anaheim-gazette 1913-07-17

HOW THE CAPITAL SITE WAS SELECTED GEO. WASHINGTON AND THOMAS JEFFERSON FATHERS OF AMERICA'S SEAT OF GOVERNMENT NECESSITY FOR A PERMANENT HOME REALIZED AFTER CLOSE OF THE REVOLUTION Thomas Jefferson had quite as much to do with the creation of the national capital as George Washington and was second only to the great first president who first saw the need of it. It was not until after the close of the War of the Revolution that the question of establishing a permanent national capital became a real issue. During that struggle, the affairs of the government were too insignificant to require great buildings and the archives could easily be contained in a moderate-sized portfolio. It was indeed a fortunate circumstance that the seat of government was merely temporary. It was the futile capture by Howe of the so-called capital, Philadelphia, which broke up the three-fold attack of the British on the Northern colonies and made possible the victories of Saratoga which decided the contest in favor of the Republic. After the war, the matter assumed a different aspect. It was not a foreign enemy which was now to be feared, but rather a band of rebellious soldiers in arrears of pay who turned the attention of the statesmen of all parts of the country to the establishment of a permanent seat of government under the control of Congress. The affair which brought about a wide-spread demand for a city under federal control was the mutiny of a portion of the Continental that if the laws of the Union were to be enacted free from the possible interference of outside interests and mob intimidation, the seat of government must be entirely under the control of the legislators. But so jealous were the various sections of the country that it was more than a decade later that a federal capital was finally created out of morass and well-nigh virgin forest. In the long and bitter struggle in Congress over the selection of a site for the Federal District, after the indignant soldiers of the Revolution had frightened Congress from Philadelphia to Princeton in 1783, it was Thomas Jefferson who, at his own dinner table, settled the matter and placed the national capital on the Potomac. No other public man, except Madison, took anything like the same interest taken by Washington, who looked upon the establishment of a permanent seat of government as one of the most important acts of his career. George Washington fixed upon the most strategic and beautiful site in all the hundred mile stretch of the Potomac. No capital in the world at that time could compare with the capital that Washington planned, and it must be remembered that it was Washington's plan although he had the advice of Jefferson and utilized the skill of L'Enfant and Ellicott. Washington did not live to see the national capital, but he had set the boundaries of the ten miles square in a diamond shape, resting on the southern end of his market town of Alexandria. He had actually acquired over one-half of the land of the future city of Washington, free of cost to the government, and he had on the map marked out the avenues, streets and parks of the new capital, and with money derived from the sale of part of the government lots and from loans made by Maryland and Virginia, had built the president's house, the old capital and other buildings for the national government. Is there any wonder then that by universal voice it was called the "City of Washington?" After the war, the matter assumed a different aspect. It was not a foreign enemy which was now to be feared, but rather a band of rebellious soldiers in arrears of pay who turned the attention of the statesmen of all parts of the country to the establishment of a permanent seat of government under the control of Congress. The affair which brought about a wide-spread demand for a city under federal control was the mutiny of a portion of the Continental Army in June, 1783, which surrounded the city hall, Philadelphia, where Congress was then sitting, and threatened violence to the peoples' representatives unless payment were made of the wages of the men who had sacrificed their lives that the nation might be free. An appeal was made to the local authorities for protection, but met with no favorable response. The confederacy of states was so loosely constructed and the authority of the central government was so meager that a state or town could disregard its mandates with absolute impunity. It is a disgraceful episode in the history of this nation that for five days the Congress of the United States was over-awed by a mob of mutineers and finally was forced to remove to another town, Princeton, New Jersey, to escape maltreatment, while at the same time the State of Pennsylvania and the town of Philadelphia refused to employ the local militia for its protection. All were now agreed that the capital must be removed to a place secure from such interference and dominated by Congress itself. It was patent to all "How Did The Bird Know that"— Doing the right thing is seldom a source of worry... We have not worried about the success of this business. KERN COUNTY VOTES BONDS 300 Miles of Highway to Be Constructed in That County Kern county will expend $2,500,000 for the construction of over 300 miles of permanent roads. This conclusion Orange against Hoganian Casualty Complain Angeles superior court brought to recovery a company about $4,500 when Hogue took at the West Fifth street contract he never fetter was made on the evidences of the defense Demurrer Entered Attörney F. C. Spell L. E. Miller, who sued by John K. and Friend asserted in Boney had secured at Anaheim worth $150 to Mrs. Friend was signing was the house built for Friid the property from his murrer alleges that red by the statutes. 