anaheim-gazette 1915-12-16

BOND ELECTION FOR CITY HALL FRIDAY TRUSTEES ASK THAT VOTERS GIVE MUNICIPALITY MUCH NEEDED BUILDING CITY CLERK DECLARES THERE WILL BE NO INCREASE IN TAXATION IF BONDS CARRY Tomorrow the people of Anaheim will vote upon a proposition to issue $30,000 in bonds for the erection of a new city hall on the site of the present structure. More than a year ago the city trustees decided that a new municipal building was necessary, as the city had outgrown the capacity of the present building, it was inadequate to the demands of the city officials, it was an eyesore to the town, and moreover it was considered unsafe, as cracks were appearing in its walls. Plans for the new building were submitted some months ago to the trustees by Architect Fugene Durfee and should keep pace with the advancement of the town." All who believe in this doctrine should get out and vote tomorrow. Remember that it requires a two-thirds vote to carry the bonds. Remember that the trustees have declared a new city hall is a necessity. Remember that this will give Anaheim one of the finest municipal buildings in the Southland and it will stand as a monument to the enterprise of its citizens. And remember that, according to the statement of the city clerk, it will not cost you one cent in extra taxes as the increase in valuation will pay the bill. TOWN'S OLDEST BUILDING BEING TORN DOWN Cassou Block on West Center Being Dismantled to Make Room for New Structure The oldest building in Anaheim is being dismantled this week to make way for a modern business block. It is the old adobe building on the south side of West Center street, between Los Angeles and Lemon. It is owned by John Cassou, and is on the site of the new structure which he is planning to build. The building was erected when Anaheim was extremely young, either by Dreyfus or Langen- new city hall on the site of the present structure. More than a year ago the city trustees decided that a new municipal building was necessary, as the city had outgrown the capacity of the present building, it was inadequate to the demands of the city officials, it was an eyesore to the town, and moreover it was considered unsafe, as cracks were appearing in its walls. Plans for the new building were submitted some months ago to the trustees by Architect Eugene Durfee, and accepted by that body. They provide for a building which will cover the ground at present occupied by the city hall, also the corner recently purchased from Napoleon Hart, and will extend back to the alley. According to the plans the city clerk and rate collector will have offices on the ground floor, thus avoiding the necessity of climbing the stairway in order to transact business with those officials. The jail will be in the rear, opening on the alley, and a long corridor and stairway will lead from it to the recorder's court room which will be on the second floor. The fire department will have commodious quarters opening on Claudina street, and a ladies rest room with a lavatory and toilet in connection will be one of the chief features. City Clerk Merritt states that should the bonds carry and the new building be erected, it will not be necessary to increase the tax rate as the extra fund received from increased taxation will pay the $750 annual payments and the interest. "Next year," he said, "we will have a four-story hotel, two or three three-story buildings and several new substantial business blocks to assess, which will add considerable to our tax roll. It will only require 13 cents on the hundred dollars of assessment at the present valuation to pay the annual installment and the interest on the city hall bonds. The increased assessment will more than pay this, and there will be no increase in the tax rate if the bonds carry." Since Anaheim began paving its streets the tendency in building is toward substantial structures. In addition to those erected during the past year several others are under consideration. John Cassou is now clearing the ground for a big block on West Center, the First National bank is preparing to erect a three story building on its corner at Center and Los Angeles, and an opera house will shortly be built at the corner of North Philadelphia. The oldest building in Anaheim is being dismantled this week to make way for a modern business block. It is the old adobe building on the south side of West Center street, between Los Angeles and Lemon. It is owned by John Cassou, and is on the site of the new structure which he is planning to build. The building was erected when Anaheim was extremely young, either by Dreyfus or Langenberger, and for years was the most imposing structure in town. During the great flood of 1862 it was the only building in town that was not swept away. But it has served its usefulness and must give way. The new Cassou block will be one of the finest in town and work will begin on it as soon as the debris is cleared away. The First National Bank will also begin shortly on a new three-story building on the corner where the present building stands, and it is reported that a splendid structure which includes a theatre, is being