anaheim-gazette 1917-01-11

CONDEMNATORY RESOLUTIONS PASSED THE ANAHEIM BOARD OF TRADE WANTS PLAIN DEALER EDITOR TO RECTIFY DEFAMATORY STATEMENTS LARGE ATTENDANCE AT MEETING DISCUSS MANY MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE TO CITY The Anaheim Board of Trade in regular session on Monday evening unanimously passed the following resolutions, introduced by F. K. Gresswell, condemning the two articles appearing in the Orange County Plain Dealer on Dec. 28th, wherein it was said that "smudge pots were working overtime" in Anaheim during the recent cold spell of weather: Whereas, There appeared in the Orange County Plain Dealer of date, Dec. 28, 1916, two articles, wherein it was stated that smudge pots were working ers, in rotation. That is, the first letter received going to number one, second to number two, and so on. It was agreed that better results would be gained thereby. Albert Graham generously donated the use of his large road signs, upon which the board of trade could make extensions for advertising purposes. The same was accepted with thanks. Neat signs, containing the words, "Anaheim Board of Trade, Fourth Floor, Valencia Hotel," will also be conveniently placed at the entrance of the building, for the accommodation of strangers. A fine exhibit is kept constantly on hand in the rooms and it is desired that visitors coming to our city should be accorded the privilege of seeing them, and the new signs are to show them the way. Many outside organizations have asked for the privilege of holding meetings in the board of trade rooms, and the secretary was instructed to grant the requests upon the payment of $1, the same to be used for janitor's services. PROF. THOMAS RESIGNS AS MUSICAL DIRECTOR Prof. Rassbach Succeeds Him as Leader of Concordia Singing Society Whereas, There appeared in the Orange County Plain Dealer of date, Dec. 28, 1916, two articles, wherein it was stated that smudge pots were working overtime in Anaheim and vicinity, and further that the editor of the afforesaid paper was fearful that icicles were hanging upon the Frostless Belt signs in Anaheim; and, Whereas, The above published statements were grossly in error and conditions here during the recent cold weather did not warrant their publication as aforesaid; and, Whereas, The statements as published, do Anaheim and vicinity an irreparable injury; Be it Resolved, That the Anaheim Board of Trade condemn the articles as appearing in the Orange County Plain Dealer, and further request the editor of the Plain Dealer to repudiate the articles as aforesaid, and rectify the misleading statements, which do Anaheim and vicinity great harm. Signed, F. K. GRESSWELL. It was moved by H. P. Noll and seconded by several gentlemen, that the resolutions be adopted, and that a copy be sent to the Plain Dealer editor. J. W. Duckworth, who has been secretary for the past year, retired from the position and turned the office over to J. H. Whitaker, who will act as secretary for the organization and also the Mother Colony Club. Mr. Duckworth thanked the board for past favors and hoped the new secretary would be accorded the cooperation and good will of all the members. A vote of thanks was given the retiring secretary for his faithful services. The Christmas tree bill, amounting to $113.00, upon being O.K.'ed by the committee was ordered paid. Upon motion of H. M. Adams a vote of thanks was extended to the committee, composed of Messrs. Corcoran, Gresswell, Bayliss and Bishop, for their good services rendered in making the festival a success. It was ordered that Secretary Whitaker attend the convention of secretaries to be held in Sacramento Jan. 24-27. The meeting will be attended by many of the board of trade secretaries throughout the state, and it was deemed wise to have a representative present from this city. PROF. THOMAS RESIGNS AS MUSICAL DIRECTOR Prof. Rassbach Succeeds Him as Leader of Concordia Singing Society Prof. Rassbach of Los Angeles, has been engaged as musical director of the Concordia singing society, succeeding Prof. Ludwig Thomas, who has been musical director of the organization for a number of years past, and who retires at his own request. Prof. Rassbach is a musician of rare ability, and under his direction the Concordia will undoubtedly maintain its high standard of excellence which has characterized it under Prof. Thomas' directorship. The Concordia is one of the best singing societies in the state, and at last year's saengerfest in Los Angeles, was awarded first prize for singers of its class. Prof. Thomas was elected a member of the society at its meeting on Monday evening, when regret was expressed at his retirement. It a letter written the society Prof. Thomas said that he would miss the pleasure of meeting with the singers at their weekly rehearsals, and while he would not be here in person, he would be with them in spirit. Auf Wiedersehn! HEARTLESS AUTOMOBILIST WANTED BY OFFICERS Ran Down a Boy, Left Him Lying Unconscious in the Road Efforts of Sheriff Jackson and the local officers to locate the driver of an automobile who on Saturday evening ran down and seriously injured Paul Doescher on the boulevard south of town, then left him lying unconscious in the road and speeded away, have so far proved futile. Doescher, who is a high school student, is only 16 years of age. He is the son of