anaheim-gazette 1914-02-26

SANTA ANA FLOWS DOWN CENTER STREET BREAK THROUGH BANK ABOVE OLIVE BRIDGE INUNDATES ADJACENT RANCHES ARMY OF VOLUNTEERS WORK SUNDAY TO REPAIR BREAK AND RESTRAIN WATERS Not since 1896 has Southern California been visited by such a storm as that which began Tuesday night and ended Saturday morning, deluging the entire country and causing heavy damage in many sections. A fraction less than four inches was the precipitation at Anaheim, but Los Angeles weather men recorded 7.04, while in Pasadena, Sierra Madre and Monrovia more than 11 inches of water fell. Millions of dollars have been lost by reason of the flood waters but in this section the damage has been slight. It is reported that 37 bridges have been washed away by the streams of the and Sierra Madre 11½ inches fell during the same period. Millions of dollars in damage was caused by washouts of railway tracks, bridges and citrus groves, but in Orange county the damage was slight compared with the benefits derived. Except to railway and telegraph lines practically no damage was done outside the immediate districts of the rivers. Orange county reported that the heavy storm had been entirely beneficial and that there had been no damage in the county. The same was true of nearly every county in Southern California with the exception of the damage done to the railways and bridges. The rain, according to experts, has been beneficial to the citrus crops. Only in a few isolated districts have the orchards suffered by washouts. In all other districts they have been washed clean, the trees put in excellent shape by the rain and thousands of dollars usually spent for irrigation have been saved. The picking of the last part of the navel crop has been delayed a little, but the fruit generally is reported in excellent condition and, because of the delay in shipment, will bring a better price when it reaches the Eastern markets. Hay, grain and sugar beet ranchers of Southern California predict bumper crops from their soil this year as a result of the rain. Instead of sustaining damage many ranchers in the vicinity of Anaheim report great benefits by the deposit of silt on their soil. At Fullerton, how- Not since 1896 has Southern California been visited by such a storm as that which began Tuesday night and ended Saturday morning, deluging the entire country and causing heavy damage in many sections. A fraction less than four inches was the precipitation at Anaheim, but Los Angeles weather men recorded 7.04, while in Pasadena, Sierra Madre and Monrovia more than 11 inches of water fell. Millions of dollars have been lost by reason of the flood waters but in this section the damage has been slight. It is reported that 37 bridges have been washed away by the streams of the Southland, and railways and highways have been damaged by washouts and traffic interrupted. All communication with Los Angeles was cut off Saturday morning. There was no train service and telephone and telegraph wires were broken and both services were out of commission. The city was soaking under a seven-inch rainfall and all traffic was abandoned for many hours. Mail, express and freight service was crippled throughout the entire Southern portion of the state. Anaheim was exceedingly fortunate as the storm here was much lighter than in the section further north. Much damage is reported from the foot-hill region where the storm was heaviest. At Covina a loss of $200,000 is reported from washing out of citrus trees by the overflow. Other points in that section report similar damage. The damage in Orange county was slight in comparison with other sections. Twenty-five hundred acres of sugar beets near Talbert were washed out and will have to be replanted, and at Delhi and other sections of the county several hundred acres of crops are reported washed out. The Santa Fe bridge near Orange was badly damaged, and the approach to the Olive bridge on the opposite side of the river was carried away. For the first time in four years the overflow waters of the Santa Ana river flowed down the streets of Anaheim. A serious break in the river's bank just above the Olive bridge was responsible for this. The break was 300 feet in length, and through this gap the waters poured, inundating the surrounding country. This break occurred Saturday night and Sunday morning, the territory between East street and the river was inundated and two streams of river water were flowing down the gutters of Center street. These streams turned south at Olive street and flooded the gutters of Broadway. A portion of the Southern Pacific track was also inundated for several hours, but as there was no train service it was of little consequence. The break was 300 feet in length and occurred just above the Olive bridge. It happened during the night as the turbulent water was pouring through and inundating the adjacent territory early Sunday morning. Work was immediately begun by persons living in the neighborhood to repair the break and stop the overflow, but it was necessary to call for assistance. Automobiles came into town, their drivers enlisting volunteers to go out and assist in plugging up the gap. At 1 o'clock Sunday the siren at the power house sounded the fire alarm shape by means of dollars usually spent for irrigation have been saved. The picking of the last part of the navel crop has been delayed a little, but the fruit generally is reported in excellent condition and, because of the delay in shipment, will bring a better price when it reaches the Eastern markets. Hay, grain and sugar beet ranchers of Southern California predict bumper crops from their soil this year as a result of the rain. Instead of sustaining