planned for Center and South Philadelphia. FORGER RELEASED ON PROBATION Wilkinson and Meyers Draw Five-Year Sentence, but will not go to Prison C. A. Wilkinson and John T. Meyers, charged with forgery, were given sentences of five years each in San Quentin Monday, but probation was extended to them so that they need not go to the pen. The two men pleaded guilty before Judge Thomas recently, and time was given for investigation. The conclusion of the judge was that probation ought to be given. Wilkinson worked on the ranch of Mrs. E. Trotter on McFadden street Santa Ana. While she was away, Wilkinson took her walnuts to the buyer, got a check made out to her, deposited $500 of it in the Farmers & Merchants National Bank, kept $63, later returned and presented a check with the name of Mrs. Trotter signed to it, and got $100. Meyers admitted that he signed the check, but said he thought Wilkinson was her son. This is the couple arrested here by City Marshall Kellenberger an hour after they cashed the hundred dollar check at Santa Ana. They were on the way to Los Angeles in a taxi, but stopped at Anaheim for refreshments. The republican mittee met at the Saturday afternoon hearing a report mittee sent to evening to confer of the other county district relative situation. Seven three members chairman J. W. Chairman Duc Y. Williams to proceedings of the Mr. Williams sidence declined to date, and local designated to the governor San Diego delegation the convened were concerned of of the strongest tive of his place necessary, for this industries, that represent this day. Another conference the Glenwood Mansion on the last Saturday which one represents county in the district. This will be an eld and a candidate cided upon who would imous support oi the district. Mr. Imously chosen representative att though he protest might be absent had a business Chairman Duckw if he had not rewould be appointed. The resignation as member of the first supervisorial Secretary Koepsse Wallace is absent will be away duril Y. Williams was tion in his place. Sectional felicity to the good of ther eside conference iliams. No county favorite son, but all that the strong trict should be no publicans irrespec residence. A man protection of the lrict is wanted, a cement the vote o upon himself is de Since Anaheim began paving its streets the tendency in building is toward substantial structures. In addition to those erected during the past year several others are under consideration. John Cassou is now clearing the ground for a big block on West Center, the First National bank is preparing to erect a three story building on its corner at Center and Los Angeles, and an opera house will shortly be built at the corner of North Philadelphia and Center streets. These will all be taxed for the first time next year and will furnish more than a sufficient sum for the payment of the city hall bonds. The city trustees are unanimous in advocating the bond issue as they declare a new city hall is a necessity. Speaking on the subject Monday Councilman George W. Hamler said: "The statement of your correspondent who in last week's Gazette accused the trustees of having axes to grind in advocating a new city hall, was slanderous. Not one of them has any interest, financially or otherwise in the matter, except that they realize that a town of Anaheim's size, wealth and rapid growth should have a municipal building suitable to its needs. On the other hand your correspondent, who accuses others of having axes to grind, owns property in the block selected for the civic center site, and has given the city an option on it for $24,000. If anybody has an axe to grind that is the party. The trustees are only anxious to give Anaheim a city hall sufficient for the demands of its government, and a building that is in keeping with the advancement of the city. "So far as a city park is concerned, that is a live proposition now being considered, and it will be alive until we have a park. We all realize that a park is needed, and that will be the next question taken up. The trustees believe that the city government Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Maguer of South Dakota, have been visiting with G. F. Altnew and family. They left Saturday for San Diego, but will return and spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Altnow. CHRISTMAS SPIRIT AT THE COUNTY HOSPITAL Supt. Announces an Entertainment Will be Given for Inmates Dr. Zaiser superintendent of the Orange county hospital states he is going to have the joyful Christmas spirit enter into the hearts of those persons who are patients and inmates of the institution. While the hearts of the majority of people at this season of the year are full of joy, it is well for them to remember those who are less fortunate and who might not enjoy happiness if it were not brought to them. The entertainment will be held on Friday, December 24th, in the chapel on the grounds, commencing at 3 p.m. A pretty decorated Christmas tree will be there to delight the eye and light the souls of those who will be present. The Christian Endeavor Union of Santa Ana have kindly consented to give