Rev. F. H. Doescher, pastor of the Evangelical church, and his home is at 406 West Center street. He was coming into town from the south on the boulevard at six o'clock Saturday night, having been visiting at the home of W. C. Mauerhan, when an auto coming up behind him ran him down. Every boy who enrols college or university school days are enrolved to be chosen for football team, but if a high school training his case is hopeless, the reasons why they are anxious for a teacher are eligible for a place eleven when the institution. The boys of th thanks was extended to the committee, composed of Messrs. Corcoran, Gresswell, Bayliss and Bishop, for their good services rendered in making the festival a success. It was ordered that Secretary Whitaker attend the convention of secretaries to be held in Sacramento Jan. 24-27. The meeting will be attended by many of the board of trade secretaries throughout the state, and it was deemed wise to have a representative present from this city. The following new chairmen of committees were appointed by President Backs: Membership—George Bishop. Public Improvements—Chas. Eygabroad. Finance—H. P. Noll. Trade and Commerce—Mr. Jackson. Manufacturers—F. C. Krause. Transportation—Prof. Prince. Entertainment—H. P. Noll. Exhibits—F. K. Gresswell. The chairmen are to appoint their assistants, which will be announced later. At present Mr. Noll, of the finance committee, has named Messrs. Gresswell and McCord, and on entertainment, Messrs. Bayliss and Larkin. Other assistants will be named later. The arrangement of the annual banquet was left to the entertainment committee, the date of which will be January 25th. The ladies of the Eastern Star will prepare the banquet. Treasurer Cassou reported a balance of $718.93 in the treasury. Secretary Whitaker reported a total of 135 members, all in good standing. It was the unanimous wish of those present that the slogan, "Anaheim, the Frostless Belt, Home of the Valencia Orange," stand as previously adopted. Several matters of interest were discussed at length among them it being ordered that correspondence coming to the board of trade be turned over to real estate agents, who are memb- in the road and speeded away, have so far proved futile. Doescher, who is a high school student, is only 16 years of age. He is the son of Rev. F. H. Doescher, pastor of the Evangelical church, and his home is at 406 West Center street. He was coming into town from the south on the boulevard at six o'clock Saturday night, having been visiting at the home of W. C. Mauerhan, when an auto coming up behind him ran him down. The crushed bicycle was found just north of the Ball road, indicating that the accident had happened at that point, but the unconscious boy when picked up, was just inside the city limits, an eighth of a mile from the wrecked wheel. He was either dragged or carried by the car more than 200 yards. Whether he finally fell off or was pushed off by the driver is only a matter of conjecture. At any rate the autoist could not fail to know that he had run down a man, and he refused to stop and assist him, therefore the sheriff and his deputies are bending every effort to find him. Prof. Delbert Brunton, principal of the Orange high school, happened along and found the boy lying unconscious in the road. He placed him in his auto and rushed him to the county hospital. It was found that no bones were broken, but he was badly bruised and cut and perhaps internally injured. It is not believed, however, that his injuries will prove serious. Young Doescher was brought to his home Monday. He declares he was on the right side of the road when the auto struck him, and the driver of the machine was entirely to blame for the accident. Lionel C. Wolfe, of Los Angeles, traveling passenger agent of the Pacific Steamship company, was in town a day or two ago on a business mission. Every boy who entered college or university school days are enlisted to be chosen for football team, but a high school training case is hopeless; the reasons why they are anxious for a place eleven when their institution. The boys of the school feel that they from which to converse team. This made a splendid sports. For the police have won the county at the annual expect to do it they believe a fire formed here championship to also revive and st spirit. Mrs. Anna Morrison hospital at Los Angeles undergoing an Morningstar was 5 had lived in Anaheh body was brought undertaking establishment funeral was held day morning, Rev. ducting the service laid to rest in Mrs. Morningstar York city, but cansylvania. After a struggle the Orange Daily the ghost and cease of patronage and per were the cause Star was a good p not large enough to and the News, wh A.U.H.S. STUDENTS WANT TO PLAY FOOTBALL DECREE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FORBIDS THEM TO INDULGE IN THE GAME DECLARE THEY HAVE AMPLE MATERIAL HERE FOR ORGANIZATION OF CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Much dissatisfaction exists among the students of the Anaheim high school because by a decree of the board of trustees the boys are forbidden to play football. The reason for this prohibition was that some years ago one of the students had a collar bone broken in a scrimmage, and the board came to the conclusion that the game was dangerous and tabooed it. Little incidents of that nature