turner is worried for the fate of his brother and does not expect him to get out of the country alive. COUNTY ASSESSOR IN FIELD The new county assessment began at noon last Monday, March 3. The men who will have charge of the outside work have been appointed by County Assessor James Sleeper, as follows: Santa Ana—A. G. Finley and E. F. Waite. Orange—A. C. Newell. Tustin—A. L. Cotant. Anaheim—J. J. Schneider. Fullerton—Perry Woodward. Westminster—W. H. Bentley. These field deputies will at the time they are making assessments, collect on unsecured personal property, basing their collections upon the tax rate for the year just ending. This tax rate varies throughout the county according to the school tax rate prevalent in each school district. This unsecured personal property collection is really a conditional one for when the new tax rate is fixed next September, each taxpayer of this class who has paid in excess of the amount that would be due by the new date, will be entitled to a rebate. In other words, if the new tax rate is lower than this year there will be an excess in the payment made. In such event, the excess will be turned over to the county treasurer where each person entitled to a refund will receive the amount that may be due. If the tax rate is higher and the tax paid does not equal the amount due, the county tax collector will be charged with the duty of collecting the difference. OLINDA TAKES SECOND IN SERIES OF FIVE Wins in Eleventh Inning From Local Baseball Team in Hot Contest The Olinda baseball team won the second of the series of five games on the Olinda diamond on Sunday by the score of 3-2, in an 11-inning contest. The Anaheim team made its runs in the first and third innings, one being secured each time, and the Olinda team was held down until the seventh inning when two runs were annexed. The close of the ninth innning saw in the frostless belt about this city was evidenced by their many comments upon the character of this locality at the time. Prof. Wickson spoke enthusiastically of even pepper and eucalyptus trees and palms, which are so common here as scarcely to engage much attention, especially when reference to frost conditions are considered. In the upper valley he found these trees frozen to the ground, and said it was wonderful how this section escaped the cold weather in January. A number of orange orchards which he observed along the line of his ride he pronounced the handsomest he had ever seen. Dr. Webber, head of the citrus experiment station at Riverside, was also most favorably impressed, and was greatly astonished to see the great volume of water being lifted at the water company's plant northeast of town. Dr. Webber and his associates, as has already been stated in these colmuns, are looking for a 200-acre site for the new Southern California citrus experiment station, which will be located in the frostless belt where water supply is plentiful. It was the purpose of the board of trade during the visit of these gentlemen two weeks ago to show them that Anaheim furnished the ideal location for this station, it being in the only frostless belt of Southern California and having a more abundant underground water supply than probably any other locality in the country. Since departing from this city word reaches here that both these gentlemen entertained high regard for Anaheim as a frostless locality. Dr. Webber and J. B. Neff, of this city, were in San Diego last week, and in course of conversation, Dr. Webber informed Mr. Neff that the country from the foothills south of Whittier to the foothills south of Santa Ana was the finest country he had ever seen in his life. Coming from so distinguished an authority in scientific agriculture, this observation ought to be particularly flattering to residents of this valley. Dr. Webber saw more of the orchards in and about Anaheim, Placentia and Fullerton than in any other part of the valley. What he saw in other portions of this area, was largely from car windows, but the general handsome appearance of the entire valley was such as to cause him to make this notable observation. While members of the board of trade consider that Anaheim furnishes the ideal site for this great experiment station, it must not be forgotten that the station will be actively sought for by many other localities. It is a prize Wins in Eleventh Inning From Local Baseball Team in Hot Contest The Olinda baseball team won the second of the series of five games on the Olinda diamond on Sunday by the score of 3-2, in an 11-inning contest. The Anaheim team made its runs in the first and third innings, one being secured each time, and the Olinda team was held down until the seventh inning when two runs were annexed. The close of the ninth inning finding the teams tied, the game was continued and the tie played off. In the 11th inning the deciding run, almost by accident, was grabbed by the Olinda players and the game was over. Heindricks struck out nine men of the opposing team, while the Olinda pitcher only struck out five. The game was hard-fought throughout and was alive and interesting from start to finish. The only kick which has been registered comes from the fact that the collection from the game was very poor, and the finances of the clubs are running low. Several times before local teams have disbanded because the patronage of the public would not justify keeping it organized, and it is understood that if the people want to see good ball playing, as they have this season, that they will have to pay for it. Come through, now, and help the boys along. Next Sunday a game has been scheduled with a Los Angeles team on the local grounds and an interesting contest is looked for. The third of the series of games with the Olinda team will probably be played on the Anaheim diamond a week from Sunday if the weather permits. The Santa Ana board of education this week signed a contract with Geo. Condon of Los Angeles for the erection of the administration building of the polytechnic high school group. Condon's bid was $57,000. The work of construction has already commenced by those who have the contracts for the building of the manual arts and the fine arts buildings. The polytechnic high school group will be completed this year, and will represent an investment of over $200,000. Fullerton than in any other part of the valley. What he saw in other portions of this area, was largely from car windows, but the general handsome appearance of the entire valley was such as to cause him to make this notable observation. While members of the board of trade consider that Anaheim furnishes the ideal site for this great experiment station, it must not be forgotten that the station will be actively sought for by many other localities. It is a prize worth going for, and will consolidate the citrus experiment station at Riverside and the pathological laboratory at Whittier upon its lands. All the experiment work to be done in Southern California for the state college of agriculture at Berkeley will be accomplished at this station. Many substantial buildings will be erected among them a school for instruction for graduated students from other colleges. This will bring together a large number of students seeking instruction at the station. The number of men to be associated with Dr. Webber at the station will probably be 20, and these men will seek adequate hotel accommodations near the farm. It will be seen that a large first-class hotel in Anaheim at this time would be a magnet to draw the attention of these gentlemen hitherward. The board of trade has now under consideration a proposition from capitalists for erection of a large hotel in this city, and its speedy erection should engage the serious attention of everyone in the city. It is not too much to say that if this citrus experiment station be located near this city it will be of immense advantage to the entire locality. Already a number of sites are being negotiated for, and when the commission to be appointed by the Governor to