the program this year, which will be of vocal and instrumental music interposed with readings. The public is invited to attend this service and also to cheer the sick. It is stated that Needham will be Riverside conference is one of the ablest has had experience an advocate of pro was defeated by the even recorded again congress, it would p to nominate him. The citrus growers are organizing, irrigation for the purposetectionist to congress put forth a candidate mously support any favor of protecting dustries from foreign Anaheim Gazette Anaheim, California, Thursday, December 16, 1915 PROTECTIONIST IS NEEDED IN CONGRESS DELEGATES TO RIVERSIDE CONFERENCE REPORT TO REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE SATURDAY DELEGATES WILL SELECT A CANDIDATE AT CONVENTION ON LAST SATURDAY IN JANUARY The republican county central committee met at the Santa Ana city hall Saturday afternoon for the purpose of hearing a report from the special committee sent to Riverside Wednesday evening to confer with representatives of the other counties of the eleventh district relative to the congressional situation. Seventeen of the twenty-three members were present, with chairman J. W. Duckworth presiding. Chairman Duckworth called upon R. SHAKE-UP OCCURS IN PLAIN DEALER MUSEUM John Selp, who Claimed to Have Purchased Paper Dismissed as Star Attraction John Selp, who for the past six months has been chief of the editorial staff of the Plain Dealer, severed his connection with that newspaper Saturday night at the request of the owner. When Selp arrived here in the good old summer time, it was announced that he had purchased the plant, but it subsequently developed that he only had a two months' option on it and expected other people to finance the deal. He announced his intention of establishing a daily paper and endeavored to induce the Royal Arch to put up the money, but was forced to abandon the scheme as the liquor dealers refused to advance the diner. Selp came here from Bisbee, Arizona, and will now probably return to his first love. Foreman Harry Brant, who has had charge of the mechanical department of the paper, also severed his connection with it Monday, but it is not known whether he quit voluntarily or by request. It is announced that Audubon Valjean, brother of Miss Anna Valjean, the owner, has disposed of his newspaper in Arizona, and will conduct the Plain Dealer for them. BOARD OF TRADE ELECTS NEW OFFICERS ANNUAL BANQUET TO BE HELD THE EVENING OF SECOND MONDAY IN JAN. NEXT HURRY CALL SENT IN FOR MORE ADVERTISING LITERATURE—OTHER MATTERS DISCUSSED At the meeting of the Board of Trade Monday night the following officers were elected for the new year: Prof. E. W. Hauck, president. Chas. Eygabroad, vice-president. J. W. Duckworth, secretary. John Cassou, treasurer. Directors—H. O. Henderson, F. K. Grosswell, Clel Simpson, Albert Graham, Prof. Prince. The gentlemen are chairmen of the various committees and they are to name their subordinates to serve with them. The republican county central committee met at the Santa Ana city hall Saturday afternoon for the purpose of hearing a report from the special committee sent to Riverside Wednesday evening to confer with representatives of the other counties of the eleventh district relative to the congressional situation. Seventeen of the twenty-three members were present, with chairman J. W. Duckworth presiding. Chairman Duckworth called upon R. Y. Williams to report upon the proceedings of the Riverside conference. Mr. Williams stated that the conference declined to recommend a candidate, and local interests were subordinated to the good of the district. The San Diego delegates, at whose institution the convention had been called, were concerned only in the selection of the strongest candidate, irrespective of his place of residence, as it was necessary, for the preservation of our industries, that a protectionist should represent this district in congress. Another conference will be held at the Glenwood Mission Inn, Riverside, on the last Saturday in January, at which one representative from each county in the district will be present. This will be an elimination conference, and a candidate will probably be decided upon who will receive the unanimous support of the republicans of the district. Mr. Williams was unanimously chosen as Orange county's representative at this conference, although he protested, declaring that he might be absent on that date, as he had a business mission in Texas. Chairman Duckworth announced that if he had not returned a substitute would be appointed. The resignation of A. S. Wallace, as member of the committee from the first supervisoral district was read by Secretary Koepsel and accepted. Mr. Wallace is absent from the county and will be away during the campaign. R. Y. Williams was elected to the position in his place. Sectional feeling was subordinated to the good of the district at the Riverside conference according to Mr. Williams. No county brought forward a favorite son, but it was the opinion of all that the strongest man in the district should be nominated by the republicans irrespective of his