anaheim-gazette 1914-01-01

SEPARATISTS ARE EAGER AFTER PROXIES WILL ATTEMPT TO ELECT MAJORITY OF THE NEW WATER BOARD PRESENT MEMBERS HOLD SEGREGATION IMPOSSIBLE OWING TO OUTSTANDING BONDS Stockholders in the Anaheim Union Water Company who favor segregation of oil and water are eager in quest of proxies to be voted at the annual meeting January 31. They have held several meetings at which resolutions were adopted favoring segregation, and a committee has been appointed with a view to obtaining as many proxies as possible. An especial effort is making to obtain proxies from non-resident shareholders, and it is said a larger representation of stock will be voted at the annual meeting in favor of segregation than has yet been voted for that project. At two previ- stockholder in the company, and the leader of the separatists, has acquired a new tract of 390 acres on the Kraemer ranch upon which he has water stock to the extent of 93 shares. He would probably, if segregation were brought about, purchase 300 or 400 shares of the treasury stock which he seeks to issue at $50 per share. Other large land holders in the district would also probably purchase large blocks of this stock at this low figure, and it is not too much to say that within a short time after segregation all of these four thousand shares would be snapped up as offering a most inviting bargain. Water would have to be supplied to these shares and as the demand would exceed by 50 per cent the amount of water now run the irrigators, it will be seen that unless the supply is greatly increased, runs must be curtailed during the season when water in the river is shortened. This would entail undue hardships upon the smaller irrigators, and unless the supply of water be increased would spell out suffering if not financial ruin to many. The present board of directors are outspoken in opposition to this plan. Some of their number are not desirous of continuing upon the board, their private interests being such as to demand their entire attention. Mr. Hale, who was one of the outspoken opponents of segregation and the sale of this treasury stock, does not care to retain his place on the board, and said this week that he is indifferent as to whether separatists obtain a majority of the board or not, for he is satisfied separatists cannot control a two-thirds vote of stock, either for segregation or for the issuance of additional shares. tion of oil and water are eager in quest of proxies to be voted at the annual meeting January 31. They have held several meetings at which resolutions were adopted favoring segregation, and a committee has been appointed with a view to obtaining as many proxies as possible. An especial effort is making to obtain proxies from non-resident shareholders, and it is said a larger representation of stock will be voted at the annual meeting in favor of segregation than has yet been voted for that project. At two previous annual meetings segregation was defeated decisively. The vote against Mr. Chapman's motion a year ago for appointment of committee to investigate feasibility of segregation was defeated overwhelmingly. Mr. Chapman was a year ago a candidate for election on the board of directors, but owing to the inroads made upon stock supporting him was compelled to retire. He threw his large block of stock to support of G. W. Sherwood, who is the only one of the seven directors who favors separation of stock. The other members of the board are resolutely opposed to segregation, and fought the proposition successfully at the two last annual meetings. While these members of the board have not as yet obtained any proxies for the meeting, they will rely upon the presence of a large representation of shareholders for defeat of segregation, which they have no hesitation in declaring would be imminent to the best interests of the company. They hold further that the large outstanding bonded indebtedness of the company will render it legally impossible to segregate stock, and also declare that a two-thirds vote in favor of the project cannot be polled. Separatists are asking for proxies from stockholders upon the proposition for appointment of a committee to investigate the feasibility of segregation, and to report their findings to the board. While this proposition seems to be harmless enough, members of the present board point out that a proxy thus given may be voted upon any question supported by separatists, including selection of a new board of directors. Among some of the separatists the statement is freely made that it is their aim to elect a majority of the new directorate. They also declare themselves in favor of issuing the four thousand shares of treasury stock, and placing it upon the market at a price of $50 per share. The present price of stock is $225, and many irrigators throughout the district declare that the proposed price