have no terrors for the stalwart students of the Anaheim high school. They declare that men who participate in all athletic exercises are subject to a curfew. APPRECIATIVE LETTER FROM JUDGE THOMAS Well Known Jurist Expresses Thanks For Recent Article In These Columns We are in receipt of a very courteous letter from Judge W. H. Thomas of the superior court, in reference to our recent report of his talk at the Merchants' luncheon in this city two weeks ago. The judge informs us that he is really surprised to see that what to him appeared a desultory and disconnected talk should have been considered of sufficient importance to merit more than two columns of space on our first page. As a matter of fact, Judge Thomas' address on Hawaii was one of the most meritorious ever heard by the merchants at their weekly luncheons, and it was certainly entitled to the excellent report given it by our reporter. The Judge, we know, is a very modest man, but at the same time he is one of the ablest and scholarly jurists in the state of California. We are very glad to receive his letter, which we take the liberty of reproducing in part as follows: Santa Ana, Cal., Jan. 4, 1917. Editor Gazette:—Under the date of the 29th ult. I received a letter from Attorney Homer Ames, whom I had requested to call on you and purchase for me a number of copies of the Anaheim Gazette of the issue of Decem- EDITOR ERNEST AWAKES FROM PIPE DREAM HEARS MIGHTY ROAR OF DISAPPROVAL CONCERNING SMUDGE POTS AND ICICLES LEARNS OF FROSTLESS BELT, HEARS EFFECT OF HIS MISCHIEVOUS KNOCKING Editor Ernest has awakened from his pipe dream, in which he saw visions of smudge pots and icicles, and having heard a mighty roar of disapproval regarding his references to these subjects, now sees nothing but a real frostless belt, and insists that while other sections were quivering and quaking in the recent cold snap, he never had occasion to even look at his thermometer. This is going some, but Editor Ernest, it must be remembered, is a wonderful man, when it comes to seeing things, especially when he sees them in his dreams. In his last week's issue he refers to the eastern home county, sto- eastside range "You Anaheim estate man, solutely free stand that during the "That reprancher." and be com- through the that not am damaged, a shoots of the most susce- jured. "Well," she see no damn out of your freeze up is a frostly fied." Anaheim conditions that smudges sorry jokes bluer, but it by persons no doubt w v and brought occasion t being the fi purpose of dreds of p north are school because by a decree of the board of trustees the boys are forbidden to play football. The reason for this prohibition was that some years ago one of the students had a collar bone broken in a scrimmage, and the board came to the conclusion that the game was dangerous and tabooed it. Little incidents of that nature have no terrors for the stalwart students of the Anaheim high school. They declare that men who participate in all athletic exercises are subject to a certain degree of risk, and that football is no more dangerous than other games where strength and activity are exerted to the utmost. The Anaheim boys are compelled to resort to basket ball for the needed exercise and recreation, while the students of nearly all the other high schools are striving for honors on the gridiron. Basketball is a girl's game, they declare, and they resent the fact that they are forbidden to play the man's sized game of football. Football is the most popular of all the games. All the universities and colleges not only endorse it but encourage it, while every high school of consequence permits it. Nothing engenders a school spirit and loyalty to the institution like a good football team. Every student in the school, male and female, is a staunch supporter of the team, and it gives him an added interest in the school. Another reason why a football team is a benefit to the school is that every boy has an ambition to belong to the team, and in order to make it he must live a clean life. Dissipation of any kind such as cigarette smoking and late hours would be fatal to his ambition, and knowing this he is moderate in his habits and takes care of his health. This is one reason why football has been given free reign in all the great institutions of learning. It is beneficial from a health point of view, and gives the boys a perfect physical training. Every boy who expects to go to a college or university after his high school days are ended has an ambition to be chosen a member of the football team, but unless he has had a high school training on the gridiron his case is hopeless. This is one of the reasons why the Anaheim boys are anxious for a team. They want to be eligible for a place on the university eleven when they pass on to that institution. The boys of the Anaheim high school because by a decree of the board of trustees the boys are forbidden to play football. The reason for this prohibition was that some years ago one of the students had a collar bone broken in a scrimmage, and the board came to the conclusion that the game was dangerous and tabooed it. Little incidents of that nature have no terrors for the stalwart students of the Anaheim high school. They declare that men who participate in all athletic exercises are subject to a certain degree of risk, and that football is no more