anaheim-gazette 1913-05-01

PROTECTION DISTRICT UP FOR DISCUSSION INTERESTING SESSION OF BOARD OF TRADE HELD MONDAY EVENING GARDEN GROVE, WESTMINSTER, BUENA PARK AND FULLERTON LOWER THAN ANAHEIM Showing that the outlying districts which have recently gotten up petitions against the formation of the Security Protection District, are lower in altitude and consequently more subject to overflow of the Santa Ana river than this city, members of the board of trade at Monday night's meeting dealt a death blow to the contention that these districts are in no danger from the flood waters of the river. The matter was brought up by Chairman Eygabroad, who asked V. U. Simpson, chairman of the committee which secured signatures to a petition for formation of the district, to state favor of starting the work, and completing it at the earliest possible moment." John Swartzbaugh, of Garden Grove, said a few words, expressing it as his opinion that very much money ought not to be used for protecting the river to secure the bridge, for the Southern Pacific bridge between this city and Orange has stood for over 20 years without being washed away. A. A. Mills brought a map of the geological survey for this district before the meeting and showed the altitudes of the various portions of the proposed district. "The danger point is at the Yorba bridge," he said, "and from there the flood waters are liable to break away and flood any part of the northern part of the proposed district. As to the altitudes of the various portions of the district, the Santa Fe depot at Fullerton is four feet lower than the Santa Fe depot at Anaheim, and yet the Fullerton people think Anaheim is trying to get them into something they do not need. The same contour line which passes through the river bed near the Chinese gardens east of Anaheim, also goes through the new residence of W. L. Hale a mile and a half east of Fullerton. The altitude of Buena Park is 73 feet, which is 20 feet lower than Garden Grove, and gives a fall of 19 feet to the mile from the danger point at tions against the formation of the Security Protection District, are lower in altitude and consequently more subject to overflow of the Santa Ana river than this city, members of the board of trade at Monday night's meeting dealt a death blow to the contention that these districts are in no danger from the flood waters of the river. The matter was brought up by Chairman Eygabroad, who asked V. U. Simpson, chairman of the committee which secured signatures to a petition for formation of the district, to state where the proposition stood at the time. Mr. Simpson said that as he had started the fight earlier in the campaign, he might just as well start it at the meeting. "I was in Santa Ana and held conference with the old board of supervisors," he said, "and they told me positively that the Olive bridge, for construction of which $35,000 was lying idle in the treasury, would not be built until a protection district should be formed and steps taken looking to the curbing of the river's water. Heretofore water of the stream in flood times, has meandered about this district, inundating land on both sides of this city, and on some occasions the main stream ran down the center of town. I notice the Fullerton people are circulating petitions protesting against formation of the district, saying property in that city is not subject to overflow. These people seem to have forgotten that 11 years ago men were engaged in shoveling mud from floors of business houses in Fullerton, all houses were more or less damaged, and one man lost his life in aiding residents. And still the good people in that locality are objecting to formation of a protection district, saying they are immune from damage. "Buena Park also, I understand, is objecting to formation of the district. As a matter of fact, Buena Park is the lowest place in the district, there being considerable fall from Anaheim to that city. "I understand a man is circulating a report that if the district be formed, it will cost land-owners from $10 to $12 per acre. That is a great mistake, for the cost should not exceed $1.00 per acre." Secretary Ahlborn was asked to call the roll of chambers of commerce which had been invited to attend the meeting to find how many were represented. Representatives were present from West Orange, Garden Grove, Stanton, Buena Park and Santa Ana. City Engineer Steward, who with A. A. Mills, went over the boundary of the proposed district before the boundary was defined, was asked to talk on than the Santa Fe depot at Anaheim, and yet the Fullerton people think Anaheim is trying to get them into something they do not need. The same contour line which passes through the river bed near the Chinese gardens east of Anaheim, also goes through the new residence of W. L. Hale a mile and a half east of Fullerton. The altitude of Buena Park is 73 feet, which is 20 feet lower than