anaheim-gazette 1913-09-04

PETITION FILED FOR PROHIBITION ELECTION CRUSADE STARTED BY EVANGELIST BROWN BRINGS SPEEDY ACTION CITY TRUSTEES WILL PROBABLY ACT UPON PETITION AT MEETING SEPTEMBER 25 Events have followed one another quickly in the prohibition campaign since Rev. Brown began his crusade against liquor dealers on Thursday afternoon, when he preached to a large congregation of women on the topic, "Thy Brother's Blood," or the world's greatest tragedy. In the evening he addressed a meeting to men only, his subject being "Men vs. Hogs," or does the saloon pay. At this meeting petitions asking the city trustees to call a special election to vote upon prohibition were circulated by Rev. A. B. Markle, C. E. Jones, Dan Wedel and others. During the evening and the bar, I have no fight against the saloon keeper as a man. The saloon keeper is handicapped for life for he will be looked down upon by many and his children will suffer the same disgrace. He may make just as good a citizen as your father. He is in business for the dollar. "Then who is directly responsible for these conditions? It is the men and women who have the right of franchise and let it exist. They rent land and buildings for saloon purposes. Is this city of yours to be a slaughter house? Does the license saloon pay? The blackest lie that ever crawled out of hell is that the saloon pays. Anaheim receives $8,000 per year for the license. The population being between 4,000 and 5,000, you sell out your city for the sum of $2 per head. Suppose there are four in your family; they would be worth $8. It has been said that a sucking pig is worth more than that. You have to secure extra police force, keep the jail up, and how much have you got left? Is it a fact that Anaheim depends on the liquor traffic? I hope it does not, but if it did, would raise beets. God knows that 'beets' raising hell. If these paved streets mean liquor traffic, I would rather walk in mud and carry a lantern than to take the blood money from the wives and children in this city. "Prohibition prohibits if you enforce that burns his brother up out over the bar. I have no fight against the saloon keeper as a man. The saloon keeper is handicapped for life for he will be looked down upon by many and his children will suffer the same disgrace. He may make just as good a citizen as your father. He is in business for the dollar. "Then who is directly responsible for these conditions? It is the men and women who have the right of franchise and let it exist. They rent land and buildings for saloon purposes. Is this city of yours to be a slaughter house? Does the license saloon pay? The blackest lie that ever crawled out of hell is that the saloon pays. Anaheim receives $8,000 per year for the license. The population being between 4,000 and 5,000, you sell out your city for the sum of $2 per head. Suppose there are four in your family; they would be worth $8. It has been said that a sucking pig is worth more than that. You have to secure extra police force, keep the jail up, and how much have you got left? Is it a fact that Anaheim depends on the liquor traffic? I hope it does not, but if it did, would raise beets. God knows that 'beets' raising hell. If these paved streets mean liquor traffic, I would rather walk in mud and carry a lantern than to take the blood money from the wives and children in this city." LIST OF PETITIONS 249 CITIZENS ASK THE TEES TO CALL PRIVATE ELECTION LARGE PERCENTAGE READY TO CAST BEWIT AND DRY Following is a complete list of various petitions circulation asking the city call an election for a voting borough in this city. The 249 names. This is deemed sufficient number to insure election. Despite this fact signers are said to be cause of non-residence limits. The petition was filed Clerk Merritt on Tuesday derer the law the clerk has which to verify names petition. The petition w against liquor dealers on Thursday afternoon, when he preached to a large congregation of women on the topic, "Thy Brother's Blood," or the world's greatest tragedy. In the evening he addressed a meeting to men only, his subject being "Men vs. Hogs," or does the saloon pay. At this meeting petitions asking the city trustees to call a special election to vote upon prohibition were circulated by Rev. A. B. Markle, C. E. Jones, Dan Wedel and others. During the evening and the following day more than 200 names