dangerous than other games where strength and activity are exerted to the utmost. The Anaheim boys are compelled to resort to basket ball for the needed exercise and recreation, while the students of nearly all the other high schools are striving for honors on the gridiron. Basketball is a girl's game, they declare, and they resent the fact that they are forbidden to play the man's sized game of football. Football is the most popular of all the games. All the universities and colleges not only endorse it but encourage it, while every high school of consequence permits it. Nothing engenders a school spirit and loyalty to the institution like a good football team. Every student in the school, male and female, is a staunch supporter of the team, and it gives him an added interest in the school. Another reason why a football team is a benefit to the school is that every boy has an ambition to belong to the team, and in order to make it he must live a clean life. Dissipation of any kind such as cigarette smoking and late hours would be fatal to his ambition, and knowing this he is moderate in his habits and takes care of his health. This is one reason why football has been given free reign in all the great institutions of learning. It is beneficial from a health point of view, and gives the boys a perfect physical training. Every boy who expects to go to a college or university after his high school days are ended has an ambition to be chosen a member of the football team, but unless he has had a high school training on the gridiron his case is hopeless. This is one of the reasons why the Anaheim boys are anxious for a team. They want to be eligible for a place on the university eleven when they pass on to that institution. Santa Ana, Cal., Jan. 4, 1917. Editor Gazette:—Under the date of the 29th ult. I received a letter from Attorney Homer Ames, whom I had requested to call on you and purchase for me a number of copies of the Anaheim Gazette of the issue of December 29, 1916, stating that he had obtained the copies and that you had stated there would be no charge for these papers, and that you would be glad to present the same to me with your compliments. I thank you most sincerely for this and I assure you that it is much appreciated. At the same time I want to say to you that I am indeed not only delightedly but exceedingly gratified and really surprised to think what appeared to me a very desultory, disconnected talk should have been considered by you if sufficient importance have given it more than two columns space on the first page of your valuable paper. After all, there is absolutely nothing by way of compensation that quite comes up to the "well done, good and faithful servant," and I assure you again that I appreciate not only the copies received, but the space that you gave. My sincere hope is that may always be able to conduct myself so as to merit your approval. I am just as human as anybody can be. I do not expect everybody to agree with me on everything, but if we respect one another and consider each other honest even in our differences, I am sure all will be well. With kind regards and best wishes, and again thanking you for your kindness, I beg to remain Very sincerely yours, W. H. THOMAS. ANAHEIM APPEALS TO WINTER TOURISTS Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shotts of Iowa, Hope Some Day to Call This Home Practically every person who comes into Orange county from the north or east, either to visit friends or to see the sights, carries away with him the determination, or at least the hope, that some day he may return and establish his home here. This is a small county in area, compared with its neighbors, and it is pretty thickly populated, but there is room for many more. We have half a million acres of land in this county, and each acre is capable of maintaining its man, consequently we would extend a cordial welcome to a few hundred thousands having heard a mighty roar of disapproval regarding his references to these subjects, now sees nothing but a real frostless belt, and insists that while other sections were quivering and quaking in the recent cold snap, he never had occasion to even look at his thermometer. This is going some, but Editor Ernest, it must be remembered, is a wonderful man, when it comes to seeing things, especially when he sees them in his dreams. In his last week's issue he refers to the Anaheim frostless belt as follows: Real Frostless Belt. Again it has been demonstrated that the slogan of the Anaheim district—"In the Frostless Belt"—is not idle talk. There is a really and truly "frostless belt" and Anaheim is the center of it. While other sections of California were quivering and quaking almost every day for a week, few in the Anaheim district bothered to look at their themometers. That slogan takes on real meaning in times like these. It is with extreme pleasure we note that Editor Ernest is now convinced and openly acknowledges that our frostless belt signs have a real meaning and are telling the truth. The motto, "Anaheim, the Frostless Belt," was adopted by our board of trade and became teh slogan of the city years before Editor Ernest came here or had any knowledge of the town. The following statement, taken from the previous issue of his paper, indicates that he was under the impression that the motto was adopted merely in Piekwickian