damage many ranchers in the vicinity of Anaheim report great benefits by the deposit of silt on their soil. At Fullerton, however, there is a prospect of several damage suits being born from the inundation, as several orchards were ruined by a deposit of crude oil which was carried down by the flood waters. In many instances it is claimed the land is ruined by the deposit of oil from the sump holes where it has been accumulating. Owners of land are already making preparations for laying the matte before the courts and demanding heavy damages. Eight lives were lost in the floods at various points in the southern counties but none of them belonged in Orange county. This county was particularly fortunate as the damage inflicted was slight and the benefits received great. Sierra Madre received the heaviest of the fall, the precipitation there being 15.56, making a total of more than 42 inches for the season at that town. GRAHAM COMPANY OVERHAULING STORE Largest Stock of Furniture in Orange County on Display For the past two weeks Albert Graham, proprietor of the Graham Furniture Company, at the corner of Charles and Los Angeles streets, has been overhauling his establishment, rearranging the stock and incidentally adding a few carloads more to the already large establishment. This is the biggest furniture store in Orange county, and there is nothing in Los Angeles superior to it in the matter of variety and quality, although some of them may carry a heavier stock. In one of the upper stories Mr. Graham has partitioned off and fitted up nine rooms, each with a different style of furniture. The rooms are all papered in styles to correspond with the furnishings and are carpeted with rugs to match. One room is furnished with bird'seye maple, another with fumed oak, another with golden oak, another with Circassian walnut and so on through the list of each of the nine apartments being furnished completely and with a different style from the others. By this system customers can see precisely how a room would look furnished with each of the different makes. Many other improvements have been made by Mr. Graham and he now has an establishment that is a credit to the city. Mr. Clarke was sent three judges to deal with the debate. He was the judges to put him in charge by train, arriving at city after a two-hour o'clock. He hired an over, and before reschool auditorium had siderable distance. Mr. Clarke so well as announced their williness with the discussion wield sole judge. To this tbat baters, knowing he had crept into a dark perusing one of his speeches. He had a side friends at San Francisco accompanied Governor Riverside to that town to pick him up her trip. Johnson was to Riverside on Wednesday but on account of water to keep his engagement gaged to speak tha evening. He was to Ana at 9 o'clock, but appearance here uninterrupted. "They turned me wall," said the River tears streamed down cheeks "but between..." The break was 300 feet in length and occurred just above the Olive bridge. It happened during the night as the turbulent water was pouring through and inundating the adjacent territory early Sunday morning. Work was immediately begun by persons living in the neighborhood to repair the break and stop the overflow, but it was necessary to call for assistance. Automobiles came into town, their drivers enlisting volunteers to go out and assist in plugging up the gap. At 1 o'clock Sunday the siren at the power house sounded the fire alarm and a crowd collected at the city hall. City Attorney Ames explained to the assembled multitude that the siren this time did not herald a fire but that volunteers were wanted to go out to the river and assist in plugging the gaps in its banks and cut off the overflow which was coming down the Anaheim streets. Automobiles and trucks loaded with sacks were ready to start and more than 50 volunteers clamored aboard and went out to the break. Two crevices were made in the bank a mile north of the Olive bridge, one 70 feet in length and the other 300 feet. By piling in sacks of sand and brushwood the gaps were finally stopped up by the heroic workers. Great uneasiness was caused by the report that the Bear Valley dam, 90 miles up the river, had burst and a seven-foot wave from the reservoir was coming down the Santa Ana. Telegraph news from San Bernardino at 3 o'clock announced that the dam was still intact and exhibited no signs of giving way. The rains on the headwaters of the river were light in comparison with the coast district, less than two inches falling at San Bernardino, Riverside and Redlands, which was a fortunate circumstance for this region. If the precipitation had been as heavy at the head of the river as it was here much damage would have resulted. Sixteen and one-half inches of water has fallen at Anaheim since the rains began this season. This is three inches above the normal fall and is the heaviest since 1908. Four inches fell here during the storm which began Tuesday night and ended Saturday morning. At Los Angeles the precipitation was over seven inches during the same period and the city was isolated, all train, telegraph and telephone service being cut off. At Pasadena, Monrovia match. One room is furnished with bird'seye maple, another with fumed oak, another with golden oak, another with Circassian walnut and so on through the list of each of the nine apartments being furnished completely and with a different style from the others. By this system customers can see precisely how a room would look furnished with each of the different makes. Many other improvements have been made by Mr. Graham and he now has an establishment that is a credit to the city. PLACENTIA