60 Days For Striking Feliz Saragoza, a can, is to begin sent 60 days for having Wilhite, an ex-minister old. Saragoza was Wilhite as engaged Saragoza, and when fered with his occu terrific blow on the cutting the ear seven port was that Saragoza beer bottle. That, in case. Romer Gets Judgment Judgment by stipulation in the partnership brought by M. E. Romer for $2,950, I session of a type table and adding and Romer were paid merchandise business could not agree upon their interests, and suit against Romer gation, the contest judgment should be case settled. The judgment was answer alleged wa Tomato Vines Yield J. F. Guthrie, who near Stanton, is de that farming can be pay big. Last year into possession of season, in fact after the cropping season party who had farre Mr. Guthrie bought acres planted to harvesting quite a year paid no further att DIVE IN— for a bottle of Houdnut's Toilet water. Makes you feel good all over when you use it in the bath, splendid for the face after shaving. Put up in assorted colors. BATH BRUSHES BATHING CAPS TOOTH BRUSHES NAIL BRUSHES MANICURE GOODS "It pleases us to please you." HEYING'S DRUG STORE ANAHEIM KERN COUNTY VOTES BONDS 300 Miles of Highway to Be Constructed in That County Kern county will expend $2,500,000 for the construction of over 300 miles of permanent roads. This conclusion was arrived at Tuesday when the entire county voted nearly four to one in favor of the improvement. The successful outcome of the election means that Kern county is to be provided with the greatest number of miles of public highways of any county in the State of California. Bakersfield, the county seat, is naturally to be the hub of the network of new roads, and from it will radiate the new highways, measuring 327½ miles in length and connecting with the state highway traversing the state in general north and south directions. A total of 235½ miles of the proposed highway system is to be graded and paved, while 92 miles of mountain road will be graded and placed in excellent shape. Pupils of Miss Stella A. Schwentker pleasantly entertained their mothers with a piano recital at the studio, 301 East Broadway, on Thursday afternoon. Music, which was a credit to the teacher, was heard and the afternoon enjoyed by all. Private pupils' recitals are given monthly; these are of much benefit to the students. IN AND ABOUT COUNTY Takes an Appeal W. L. Benchley of Fullerton has taken an appeal to the superior court from the judgment entered in favor of the defendant in the suit brought by Benchley against T. A. Winbigler as administrator of the estate of James Irvin of West Orange for $298. Benchley sued for Irvin's failure to deliver oranges to Benchley. Justice Cox found for the defendant. River Reduces Size of Ranch The Santa Ana river robbed an owner of 43 acres of land, according to the testimony of Edward Townsend, an East Base Line rancher, who told the board that he had been given 51 acres of land in the Santa Ana river bottom below Colton by an uncle. The river soon covered 43 acres deep with sand and there is but eight acres left. The board reduced the valuation of the property from $1,200 to $300. Girls in Men's Bathing Suits Somewhat of a sensation was created at Huntington Beach the other day when two young ladies, both residents of that seaside resort, clad in men's bathing dress, with limbs exposed, uncovered even by stockings. The young ladies disported themselves on the sands, holding the intensely interested attention of a number of men near-by with the utmost sangfroid and suavity. Case Transferred Judge West gave an order Friday transferring the case of the County of Orange against Hogue and the Guardian Casualty Company to the Los Angeles superior court. This case was brought to recover from the surety company about $4,500 on a bond given when Hogue took a contract to build the West Fifth street bridge, which contract he never fulfilled. The transfer was made on the ground of the residences of the defendants. Demurrer Entered Attörney F. C. Spencer appears for L. E. Miller, who with J. H. Boney is Bread Upon the Waters Out of employment, penniless and hopeless, a tramp who wandered into Huntington Beach last year attracted the notice of Rev. H. B. Fry and was given assistance—food, clothing and a small amount of money. The man was evidently educated and intelligent. Last week he returned and called upon his benefactor with the information that he had prospered and now holds a lucrative Federal position. He brought with him tasty presents for the ladies of the Fry family and took the family on a vacation trip. All of which facts tend to show that even in these latter days of unrighteousness and ingratitude, bread cast upon the waters sometimes