place of residence. A man who believes in the protection of the industries of the district is wanted, and a man who can cement the vote of the protectionists upon himself is demanded. There ap- Self came here from Bisbee, Arizona, and will now probably return to his first love. Foreman Harry Brant, who has had charge of the mechanical department of the paper, also severed his connection with it Monday, but it is not known whether he quit voluntarily or by request. It is announced that Audubon Valjean, brother of Miss Anna Valjean, the owner, has disposed of his newspaper in Arizona, and will conduct the Plain Dealer for the present. He came in from Arizona Saturday, and is now in charge of the paper. ANAHEIM LOSES IN BOTH ITS DEBATES FULLERTON AND SANTA ANA HIGH SCHOOL ORATORS DEFEAT OUR CHAMPIONS FRIDAY NIGHT'S CONTESTS WERE DISASTROUS FOR ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL By a vote of two to one the three judges who kept tab and registered points on the debaters at the high school auditorium Friday night gave the victory to Fullerton, and nobody in the audience denied that the decision was just. Anaheim was at a disadvantage with regard to noise, as the major portion of the high school had accompanied George Kemp and John Bradley to Santa Ana, hoping to cheer them into victory, while Fullerton was on hand en-masse, and brought some leather-lunged rooters with them. The noise they made was so stimulating to the speakers that they soared into eloquence and left the Anaheim champions far in the rear. Anaheim was represented by Arthur Coons and Dale Quarton. It was first arranged that Morris Martinet and Harold Goodale should meet the fullerton orators, but both these men were dropped owing to unavoidable circumstances. The subject was, "Resolved, that the enactment of a law providing for compulsory profit sharing in addition to wages would be beneficial in the settlements of differences Trade Monday night the following officers were elected for the new year: Prof. E. W. Hauck, president. Chas. Eygabroad, vice-president. J. W. Duckworth, secretary. John Cassou, treasurer. Directors—H. O. Henderson, F. K. Gresswell, Ciel Simpson, Albert Graham, Prof. Prince. The gentlemen are chairmen of the various committees and they are to name their subordinates to serve with them. A communication was received from J. C. Metzgar of Santa Ana, referring to the annual national Orange show to be held at San Bernardino, December 21. The county has appropriated $1000 to maintain a county exhibit and each locality is to lend a hand in perfecting the same. F. K. Gresswell was appointed a committeeman to look after the Anaheim display. The orange associations here are to be asked for fruit and it is proposed to put on a display that will be one of the best at the Orange show, which has grown to be one of the leading features of the state's annual meritorious events. A communication was received from the Oil Industry association of California, with headquarters in San Francisco, relative to the government's avowed intention to seize privately developed wells, representing approximately one-third of the entire oil production of this state. As the same matter has been brought before the associated chambers of commerce, the local organization decided to await the action of that body. An interesting article bearing upon this subject will be found in another column of the Gazette. Mr. Paxton of Los Angeles addressed the board in reference to taking advertising space in a railway guide that is circulated in hotels and on trains. The price was $150 per page for a year. The advertising committee did not sanction the proposition and action was deferred until some future time. The names of the following new members were presented and accepted: Max Hartfield, H. P. Tobin, Thos.Crawford, Palm Cafe and Rimpan Bros. Mr. Gresswell reported that the Anaheim pennants would soon be available, and that all desiring them would soon be given an opportunity to purchase the same. Frank Davis reported progress in the river protection work. About 254 Decision feeling was subordinated to the good of the district at the Riverside conference according to Mr. Williams. No county brought forward a favorite son, but it was the opinion of all that the strongest man in the district should be nominated by the republicans irrespective of his place of residence. A man who believes in the protection of the industries of the district is wanted, and a man who can cement the vote of the protectionists upon himself is demanded. There appeared to be a disposition upon the part of the delegates at Riverside to concede the nomination to an Orange county man provided this county concentrate upon a candidate. C. C. Chapman has been mentioned, but it is understood that he does not desire the nomination. A delegation recently visited Richard Melrose of this city and asked him to announce his candidacy, but he stated that he was out of politics and absolutely refused to allow his name to be used. R. L. Williams, J. W. Duckworth and T. B. Talbert have all been mentioned, but each has emphatically declined to accept the nomination. W. W. Wilson