were signed to these petitions, which number is considered sufficient, if all are qualified voters of the municipality, to insure the calling of such an election by the city authorities—25 percent being required. This petition was presented to City Clerk Merritt yesterday and was placed on file to be taken up for consideration by the city trustees at their meeting on next Thursday evening. Rev. A. B. Markle, C. E. Jones and Dan Wedel went to the county clerk's office on Thursday morning and were sworn in as registration clerks. They began immediately upon their return to register voters for the election, and registration has continued at the evangelists' tent every afternoon and evening during the week, and the petitions have also been circulated among the voters. Forces opposed to prohibition have not been inactive, and that a bitter fight will be made upon the proposal to make this city a prohibition town is apparent upon all sides. Not the liquor men alone, but those business men who are not associated with the traffic but who believe that a dry town means a dead town, have enlisted for the struggle, and that the largest vote ever polled in the history of the city will be the result is a matter admitting of little doubt. Herman P. Noll, W. J. Lake and C. L. Swope followed the dry delegation which appeared at the county clerk's office early on Thursday morning by repairing to that office later in the day and being sworn in as registration clerks for the election. They are registering votes day and evening at their places of business, and have already registered a large number, as have also the dry weather people. Rev. Brown continues to address large audiences at his tent and many of his statements have swept throughout the city like wildfire. In his opening gun of the campaign on Thursday Mr. Brown took for the foundation of his sermon-lecture the story told in the 8th chapter of Matthew of the transmission of the devil from two afternoons pig is worth more than that. You have to secure extra police force, keep the jail up, and how much have you got left? Is it a fact that Anaheim depends on the liquor traffic? I hope it does not, but if it did, would raise beets. God knows that 'beets' raising hell. If these paved streets mean liquor traffic, I would rather walk in mud and carry a lantern than to take the blood money from the wives and children in this city. "Prohibition prohibits if you enforce the law. Vote into office men that will keep the city clean. I would rather have a blind tiger after my boy than one with both its eyes wide open. Don't make it legal to debauch mankind. The city needs the money from the saloon. That's a lie. The saloon is an outlaw and always will be. I assent to the fact that as long as liquor is made it will be sold, but I never will consent. Christ is waiting for the verdict, looking upon the city. Clean out these vile places and do not tell Jesus to leave this city. Clean up this city and establish happy homes." Mr. Brown was applauded on several occasions during his sermon and at the close, when the women were asked to sign a petition asking for an election on the subject, they rushed to the front in such large numbers that they could not be accommodated and were compelled to go home. However, they will be given an opportunity to sign it. At the men's meeting at which the sermon was the same, there was also the same enthusiasm experienced. Evangelist Brown said on Tuesday evening that he would make no engagements after this (Thursday) evening. He is due in Santa Rosa this week, and is anxious to meet engagements at that point. He may be prevailed upon to prolong his stay here and take another twist at the tiger's tail. At Tuesday evening's meeting a large delegation of drys drove from Orange to help swell the attendance. Last evening a delegation of Santa Ana drys was scheduled to arrive, and tonight Whittier will probably send a delegation. This city can certainly make no objection to the interest taken in its internal affairs by outlying prohibitionist towns. One of the wet leaders said yesterday that Evangelist Brown was not "game," as he was leaving town just as the fun of the prohibition campaign was about to begin. Rev. Brown has made matters interesting here during the few weeks of his visit but the wet man said he was going away just as the fun was about to begin. Wm. F. McClellan L. N. Stone