Garden Grove, and gives a fall of 19 feet to the mile from the danger point at Yorba to Buena Park. The fall from Anaheim to Garden Grove is 17 feet per mile, while the fall down the river bed is only 13 feet. If the water breaks over, there's no telling where it is going to land, for all this country to the west is lower than the river bed. Talbert has been flooded several times by the water from the river, and the people of Westminster make fun of the web-footed people of Talbert, but their own town is 25 feet lower than the former." George L. Dietrich said that the district ought not to be divided on the question, for it was universally recognized that the protection was needed. All hands should get in and boost, and make the proposition a success, he said. H. H. Cole, of Buena Park, asked why the gun clubs near the coast had not been included in the district, and Mills answered that most of the clubs had been so included, and those that were not, were right in the bay, and so could not be made to stay in the district. Mr. Cole then asked information as to what right the ranchers of the Newbert Protection District or the property owners just west of the river would have to damages from water overflow if the district were formed. He understood that money could be collected from the district for damage done by the river water, if it should break over the bank and do damage to orchards and crops. He also wanted to know what sort of river protection was to be done. This was answered by Mr. Dietrich, who said that in some places piling would be necessary, and in others growing plants would probably be cheaper and better, so until an engineer is secured to take up the work, nothing definite could be said about the style of protection to be afforded. Mr. Cole stated further that he and his associates were not at the meeting to fight the proposition, but were there for information. It seemed to him, he said, that all were in the dark, and did not know exactly what they were getting into. He would like to know something about what was purposed the city is the big time planner dependence day by member local Uniform Rank, Knightias. The celebration was planned at a meeting of thie tion held last week, and thie tion was further discuss meeting last night. One o features of the day is to be five drill between compaThird Regiment, Unifo Knights of Pythias, 3,500 which will probably be in Members of the Knights from all over Southern Caucasia be asked to participate in tion and it is likely severen members will be in th e day. A committee composed of Hamler, chairman, V. U. S.M. Adams, H. A. Dickel and Stern was appointed to have th e big time. Although de have not as yet been ma nounced ther* a big barbeq decided on. Fireworks, ath ed and all kinds of amusements will be booked for th e one of the biggest times in th e city may be looked at. It is planned to raise $2,600 by popular subscription ad business men for the cele bility with this amount, one of th e grandest times in th e his city may be expected. Ev en be in their "glad rags," even is anybody will be here, and will be among the high-fli day, the Fourth of July. OOD FELLOWS OF COUNTY ATTIC Santiago Canyon Scene of Notable Gatherings o Upwards of 100 members Fellow and Rebekah lodg e city attended the annual Orange county I. O. O. F. orders held at the County tiago Canyon Friday. Thi gan to gather at 10 o'clock all were present th e ass estimated to contain 600 fore lunch, a program w each lodge furnishing a nu Louise Paschall represent lodge of Rebekahs with selection and H. A. Dickel Anaheim Odd Fellow numbers were given as dress, Dr. D. F. Royer, Or F.; address, Mr. Pheifer; bekah; original reading Secretary Ahlborn was asked to call the roll of chambers of commerce which had been invited to attend the meeting to find how many were represented. Representatives were present from West Orange, Garden Grove, Stanton, Buena Park and Santa Ana. City Engineer Steward, who with A. A. Mills, went over the boundary of the proposed district before the boundary was defined, was asked to talk on the matter. "I have lived in this city for 25 years," he said, "and know something about the actions of the river in question. For four weeks, in 1889, it was impossible for anyone to get from Santa Ana to Los Angeles except by wagon road, and part of the time, that was impossible. The whole country was inundated and railroad trains were a scarce article in these parts. At other times in the county's history, similar, but perhaps not such disastrous floods have occurred, and I am sure there is no one here who does not recognize the need of river protection. The question that naturally arises is, Who shall do it? and how is it to be done? We are all liable to overflow, and no man in the proposed district can say he is not in danger, for one can never tell where the river is going until it is gone. We are all liable to flood. If we