of $50 is absolutely ruinous to their interests. They maintain that even should segregation be brought about the price of water stock should not be less than $100, and others maintain that $150 per share is not too high. They point out that water is a life-giving element to horticultural operations in the valley, and that land with water stock which is now held at $2,000 per acre would fall to a mere segment of this figure if water stock The present board of directors are outspoken in opposition to this plan. Some of their number are not desirious of continuing upon the board, their private interests being such as to demand their entire attention. Mr. Hale, who was one of the outspoken opponents of segregation and the sale of this treasury stock, does not care to retain his place on the board, and said this week that he is indifferent as to whether separatists obtain a majority of the board or not, for he is satisfied separatists cannot control a two-thirds vote of stock, either for segregation or for the issuance of additional shares. Moreover, he is of opinion that segregation is legally impossible owing to the company's large outstanding indebtedness. He wishes to see a large representation of stock present at the annual meeting and if after a thorough discussion of the subject irrigators are willing to vote affirmatively upon segregation and to sell treasury stock at $50, he is content to abide the results. According to street report, Hale is getting his bazoo in fine shape for the annual meeting. He is one of the ablest speakers in the company, is a hardheaded and level-minded man of affairs, usually knows what he is talking about, and will probably give the separatists a run for their money. Mr. Crowther, president of the company, is also opposed to segregation, tooth and nail, and has with him Directors Dwyer, Holcomb and Beazley, who were in town this week and entered upon discussion of subjects now confronting the company. They will oppose issuance of treasury stock at the figures quoted by separatists and will also combat vigorously any attempt at segregation. It was said yesterday that the separatist committee have in the neighborhood of two thousand shares out of the eight thousand, in the company, and are still in search of more proxies. Whether they will be able to vote this large holding, or whether they will be able to increase it, are subjects which only the annual meeting can determine. MR. AND MRS. SHANLEY ENTERTAIN FRIENDS Custom of Years Observed by the Judge and His Wife One of the most enjoyable of the Christmas parties held in Anaheim was the dinner given by Judge and Mrs. Frank Shanley. The guests were not numerous the party being composed of Mr. and Mrs. John Hartung, Edgar Hartung and wife and Captain and Mrs. L. A. Williams. Entertainment of these friends is a custom that Mr. and Mrs. Shanley established years ago and from which they have not deviated, but on this occasion there was added significance to the affair inasmuch as it was somewhat in the nature of a farewell to Mr. and Mrs. John Hartung who are leaving within a few weeks on a tour around the world. Mr. Hartung has recovered from his recent illness and he and Mrs. Hartung will be able to carry many. The first of the se issued is for the pa- Angeles street, fr- North street. The ered on this street is and the bond issued for the same is bonds will draw 70 dollars and will possibly se- umium or at least will value. This does not intersections which do not by the city and separate fund. The bonds are to be one-tenth of the price to the interest being The first payment on tomorrow—January crued interest for on Friday, December ceeding second day years a payment is. Mr. Thorp was we work of the L. A. Pa after viewing the st expressed himself terms over the con- dand its future prop- ed Anaheim security had no hesitancy in investments here we heim bonds a good i- The East Center had not yet been co- Thorp was here. T he Santa Fe railro- its on the east. N yet been made on th e its not being fini- to ordinance the boo cent interest. It is issue for paving tha little below par on bring a premium, or rate of interest. The North Los A ing just recently co- A. Paving Company splendid piece of wo- din, the contractor, H. G. Winig, are co with the job and work has been laid specifications. More- Of Robert Cogburn, titor, has been watchi- te work, and no de escape him. It will probably be before actual work Lemon street paving fortunate error in which recorded no c block between Sycs streets work would there. The L. A. Pa awarded the contris- which was the largest trustees as it lacks stretching a mile ad ing to the fact that nouncement of th grade in the public treasury stock, and placing it upon the market at a price of $50 per share. The present price of stock is $225, and many irrigators throughout the district declare that the