HAS FINE DISPLAY One of the Finest Tables on Exhibition at Orange Show "The Heart of the Valencia District." Everyone who has ever visited the National Orange Show knows that means Placentia. And Plecentia has one of the most artistic and beautiful displays in the show, taken collectively; for it embraces practically every class, feature, rack displays and all kinds of table fruit. It has one of the best table displays in the tent, there being a great number of plates of fine specimens, while large clusters of grape fruit and navels are shown in addition to one whole table given over to an exhibit in competition for the greatest number of varieties. This particular table was arranged by Mrs. A. C. Bradford, and is the result of several weeks of patient labor in searching the Placentia district for odd varieties, of which there was possibly a single tree. But the feature shown by this district is a work of art. On a square base four great hearts—the trademark of the Placentia section—are set on an incline coming together at the top, where a fifth one is set above and continually revolving. The entire design is covered with royal purple plush, with which the color of the oranges and grape fruit contrast most strikingly. Fruits are used in liberal quantities all about the display, which is enclosed by a white lattice fence. "They turned me wall," said the River tears streamed down cheeks, "but between awfully glad of it." ting here, but I am not. Mr. Clarke showed hard trip hither, but prospects of traveling error Johnson. He supporter of the governor has no fears of the illicans are showing it. "The governor covorable man, ask for nomination this year having been the president of the Pride last campaign." Mr. Clarke thinkham, now a resident be a candidate either this district or for Johnson. He says he no candidate for O that Miguel Estudillo to Congress at some and distant future, ed to be returned two years ago, and tleman hates Senna snakes. He says he three thousand o this year, and that idily rounding into six year's freeze. When normally 5,000 car annum, it shipped last year. He beli periment station wif Fernando, as larger Los Angeles are pro tion, but adds tha yet given up hope ing it. Governor John arty at 12:30, picked editor and they al canyon for the on Johnson addressed Progressives in th AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1914 STUDENTS PASS UP RIVERSIDE EDITOR E. P. CLARKE, THE PROGRESSIVE CHIEFTAIN, TURNED DOWN BY DEBATERS COMES TO ACT AS ONE OF THREE JUDGES—PICTURE SHUNTED TO THE WALL E. P. Clarke, editor of the Riverside Press, one of the leading Southern California Progressive newspapers, had his picture turned to the wall at the high school auditorium on Friday evening, when Santa Ana debaters refused to accept him as the sole judge of merits in their debate with Anaheim high for the Davis silver trophy. The debate was to have decided the championship between the two schools, and intense rivalry existed between opposing students. Anaheim holds the trophy, while Santa Ana is a single point ahead in debates so far held this year. On the result of the debate rests possession of the trophy for the PROSPEROUS DAYS IN COMING YEAR That Is the Prediction of an Expert Student of Economics As an optimist Charles F. O'Brien is always on the job. A Wilson government at Washington and a Johnson regime at Sacramento have no terrors for him. In making a prediction as to the conditions during the coming year he says: "California is experiencing the most favorable weather that has blessed it for many years. In my twenty years in California I have never known a finer season. Timely and abundant rains, no frost, fine growing weather, lots of sunshine between storms, and no dry winds. It is worth while living in California soh a year as this, and it is worth while being a farmer in this fine old state under such splendid conditions. From Del Monte to San Diego things for the farmer are just about right and pumber crops are promised in every branch of soil cultivation. The stockman, the grain farmer, the dairy man and the fruit grower, all are jubilant over this perfect season. They have taken a fresh grip on the plow handle, literally or figuratively, and they are going to make Old Mother Earth do her level best in 1914. That's UPHOLDS STORY OF MANILA FIGHT F. A. BLAKE, OF OLIVE, SUPPORTS ADMIRAL DEWEY IN PUBLISHED BOOK RALEIGH FIRED SOLIDSHOT OVER BOW OF CORMORANT—DANGER EXISTED F. A. Blake, of Olive, who was a resident of Manila when Admiral Dewey entered the port and destroyed the Spanish squadron, stands squarely by the American admiral in the story told in his recently issued book on the Manila fight, and upholds Dewey in his statements that the Raleigh fired a solid shot across the bows of the German cruiser Cormorant. A Berlin critic, Count von Reventlow, has written a severe criticism of Dewey's book; and seeks to have the German government take the matter up for further discussion. He writes that he doubts the accuracy of Dewey's firing a shot across the bows of the German cruiser. "This is all ancient history," said Press, one of the leading Southern California Progressive newspapers, had his picture turned to the wall at the high school auditorium on Friday evening, when Santa Ana debaters refused to accept him as the sole judge of merits in their debate with Anaheim high for the Davis silver trophy. The debate was to have decided the championship between the two schools, and intense rivalry existed between opposing students. Anaheim holds the trophy, while Santa Ana is a single point ahead in debates so far held this year. On the result of the debate rests possession of the trophy for the