do not take measures toward abating the danger from overflow, it seems to me we are inviting whatever danger may overtake us. I am not prepared to state what the cost of protecting the river will be for that is not in my line, and it would take expert engineers who have made a specialty of this work to estimate the cost, but as only $5,000 has been spent on the river in the past 20 years, it ought not to cost so very much to fix it up right at this time. I am inners growing plants would probably be cheaper and better, so until an engineer is secured to take up the work, nothing definite could be said about the style of protection to be afforded. Mr. Cole stated further that he and his associates were not at the meeting to fight the proposition, but were there for information. It seemed to him, he said, that all were in the dark, and did not know exactly what they were getting into. He would like to know something about what was purposed to be done, before going into something that might saddle a lot of expense upon himself and his children. Mr. Dietrich said that he trusted the supervisors to do what was right in the matter and according to law, the committee in charge had taken the most feasible and easy way to get the plans for the work made. Engineers must be paid for doing the work, and as the county could not be asked at present to undertake the expense of the work, the district must be formed before funds for the work will be available. After the plans made and the cost of the work estimated, if the district does not wish to undertake the work, no action need be taken, and the proposition goes back to where it started. Simpson said the river bed becomes higher year by year, and as the county has no right to cut the brush which makes the filling of the bed easy, the river has been left to go its own sweet way for many years, and hence the need of a protection district. As great fear is expressed that the cost will mount up into enormous figures, Steward suggested that a limit for assessment be set by the board of supervisors if such a course might be pursued, and this would insure a moderate cost to the assessed property. (Continued on page 8) AHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY. MAY 1, 1913 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION PLANNED UNIFORM RANK KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS TO HOLD BIG TIME ON NATION'S BIRTHDAY COMPETITIVE DRILLS, PARADES, MUSIC, FIREWORKS AND OTHER ATTRACTIONS COMING What promises to be the best Fourth July celebration in the history of the city is the big time planned for Independence day by members of the Local Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias. The celebration was definitely planned at a meeting of the organization held last week, and the proposition was further discussed at the meeting last night. One of the main features of the day is to be a competitive drill between companies of the third Regiment, Uniform Rank, knights of Pythias, 3,500 members of which will probably be in attendance. DELIGHTFUL CLASS PARTY High School Seniors Enjoy Evening at Home of Miss Kathryn Hand Miss Veda Walker, class teacher for the seniors of the high school, entertained members of the class Saturday evening at the home of Miss Kathryn Hand on the east side. At 8 o'clock the guests assembled, and for the first part of the entertainment, enjoyed a farce comedy act, the "Kleptomaniac," given by six members of the junior class, Misses Gladys Gervais, Louise Dahn, Fern Corcoran, Violet Gervais, Goldie Matthews and Alice Goetz. A small stage was simulated on one side of the room, tiny footlights being provided and the scenery being made up of a solid bank of roses against the wall. Games were then played, consisting of geographical contests, (not dry and schoolified, but real enjoyable), indoor ball games, blackbird pie, etc. All games were original, and none of them had ever been played before at class parties. Upon conclusion of the games, delicious refreshments of orange ice, cake and chocolate were daintily served, after which a flashlight picture of the assemblage was taken. The entire evening was perhaps the most delightful ever spent by members of the class, and all present expressed themselves as having enjoyed the occasion immensely. LOCAL RUNNERS MAKE RECORD TIME CARRY MESSAGE THROUGH COUNTY IN ANNUAL Y. M. C. A. RELAY RACE 20 ANAHEIM SPRINTERS SPEED WITH SILVER TUBE FROM REDLANDS TO LOS ANGELES Bearing a silver tube with a message from Mayor Williams of Redlands to Mayor Alexander of Los Angeles, Morris Martenet sped through this city Saturday afternoon at 4:30 in the annual Southern California Y. M. C. A. relay race. Martenet took the tube at Alberta street at the intersection of North Los Angeles street, and carried it through on Los Angeles street to Broadway, where it was taken by another runner. The entire distance from Redlands to Los Angeles through