sense, and loyal Anaheimers were expected to maintain it was true in spite of all evidence to the contrary: Smudge pots were worked overtime Tuesday night, at which time the thermometer registered the lowest temperature of the season. According to reports, no damage was done to local orchards, but other localities in Southern California were less fortunate. The night was clear and cold and only for the smudge pots many of the younger trees would have been injured by the light frost. Anaheim district is known as the frostless belt, and it comes nearer to maintaining this position than any other territory in Southern California. The past few cold nights have caused us to wonder if there is danger of icicles forming on the Anaheim Frostless Belt signs. Of course we have an occasional disagreeable spell of weather during the winter months, but old residents who are acquainted with the conditions here do not take alarm and anticipate a freeze when one occurs. In some other portions of the citrus region hundreds of thousands of dollars Every boy who expects to go to a college or university after his high school days are ended has an ambition to be chosen a member of the football team, but unless he has had a high school training on the gridiron his case is hopeless. This is one of the reasons why the Anaheim boys are anxious for a team. They want to be eligible for a place on the university eleven when they pass on to that institution. The boys of the Anaheim high school feel that they have material from which to construct a championship team. This school has always made a splendid record in athletic sports. For the past two years they have won the championship of the county at the annual track meets, and they expect to do it again, consequently they believe a football team could be formed here that would bring the championship to Anaheim. It would also revive and stimulate the school spirit. Mrs. Anna Morningstar died in a hospital at Los Angeles Saturday after undergoing an operation. Mrs. Morningstar was 59 years of age, and had lived in Anaheim eight years. The body was brought to Backs & Terry's undertaking establishment where the funeral was held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, Rev. H. W. White conducting the services, the remains being laid to rest in Anaheim cemetery. Mrs. Morningstar was born in New York city, but came here from Pennsylvania. After a struggle of several months the Orange Dally Star has given up the ghost and ceased to exist. Lack of patronage and the high cost of paper were the causes of its demise. The Star was a good paper, but Orange is not large enough to support two dailies and the News, which was established J. W. Shotts and wife of Keota, Iowa, were in town this week, visiting their old friends, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Troutman. They left Iowa the first of November, have been making headquarters in Los Angeles, and expect to return home the first of March. Mr. Shotts and Mr. Troutman made this office a pleasant call Monday, and the former gentleman expressed himself extremely well pleased with this section of the Southland. The level country appealed to him more than the foothill regions, and he is looking forward to the time when he will have a home of his own here and can sit under his own vine and fig tree and enjoy the balmy atmosphere of Anaheim. Although Mrs. Shotts has also fallen in love with the climate and scenery of Anaheim, just at present she is homesick and longing for a sight of the household gods she left in Iowa. They will return to the Hawkeye state in the spring, but Mr. Shotts says we should not be surprised if we see them coming back in the near future, bringing all their goods and chattels, prepared to abide with us the balance of their days. We extend a welcoming hand, and hope that time isn't far distant. some years ago, covered the field. The semi-weekly will be resumed and we wish it success. Of course we have an occasional disagreeable spell of weather during the winter months, but old residents who are acquainted with the conditions here do not take alarm and anticipate a freeze when one occurs. In some other portions of the citrus region hundreds of thousands of dollars have been spent to protect the fruit, but we have never had a killing frost in Anaheim and we never expect to experience one. Naturally a newcomer, not yet acclimated, might look at the troubled sky during a small flurry and prophesy freezing weather, but the old timer goes to bed and falls into a peaceful sleep, serenely confident that nothing more disagreeabe than a soaking rain of inestimable value to the country will result from the gathering of the clouds. It is reported that other sections of the citrus district, less favored by nature than this region, suffered considerable damage from the recent cold spell. The Gazette last week interviewed a number of men who are interested in the citrus industry and keep tab on conditions, and each emphatically denied that any damage had been incurred in this section. Numerous others phoned to this office and requested the Gazette to refute the sinuation that there was danger of icicles forming on our frostless belt signs, and we are glad to note that even Editor Ernest has awakened to the fact that he is now living in a region absolutely free from killing frosts. The evil