ensuing year. The night was the stomiest one experienced here in many years. Wind blew in boirterous gales during the evening, and rain fell in sheets. So great was the storm that the electric lighting system was temporarily put out of commission. Lights flickered and went out repeatedly, only to again reappear and then go out again. Street lights were out entirely, and city thoroughfares ran curb-full with water. It was as drear and desolate a night as had ever been seen in this city. Mr. Clarke was selected as one of the three judges to decide the merits of the debate. He was the only one of the judges to put in an appearance. He came from Riverside to Fullerton by train, arriving at our neighboring city after a two-hours’ trip, at 7:30 o'clock. He hired an auto to bring him over, and before reaching the high school auditorium had to swim a considerable distance. He arrived at 8 o'clock, just as the debate was about to begin. Only a few students were present, and these included the debaters of the rival high schools. When it was learned that the two other judges would not be able to present, the Anaheim debaters, not knowing Clarke so well as their adversaries, announced their willingness to proceed with the discussion with Clarke as the sole judge. To this the Santa Ana debaters, knowing the brilliant Riverside editor, as one of the chief Progressives of the Southland, strenuously demurred. After a prolonged parley the Anaheim lads suggested that two other residents of the neighborhood be selected to act with Mr. Clarke, but this proposal was also side-stepped by the county steaters. The debate was accordingly postponed to a future date. Mr. Clarke procured a life preserver and waded to his hotel, where he spent the night. He was located by a reporter of this newspaper early the next morning at the water office, where he had crept into a dark corner, and was perusing one of Hiram Johnson’s speeches. He had telephoned Riverside friends at Santa Ana, who had accompanied Governor Johnson from Riverside to that town in automobiles to pick him up on their return trip. Johnson was to have spoken at Riverside on Wednesday evening last, but on account of washouts was unable to keep his engagement. He was engaged to speak there on Saturday evening. He was to have left Santa Ana at 9 o'clock, but did not put in an appearance here until 12:30. "They turned my picture to the wall," said the Riverside editor, as tears streamed down his swarthy cheeks "but between you and I, I am SANTA ANA DEBATERS REFUSE TO PROCEED Anaheim Lads Willing to Go Ahead With Only One Judge Increment was a mild word to use with reference to the weather Friday evening when the debate for the championship of Orange county and the possession of the Davis cup was advertised to be held between the Anaheim and Santa Ana high schools. The worst storm experienced for years was raging, the gutters were miniature torrents, the street lights were out, and thos who attempted to get down to the high school by means of the sidewalk were completely saturated with mud and water. Editor Clarke, of Riverside, was the only one of the three judges with sufficient temerity to brave the elements and trust the train service on such a day. He was on hand. The Santa Ana debaters were also present, but they objected to going into the debate with only one judge, consequently the contest was called-off and a date will be fixed for some future time. The subject which was to have been discussed was, "Resolved, that an exnexation of Mexico by the United States is the humane and practical solution of the situation." Charles Briscoe and Edward Bradley were the champions selected by the Anaheim school. The question is announced 24 hours before the debate takes place and the debaters are assigned to their lots of sunshine between storms, and no dry winds. It is worth while living in California such a year as this, and it is worth while being a farmer in this fine old state under such splendid conditions. From Del Monte to San Diego things for the farmer are just about right and pumber crops are promised in every branch of soil cultivation. The stockman, the grain farmer, the dairy man and the fruit grower, all are jubilant over this perfect season. They have taken a fresh grip on the plow handle, literally or figuratively, and they are going to make Old Mother Earth do her level best in 1914. That's a mighty big improvement over 1913, and is certainly the changing of a combination of most unfavorable conditions into a combination of most highly favorable ones. The bank balances, before the close of 1914, will tell their own story along this line, to the tune of many millions of dollars of added deposits. "The Panama Canal will become a reality in 1914. So much has been written in anticipation of the benefits to accrue to California, and particularly to Southern California, from the opening of the Panama Canal that the subject is becoming almost hackneyed. Yet I venture the prediction that the prophesies of the wildest dreamer on this subject will prove tamely conservative when placed in the "parallel column" alongside the facts of five years hence. I look for trade and development results not now even contemplated." "This is all ancient history," said Mr. Blake, who was in town this week. "The whole world knows that the Raleigh did fire a shot across the bows of the Cormorant, and everybody also knows that there existed for a time the possibility of grave complications between the United States and Germany over the affair. When Dewey had destroyed Montojo's squadron he cut the cable. There was thus no possibility of instructions being received by any of the foreign ships in the harbor