returns as cakes and pie, uninjured by the dampness. Forger Quickly Caught With 2 cents in his pocket, Robert O. Elliott forged the name of I. C. Stearns to a $25 check, got a pair of shoes, a shirt and necktie to the value of $5.25, the balance in change and was boarding a car for Los Angeles at Santa Ana where his sweetheart lives, when he was arrested. At the county jail he wrote a letter to the girl, telling her of the trouble he had gotten himself into and asking her forgiveness. While Elliott protests that the offense is his first, the officers think he worries but little for one who has fallen suddenly and is caught. The only concern that he has expressed is that the name of his sweetheart will be dragged into the case by reason of the correspondence found in his pockets. There is every indication that the girl is refined and of a good education, and that she was entirely innocent of any intimation that Elliott was anything but honest. New P. E. Line Nearly Completed The last lap of the new Pacific Electric line from Bay City to Long Beach is being rushed to completion. The tracks have been laid for some time, poles up and all completed for transit. All that remains to be built is the trestle over Alamitos Bay, the material for which comes from the East. The re- Orange against Hogue and the Guardian Casualty Company to the Los Angeles superior court. This case was brought to recover from the surety company about $4,500 on a bond given when Hogue took a contract to build the West Fifth street bridge, which contract he never fulfilled. The transfer was made on the ground of the residences of the defendants. Demurrer Entered Attorney F. C. Spencer appears for L. E. Miller, who with J. H. Boney is sued by John K. and Antonio Friend. Friend asserted in his complaint that Boney had secured a deed to property at Anaheim worth $4,800 by representing to Mrs. Friend that the paper she was signing was the acceptance of a house built for Friend. Miller bought the property from Boney. Miller's demurrer alleges that the action is barred by the statutes. 60 Days For Striking Minister Feliz Saragoza, a Santa Ana Mexican, is to begin serving a sentence of 60 days for having struck Rev. W. L. Wilhite, an ex-minister nearly 80 years old. Saragoza was reported to Rev. Wilhite as engaged in beating Mrs. Saragoza, and when the old man interfered with his occupation he hit him a terrific blow on the ear with his fist, cutting the ear severely. The first report was that Saragoza struck with a beer bottle. That, however, was not the case. Romer Gets Judgment Judgment by stipulation was entered in the partnership accounting suit brought by M. E. Diebold against H. Romer for $2,950, Diebold to have possession of a typewriter, typewriter table and adding machine. Diebold and Romer were partners in a general merchandise business at Tustin. They could not agree upon a settlement of their interests, and Diebold brought suit against Romer. After an investigation, the contestants stipulated that judgment should be entered, and the case settled. The amount allowed in the judgment was what Romer in his answer alleged was due. Tomato Vines Yield Two Crops J. F. Guthrie, who owns a fine ranch near Stanton, is demonstrating the fact that farming can be made to pay and pay big. Last year Mr. Guthrie came into possession of his ranch late in the season, in fact after it was supposed the cropping season was over. The party who had farmed the place before Mr. Guthrie bought it had several acres planted to tomatoes and after harvesting quite a heavy summer crop paid no further attention to the vines. When Mr. Guthrie took possession he finned and of a good education, and that she was entirely innocent of any intimation that Elliott was anything but honest. New P. E. Line Nearly Completed The last lap of the new Pacific Electric line from Bay City to Long Beach is being rushed to completion. The tracks have been laid for some time, poles up and all completed for transit. All that remains to be built is the trestle over Alamitos Bay, the material for which comes from the East. The recent arrival and delivery of this both here and at Alamitos Bay makes possible the speedy completion of the through line from Bay City to Long Beach. It is estimated that work will be completed and cars running inside of two weeks. The hundred or more seals that inhabit the bay here and who take their seista on the point at low tide will be one of the sights afforded visitors who will be able to see at close range this unusual sight, the new line running within a short distance of the seals' rendezvous. Work on the new $15,000 bath house and dancing pavilion is being rushed. Besides adding greatly to the appearance of the ocean front, much pleasure is anticipated upon its completion and formal opening. Rabies at Wintersburg Alberta, the 7-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. VanWinkle of Wintersburg, was severely bitten by a cat with which she was playing Thursday afternoon of last week. The child was taken to Huntington Beach, where the wound was cauterized. The cat was killed and its head sent to the state hygienic laboratory at Berkeley, from which Dr. Shank received a telegram Sunday afternoon stating that the animal had been