W. Todd O. V. R. L. Spaeth H. P. Daniel O. Wedel Wm. Keith Rush W. H. K. E. Nethaway P. C. J. C. Moore Elsie L. Gibbs James Henry H. Cruce E. P. August H. Maas A. H. J.C.Callaway O.T. Magnus Roy Fred Christian Spaeth C.R. August Rohde H.J. L.O.Culp J.R. J.W.Dickenson C.A. Wm.G.Mason Harry John S.Gunnett David E.L.Anderson H.F. N.L.Anderson Bernard S.Beroys Asa M. Frank N.Gibbs W.C. N.F.Steadman Frank Rufus A.Davis Sydney M.Grover Wm.Fries Edgar E.Angell Eliza.McFarlane Grace Maxwell Louise Heneger Mary Mamil Mary Mamil Lucy A.Baxter Nettie Eygabroad Gertrude Hunt Annie C.Taylor Winnie Adams Belle Matthews Mary C.Bullard L.C.Wilcox Mary C.Crone Sarah Anderson Rose Coate Elizabeth Wedel Mary A.Hatfield Mrs.F.C.Spencer H.R.C.Lent Ford A.Romero G.M.Bogere Mrs.L.O.Culp Bertha A.Moore Mabel Spainhauer Helen A.Hartford Flora DeWitt L.M.Eymann Sophie Johnson Mrs.E.R.Reering Irene Wiems Ottillie Stechert Rev. Brown continues to address large audiences at his tent and many of his statements have swept throughout the city like wildfire. In his opening gun of the campaign on Thursday Mr. Brown took for the foundation of his sermon-lecture the story told in the 8th chapter of Matthew of the transmission of the devils from the two afflicted persons into the herd of swine. The text was made to apply to the liquor traffic. He said: "Shall we permit it to continue in Anaheim? If so, it means broken-hearted wives, hungry children and ruined daughters and sad homes. The twentieth century tragedy is the whiskey traffic. The curtain never falls on the whiskey tragedy. Five hundred thousand American men and boys pass through the saloon every 12 months. More white men have been slain in America by this liquor traffic than in the most cruel war that ever existed. This rum fiend causes yearly an average of 3,000 wives to be slain, 500 suicides, 700 murders, many impure characters. Sixty per cent of the insane are in that condition on account of liquor, 75 per cent of idiots, 80 per cent of poverty, 82 per cent of crime. “This terrible state of affairs, traceable to the whiskey traffic, has grown. But men are afraid to speak. Who is responsible for these conditions? There are four classes: Hog owners, the tender, the drinker and the ones who own the ground on which the swine are fed. Why does any man manufacture the stuff? For the dollar. If this rotten stuff did not pay it would not be made. The second class is the saloon keeper, who passes the stuff make no objection to the interest taken in its internal affairs by outlying prohibitionist towns. One of the wet leaders said yesterday that Evangelist Brown was not “game,” as he was leaving town just as the fun of the prohibition campaign was about to begin. Rev. Brown has made matters interesting here during the few weeks of his visit but the wet man said he was going away just as the fun was about to begin. EBELL SOCIETY MEETS SATURDAY President’s Day and an Interesting Program Arranged The Ebell Society will meet Saturday, September 6th at 2:30 o’clock at the Fremont school house. It is president’s day for which an interesting program has been arranged. Remember that according to the amendment of the constitution all who have not paid dues for the year—September 1913 to September 1914—on or before the October meeting, will be dropped from membership in the society. The following are the committees for the year: Reception—Madames Geo. Terry, H. D. Tuffree, A. L. Lewis. House—Madames G. A. Gifford, E. A. Day. Press—Miss Frieda Janss, Mrs. C. A. Boege, Mrs. M. W. Martenet. Program—Madames C. E. Chamberlain, Ida Dutton, G. W. Clossen, H. Dyer, Miss E. Kate Rea. Mr. and Mrs. Nagel and son and Miss Ida Bentz are spending the week enjoying the breezes at Idylwild. AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1913 LIST OF SIGNERS OF ELECTION PETITION 249 CITIZENS ASK THE CITY TRUSTEES TO CALL PROHIBITION ELECTION LARGE PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN READY TO CAST BALLOT ON WET AND DRY VOTE Following is a complete list of signers of the various petitions recently in circulation asking the city trustees to call an election for a vote upon prohibition in this city. The list contains 249 names. This is deemed to be a sufficient number to insure calling the election. Despite this fact some of the signers are said to be ineligible because of non-residence within the city limits. The petition