from their own governments. Dewey was the blockading officer of the port, and in accordance with international law issued a blockade proclamation. He assigned positions to the foreign warships in the bay. The British cruiser Bonaventure, commanded by Captain Chichester was assigned position immediately in the rear of the American fleet. Behind the Briton was a Jap cruiser. To the left of American fleet lay the German warship Cormorant, commanded by Captain von Biederichs. In rear of him lay a French cruiser and behind him was an Austrian man of war. "After destruction of the Spanish squadron," so Mr. Blake states, "the Cormorant's flag lieutenant in a launch sailed at his will over the harbor. He refused to obey instructions of the blockading officer, and at one time visited the Spanish captain general at Manila. The following day, as the flag lieutenant was about to proceed again in his course about the bay, Admiral Dewey fired a solid shot from the Raleigh across the bows of the Cormorant. Von Biederichs dispatched his flag lieutenant to the Olympia, asking an explanation of the incident. Dewey informed him that he was the blockading officer of the port, and he would not permit the flag lieutenant to cruze about the bay without orders from him. The flag lieutenant returned to the Cormorant and later went to the Bonaventure, asking Captain Chichester what he would do if the Cormorant opened fire on the American fleet. "Captain Chichester was greatly excited and informed the flag lieutenant that Admiral Dewey knew what the Americans would do in the event of hostilities, and that he, Captain Chichester also knew very well what he would do. The Bonaventure was immediately stripped for action. There existed for several days possibilities of grave complications. Chichester subsequently said that he did not desire to fire on the Cormorant, but would like jolly well to take a pot shot at the Frenchman immediately behind the Cormorant. "Dewey was at a signal disadvantage at this time, being short of ammunition." He had telephoned River-side friends at Santa Ana, who had accompanied Governor Johnson from Riverside to that town in automobiles to pick him up here on their return trip. Johnson was to have spoken at Riverside on Wednesday evening last, but on account of washouts was unable to keep his engagement. He was engaged to speak there on Saturday evening. He was to have left Santa Ana at 9 o'clock, but did not put in an appearance here until 12:30. "They turned my picture to the wall," said the Riverside editor, as tears streamed down his swarthy cheeks, "but between you and I, I am awfully glad of it. I had a time getting here, but I am glad I came." Mr. Clarke showed evidences of his hard trip hither, but was overjoyed at prospects of traveling home with Governor Johnson. He is an enthusiastic supporter of the governor and says he has no fears of the great lead Republicans are showing in registration. "The governor could not, as an honorable man, ask for the Republican nomination this year," he said, "after having been the candidate for vice-president of the Progressive party in the last campaign." Mr. Clarke thinks that J. C. Needham, now a resident of San Diego, will be a candidate either for Congress in this district or for governor against Johnson. He says Riverside will have no candidate for Congress this year, that Miguel Estudillo would like to go to Congress at some time in the dim and distant future, that Estudillo wanted to be returned to the state senate two years ago, and that corpulent gentleman hates Senator Anderson like snakes. He says Riverside will ship three thousand carloads of oranges this year, and that his county is rapidly rounding into shape following last year's freeze. While Riverside ships normally 5,000 carloads of oranges per annum, it shipped out only 900 cars last year. He believes the citrus experiment station will be located at San Fernando, as large landed interests in Los Angeles are pulling for that section, but adds that Riveside has not yet given up hope entirely of landing it. Governor John arrived with his party at 12:30, picked up the Riverside editor and they all whooped it up the canyon for the orange town, where Johnson addressed a large audience of Progressives in the evening. The subject which was to have been discussed was, "Resolved, that the annexation of Mexico by the United States is the humane and practical solution of the situation." Charles Briscoe and Edward Bradley were the champions selected by the Anaheim school. The question is announced 24 hours before the debate takes place and the debaters are assigned to their sides half an hour before beginning. Each debater is allowed 30 words of notes. The debate is entirely extemporaneous as little time for preparation is permitted the debaters. A date will be fixed for the contest some time in the near future when the weather will be more favorable. The debate will be held at the high school in this city on next Wednesday evening. On the same evening Anaheim and Fullerton will debate for the Davis silver trophy. These debates will decide which school will hold the cup for the ensuring year. MRS. BROWNING CRITICALLY ILL Suffering With Ulceration of Stomach at Her Home in Los Angeles Mrs. Lionel Browning, sister of C. O. Rust, of this city, is lying critically ill at her home in Los Angeles, suffering with ulceration of the stomach and kindred ailments. Three physicians and two nurses are in constant attendance, and on Monday her recovery was almost dispaired of. The only sustenance administered is a spoonful of milk at intervals of several hours. Mrs. Browning and her daughter were Christmas guests of her brother, when