affected with rabies and Mr. and Mrs. VanWinkle then left immediately for Los Angeles with the little girl for treatment there. The cat had been brought from Los Angeles Thursday morning by children of A. W. Lindgren of that city who came to visit in the VanWinkle home, and had, it is said, no opportunity to infect any local animals. All the dogs and cats around the VanWinkle premises were killed as soon as possible after the accident. Milling Company Declares Dividend At the annual meeting of the Olive Milling Company held this week the financial statement showed this institution to be one of the soundest enterprises in Orange county. Its surplus has grown until its combined working capital is very near the $100,000.00 mark, and its volume of business continues to grow steadily. Much improved flour-making machinery has been installed the past year, as well J. F. Guthrie, who owns a fine ranch near Stanton, is demonstrating the fact that farming can be made to pay and pay big. Last year Mr. Guthrie came into possession of his ranch late in the season, in fact after it was supposed the cropping season was over. The party who had farmed the place before Mr. Guthrie bought it had several acres planted to tomatoes and after harvesting quite a heavy summer crop paid no further attention to the vines. When Mr. Guthrie took possession he noticed that the vines had quite a good crop of green and nearly ripe tomatoes on them. Instead of tearing the vines out, he cared for them with the result that he sold several hundred dollars' worth of winter tomatoes, for which he received a fancy price. Prisoners on Hunger Strike There was a hunger strike at the Orange county jail Thursday night and next morning, but it lasted only two meals. Some of the prisoners were evidently trying to work a bluff on Jailer Boynton, but it did not work. They had a grievance against the cook, a prisoner named Frank Garcia, because he would not favor some of them with huge chunks of meat in the stew, and they said the work was too hard. They asked for a change of diet. They ate nothing last evening and ate no breakfast. When the gangs were ordered out to work this morning, the men were told that if they did not go they would not get their "good time" for good behavior. That meant two to four weeks longer time in jail, and to save their "good time" the men went to work. Milling Company Declares Dividend At the annual meeting of the Olive Milling Company held this week the financial statement showed this institution to be one of the soundest enterprises in Orange county. Its surplus has grown until its combined working capital is very near the $100,000.00 mark, and its volume of business continues to grow steadily. Much improved flour-making machinery has been installed the past year, as well as a cereal sterilizer and purifier which makes their corn meals, graham, whole wheat, etc., as nearly perfect as is possible, and their high patent flour much in demand. A final dividend of 5 per cent on the par value of the capital stock was declared, which makes 10 per cent for the year with a nice sum carried to surplus. The following well known business men were re-elected directors and officers for the ensuing year: D. C. Pixley, president; R. J. Blee, vice-president; F.A. Blake, secretary; The National Bank of Orange, treasurer; P.W.Ehlen, N.T.Edwards. The secretary is now preparing dividend checks and will mail them to stockholders about the 20th of this month. Marriage Broken by Court Jack E. VanSant is a free youth again. That is, he is disentangled from the marital web into which he flew last September—the 20th of that month to be exact. He was too young to marry, and when that fact was set forth to Judge West, backed up by proper legal authorities, young VanSant was given the decision. Or rather, the decision WHERE BIG RED APPLES GROW Yucaipa Valley Big returns are being made from Yucaipa Apple Lands. 3,000 acres of young trees are now flourishing here and hundreds of acres more will be planted at once. One of the largest consignments of nursery stock ever shipped (60,000 trees) was delivered in the Yucaipa Valley for this season's planting. No heavy winds, sufficient frost, ideal climatic conditions. AMPLE water at low rates, rich, deep soil, soft and easily worked, and the same for twenty feet down, are only a few of the many features which make Yucaipa Valley Apple Lands the best from all standpoints of any in California. $285 AN ACRE Apples pay bigger returns than any other crops—water, soil, and climate in a combination hard to find in California, are essential and we have them all. AN UNLIMITED MARKET Los Angeles alone consumes seven times the apples raised in all California and pays highest prices. The Salt Lake Railroad alone shipped 300 cars into Los Angeles in one month. You can make big money at Yucaipa—investigate today. FREE BOOKLET Send now for our free booklet—call, phone, or write and ask any questions or request any information you desire. Redlands & Yucaipa Land Company Elliott-Bushard Realty Co. at Yucaipa—investigate today. FREE BOOKLET Send now for our free booklet—call, phone, or write and ask any questions or request any information you desire. 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