was filed with City Clerk Merritt on Tuesday morning. Under the law the clerk has ten days in which to verify names signed to the petition. The petition will probably be taken up for consideration within the city limits. Mrs. Lily Dargatz Maud L. Parker Mrs. Flora Angell Susie Jayne Mrs. Lida Todd Etta L. Nemetz Mrs. Dell Lemon Anna M. Beebe Mrs. Lybarger Mrs. Rose A. Fraser Mrs. H. Look Anna G. Westerman Mrs. Neva Lowe Nettie G. Kennedy Mrs. H. P. Tobin Laura Robeson Mrs. F. N. Renner Mabel B. Phillips Sarah A. Darnell Nellie Stoneberger Mrs. Emma Nagel Addie Harms Mrs. Gilman Marion J. Ross Clara R. Rayburn Pauline Dumke Mrs. L. E. Gifford Mrs. R. J. Davis Mrs. F. E. Harvey Mrs. F. E. Wilcox Lakie Osborn Lillian Beekman S. M. Lister Mrs. S. A. Casey Mrs. Mary Bush Rachel J. Scott Gertrude E. Moore Harriet E. Gregg Mrs. S. J. Tripp Charlotte L. Bowen Ruth W. Adams Mary E. Alexander Mrs. C. Recknor M. M. Nethaway Viola Nelson Sadie N. Ashley Mrs. K. Jackson Elfie H. Jennings Daisy E. Mitchell Agnes C. Ross CARNIVAL OPENS WITH PARADE MONDAY IS CUT SHORT BY NON-ARRIVAL OF EXPECTED VISITORS FROM NEIGHBORING LODGES STATE HIGHWAY BIDS FOR LOCAL ROADS ELEVEN MILES OF PAVED ROAD TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN THIS PART OF COUNTY UPPER LA HABRA ROUTE SELECTED, ROAD JOINS FULLERTON, ANAHEIM AND SANTA ANA The State Highway Commission has called for bids for 11 miles a paved roadway in this county, running from the Los Angeles county line through La Habra and thence along county road between Fullerton, this city and Santa Ana. Bids will be opened September 24, and it is expected work upon the highway will begin at an early date. The route through La Habra will travers the upper roadway instead of the lower road, and terminates one of the most bitter conflicts ever waged in this county. The La Habrans in the first place selected the south side roadway and the same was CALL AN ELECTION FOR A VOTE UPON PROBATION IN THIS CITY. THE LIST CONTAINS 249 NAMES. THIS IS DEEMED TO BE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER TO INSURE CALLING THE ELECTION. DESpite THIS FACT SOME OF THE SIGNERS ARE SAID TO BE INELIGIBLE BECAUSE OF NON-RESIDENCE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS. The petition was filed with City Clerk Merritt on Tuesday morning. Under the law the clerk has ten days in which to verify names signed to the petition. The petition will probably be taken up for consideration by the city trustees at their meeting on September 25. Should the number of signers be found to be sufficient to call an election, such vote will probably occur within 60 days after the date of the meeting. The list of signers is as follows: Wm. F. McClellan Stone W. Todd R. L. Spaeth Daniel O. Wedel Keith Rush K. E. Nethaway J. C. Moore Elsie L. Gibbs Henry H. Cruce August H. Maas J. C. Callaway Magnus Roy Christian Spaeth August Rohde L. O. Culp J. W. Dickenson Wm. G. Mason John S. Gunnett E. L. Anderson N. L. Anderson Bernard S. Beroys Frank N. Gibbs N. F. Steadman John Wedel Rufus A. Davis Sydney M. Grover Wm. Fries Edgar E. Angell Eliza. McFarlane Grace Maxwell Louise Heneger Ida Chapman Lucy A. Baxter Nettie Eygabroad Gertrude Hunt Annie C. Taylor Winnie Adams Belle Matthews Mary C. Bullard L. C. Wilcox Mary C. Crone Sarah Anderson Rose Coate Elizabeth Wedel Mary A. Hatfield Mrs. F. C. Spencer H. R. C. Lent Ford A. Romero G. M. Bogere Mrs. L. O. Culp Bertha A. Moore Mabel Spainhauer Helen A. Hartfield Flora DeWitt L. M. Eymann Sophie Johnson Mrs. E. R. Deering Irene Wiems Ottille Stechert IS CUT SHORT BY NON-ARRIVAL OF EXPECTED VISITORS FROM NEIGHBORING LODGES BRANDENBERG'S DRUM CORPS HEADS PROCESSION AT OPENING OF CARNIVAL Disappointment was written on the faces of the local Moose who were managing the carnival Monday when the visiting brethren expected from neighboring towns failed to arrive for participation in the parade which had been arranged for at 11 o'clock. Word was received here by phone that 150 belonging to the Los Angeles herd had left their headquarters for the depot with noses pointed toward Anaheim. They failed to arrive and as no reason was given it is presumed the souless Santa Fe corporation refused to hold the train for them. A Redondo, it was reported that 300 members of the order from that town and other points had assembled at the tsation but finding it impossible to make connections in