proposed price of $50 is absolutely ruinous to their interests. They maintain that even should segregation be brought about the price of water stock should not be less than $100, and others maintain that $150 per share is not too high. They point out that water is a life-giving element to horticultural operations in the valley, and that land with water stock which is now held at $2,000 per acre would fall to a mere segment of this figure if water stock were removed from it. They hold that, even though production of more than one million dollars of oil in the La Habra reservoir tract during the past two years has inflated the price of their shares, water is more important to them than oil, for without irrigation the magnificent orchards which are the foundation for the valley's prosperity would be made an impossibility. They also hold that the issuance of four thousand shares of treasury stock would tend to materially decrease their supply of water now being run on the eight thousand shares of stock held by irrigators. During the summer months of water shortage runs are limited to half an hour per share. If these four thousand shares are placed upon the market and sold they maintain the time limit must necessarily be greatly shortened. The company has received in royalties from the Amalgamated company more than $150,000 in two years. This money has been advantageously invested for the benefit of irrigators, and has not been squandered as some of the separatists assert. New pumping plants have been installed, largely increasing the supply of water, and new pipe lines have replaced open earthen ditches, which add greatly to conserving moisture during the irrigating season. One of these pipe lines brings water into this city from the Yorba reservoir, a distance of eight miles, replacing a long stretch of earthen ditch which had been in use for more than half a century. The pipe line is not yet completed the entire distance from the reservoir hither, but the intervening section will probably be piped the present year. Mr. Chapman, who is the largest Mrs. Frank Shanley. The guests were not numerous the party being composed of Mr. and Mrs. John Hartung, Edgar Hartung and wife and Captain and Mrs. L. A. Williams. Entertainment of these friends is a custom that Mr. and Mrs. Shanley established years ago and from which they have not deviated, but on this occasion there was added significance to the affair inasmuch as it was somewhat in the nature of a farewell to Mr. and Mrs. John Hartung who are leaving within a few weeks on a tour around the world. Mr. Hartung has recovered from his recent illness and he and Mrs. Hartung will be able to carry out their original design. The tour will occupy the greater part of the year and may possibly be extended beyond their present expectations as they will probably make excursions into districts not now scheduled on their itinerary list. The guests at the dinner party wished them Godspeed, a pleasant journey and a safe return to their Anaheim home. CHINAMAN SWINDLED BY A WILY JAP Cashed a Check Which Proved to Be Worthless Doc Lee, a Chinese merchant doing business on Chartres street was suaded by a smooth-tongued Jap named S. Tanaka, to cash a check for $485 Saturday. The check turned out to be worthless. Tanaka made Doc Lee think he was a very wealthy rancher, and Doc Lee found him to be very polite and entertaining. Doc thought Tanaka was a fine man until the check came back from a Santa Ana bank, marked "no funds." "Doc took his troubles to Attorney F. C. Spencer. 'He heap sabe bad Jap,' says Doc Lee. 'He ketch 'um money back—may be.' Spencer has filed a civil action for the Chinaman against the Jap, and officers are searching for something that belongs to Tanaka that they may slap an attachment upon it. The annual banquet Board of Trade will M.C.A. building street on Thursday 7:30 P.M. This is an event of importance be given under the society of the Christian Grimshaw, president and H.C.Inskeep, co-ventertainment committee Trade, will have chick Tickets for the band and they can be purged if desired of S.W.T. flice, of Mr.Inskeep phone office, or of the Ahlborn, at the Ahlborn store. John Morgan, again Anaheim hospital M was a driller for the Emery lease, and student of Fullerton, with his wife and chiea Mason. AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 1914 PAVED STREETS INSPECTED BY BOND BUYER REPRESENTATIVE OF EASTERN CAPITALISTS IN THE CITY LAST WEEK WAS SATISFIED WITH CONDITION AND CONSIDERED PAVING BONDS GOOD SECURITY Representing eastern bond purchasers Mr. Thorp of Los Angeles was in Anaheim last Saturday inspecting the paving operations with a view to reporting to his firm the situation of affairs and the value of the securities offered in exchange for their money. Mr. Thorp was amply satisfied with things as he found them and recommended to his people