a most enjoyable family reunion was held. At that time she was in the best of health and spirits, but for several weeks past has been very ill. Advices received yesterday were to the effect that a slight improvement had been noted in her condition, and hopes for her recovery are entertained by her many friends. Captain Chichester cited and informed the flag lieutenant that Admiral Dewey knew what the Americans would do in the event of hostilities, and that he, Captain Chichester also knew very well what he would do. The Bonaventure was immediately stripped for action. There existed for several days possibilities of grave complications. Chichester subsequently said that he did not desire to fire on the Cormorant, but would like jolly well to take a pot shot at the Frenchman immediately behind the Cormorant. "Dewey was at a signal disadvantage at this time, being short of ammunition. He had entered the harbor in the shallow straits in the rear of the Corrigedor fortification. His vessels being of light draught, he did this without danger to his ships. As he passed in rear of the fortifications he silenced the Spanish guns with several well-directed shots. He spiked their guns, placing them out of commission. He steamed directly toward Montojo's fleet and executed two figure 8's, giving them port and starboard broadsiders as he proceeded. The Spanish ships were soon in flames. Montojo's flagship was the first object of attack. His ship was soon afire, and he transferred his flag to another vessel. This ship was immediately the center of American fire, and it was in a few moments sent to the bottom. "Dewey cut the cable, and issued his blockading order. This was respected by all the foreign vessels in the harbor except the Cormorant, and Dewey was obliged to fire a solid shot in front of its bows. There was for a time great danger of complications between the two nations, but Captain Chichester stood loyally by the Americans and prevented hostilities. "Twenty-nine days after Dewey entered the harbor the monitors Montey and Monadnock arrived with transports bring troops and ammunition. Dewey later said that nothing so pleased him as the sight of the American vessels pointing their noses around Corrigedor. He immediately notified the Spanish captain general to haul down his flag. He prepared to bombard the city. The Spanish flag came down and the Stars and Stripes were hoisted from the parapets. He landed troops and took possession of the city. This is all ancient history. The Berlin critic is entirely mistaken in his reference to Admiral Dewey." I was at Manila at the time, and I know what I am talking about." Mr. Blake was a resident of Manila before and after the time of the destruction of the Spanish squadron. He later met Dewey at Hong Kong, when the American admiral spoke of his being short of ammunition. Dewey was ready for a fight, and when the Monterey and Monadnock put in an appearance he was master of the situation. CHICKEN THIEVES AT FULLERTON Postmaster Edwards Goes Gunning for a Negro Suspect The serenity and quietness of Fullerton was disturbed Sunday morning about 7 o'clock by three or four pistol shots being fired in quick succession. The excitement was intense for a while, but after the smoke had cleared away and the thought of a Mexican invasion had disappeared, it was learned that Postmaster Edwards, who runs a poultry farm on the side, and who objects to the visit of the chicken thief, was, in company with Marshal French, trying to locate the fellow who had visited his chicken yard Saturday night. On the railroad right of way, east of the depot, sat a number of box car tourists, preparing their Sunday morning breakfast, among the number was a negro—a race noted for its chicken stealing propensities—who saw Ed- PROTECTION IS DISCUSSED BY BOARD BOARD OF TRADE CALLS MASS MEETING TO CONSIDER THE QUESTION UNIVERSAL FILM CO. WANTS TO START A MOVIE FACTORY IN COUNTY Protection from the overflow waters of the Santa Ana river was the principal theme discussed by the board of trade Monday night. The experiences of the past week have made this question one of grave importance, and the formation of a protection district was unanimously decided upon by the board. A meeting was called for next Monday night to arrange plans for the district and select men to perfect the arrangements, but it was voted that it should be held at Fullerton or some point other than Anaheim in order to demonstrate that it is not for the protection of this city alone that the district is proposed. The meeting will probably be held at Fullerton on Monday night. J. F. Ahlborn suggested the calling of a mass meeting for the pur- Admiral Dewey destroyed the islands squarely by the story told in the book on the holds Dewey in his Raleigh fired a bow of the German. A Berlin critic, now has written a Dewey's book; and German government for further discuss the doubts the acting a shot across an ocean cruiser. In history," said town this week. It knows that the boat across the bows and everybody also existed for a time have complications in States and Germany. When Dewey Jojo's squadron he was thus no possessions being received in ships in the harbor governments. Blockading officer of guardance with interruption a blockade proceeded positions to the bay. The Brittature, commanded latter was assigned in the rear of the island the Briton was left of the American warship Corolla by Captain von him lay a French him was an Auschwitz of the Spanish Blake states, "the lieutenant in a launch over the harbor. He instructions of the island at one time viscaptain general at being day, as the flag out to proceed again in the bay, Admiral had shot from the