was at the meeting Saturday, but had nothing to say on the situation. It is understood that Mr. Wilson would accept the nomination although he is not seeking it. It is stated that the name of J. C. Needham will be considered at the Riverside conference. Mr. Needham is one of the ablest men in the district, has had experience in congress, and is an advocate of protection, but as he was defeated by the largest majority even recorded against a candidate for congress, it would probably be unwise to nominate him. The citrus growers of this district are organizing, irrespective of politics for the purpose of sending a protectionist to congress. They have not put forth a candidate, but will unanimously support any man who is in favor of protecting the district's industries from foreign competition. Anaheim was represented by Arthur Coons and Dale Quarton. It was first arranged that Morris Martinet and Harold Goodale should meet theullerton orators, but both these men were dropped owing to unavoidable circumstances. The subject was, "Resolved, that the enactment of a law providing for compulsory profit sharing in addition to wages would be beneficial in the settlements of differences between labor and capital." The subject was given to the debaters only twenty-four hours before the contest, and the sides were announced half an hour before the beginning of the debate. Anaheim drew the affirmative, consequently were on the wrong side of the question and were compelled to argue against their better judgment. Fullerton was represented by Miss Vera Good and Bert Pridham. Both of them put up a smooth argument, demolished the points made by their opponents, and everybody acknowledged they were entitled to the decision. The judges were Profs. F. A. Saunders of Hollywood, A. C. Bullock of Manual Arts, and M. L. Flucks of Lincoln High School Los Angeles. The number of points each debater made were not recorded, but Donald Peterman, who presided, announced that two of the judges gave the laurel wreaths to Miss Good and Mr. Pridham, while one favored Coons and Quarton. Better news was expected and hoped for from Santa Ana where George Kemp and John Bradley were debating with chosen representatives on the same subject, but again we were disappointed, as news came from there that the Santa Ana orators had defeated the eloquent Anaheimers, the subject debated being the same. More than a hundred high school students accompanied Kemp and Bradley and did what they could to cheer them to victory, but without avail. It was an off day for Anaheim. The names of the following new members were presented and accepted: Max Hartfield, H. P. Tobin, Thos.Crawford, Palm Cafe and Rimpau Bros. Mr. Gresswell reported that the Anaheim pennants would soon be available, and that all desiring them would soon be given an opportunity to purchase the same. Frank Davis reported progress in the river protection work. About 254 piles have been driven and more are being put down. Many loads of rubbish have been dumped beneath the dike and the levee and it is expected that the diking will be made of a substantial character. It is suggested that for the remaining days of this week all available teams possible be pressed into service to haul brush and rubbish to be used in strengthening the west bank of the river at the Olive bridge. The county is to send its large motor truck to help haul the rubbish to the river and the work is to be rushed with all possible speed. Secretary Duckworth was instructed to have telephone service installed in the new board of trade quarters. The matter of providing more advertising literature was discussed at length. A number of folders are desired and special articles on oranges, walnuts, chille peppers, and other products for which this section is famous, would be very desirable, and it is not at all improbable that something along the advertising line of this nature will be provided in the near future. Agent Clabaugh of the Santa Fe addressed the board, stating that his company maintains a first class publicity bureau and a monthly periodical is issued that is distributed throughout the country, and reaches home seekers in many sections of the United States. Mr. Clabaugh suggested that any standard articles on products produced here that would be furnished him he would see that they would be forwarded to the proper party to in- MAGAZINE. March 16, 1915 Number 11 IN OF TRADE OBJECTS NEW OFFICERS NQUET TO BE HELD NING OF SECOND IN JAN. NEXT SENT IN FOR MORE LITERATURE— MATTERS DISCUSSED oting of the Board of night the following ojected for the new year: Hauck, president. Broad, vice-president. Worth, secretary. Treasurer. O. O. Henderson, F. K. Simpson, Albert Granice. The gentlemen of the various commiture to name their subserve with them. sure insertion in the Santa Fe publication. One of the gentlemen present somewhat shocked his auditors by stating that a certain real estate man in town had acquired the habit of knocking. Why anyone should resort to that unholy practice in this town remains a mystery. Surely he must be a holdover from the dark ages. Knocking has long since gone out