the purchase of the bonds reporting them to be gilt-edged, at least so he insinuated in his talk with various people. The first of the series of bonds to be issued is for the paving of North Los Angeles street, from Sycamore to North street. The total surface cov. KETTNER IN TOWN? BOYS LOOK FOR HIM Unfounded Report of Congressman's Presence Starts P. O.' Candidates on the Jump An unfounded rumor gained circulation on Tuesday that Congressman Kettner had been seen in town the previous evening, and candidates for postmaster were soon on the track hot-foot after him. It was later learned that Kettner had not been here and the supposition gained ground that some other good-looking gentleman must have been mistaken for him. A number of candidates for postmaster, and the woods are said to be full of them, sought to hunt him up for an interview, with the purpose of strengthening their fences and building them up higher. Telephonestinkled in all directions, and a real man-hunt about town was engaged in for several hours. It developed that Kettner was still on the job at Washington, having been last seen in this city a month or more ago, when he passed through on his way from San Diego to the national capital. Kettner has not yet indicated his preference for postmaster here, although it is said he has said to have been in receipt of letters bearing upon the subject at frequent intervals during the past few weeks. Postmaster Duckworth's term of office has only a few weeks more to run, and a number of candidates have been looking for a Christmas present from Washing- NEW FACTORY IN SIGHT FOR ANAHEIM AUTO TRUCK FACTORY, SEEKING LOCATION, MAKES OVERTURES TO BOARD OF TRADE AGENTS THINK THE OLD DREY-FUS WINERY BUILDINGWOULD BE SUITABLE FOR SITE Should the Board of Trade take favorable action on the proposition presented to that body Monday night after hearing the report of a special committee appointed for the purpose of investigation, it is probable that Anaheim will land an auto truck factory which will be a valuable acquisition to the industries of the town, and will bring hundreds of thousands of dollars into the city each year. There was a large attendance at the meeting of the board Monday night which was in the nature of a special meeting as it had been determined to hold no regular meeting until January 8th. The purpose of the meeting was to hear and consider a proposition pre- Anaheim last Saturday inspecting the paving operations with a view to reporting to his firm the situation of affairs and the value of the securities offered in exchange for their money. Mr. Thorp was amply satisfied with things as he found them and recommended to his people the purchase of the bonds reporting them to be gilt-edged, at least so he insinuated in his talk with various people. The first of the series of bonds to be issued is for the paving of North Los Angeles street, from Sycamore to North Street. The total surface covered on this street is 74,513 square feet and the bond issue necessary to pay for the same is $10,994.13. These bonds will draw 7 per cent interest and will possibly sell at a small premium or at least will be taken at par value. This does not include the street intersections which will be taken care of by the city and paid for out of a separate fund. The bonds are to be paid in 10 years, one-tenth of the principal in addition to the interest being due each year. The first payment of interest falls due tomorrow—January 2d, being the accrued interest for one week, or from Friday, December 26, and each succeeding second day of January for 10 years a payment is due. Mr. Thorp was well pleased with the work of the L. A. Paving Company and after viewing the street and the town expressed himself in enthusiastic terms over the conditions in Anaheim and its future prospects. He considered Anaheim securities gilt-edged and had no hesitancy in stating that investments here were safe and Anaheim bonds a good investment. The East Center street pavement had not yet been completed when Mr. Thorp was here. This extends from the Santa Fe railroad to the city limits on the east. No assessment had yet been made on this stretch because of its not being finished but according to ordinance the bonds will bear 6 per cent interest. It is probable that the issue for paving this section will sell a little below par or, at least, will not bring a premium, owing to the lower rate of interest. The North Los Angeles street paving just recently completed by the L. A. Paving Company, is pronounced a splendid piece of work. Both Mr. Werdin, the contractor, and his foreman, H. G. Winig, are constantly in touch with the job and every foot of the work has been laid according to the specifications. Moreover the eagle-eye of Robert Cogburn, the official inspector, has been watching the progress of the work, and no defective spot could escape him. It