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Anaheim, Calif., Nov. 6, 1930 KEYSTONE PHOTO VIEW OF HUNTINGTON LIBRARY SAM BRANNAN ALCALDE OF YERBA GUEY LAWS FOR THE BETTER GOVERNMENT OF CALIFORNIA, "THE PRESERVATION OF ORDER, AND THE Protection of the Rights of the Inhabitants." DURING THE MILITARY OCCUPATION OF THE COUNTRY BY THE FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES. BY AUTHORITY OF E.B.MASON, Cal. Int. U.S. Images & Government. St. Croix, West Indies, dorff was born, and whiand heirs still lived. Bought the whole $1,000, is said that he sweetened price by a further paym later on. The third man whose on the title page R. B. M. ed less spectacularly; h colonel of the regiment things and governor bewho held the wheel wh formed. When the gold rush c blood on the face of the man refused to believe t reached San Francisco o March, 1848, that gold b on the American River. people from going crazy, b the news. There was another newspaper in th forian; it had just st spread-eagled the news, teach it conservatism, Br ed an editorial, charging culating the "Most sur Brannan's) fake it ever zie the gullible." But the news grew loo surer, So Brannan went and came back on the e shouting through the pla gold." Then the rush was on Lost Book Found In Huntington Library Only One Copy Issued of First Book Printed in California, Issued in 1848 LOST FOR MANY YEARS Contains Hodgepodge of Spanish and American Laws Found again—the rarest, strangest, oldest book in the Huntington Library, a book that died the day it was born and has just been born again—the first book ever printed in California. It contains the "Laws for the Better Government of California, the Preservation of Order and the Protection of the Rights of the Inhabitants, During the Military Occupation of the Country by the Forces of the United States." It was written by I. L. Folsam and issued "by authority of R. B. Mason, Col. 1st U. S. Drags, & Governor," and published by S. Brannan, 1848. With just one copy off the press, publication was stopped because the signing of peace with Mexico put this code of laws out of date even before it was issued. The note of the author to this effect appears on the title page. with his "congregation of 300 Mormons, a printing press, two flour mills, and a cargo of farming implements." He came round the Horn and, during the six months' voyage, two children were born. Prior to his arrival, only two "white ladies" lived in town. Brannan was the twenty-seven year old hero of "The First Forty-Niner," by James A. B. Scherer, Director of the Southwest Museum. Dr. Scherer describes him as deep-chested, broad-shouldered, shaggy-headed, with fashionable sideburns and imperial, and flashing black eyes. His dress was dandified, his manners familiar to the point of coarseness, his courage and generosity boundless. The moment Presiding Elder Brannan set foot in Yerba Buena, the population doubted and sparks began to fly. Yerba Buena likewise became San Francisco with Brannan as its big booster and moving spirit. In a tent he set up his printing press, started the "California Star," and elected himself alcalde. He had trouble with the saints of his flock, because he insisted upon collecting tithes. Since there was no way to transmit tithes to "Salt Lake City, Brannan used the collections as he thought best, telling the disgruntled saints: "If Brigham Young wants the money, let him come and get it." He also had trouble with his wife; she divorced him and sailed with their four children to Germany. There was a bad Mexican in town, and Colonel Mason, who was also the Governor, had him arrested for murder. Because of the bad hombre's reputation as a killer, the prosecutor resigned rather than try him. The trial was to take place before Alcalde Brannan. When the prisoner was brought before him, the alcalde began putting the dethe news. There was another newspaper in the formian; it had just stared spread-eagled the news, teach it conservatism, branched an editorial, chargingculating the "Most superb Brannan's" fake it ever zle the gullible." But the news grew louder, So Brannan went and came back on the road shouting through the plaza gold." Then the rush was over was in his glory. In front paper office, pack training the street, and Brannan sign: "This street is impassable Not even jackassable A great man this Brann forgotten that he was ea saint. Whatever he did to be right, because he add, salvaged from the wild days of the digg same heads went giddy, r "Try Tono, Buy Bunga man buys it." Sam Brannan was more ter for California; he while he lived. He outlived however, for drink got him. And generosity at his wealth. As an old man out of the scenes whereiled such a big part—went married a peon woman, sagebrush ranch and died. That's the story of the three men whose name the title page. It is a s Huntington Library, which from loss many thousands which mean as much to other peoples as this California and Californian. EXAMINATION FOR V Representative Swing U. S. Civil Service Comm duct at the county seats district a competitive exe benefit of those boys ing the congressman's at the Military Academy at t The examination will be the local representative of vice Commission at the county seat in each less otherwise designated representative), January. A letter from the Congress necessary in order to tail ion. The persons who sidered for appointment under 17 nor over 22 yea July 1st next, and not less inches in height. Boy should write Mr. Swing ton for further information. Three highest of those be asked to submit additi as to their physical andifications, and their natural leadership, and the app It was written by I. L. Folsam and issued "by authority of R. B. Mason, Col. 1st U. S. Drags, & Governor," and published by S. Brannan, 1848. With just one copy off the press, publication was stopped because the signing of peace with Mexico put this code of laws out of date even before it was issued. The note of the author to this effect appears on the title page. Lost for years, this queer book with its 68 pages of queerer laws—a hodgepodge of Spanish and American civil, ecclesiastical, criminal, military and customary, written and unwritten, laws—was first found in a lawyer's office in New York by Mr. Huntington, who brought it to his library in San Marino. There, amid some 800,000 manuscripts and 200,000 valuable and more showy books, this