this county, over the course which the run was to follow, is 183 miles, and almost 400 lads of the Y. M. C. A. took part in the race each runner making a half mile. ANAHEIM WEEK The Sterling Ear Stump pitched good three years team was teers in Soil the mound day and diving back Eleven hits but four or chargeable eight battles strike-out run. The visit of the Los Angeles team from the multiple breasts the nine wives four separate fair bunch up a good score of five. There is the local dance one exciting players all pire and upland so. This The city is the big time planned for Independence day by members of the local Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias. The celebration was definitely planned at a meeting of the organization held last week, and the proposition was further discussed at the meeting last night. One of the main features of the day is to be a competitive drill between companies of the third Regiment, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, 3,500 members of which will probably be in attendance. Members of the Knights of Pythias from all over Southern California will be asked to participate in the celebration and it is likely several thousand members will be in the city on that day. A committee composed of Geo. W. Hamler, chairman, V. U. Simpson, H. M. Adams, H. A. Dickel and Herman Tern was appointed to have charge of the big time. Although definite plans were not as yet been made, it is announced that a big barbeque has been decided on. Fireworks, athletic sports, and all kinds of amusement attractions will be booked for the day, and one of the biggest times in the history of the city may be looked forward to. It is planned to raise $2,000 or $2,500 by popular subscription among local business men for the celebration, and with this amount, one of the best and grandest times in the history of the city may be expected. Everybody will be in their "glad rags," everybody that is anybody will be here, and the town will be among the high-flyers on Friday, the Fourth of July. OOD FELLOWS OF COUNTY AT PICNIC Santiago Canyon Scene of One of Most Notable Gatherings of Order Upwards of 100 members of the Odd Yellow and Rebekah lodges from this city attended the annual picnic of the Orange county I. O. O. F. and Rebekah lodges held at the County Park in Santiago Canyon Friday. The crowd began to gather at 10 o'clock, and when all were present the assemblage was estimated to contain 600 people. Before lunch, a program was rendered, each lodge furnishing a number. Miss Louise Paschall represented the local lodge of Rebekah with a fine vocal selection and H. A. Dickel sang for the Anaheim Odd Fellow lodge. Other numbers were given as follows: Address, Dr. D. F. Royer, Orange I. O. O. F.; address, Mr. Pheifer, Orange Rebekah; original reading, Mrs. F. M. Indoor ball games, blackbird pie, etc. All games were original, and none of them had ever been played before at class parties. Upon conclusion of the games, delicious refreshments of orange ice, cake and chocolate were daintily served, after which a flashlight picture of the assemblage was taken. The entire evening was perhaps the most delightful ever spent by members of the class, and all present expressed themselves as having enjoyed the occasion immensely. BUENA PARK LADIES AID HOLDS MEETING Dance Given by Misses Simpson and Wilson a Delightful Success (By the Gazette Correspondent.) The Ladies’ Mutual Aid met with Mrs. H. H. Haggarty on Thursday at 2 P. M., it being her 30th wedding anniversary. The house was beautifully decorated with roses. Forty ladies of the society were present. The Aid presented Mrs. Haggarty with a beautiful cut glass fern dish and Mrs. Geo.Warren gave her an elegantly decorated china cake plate. After the routine business of the society was transacted, refreshments were served, after which Rev. Bruce Brown, of Fullerton, who is conducting a series of meetings in the Congregational church, gave an interesting and amusing talk to the ladies. Mrs. John Perry sang a beautiful song, Mrs. Nettie Robeson recited, Mrs. Wilson played two delightful numbers on the piano and the society adjourned to meet again May 8th at the home of Mrs. J. F. Simpson to be entertained by Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. Mann. The dancing party given by the Misses Juanita Simpson and Madie Wilson at the home of J. F. Simpson on Saturday evening was a pronounced success. The house was beautifully decorated with roses; some 40 young people were in attendance, elegant refreshments were served cafeteria style and Gipsy fortune telling and some pleasing games were some of the features on the lawn. A house party will be given by Miss Simpson in the near future. The regular monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will occur on Friday evening, May 9th, in Masonic hall. These meetings are very well attended, especially since the wives of members are