of fashion. However, Clel Simpson informed the board of trade that the real estate agents of this town (and, by the way, there are some good real estate men in this town, and Clel is one of them) have formed an exchange and if they ever get their hands on a knocker they will give him the third degree. It was decided that the annual banquet be held the evening of the second Monday in January next. EXTEND CONGRATULATIONS Local friends of Leo Voltz, genial clerk for the Orange Drug company, will be pleased at the announcement of his marriage Thursday evening to Miss Hazel M. Kemp of Anaheim, says the Orange News. The ceremony was performed in Santa Ana by Justice Cox and the young people are now making their home in his city, having apartments at the Hotel Palmyra. INADEQUACY OF ELECTRIC PLANT APPARENT CITY TRUSTEES ORDER ALL TIN CAN RUBBISH HAULED TO RIVER DIKE CONTRACT AWARDED FOR EXTENSION OF SEWER SYSTEM TO WESTERN ADDITION The city of Anaheim is fast outgrowing its municipal electric plant. The city trustees on Thursday night discussed informally the inadequacy of the machinery at the power house to furnish energy for this growing city. The plant now is being taxed to its utmost to supply the city juice. It is believed that the city may get along for another six months under present conditions, but that eventually new machinery must be installed or energy secured from outside sources. It is EXTEND CONGRATULATIONS Local friends of Leo Voltz, genial clerk for the Orange Drug company, will be pleased at the announcement of his marriage Thursday evening to Miss Hazel M. Kemp of Anaheim, says the Orange News. The ceremony was performed in Santa Ana by Justice Cox and the young people are now making their home in his city, having apartments at the Hotel Palmyra. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kemp of Anaheim and will bring with her to Orange the felicitations of numerous friends in that city. Mr. Voltz is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Voltz of Anaheim but has been with the Orange Drug company for about a year and is well and favorably known in both cities. All will offer congratulations on the happy event. MAY EXTEND OPERATIONS TO CALIFORNIA Joseph W. Gaven, New York correspondent of the Sacramento Bee, says in a recent issue of that paper: Receivers of California citrus fruit are much interested in the campaign just started by State Commissioner of Foods and Markets, John J. Dillon, to sell Florida oranges and grapefruit at auction in New York. He is also branching out for Porto Rico, Cuba and Isle of Pines fruits and if his innovation meets with any degree of success, his lieutenants make no secret of the fact that he will invade California and induce citrus growers of that state to ship their fruit to his department to be sold at public auction in this city. Commissioner Dillon's principal lieutenant and auction manager, H. E. Emerson, has just returned from Florida, where he is credited with having lined up some big accounts for the state auction. Mr. Emerson did everything in his power while in Florida to induce the growers to eliminate various small sub-exchanges which, he said, hinder rather than accelerate the movement of highly perishable fruits into consumptive channels for final disposition. The railroads are said to favor the shipments to the State Department of markets, as that will have a tendency to eliminate claims for damages which, as now exist, are said to be ing its municipal electric plant. The city trustees on Thursday night discussed informally the inadequacy of the machinery at the power house to furnish energy for this growing city. The plant now is being taxed to its utmost to supply the city juice. It is believed that the city may get along for another six months under present conditions, but that eventually new machinery must be installed or energy secured from outside sources. It is understood that the Edison company stands ready to furnish energy at a very nominal rate, and have informed the trustees that they will sign a contract for five years, or longer, and also providing for its termination at any time intervening, at the behest of the city. The trustees look favorably upon the latter proposition. Something must be done to tide the plant over for a time until the city can see its way clear to invest another $25,000 or $30,000 for new equipment. Even in that event some of the trustees favor buying outside juice, rather than to further improve the municipal plant, claiming that the acquisition of the energy can be had a great deal cheaper than it can be produced locally. This, however, is a moot question. There were present at the meeting Trustees Cook, Stark, Hamler, Schneider and Brunworth. Attorney Ames was present, but owing to a press of private business, asked to be excused, which request was granted. City Clerk Merritt read the minutes of the last regular meeting, and then proceeded to delve into a maze of competitive bids offered for construction of the new sewerage extension. Ordinance No. 296, regulating the operation of motor buses within the city, was passed. The same will be found printed in