will probably be four or five weeks before actual work can begin on the Lemon street paving. But for the unfortunate error in the old records which recorded no official grade of the block between Sycamore and Alberta streets work would now be in progress there. The L. A. Paving Company was awarded the contract for the paving which was the largest so far let by the trustees as it lacked but 300 feet of stretching a mile and a half, but owing to the fact that the official announcement of the establishment of a grade in the published ordinance did about town was engaged in for several hours. It developed that Kettner was still on the job at Washington, having been last seen in this city a month or more ago, when he passed through on his way from San Diego to the national capital. Kettner has not yet indicated his preference for postmaster here, although it is said he has said to have been in receipt of letters bearing upon the subject at frequent intervals during the past few weeks. Postmaster Duckworth's term of office has only a few weeks more to run, and a number of candidates have been looking for a Christmas present from Washington during the past week. Mr. Duckworth is a strong factor in the contest, being a warm personal friend of the congressman. Other candidates are J. F. Ahlborn, who has endorsedment of the Democratic central committee, Mrs. Ella Coons, Charles E. Jones, and others. A number of dark horses are also mentioned and a recommendation from Kettner is looked for in the near future. BIERLICH TRIO GIVES CONCERT Classy Musical Entertainment at Fremont School Thursday, Jan. 8 One of the musical treats of the season will be the entertainment given by the Bierlich Tri at the auditorium of the Fremont school on Friday evening, January 8. The program as arranged for the evening's entertainment is as follows: "THE BIERLICH TRIO" Mr. Julius Bierlich...Violin Mme. Elsa von Grofe-Menasco...Cello Miss Grace Freeby...Piano 1. Trio, Op. 42...Gade Allegro animato Allegro con fuoco "The Bierlich Trio" 2. Violin Solo...Mendelssohn "Andante" from Concerto Julius Bierlich 3. Piano Solo,"Polonaise".McDowell Miss Grace Freeby 4. Cello Solo... (a) "Ave Maria"...Schubert (b) "Gavotte No. 2"...Popper Mme. Elsa von Grofe-Menasco 5. Trio... (a) "Serenade"...Widor (b) "Humoreske"...Dvorak "The Bierlich Trio" The musical selections will be interspersed with readings of an entertaining character. It promises to be one of the greatest treats of the winter. AGED RESIDENT PASSES AWAY Mrs. Phillipena Pfeninger Called by Death at Her Home Wednesday Morning, Dec. 24th Mrs. Phillipena Pfeninger, an old-time resident from Fullerton, passed mittee appointed for the purpose of investigation, it is probable that Anaheim will land an auto truck factory which will be a valuable acquisition to the industries of the town, and will bring hundreds of thousands of dollars into the city each year. There was a large attendance at the meeting of the board Monday night which was in the nature of a special meeting as it had been determined to hold no regular meeting until January 8th. The purpose of the meeting was to hear and consider a proposition presented by William Brizzolari, Thomas McFadden and S. V. Innis, relative to the establishment of a factory for the purpose of manufacturing auto trucks. Mr. McFadden is a brother of Ralph McFadden, president of the Anaheim Union Water Company. He is secretary of the newly-organized auto company and is enthusiastic in his endorsement of the company which the company proposes to manufacture. Mr. Brizzolari in presenting the proposition stated that the company was only recently organized and maintained headquarters in Los Angeles for the present. They did not want to establish the plant in the city for the same reason that impels other factories to seek locations in smaller towns—the danger of labor troubles and the imminence of strikes resulting from the interference of agitators. Four towns are now flirting with the company, he said, and offering inducements to the managers. A member of the company who is known locally, came to Anaheim for the purpose of selling stock to local capitalists and was requested to give this city an opportunity to bid for the plant. Two hundred men will be employed at start, Mr. Brizzolari stated, as the company has already booked orders for 86 trucks. These machines will sell at from $2,500 to $5,500 and the cost of manufacture is so small that an enormous pront will be derived from the sale of each car. The company has constructed two demonstration cars and the promoters claim that there is nothing on the market that can equal them in strength and durability. He presented a photograph showing one of them carrying 54 tons of freight up Broadway in New York. Also a photo showing it towling a 110-ton barge on the river. The company will not manufacture the cars entire here