admitted to membership. At each meeting the ladies introduce some special feature, either a dainty little luncheon or a literary and musi-ris Martenet sped through this city Saturday afternoon at 4:30 in the annual Southern California Y. M. C. A. relay race. Martenet took the tube at Alberta street at the intersection of North Los Angeles street, and carried it through on Los Angeles street to Broadway, where it was taken by another runner. The entire distance from Redlands to Los Angeles through this county, over the course which the run was to follow, is 183 miles, and almost 400 lads of the Y. M. C. A. took part in the race, each runner making a half mile. The silver tube containing the message from Mayor Williams of Redlands left that city at 4:30 Saturday morning, going by way of Rialto, Claremont, Ontario, Fullerton, and arriving in this city at 4:30 Saturday afternoon. From Santa Ana, where the tube was taken from here, it was carried by the youths of that city to Garden Grove, thence to Long Beach, and on to Los Angeles, arriving in that city at 8 o'clock in the evening. Those taking part in the race from this city were Beebe, Douglass, Kemp, Elliott, Ashley and Clark Chamberlain, Webb, Chambers, Petermann, Martenet, Owens, Joe Elliott, Clabaugh, Cavanaugh, Megede, Tedrick, King, Garner and Quarton. Four Anaheim boys drove to the junction of the Fullerton road with the Whittier boulevard, took the tube there, and carried it two miles in this direction, where Fullerton boys took it, delivering it again to Anaheim runners at Orangethorpe avenue between this city and Fullerton. From that point the local boys took it to the junction of the Santa Ana road with the road to Orange, where it was taken by boys from the county seat. In the evening the boys gathered at the Garden Grove Y. M. C. A. and enjoyed a banquet, and listened to inspiring talks by men prominent in boys' work. Each runner participating was given a medal in remembrance of the occasion. Those furnishing automobiles and lending their aid toward the success of the race were L. O. Culp, L. A. Evans, George M. Ross, B.V. Beebe and A.Z.Megede. The runners reached the Orange county line on the Whittier road at 3 P.M., just one hour ahead of the time expected. Seventy-nine boys of Orange county carried it through the county delivering it to the Long Beach boys, nine miles west of Garden Grove at 5:25, just an hour and a half ahead of the time expected. This remarkable gain of 30 minutes in 34 miles was made possible by the splendid spirit of co-operation among the runners, each one carrying it until tired out, when he was relieved by another runner. The run was through Fullerton. Local fighter looking for Anaheim's champion League Walter Jr., two other en into The Ladies' Aid Society of the First Presbyterian church, held its regular monthly meeting in the church Thursday afternoon. An interesting program was rendered, followed by a social hour and refreshments. The regular monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will occur on Friday evening, May 9th, in Masonic hall. These meetings are very well attended, especially since the wives of members are admitted to membership. At each meeting the ladies introduce some special feature, either a dainty little luncheon or a literary and musical program. The Parent Teachers' Association will present Bible pictures in the moving picture show next Saturday night. Rev. Bruce Brown, of Fullerton, will lecture on the pictures, and a very interesting entertainment is looked forward to. Everybody is invited to attend the show, which will be held in Masonic hall, in the school building. Mrs. Frank Baum entertained the Thursday Afternoon Whist Club, April 24, at her beautiful home on North Los Angeles street. Progressive whist was played at four tables, and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent. Three prizes were awarded—the first a silver meat fork to Mrs. Turk, the second, a hand painted plate, to Mrs. Quarton, and Mrs. Stock received a souvenir spoon as consolation prize. At 5 o'clock a delicious lunch was served. Oscar Mills of Washington, a brother of Mrs. Robert McKee, is visiting here, and finds this section so inviting that he determined to remain permanently. Mr. Mills says this valley is the loveliest spot he has seen in all of his travels, and he is content to cast his lot here until further orders. SEVENTH GRADE WINS Exciting Athletic Contest Held on Local Grounds Recently. The boy athletes of the seventh grade of the Fremont school were victorious over their eighth grade opponents in an interclass track meet held on the school grounds recently. The final score was Seventh grade 69, Eighth grade 62. The final score 69, Eighth grade 62. Those taking part in the meet and winning points for their respective classes were Webb, Schneider, Clabaugh, Elliott, Mondetti, Graxiola, Mickle, Smith, Muckenthaler, Yoern, Sweaners, Cavanaugh, Johnson, Davidson