another column of the Gazette. The agreement entered into between Homer Calkins and the city, whereby the former is to be furnished city water, outside the city limits, was ordered signed by the president and the clerk. The contract of the Associated Oil company, whereby 1500 barrels of road oil is to be furnished the city was ordered signed and placed on file. Bids were opened for the construction of vitrified salt glazed sewer pipes with manholes and flush tanks, for extension of the sewerage system to the western addition. The bid of Eggert & Ukropina of Los Angeles, in the amount of $5090, was accepted. About twenty bids were received with them. Action was received from of Santa Ana, referring international Orange show at San Bernardino, Decem county has appropriated in a county exhibit and to lend a hand in permea. F. K. Gresswell is a committeeman to Anaheim display. The actions here are to be and it is proposed to pay that will be one of the Orange show, which is one of the leading state's annual meritorious. Action was received from by association of Californians in San Francisco to seize privately delivered approxi-mental oil pro-State. As the same action brought before the members of commerce, the motion decided to await that body. An interesting upon this subject another column of the Los Angeles addressed reference to taking ad-ction a railway guide that hotels and on trains. $150 per page for a artising committee did not proposition and ac-ced until some future action. If the following new presented and accepted, H. P. Tobin, Thos. Cafe and Rimpau reported that the Anwould soon be availi-less designing them would provide opportunity to pur-ported progress in work. About 254 Mr. Emerson did everything in his power while in Florida to induce the growers to eliminate various small sub-exchanges which, he said, hinder rather than accelerate the movement of highly perishable fruits into consumptive channels for final disposition. The railroads are said to favor the shipments to the State Department of markets, as that will have a tendency to eliminate claims for damages which, as now exist, are said to be more subterfuges for the extraction of money from the railroads on various pretexts. It is understood that if the Florida growers come around to Commissioner Dillon's way of thinking he immediately will branch out and attract as many California oranges and lemons to his auction as possible. Mr. Dillon thinks that he can save the California growers a great deal of money, as well as those of Florida, and that the newspaper criticism leveled at him and his department since he begin the auction of apples in the Hudson river valley on September 1st have helped rather than hurt his bureau. The manager of the Manufacturers Outlet company, who recently opened a new store in the Metropolitan building on Center street, just west of Lemon, wants it understood that the firm expects to locate here permanently and has not come in merely for the purpose of selling off a stock of goods. He also says that he is offering the greatest bargains ever presented to the shoppers of Anaheim, and if people don't believe this statement they are invited to call and be convinced. R. E. Vaughn left Saturday morning for the east. He expects to spend the winter with his mother in Missouri, but will return in the spring and take charge of the orange ranch which he recently purchased on the west side. The contract of the Associated Oil company, whereby 1500 barrels of road oil is to be furnished the city was ordered signed and placed on file. Bids were opened for the construction of vitrified salt glazed sewer pipes with manholes and flush tanks, for extension of the sewerage system to the western addition. The bid of Eggert & Ukropina of Los Angeles, in the amount of $5090, was accepted. About twenty bids were received, the highest being $7215. The amount of the successful bid is low, as a fair computation for the work is placed at $5600. Application of J. C. Smith for city water, on Broad street, outside the limits was granted with the usual conditions. An easement received from the Anaheim Investment company for sewer right of way for the western extension of that service, was accepted and placed on file. The request of Dr. McFarlane for permission to remove the Cassou building on West Center street, formerly occupied by the Truck & Transfer company, to a site on Chartress street, between Los Angeles and Lemon was denied. The building being partly of inflammable construction, it was deemed contrary to the ordinance covering such cases to permit of its removal to a point within the fire limits. Building permits of Samuel Kraemer for a brick building on South Los Angeles street, and of Jos. Carroll for an addition to his building on North Los Angeles street, were granted. Communication of Montgomery & Montgomery of Los Angeles, in reference to furnishing plans for a city hall, was received and filed. No action. Engineer Adams of the power house made application for a raise in wages for Will Lenz, an employee at the municipal plant, from $60 to $65 per month. Granted. It was ordered that the barn and its