time to reach Anaheim for the morning parade gave it up, disbanded and returned to their homes. Only the Santa Ana lodge was present and participated as a body in the parade. A couple of auto truck loads came down from Los Angeles but they represented a small percentage of the number expected from that city. A few scattering members from other points also participated but were not properly labeled as members of a particular lodge. The non-arrival of the expected delegations disarranged the program of the committee and the parade did not start until 12 o'clock, an hour later than had been anticipated. It was formed on Center street near the high school building and was headed by the grand marshal of the day, Marcus Andrada, and his two aids, Bob Rimpau and William Kern. They was followed by the Anaheim fife and drum corps, with Harry Inskeep in his vari-colored uniform leading as drum major and the 16 members under command of Charley Brandenberg following. Then came the Anaheim and Santa Ana Moose in full force, and the Anaheim city band headed the procession of automobiles which roadway in this county, running from the Los Angeles county line through La Habra and thence along county road between Fullerton, this city and Santa Ana. Bids will be opened September 24, and it is expected work upon the highway will begin at an early date. The route through La Habra will travers the upper roadway instead of the lower road, and terminates one of the most bitter conflicts ever waged in this county. The La Habrans in the first place selected the south side roadway, and the same was approved by the board of supervisors, and later on adopted officially by the State Highway Commission. Subsequently a delegation of La Habra people appeared before the supervisors requesting adoption of the northside route. This was done, and the State Highway Commission rescinded its former approval of the southside road and adopted the northern highway, which is separated from the lower road by a distance of only half a mile. Thereafter a largely attended meeting was held at La Habra school house, when it was voted almost unanimously to approve the lower route. Supervisor Schumacher of this district was present, and when he refused to sign a document to be presented the State Highway Commission demanding that the southside road be selected threats of a recall election were made against him. This absurd proposition was abandoned, and the matter taken up before the board of supervisors. Acting in obedience to a request from a large delegation of La Habrans the supervisors adopted resolutions rescinding approval of the north side route and requesting the State Highway Commission to build along the south side road. A committee was appointed to interview State Highway Commissioner Darlington relative to the change, but he telephoned Supervisor Schumacher that such interview would be useless, inasmuch as the State Highway Commission had approved the upper route, made surveys thereon, perfected specifications and all documents in the case forwarded to Sacramento. In reply to a letter forwarded the State Highway Commission by County Clerk Williams the following communication was received by that official last week: "Sacramento, Aug. 28, 1913. Dear Sir:—The secretary is instructed by the California Highway Commission to inform your honorable board of supervisors that this commission finds it inexpedient to grant their request that the state highway be routed via the so-called 'lower route' through the La Habra Valley." Rose Coate Elizabeth Wedel Mary A. Hatfield Mrs. F. C. Spencer H. R. C. Lent Ford A. Romero G. M. Bogere Mrs. L. O. Culp Bertha A. Moore Mabel Spainhauer Helen A. Hartfield Flora DeWitt L. M. Eymann Sophie Johnson Mrs. E. R. Deering Irene Wiems Ottillie Stechert Allice Davis Nettie Webb Alberta L. Gervais Annie L. Bishop Rosalia Osborn LaVern Osborn John Kennedy Conrad Ollenberg C. M. English Lottie Rasmussen Bertha Hochuli Hazel Haws Phoebe T. Chase M. A. Jordan Mrs. E. J. Mandell Jennette Callaway Agnes H. Manfort Debrey Allen Mary E. Imus Leannah Smith Ardis A. Johnson Mary G. Kimball Fannie A. Gunnett Nancy B. Holman Mar. Helingshead Sarah Hartfield Clara Westerman Mrs. Eva Dumke Anna A. Rush Mrs. Lenna Halley Mrs. L. Litten Mary Elichler Mrs. J. H. Bruce Anna Kuhlman Mrs. J. Miller Emma Feather Nancy A. Mayhew Eva L. Weaver C. S. Markel Ethel Schnitzer