effects of this mischievous publication are already being felt, and it will require a vast amount of explaining to counteract the wrong impression that has gone abroad. A Los Angeles real estate man, piloting two ETTE Number 13 ERNEST FROM MEAM OF DISAPPEARING SMUDGE CYCLES LESS BELT, HIS MISSOCKING wakened from which he saw visions and icicles, and fear of disappearences to nothing but insists that were quivering in cold snap, so even look at his going some, must be remembrance when it goes, especially his dreams. In this refers to the eastern homeseekers through Orange county, stopped at the home of an eastside rancher. "You Anaheim people," said the real estate man, "boast that this is the absolutely frostless belt, but I understand that you had a damaging freeze during the last cold snap." "That report is a mistake," said the rancher. "Come out into my orchard and be convinced." He led the party through the orchard and showed them that not an orange or a tree had been damaged, and even the tender young shoots of the lemon trees which are most susceptible to frost, were uninjured. "Well," said the real estate man, "I see no damage here, but the news came out of your own town, and unless you freeze up in spots your claim that this is a frostless belt is certainly justified." Anaheim people acquainted with conditions here, of course could treat that smudge pot and icicle item as the sorry joke of an irresponsible scribler, but it can be taken advantage of by persons of other communities. It no doubt will be reprinted, filed away and brought forth on every available occasion to prove that our claim to being the frostless belt is faked for the purpose of deceiving investors. Hundreds of people from the east and north are coming into Southern Call. NATIONAL FARM LOAN ASSOCIATION FORMED LOCAL ORGANIZATION MEETS AND ELECTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS GENERAL MEETING TO BE CALLED IN A FEW WEEKS, TO WHICH ALL ARE INVITED The Orange County National Farm Loan association met in this city Saturday morning and organized by electing L. C. Yeoman, president; C. O. Humphrey, vice president; H. O. Gardner, secretary-treasurer. The board of directors consists of L. C. Yeoman, C. O. Humphrey, C. H. Thayer, Geo. H. Barry and W. S. MacFarlane. A general meeting will be called in a few weeks which everybody will be invited to attend. H. O. Gardner was instrumental in forming the association here and others will be formed throughout the Again it has been the slogan of "In the Frostless Belt," few in the area refers to the real meaning of conditions here, of course could treat that smudge pot and icicle item as the sorry joke of an irresponsible scribler, but it can be taken advantage of by persons of other communities. It no doubt will be reprinted, filed away and brought forth on every available occasion to prove that our claim to being the frostless belt is faked for the purpose of deceiving investors. Hundreds of people from the east and north are coming into Southern California and making purchases with a view to settling here and spending their days in the delightful pursuit of growing citrus fruit, and Anaheim real estate has been rapidly advancing in price because we have been able to tell them that in this section it would never be necessary to turn out in the middle of the night and start smudge pots to burning in order to save their fruit. We have two claims to pre-eminence and we don't want to relinquish either of them. The Anaheim Supreme is recognized in the eastern markets as the finest orange that is grown on earth, and it commands the highest price, and this is possibly the only section where it is never necessary for the growers to take precautions for preserving their trees and growing fruit from the elements. Pete Nicolas, in speaking about smudge pots, says anybody who has lived here for any length of time knows the orchardists have no use for them whatsoever, but Pete says the real injury may come to this section by having knockers endeavor to make strangers believe we are not in the frostless belt. J. H. Brunworth, who has resided here for a number of years, and who has one of the best orange orchards in the county, severely criticised the imputation that this section has need for smudge pots. In all his years given to horticultural pursuits Mr. Brunworth says never has he seen oranges, or the trees, damaged by frost. While at times this section experiences some cold weather, this valley is practically immune from frost. L. J. Winney was a business visitor in town a few days ago from his East side ranch, and in no mistaken terms denounced the published statement which appeared in another paper in this city of recent date, which stated that smudge pots were being worked overtime in Anaheim and vicinity dur- urday morning and organized by electing L. C. Yeoman, president; C. O. Humphrey, vice president; H. O. Gardner, secretary-treasurer. The board of directors consists of L. C. Yeoman, C. O. Humphrey, C. H. Thayer, Geo. H. Barry and W. S. MacFarlane. A general meeting will be called in a few weeks which everybody will be invited to attend. H. O. Gardner was instrumental in forming the association here and others will be formed throughout the county. There are twelve land banks in the United States. California, Arizona, Nevada and Utah comprise one district with the