and Simpson. The boys all did well, and we expect them to put up a stiff fight for the county Triangle championship at the annual track meet to be held in Santa Ana next week. Charley Newcombe was in town Sunday from Los Angeles, where he has a position as chief mechanician for a large packing company. ETTE NUMBER 28 NERS ORD UGH COUNM. C. A. ERS SPEED FROM REDGELES with a message Redlands to Angeles, Morghough this city 30 in the anY. M. C. A. k the tube at intersection of and carried street to taken by andistance from through this which the run s, and almost took part in ANAHEIM B.B. FANS WITNESS A VICTORY The Sterlings of Los Angeles Prove Easy Victims Sunday Stump Huntington, who used to pitch good ball at a time, only two or three years since, when the Anaheim team was the swiftest bunch of amateurs in Southern California, occupied the mound on the local diamond Sunday and demonstrated that he is getting back into his old-time class. Eleven hits were made off his delivery but four or them were not hits, being chargeable to fielders' errors, and eight batters were retired by the strike-out route. The visitors answered to the name of the Los Angeles Sterlings, but judging from the vari-colored uniforms and the multiplicity of names imprinted on the breasts and backs of the players, the nine was composed of the pick of four separate teams. It was a pretty fair bunch of youngsters and they put up a good game, but were defeated by a score of 5 to 3. There is, usually, in the games on the local diamond this season, at least one exciting incident in which the players all quit, cluster about the umpire and upbraid him for a half hour or so. This time it occurred in the fifth FLORAL NURSERY ONE OF SHOW PLACES LOCAL ESTABLISHMENT COMES UP TO THE BEST TO BE FOUND IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OVER 200 VARIETIES OF ROSES OF ALL SHADES TO BE FOUND ON PREMISES What is now considered by all to be one of the show places of the city, and county as well, is Ye Floral Nursery, owned by Mrs. C. R. Gates, and located on West Center street west of the high school. Here may be found all varieties of flowers, in colors of all shades of the rainbow. On the several lots on which the nursery is located, it has been estimated there are two hundred varieties of roses in bloom, making the premises a veritable rose garden. Here may be found pink roses, red roses, white roses, yellow roses, golden roses and roses of all shades of color between these. A fine trade in roses has been built up by Mrs. Gates, and it is through this city in the afternoon Y. M. C. A. took the tube at intersection of and carried miles street to taken by assistance from through this which the run was, and almost it took part in making a half containing the allams of Red:30 Saturday of Rialto, Barton, and arriving Saturday afternoon, where the it was car- it city to Gar- ing Beach, and having in that the evening. The race from Longlass, Kemp, Chamberlain, Hann, Marten- labaugh, Cav- king, King, Gar- Anaheim boys the Fullerton Boulevard, took carried it two where Fuller- ing it again to singethorpe av- and Fullerton. All boys took it Santa Ana road where it was county seat. Was gathered at C. A. and en- stained to improminent in participating remembrance of furnishing auto- fir aid toward were L. O. George M. Ross, B. dee. In the Orange Butterier road at 3 head of the time boys of Or- through the Long Beach Garden Grove and a half ahead this remarkable 34 miles was splendid spirit the runners, until tired out, by another run- Fullerton. There is, usually, in the games on the local diamond this season, at least one exciting incident in which the players all quit, cluster about the umpire and upbraid him for a half hour or so. This time it occurred in the fifth chapter. The score stood 2 to 1 in favor of the locals and it was evident the game was cinched as they were out-playing the visitors. After two men were out Schultz hit for first base and, taking a desperate chance, stole second. Ortega followed and lifted the ball into the right field where it fell several feet short of the fielder. Instead of throwing it in, the guardian of the garden picked it up and sauntered toward the diamond while Schultz and Ortega sprinted around the bags and crossed the plate. When the noise subsided it developed that the right fielder claimed a foul, and although Umpire Hamer had already settled its status he finally reversed his decision out of consideration for the under-dog and sent Johnny to the bat again and Schultz back to second. Ortega reached first on a passed third strike and Schultz was advanced a station, but Pyne's fly into left was gobbled in, retiring the side. The eventful seventh was more fruitful in results. Armour reached first on four balls and was advanced to second by Lewis. Pyne's two-bagger scored the first man ahead of him and left the other on third. Then Meats