Bertha A. Imus C. M. Nelson Mary A. Dean Jennie H. Dumke Mrs. H. G. Spielman Lettie M. Thompson'sn' Ellen Hollingsw'rth Pauline Harkes Lena E. Buller Mabel Betz Mrs. N. P. Barnes Mrs. Ida Rohde Mrs. Troutman Mrs. Jane Boyer Mrs. Nora Cowan Mrs. A. Thompson Mrs. G. Foster Hazel L. Hill Howard E. Gates Jason B. Root Edith M. Edmiston P. H. Krick U.S.Amack Luther E.Imus Wm.A.Ross J.A.Eymann M.Alice Grimshaw C.S.Troutman D.Gervais M.L.Litten Mrs.J.M.Black Nettie Swordferger May Swordferger Mrs.A.Zimmerman Mrs.Bertha Zahl Mary Kohlenberger Sadie Amack Sarah J.Owens Martin L.Kemp Minnie Jores Mary E.Maas Henry J.S Schulz Wm.S.Price G.W.Alexander Frank S.Higgins Rhoda M.Higgins Elizabeth E.Price R.J.Holmes Carrie E.Johnson James P.Frazler Peter M.Klass Lola R.McClellan Mrs.Stella Utter Mrs.leona Merrill Hazel Lemon Jessie McAuley Della S.Norton Lizzie Clark Margaret F.Weisel Mayme Crilly Stella Fileer Instead of following the original intention and marching to the Santa Fe railroad thence westward again by way of Broadway the procession turned off at North Philadelphia street and disbanded at the carnival grounds at the corner of Chartres and Philadelphia, and the entrance gates opened for visitors. It was a great disappointment to the committee that the 450 Moose who were already en route missed railway connection and failed to arrive. Such an addition of turbaned marchers would have added greatly to the procession and undoubtedly would have been a boost for the carnival. Miss Edith Simpson, who returned home last week from a visit to Montana, proved herself to be a friend in need to a young lady of the same surname whom she met on the train at Salt Lake City. This young lady had unfortunately lost her purse, and found herself penniless far from home, her destination being Santa Barbara. Miss Simpson immediately showed her liberality by assuring her new-made friend that she would pay for her meals on her way home. This she did, and on arriving at Los Angeles gave the little miss a dollar to see her safely home. State Highway Commission by County Clerk Williams the following communication was received by that official last week: "Sacramento, Aug. 28, 1913. "Dear Sir:—The secretary is instructed by the California Highway Commission to inform your honorable board of supervisors that this commission finds it inexpedient to grant their request that the state highway be routed via the so-called 'lower route' through the La Habra Valley. "As you are aware, the commission originally selected the lower road upon the recommendation of your honorable board, and thereafter at the instance of your board, the commission changed the location to the upper road. "The plans of the commission to permanently locate the state highway along said upper road have now progressed so far that the commission deems it inadvisable to make another change as to this particular portion of the state highway. "The commission regrets that it cannot see its way clear to grant your request and assures you of its readiness to co-operate with your honorable board in all possible ways in promoting the development of the good roads system in Orange county. "Very respectfully, "W.R.ELLIS, Sec'y." One reason for the interest taken here in the La Habra squabble over the north and south routes was the impression prevailing that so long as the La Habra contest continued work upon building the state road through this county would be held in abeyance. People of this city and Fullerton and other sections in the north end of the county were not at all interested in the La Habra fight so far as selection of either of the routes was concerned." ZETTE 1913 NUMBER 46 HIGHWAY LOCAL OS PAVED ROAD TED IN THIS COUNTY OUTE SELECTFULLERTON, SANTA ANA Commission has miles a paved way, running from city line through along county in this city and be opened Seppected work begin at an route through La upper roadway road, and terminbitter conflicts county. The La ace selected the These were separated by a distance of only half a mile and it seemed to unbiased observers that the fight at La Habra took on proportions of a veritable tempest in a tea pot. What our people wanted to see was beginning of work on the state highway through Orange county. This has now been done, and it is to be hoped the highway will be completed before the winter's rains are over. ANAHEIM ORANGES BRING FANCY PRICES $7.50 Per Box Paid