land bank at Berkeley. When an association secures loans amounting to $50,000 the district farm bank advances the money. Loans are made on farm lands, guaranteed by first mortgages, and bear five per cent interest. A board of appraisers investigate all loans before any money is advanced and the interests of each association are amply safeguarded. Should a man borrow $1000, for instance, by paying in $58.60 per year, if he takes out a 40-year loan, at the expiration of the forty years the money is all paid back and the account is liquidated. Fifty dollars of this sum is principal and the remaining $8.60 the first year is paid in as interest and the remaining $8.60 goes to pay off the principal. As these sums are annually paid in the principal automatically becomes less and at the expiration of the allotted period the account is squared. By the payment of say $80 per year a loan of $1000 would be paid off in twenty years. Much interest is being taken in these farm loan associations and they are being organized all over the country. Should a man default in his interest payments, for instance, the district of which he is a member, must pay the debt, after foreclosure proceedings have been taken. It is maintained, however, that failures would be rare, or not occur at all, because a man must own his land and must also have it in a productive state. There is no possibility of speculation of any character. Mr. Gardner informs us that when the general meeting is called it is desired that all farmers and land owners attend the meeting, when details of the farm loans will be gone into fully. ORANGE COUNTY POULTRY an occasional weather during but old residents with the condition alarm and ane one occurs. In of the citrus resources of dollars protect the fruit, and a killing frost never expect to surprise a newcomer, might look at a small flurry ing weather, but bed and falls intenely confident agreeable than a manable value to the from the gathering other sections of was favored by nasler suffered considered the recent cold last week intermen who are industry and mills, and each emany damage had the section. Numerto this office and to refute the innature was danger of our frostless belt note that eviawakened to the driving in a region killing frosts. this mischievous being felt, and most amount of exect the wrong immea abroad. A Los man, piloting two L. J. Winney was a business visitor in town a few days ago from his East side ranch, and in no mistaken terms denounced the published statement which appeared in another paper in this city of recent date, which stated that smudge pots were being worked overtime in Anaheim and vicinity during the recent snappy weather. Mr. Winney says that such was not the case, and furthermore in his section there was absolutely no damage from frost. R. B. Herman who owns one of the best orange and lemon orchards on East street, says the other day he encountered a Los Angeles real estate man here, who was accompanied by a couple of gentlemen looking for locations, and was surprised to hear the Los Angeles man say that he had heard we experienced damage here from frost recently. Mr. Herman lost no time in disabusing the gentlemen's mind in that regard, and furthermore gave him ocular demonstrations to the contrary. Mr. Herman took the gentlemen into his orchard and showed them young buds upon the lemon trees, which were in no way affected by any cold weather. The buds were as fresh looking as could be wished. Mr. Herman defies any man to say that any frost damage was experienced here, and his young lemon trees will prove it. Stephen Kistler has begun work on a business block on his lots opposite the city hall. The building will be of brick; one story high, with a frontage of 48 feet. It will be divided into three store rooms. or not occur at all, because a man must own his land and must also have it in a productive state. There is no possibility of speculation of any character. Mr. Gardner informs us that when the general meeting is called it is desired that all farmers and land owners attend the meeting, when details of the farm loans will be gone into fully. ORANGE COUNTY POULTRY Taking 84 points to 5 for his nearest competitor, J. V. McConnell, of Garden Grove, upheld his standing as national breeder of Single Comb Black Minorcas at the poultry show held in Los Angeles, duplicating his winnings at the San Francisco exposition. At both displays the McConnell birds were in competition with entries from all over the United States and even from Canada. McConnell, whose ranch is located one-half mile east and one-half mile south of Garden Grove, and previous to four years ago was known as the Westminster ranch, entered 66 birds in the L. A. Show, and copped about all the prizes in sight, leaving only the lowest prizes for competitors. Besides securing all the leading points in the regular ribbons, McConnell took about $195 in cash and several special cups, including the $30 prize of the Poultry Breeders' Association of Southern California and the challenge cup for the best exhibit in the show. The McConnel ranch disposes of 2000 to 3000 birds annually, and onw has about 1800 on hand. Mr. McConnell has made high winnings at the large Eastern poultry displays, including that at Madison Square Garden, New York City, and the farm does a great amount of business east of the Rockies.