followed with another second-base hit, driving in the other two scores. Guy stole third and was caught at the plate by a scratch while trying to score on a passed ball. The visitors made their three runs in the third, seventh and eighth by clean hits and without the assistance of errors. Leahy, the visitors' pitcher, was effective during most of the game, but weakened occasionally and was hit hard, especially in the seventh. Ten hits, four of them two-base hits, were made off him, and five strike-outs were recorded to his credit. Local fans will, no doubt, remember Dwight Stone, the tall, lean, hungry-looking twirler who pitched for the Anaheim team while it was winning the championship of the Interurban League two years ago. Like Easterly, Walter Johnson, Cravath, and one or two others of local fame, he has broken into big league company and is owned by Mrs. C. R. Gates, and located on West Center street west of the high school. Here may be found all varieties of flowers, in colors of all shades of the rainbow. On the several lots on which the nursery is located, it has been estimated there are two hundred varieties of roses in bloom, making the premises a veritable rose garden. Here may be found pink roses, red roses, white roses, yellow roses, golden roses and roses of all shades of color between these. A fine trade in roses has been built up by Mrs. Gates, and it is her proud statement that every variety of rose plant she has for sale may be seen growing on the place so that customers may see how the bush blooms. Several varieties of roses, as well as many other kinds of flowers, have been tried out in the nursery, and when found to be of inferior grade, have been discarded and are not now offered for sale. A large beautiful bush of pink roses has been so tried out, and although the flowers were found to be very beautiful, they wither quickly in the warm sun, and Mrs. Gates has now taken the plant off the market, and will not sell it, for she knows it will not give satisfaction. A blue rose bush has been planted and tried out, but it has been found to be a "fake," as the roses are not blue, as they are supposed to be. Two large beds of white and red carnations adorn the place, and from these large beautiful bouquets are picked weekly. A basket of upwards of 500 carnations was picked Saturday and on Sunday were used in decorating the Presbyterian church for the day's services. One section of the place is devoted to bulbs and here are found all kinds of lilies, as well as many other kinds of bulb plants. On one plot of ground is being tried out a quantity of Columbine plants, recently imported here from Hemet. There are 20 kinds of Columbines in the lot, and they are being tried out here to see how they will grow in this soil. To date they have showed up well and in all probability will later be put in as regular stock for sale by the nursery. The plants were formerly imported from France, Germany and England. A large variety of potted plants is on exhibition at the nursery and includes camelias, heuchera, all kinds of ferns, hydranges, columbines, and many others. Several fine pansy beds are now in blossom, and Shasta daisies spread their white flowers to the heavens. Two large cloth houses are found on the place, which are used for propo- Local fans will, no doubt, remember Dwight Stone, the tall, lean, hungry-looking twirler who pitched for the Anaheim team while it was winning the championship of the Interurban League two years ago. Like Easterly, Walter Johnson, Cravath, and one or two others of local fame, he has broken into big league company and is pitching for the St. Louis Browns this season. Elmer Stone, who played in the field at the same time, is now with one of the Northwestern League teams. The fourth county extemporaneous league debate this season for the Anaheim high school will be held in the local high school auditorium on the evening of May 21, upon the question, Resolved that the United States should grant independence to the people of the Philippine Islands. The winner of this contest will hold possession of the Davis silver cup, now in possession of the local school, until it is won by some other school next year. Anaheim took the cup from Santa Ana in the first debate this year, and has since held it when Fullerton and Huntington Beach attempted its annexation. Orange has not put very strong debating teams to the fore previously, and if indications amount to anything, Anaheim will again be victorious. The local school will be represented by George Hedstrom and Lawrence Waller. Richard Melrose and family last week moved into their palatial new residence on North Philadelphia street. The edifice is one of the most comodious in the city, costing upward of $8000. It is announced that Dr. Wishard will deliver a lecture at the Methodist church Thursday evening, May 8, upon the subject "The Mormon Menace." The public is invited to attend.