For Them on the Boston Market The Anaheim Fruit Association, whose packing house is located on the Southern Pacific track, sold a car of Valencias in the Boston market this week, the first grade bringing $7.50, the second grade $6.75 and the third $5.90. On inquiry at the packing house Manager Sandilands stated this was the highest price ever paid for local fruit as far as known, and was the highest price realized this season by any association in the exchange. The Anaheim Fruit Association is a member of the California Fruit Growers' Exchange, whose excellent annual THREE CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH MELVIN AND WILLIE REDMAN AND ELIZABETH BISCHOFF MEET DEATH MONDAY PLAYING WITH MATCHES, IGNITE A 5-GALLON CAN OF OIL, CAUSING EXPLOSION Death in its most horrible form came to three little children just beyond the city limits southwest of town Monday night. They were Melvin Redman, aged four years and ten months and William Redman, aged one and a half years, sons of William Redman who resides on the Hall ranch, and Elizabeth Bischoff, the five-year-old daughter of William Bischoff, living on the Katella ranch adjoining. The children were playing in the yards of the Redman home. By some means unknown to the parents, they had procured some matches and were amusing themselves by lighting small BANK OFFICIALS OF ORANGE COUNTY MEET Committee Appointed to Draft Resolutions Relative to New Currency Bill The meeting of the Orange County Bankers' Association, which was held Thursday in the First National Bank building, was one of the most interesting meetings of the kind ever held in the state. It is a matter of regret to the officials of the organization that there were not more present to hear the fine arguments advanced by the speakers, and incidentally learn more about the proposed new banking law than they would ever be able to learn in any other way or manner. Messrs. Charles Eygabroad and W. A. Zimmerman were the principal speakers of the evening. Mr. Eygabroad during his speech presented a chart showing how all the finances of the country hinge about the president by reason of his appointive power. A committee, consisting of Messrs. Zimmerman, Eygabroad, Rutherford and W. B. Tedford, was appointed to draft a set of resolutions, showing the sentiments of this association in regard to the proposed law, and have these resolutions carried before the proper authorities in the state, and from thence to Washington. The resolutions will be made out in the name of the association, and will be endorsed by the entire membership. At the conclusion of the meeting, those present, to the number of 25, adjourned to Mateer's pretty, new store, and partook of refreshments. Visitors to the city were loud in their praises of this splendid addition to the business places of Santa Ana. CONCORDIA SOCIETY CONCORDIA SOCIETY HAS WORD TO SAY Criticises Evangelist Brown as Stranger Having No Real Interest Here Many people of Anaheim deeply resent the expressions of certain strangers in our beloved town who under the pretext of Christianity, hold meetings in a tent on Broadway and Lemon streets. These strangers have no interest in our town, do not pay license or taxes and yet they take the liberty to call the people of Anaheim, who are citizens and have helped build up the town, and whose every interest centers in Anaheim and its welfare, "pigs," "hogs," and "swine." All of the civic bodies of Anaheim should voice their protest against such a characterization of good citizens. As the Anaheim Concordia—a body of law-abiding citizens—is hereby doing. The question whether liquor shall or shall not be sold, does not require or justify the villifying of taxpaying citizens who are helping to build up and have the welfare of Anaheim at heart. These strangers go away after they get our coin and have no other interest. But we have to stay and our citizens are very well able to govern their own affairs. ANAHEIM CONCORDIA SOCIETY. Probation Officer Scott reported that the true names of the two boys arrested for burglarizing the Rannow and Noll homes at Anaheim are James Baker and Arnold Boynton, that he had learned that they escaped from the detention home in Los Angeles and that if turned over to Los Angeles officers the pair would be dealt with in Los Angeles. The case against the boys at Santa Ana was dismissed, and they were taken to Los Angeles.