or in their own plant but will have the separate parts manufactured at different foundries and factories and will assemble them in their own factory. The chief advantage claimed for their auto truck is the transmission. They have secured the right to use the Manley patent system which, the promoters claim, has no equal in the world. Only two other firms are privileged to use the system—the La France and the Remington companies. The transmission will be constructed in the factory but several parts of the autos will be built by other plants and foundries in accordance with patterns furnished by the company. Moving 54 tons of freight at a rate of four and one-half miles per hour is AGED RESIDENT PASSES AWAY Mrs. Phillipena Pfeninger Called by Death at Her Home Wednesday Morning, Dec. 24th Mrs. Phillipena Pfeninger, an old-time resident from Fullerton, passed away at her residence at Fullerton on Wednesday morning, December 24, at the age of 72 years, 10 months and 1 day. Mrs. Pfeninger was born in Bavaria, Germany. Her parents came to America when she was 2 years old, they being one of the pioneer families of the Middle West, where her father identified himself with large interests in the southern part of Illinois near St. Louis. The deceased was educated in St. Louis, Mo., where she passed the early portion of her life. On October 24, 1867, she was married to Dr. John Pfeninger and after several years residence in Illinois they removed to South Bend, Indiana, later in 1884, coming to Anaheim and in 1887 taking up their residence at the old home at Fullerton on the corner of Spadra and Orangethorpe avenue. Here she passed the remaining 27 years of her life. She is survived by four children, John H., Emma C., George C., and Lela L., all of whom were with her at the time of her death. Three sisters and one brother reside in the eastern states. Mrs. Pfeninger was a devoted mother and endeared herself to many, being ever solicitous to the welfare of others. Her heart was always ready to offer a brighter hope and a broader trust. She will be remembered for her kind and cheerful words to many in their hour of distress and affliction, when the Silent Reaper summoned her to that great beyond she passed calmly and peacefully to her last sleep. It was a sad and sorrowful bereavement for the stricken family and more so as it came during the holiday season. Her remains were taken to Los Angeles and cremated according to her wishes. Moving 54 tons of freight at a rate of four and one-half miles per hour is one of the accomplishments of the truck which the new company expects to construct. The promoters claim there is no truck in existence that can equal this record, but their demonstration car did it with ease. Subscriptions to the amount of $100,000 are asked by the promoters, $80,000 to be paid in, but $25,000 is sufficient to get the business started and get the product on the market. Returns are expected to come in immediately as the car was demonstrated among the mines of Arizona and found to be the most efficient ever tried as its capacity for ascending and descending mountains was unequalled. Nearly all of the 86 orders booked by the company were from the mining region and were for heavy cars. The company wants a site of three acres for the purpose. The old Dreyfus winery building, south of the brewery, was examined by Messrs. Brizolari and McFadden, and they stated that the building was suitable for the purpose. John Cook, one of the proprietors, stated that the building could be either purchased or leased, and this will probably be the seat of the factory if it should be located here. A. A. Mills, Herman Noll and Louis Bushard were appointed a committee to visit the company's office in Los Angeles, examine the books and take an inventory of the property and contracts. Several persons of substantial means in this neighborhood are already included in the company's list of stockholders. They have investigated the matter and consider it a proposition. According to the reports of the tests presented by Messrs. McFadden and Brazziolari the truck which they ZETTE 1914 NUMBER 14 BIG INCREASE IN POSTAL RECEIPTS TWENTY PER CENT ADVANCE DURING 1913 OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR TWO MORE RURAL ROUTES WILL PROBABLY BE ESTABLISHED IN SHORT TIME Nothing indicates the prosperity, increase and general advancement of a town so certainly and indisputably as the records of its postoffice. There have been few, if any, years in the history of Anaheim's postoffice when the present year failed to show an increase in business over the previous one, and the salary of the postmaster has been steadily climbing upward and the force of employees gradually increasing. The year of 1913 came to an end last night and the books and records of Postmaster Duckworth show that during the year just dying the receipts in the