bows of the Corrhits dispatched his niece Olympia, asking the incident. Dewey he was the blockport, and he would lieutenant to cruize out orders from him. But returned to the mer went to the Bon-Captain Chichester if the Cormorant American fleet. Water was greatly exerted the flag lieutenant knew what the do in the event of the he, Captain Chichery well what he nonaventure was imminent for action. There days possibilities of us. Chichester sub-but he did not desire immortant, but would take a pot shot at the relatively behind the signal disadvantage short of ammunition on the harbor in place of the Tuffree reservoir be furnished water Th excitement was intense for a while, but after the smoke had cleared away and the thought of a Mexican invasion had disappeared, it was learned that Postmaster Edwards, who runs a poultry farm on the side, and who objects to the visit of the chicken thief, was, in company with Marshal French, trying to locate the fellow who had visited his chicken yard Saturday night. On the railroad right, of way, east of the depot, sat a number of box car tourists, preparing their Sunday morning breakfast, among the number was a negro—a race noted for its chicken stealing propensities—who saw Edwards and French approaching—they being anxious to know what was on the breakfast menue—when the engro was overheard to remark to the others: "Those fellows are after me." With this he jumped up and started to run away, Postmaster Edwards and Marshal French in hot pursuit over fences, through walnut groves, etc.; and here is where Mr. Welton joined in the chase. During the run shots were fired at the man—not to kill, but to intimidate—which finally brought him to where he dropped into a ditch and waited until his pursuers came up to him, when he surrendered, remarking at the time, as he looked into Mr. Welton's face: "Say, boss; yer sur am frum de South, fer yer sur know how to ketch de nigger." He was locked up on suspicion and taken to Santa Ana, where a charge of vagrancy was placed against his name. He was later given a 30-days' sentence. The arresting officers feel sure they have bagged a bad one, and before his sentence expires they expect to gather more evidence which will implicate him in other escapades. When searched he had a valuable stick pin concealed on his person, and in answer to queries as to where he came from told conflicting stories. WATER COMPANY IN SESSION Business of a Routine Nature Only Considered at Meeting Anaheim, Cal., Feb. 21, 1914. A regular meeting of the board of directors was held on the above date with all members present except Director Wickett. Minutes of the last regular meeting of February 7th and adjourned regular meeting of February 14th were read and approved. On motion of McFadden, seconded by Beazley, the secretary was instructed to notify O. W. Leonard that the company would allow him to put a pipe line in place of the present open ditch which crosses his property, at his own expense, provided the work be done under the supervision of the company's superintendent. Director Beazley reported the auto committee had purchased a Reo 5th for the superintendent, and on motion of Hale, seconded by Dwyer, the action of the committee was approved. Superintendent recommended that all oil companies operating east of the Tuffree reservoir be furnished water trade Monday night. The experiences of the past week have made this question one of grave importance, and the formation of a protection district was unanimously decided upon by the board. A meeting was called for next Monday night to arrange plans for the district and select men to perfect the arrangements, but it was voted that it should be held at Fullerton or some point other than Anaheim in order to demonstrate that it is not for the protection of this city alone that the district is proposed. The meeting will probably be held at Fullerton on Monday night. J. F. Ahlborn suggested the calling of a mass meeting for the purpose of establishing a protection district and suggested that it be held at some neighboring town. Judge Howard endorsed his suggestion and moved that the river committee call a meeting on Monday night for the purpose of considering the question of the formation of a protection district which will incorporate within its boundaries such territory as is in need of protection from the erratic stream. It was unanimous opinion of the meeting that the formation of a district was the only feasible way to curb the overflow. G. L. Dietrich stated that the ranchers in the vicinity of the Olive bridge began working at daylight Sunday to close the gaps in the river bank and continued the work all day, being aided by a volunteer force from town. Twenty men from Olive worked a week along the river repairing breaks and strengthening defenses. The supervisors donated a roll of barb wire and two hundred sacks to the cause which were used to advantage. Messrs. Ahlborn, Hiles, Stockwell and others spoke on the subject and it was finally voted, on motion of Judge Howard, to call a mass meeting for the purpose of organizing a district. Mr. Martin, the motion picture man, presented a proposition for the establishment of an advertising scheme in Orange county. His company, a branch of the Universal Film Company, is now located at Hollywood, but owing to an increase in rentals demanded it is seeking new quarters, and he is laying his application at the feet of Orange county. He wants $6,000 from Anaheim and proposes to give value received in advertising this community and its resources throughout civilized world. The company will manufacture films for moving picture shows under the name of the Orange County, California Film