mailing departments of the office were 20 per cent greater than before. For the purpose of probable that Anaheim auto truck factory valuable acquisition to the town, and will thousands of dollars year. The attendance at the Board Monday night signature of a special been determined to meeting until January of the meeting was over a proposition pre-Brizzolari, Thomas V. Innis, relative to of a factory for the facturing auto trucks. A brother of Ralph part of the Anaheim company. He is secretr-organized auto com-mastic in his endorse-ine which the comm-manufacture. Presenting the prop-ssembled members company was only re- and maintained head-angeles for the pres-nt want to establish duty for the same rea-ter towns—the dan-les and the immin-ulting from the ini-tors. Four towns with the company, he inducements to the member of the company really, came to Ana-lose of selling stock and was requested an opportunity to bid Ben will be employed Brizzolari stated, as already booked or-isms. These machines 12,500 to $5,500 and manufacture is so small front will be derived each car. The com-mitted two demonstra-trometers claim that on the market that strength and dura-mented a photograph them carrying 54 tons sideway in New York. Ding it towing a 110-liver. Will not manufacture here or in their own use the separate parts different foundries will assemble them story. The chief ad-oor their auto truck. They have secur-ly the Manley patent the promoters claim, one world. Only two privileged to use therance and the Rem-传输 in the factory but of the autos will be units and foundries patterns furnished of freight at a rate half miles per hour is constantly augmented until it reaches half a thousand. Already orders for more than $300,000 worth of cars are on file. The bulk of the orders, it is claimed, will come from the mining region. The only business transacted by the board aside from consideration of this question was the recommendation to the Board of Supervisors that an Anaheim man be appointed as inspector of the new highways building by the county in this vicinity. The proposi-tion was sprung by Earl Dutton, and after he had stated his belief that there were men in Anaheim capable of looking after Anaheim's roads John Cook moved that the board recommend to the Supervisors the appoint-ment of William McCann for the position. The motion was carried after considerable discussion by the members present. FIRE MENAGES BRICK BUILDING Old Masonic Block on Los Angeles Street Ablaze What promised to be a destructive fire broke out shortly after 4 o'clock Wednesday evening in the brick build-ing at the corner of Chartres and Los Angeles streets, occupied on the lower floor by the Plain Dealer office, the upper story being devoted to lodge services. The prompt and efficient service of the fire department prevented the entire destruction of the building and its contents as the fire had gained considerable headway before being discovered. The blaze started in an ante-room in the upper story which is used merely for a storage of sweepings and trash. How it originated is unknown but the accepted theory is that spontaneous combustion was responsible. The Royal Neighbors had been holding a meeting in the hall during the afternoon but the ladies all declare that there had been no fire lighted by them and no matches used and it was impossible that a fire could have been started from anything occurring during their meeting. The ante-rooms in the front of the building were gutted and the loss to the Masonic Lodge, the Royal Neighbors and other orders that met there will aggregate more than $500 as all the paraphernalia was destroyed. The Plain Dealer office below was damaged to the extent of more than $100 by the flood of water which came through the ceiling and destroyed a portion of the paper stock on hand. Little damage was done to the Plain Dealer with this exception. The fire was confined to the front of the upper story and was extinguished before spreading to the rear. DR. H. J. WEBBER VISITS THIS CITY There have been few, if any, years in the history of Anaheim's postoffice when the present year failed to show an increase in business over the previous one, and the salary of the postmaster has been steadily climbing upward and the force of employees gradually increasing. The year of 1913 came to an end last night and the books and records of Postmaster Duckworth show that during the year just dying the receipts in the mailing departments of the office were 20 per cent greater than during 1912. Twenty per cent is one-fifth of one hundred, therefore the business of the office and, presumably the town, has been one-fifth greater than during the previous year. During December, according to Mr. Duckworth, the business was 25 per cent heavier than in December of last year. The patrons, apparently, more prosperous than they were a year ago and mailed more Christmas presents. Of course the establishment of the parcels post added considerably to the postoffice receipts during the holiday season, the postoffice getting some business that would have gone to the express company, but aside from this increase was heavier than has ever before been recorded. The increase was not confined to the parcels and packages, the freight and other junk now being sent by mail, but to all departments of the postoffice. The money order department shows heavier receipts, the stamp clerk has been adding to his receipts each month and the newspapers have been steadily adding to the bulk of the second-class matter mailed each week. Mr. Duckworth has now under consideration the establishment of two more rural routes for the accommodation of persons living beyond the range of accommodation by the city deliveries. They will probably shortly be inspected and recommended by the proper authorities. These will probably add considerably to the receipts of the office. At any rate they will add greatly to the convenience of hundreds of people now living beyond daily reach of the postoffice. POPULAR FIRM MAKES A CHANGE W. P. Quarton Retires From the S. Q. R. Store A notable change in business affairs this week is the dissolution of partnership at the S. Q. R. store. W. P. Quarton has disposed of his interest in the firm to his partners, A. E. Schumacher and O. H. Renner and retires from the business. Six years ago these young men purchased the store. It was not as large then as it is now. By industry, square dealing and good management they have built up one of the largest establishments in the county. Mr. Quarton will henceforth give his attention to DR. H. J. WEBBER VISITS THIS CITY In Company of Prof. Thomas of Whittier Arrives Tuesday Dr. H. J. Webber, of the State Experiment Station, at Riverside, and Prof. Thomas, of Whittier, were in town on Tuesday and were entertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Adams. They drove over in an auto and were returning from Newport and Huntington Beach, when they stopped off here to confer with Mr. Adams relative to the site offered near the city for the enlarged experiment station. In the afternoon they drove to Orange, and later returned to Whittier. Dr. Webber spoke very favorably of the sites west of this city and said that recently several committees had been here looking over the tracts. This had not been generally known, and was taken to indicate that careful investigation of the property was being made. He said he was making a careful inspection of all sites offered, and that a selection would probably be made in the near future. La Habra will have a bank. This is definitely decided. At a meeting held at the La Habra school house last Saturday evening, steps were taken that assure a strong financial institution at this growing center of that fertile valley. The prime mover in the new bank is John H. Cox of that city, a recent arrival from Indiana, and an experienced banker. The new institution will be called the Golden State Bank of La Habra, and its directorate will include W. L. York, F. E. Proud, John H. Cox, John Leulm, Oscar Baldwin and Lowell W. Cox. The stock has been subscribed largely by La Habra men. A notable change in business affairs this week is the dissolution of partnership at the S. Q. R. store. W. P. Quarton has disposed of his interest in the firm to his partners, A. E. Schumacher and O. H. Renner and retires from the business. Six years ago these young men purchased the store. It was not as large then as it is now. By industry, square dealing and good management they have built up one of the largest establishments in the county. Mr. Quarton will henceforth give his attention to his extensive land interests, and Messrs. Schumacher and Renner will continue to manage the S. Q. R. store. They expect to retain the old name. The firm expects to move into the splendid new quarters prepared for the store in the Dreyfus building. DYER FAILED TO APPEAR IN COURT Forfeited a Bond of $5,000 Rather Than Face a Serious Charge Herbert Dyer, who lives southeast of Anaheim, failed to appear in court for preliminary examination on a charge of mistreatment of his 13-year-old step-daughter, and Justice Cox declared Dyer's $5,000 bond forfeited. W. B. Webb and Frank Machleb of Anaheim are on Dyer's bond. Dyer disappeared several days ago, and his bondsmen became worried. This morning they were in court with Attorney Cailor, and said they did not know where Dyer is. Within 30 days action may be taken against the bondsmen. Charles Heriford, charged with the same offense upon which Dyer was arrested, is to have his preliminary on January 15. Dyer transferred property which he claims is worth $11,000 to his bondsmen before they signed the paper therefore they are presumed to be safe and will probably make no effort to locate him.