Company, and it will present Orange county scenes wherever the movies are shown. Mr. Martin made an address to the board, telling of the advantages that would be reaped by the county by the establishment of this concern. The question was left in hands of the manufacturing committee of which H. M. Adams is chairman. A. E. Hiles spoke at some length on the plans for protecting the country from overflow. He was of opinion that concrete posts would be most economical supports for the wire and brushwork as they would last until a solid embankment could be formed and the river's current cut a channel sufficiently deep to carry off flood waters. J. E. Stockwell, of Fullerton, also spoke on the subject. He advocated rip-rapping, and said the time had arrived when people of northern Or- signal disadvantage long short of ammunition the harbor in the rear of the Coronado. His vessels beast, he did this with ships. As he passedifications he silenced with several well-spiked their guns, of commission. He toward Montojo's two figure 8's, given starboard broad-needed. The Spanish can flames. Montojo's first object of attack was fire, and he transmother vessel. Thisimately the center of it was in a few moor-bottom. scable, and issued his vessels in the harbor, and Dewey a solid shot in front there was for a time complications between but Captain Chichester the Americans and Dewey. days after Dewey entered the monitors Monteck arrived with transports and ammunition. And that nothing so the sight of the Amer-ointing their noses nor. He immediatelylish captain general to flag. He prepared to fly. The Spanish flag the Stars and Stripes from the parapets. He took possession of all ancient history. It is entirely mistaken into Admiral Dewey. On motion of McLOP, Secretary by Beazley, the secretary was instructed to notify O. W. Leonard that the company would allow him to put a pipe line in place of the present open ditch which crosses his property, at his own expense, provided the work be done under the supervision of the company's superintendent. Director Beazley reported the auto committee had purchased a Reo 5th for the superintendent, and on motion of Hale, seconded by Dwyer, the action of the committee was approved. Superintendent recommended that all oil companies operating east of the Tuffree reservoir be furnished water out of the reservoir in place of the ditches, and on motion of Beazley, seconded by Hale, the secretary was instructed to notify all companies to the east of the reservoir to make arrangements to take their water out of the reservoir. Director Wickett appeared at this time. Applications on file for transfers of stock were on motion granted. Superintendent McFadden reported he had made arrangements with the good roads commission to widen the crossing at Chapman and Placentia avenues. On motion of Hale, seconded by Beazley, the request of S. Ross for a gate was referred to the superintendent with power to act. On motion of Wickett, seconded by Dwyer, the oil committee was instructed to investigate the advisability of cleaning the oil before shipping. The report of the Hurley, Smith & Colling Co., for the month of January was received and filed. A communication received from A. J. Edwards was referred to the ditch committee. A communication received from the Tri-Counties Reforestation committee was received and filed. On motion of Hale, seconded by Dwyer, the request of the city of Fullerton to have the pipe lowered on Truslow avenue between Spadra and Malden avenues, was referred to the ditch committee. A communication received from Geo. E. Quigley was referred to the super-intendent. The report of the Amalgamated Oil Company for the month of January was received and filed. On motion the meeting adjourned. WM. T. WALLOP, Secretary ment of this concern. The question was left in the hands of the manufacturing committee of which H. M. Adams is chairman. A. E. Hiles spoke at some length on the plans for protecting the country from overflow. He was of opinion that concrete posts would be the most economical supports for the wire and brushwork as they would last until a solid embankment could be formed and the river's current cut a channel sufficiently deep to carry off flood waters. J. E. Stockwell, of Fullerton, also spoke on the subject. He advocated rip-rapping, and said the time had arrived when the people of northern Orange county must do something more than talk about protection. It was the unanimous decision of the board that action should be taken immediately toward the formation of a district similar to the Newbert district below, but that it should be restricted to the territory immediately in danger from the river and that the mistake made on a previous occasion of stretching out into lands whose owners were not endangered should be guarded against. On Monday night a mass meeting will be held and definite steps taken toward the movement. IS PREPARED FOR CHICKEN THIEVES Mr. Cleveland Will Dope Out Severe Treatment If They Come His Way C. C. Cleveland is gathering from 350 to 380 eggs daily from a flock of 600 white leghorn hens at his poultry yard on West Broadway. Mr. Cleveland has not yet been paid the honor of a visit by the numerous chicken thieves operating in this section, but says that when they come, if they ever do come, they will have no cause to be peeved at the warmth of their reception. In Nebraska some years ago a neighbor found two chicken thieves at work in his barnyard one night and went out and intercepted a two-horse wagon in the roadway. The thieves made their escape but never returned for the rig. Mr. Cleveland is prepared to dope out similar treatment to chickenthieves if they come his way.