modest little volume was lost sight of. A second time it was found—by Lindley Bynum, a research assistant of Willard O. Waters, who has charge of the Americana. To Bynum is "Paradise regained," because he is writing a book on early California from such source material as this book embalms. As the first output of a printing press in this state it has value. If it contained nothing but Mother Goose tales, it would still be worth its weight in gold; for original editions of old Spanish California publications are rare nowadays, but this book contains the very information about the troubled time when American and Mexican laws overlapped that local historians would erase on their knees to find. Fancy what was going on around San Francisco in 1848. War was on between the United States and Mexico, the "Bear Flag" revolutionists under Fremont had proclaimed the independence of California, and the first dragoons were in possession, which was "nine points of the law." There were all kinds of laws, some made in Mexico City, some in Washington, some in the colonel's tent, some in the ayuntamiento. No one knew which laws to obey. Mexico was passing, the United States was arriving, so the laws of the two nations overlapped. Upon this confused scene, Sam Brannan arrived in July 1846, on the "Brooklyn," thought best, telling the disgruntled saints: "If Brigham Young wants the money, let him come and get it." He also had trouble with his wife; she divorced him and sailed with their four children to Germany. There was a bad Mexican in town, and Colonel Mason, who was also the Governor, had him arrested for murder. Because of the bad hombre's reputation as a killer, the prosecutor resigned rather than try him. The trial was to take place before Alcalde Brannan. When the prisoner was brought before him, the alcalde began putting the defendant through a gruelling cross-examination. "Senor, you can't be prosecutor and Judge both," the Mexican objected. It was a good point in law, and Brannan was always a stickler for law. So he adjourned the session, had himself elected prosecutor, then acting in a dual capacity, tried and convicted the killer. On what is now Montgomery Street, Brannan purchased a tract of land for $9,000. In gold dust from an agent who supposedly had the right to dispose of it. Upon this land he built a store and did a big business. Later on, he sold a part of the tract, whereupon the purchasers had the title examined and it was found that the agent had merely the power to rent, not to sell, the land. By this time, however, Brannan was rich; he could well afford to pay an attorney $50,000 for going to Wisconsin to get the heirs to sign a quitclaim deed, plus a cash payment of $20,000 to the heirs. It took Brannan a long time to print Folsam's book of Laws. Then, the day it came from the press, just as the first volume was being bound, word was received of the signing of the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, putting an end to the war between the United States and Mexico and nullifying all the Mexican laws in the compilation. The book was junked—all but the author's one copy. This explains the writing on the title page: "Not published in consequence of the news of peace. I. L. Folsam." This Folsam was another early hero, who became very wealthy. He was quartermaster of the U.S. Army, when Leidesdorff, the big land owner, died. This Leidesdorff estate lay in the center of what is now downtown San Francisco. Gold had been discovered, real estate was booming sky-high. Wise Mr. Folsam slipped off to the island of ANAHEIM GAZETTE SAM BRANNAN ALCALDE OF YERBA GUENA St. Croix, West Indies, where Leidesdorff was born, and where his family and heirs still lived. For $75,000, he bought the whole $1,000,000 estate. It is said that he sweetened the purchase price by a further payment of $20,000 later on. The third man whose name appears on the title page R. B. Mason, performed less spectacularly; he was just the colonel of the regiment in charge of things and governor besides—the man who held the wheel while others performed. When the gold rush came, there was blood on the face of the moon. Brannan refused to believe the news which reached San Francisco on the 18th of March, 1848, that gold had been found on the American River. To keep people from going crazy, he pooh-poohed the news. There was at that time another newspaper in town, the California; it had just started, and it spread-eagled the news. Wanting to teach it conservatism, Brannan published an editorial, charging it with "circulating the "Most superb (spelling Brannan's) fake it ever got up touzzle the gullible." But the news grew louder, stronger, surer. So Brannan went to investigate, and came back on the 29th of March, shouting through the plaza: "Gold, gold, gold." Then the rush was on and Brannan Washington, D. C.—Twelve hundred youthful experts in the science of rural living will pour into Chicago the day after Thanksgiving. The next day, November 29, the annual congress of the 4-H clubs of the country opens, and these youngsters will show the world from then until December 5 just how to extract the best-from-life in the country. These 1,200 will represent the largest number of boys and girls in the history of the work. There are about 850,000 of them enrolled in these clubs now, as against 756,000 last year, a gain of nearly 100,000. The enrollment includes about 60 per cent girls and 40 per cent boys and is localized into about 60,000 clubs scattered over the whole country. The Chicago congress is the climax of the year's work for them. A number of the winners of last year's contests and demonstrations will be trying for honors again, while the clubs they represent are hoping to maintain the standard set last year. The Rogers county, Okla., group of livestock judges, including Otis Munson, John Ramsey and Cleat Wilholt, in winning the judging contest last year set a mark of 1,593 points, which will be difficult to match, while Ewart Neal of Linn county, Iowa, with his individual record of 542 points out of a possible 600, also set a record which will need a lot of shooting at before it falls. Another Iowan who featured the congress last year was Waldo Mommsen, 18, of Miles, Iowa. His "Mike", a 1,225-pound, 20-months-old Aberdeen-Angus steer, won the junior feeding contest. The champion pen of lambs was shown by Earnest Moore, 16, of Eaton, Ind., while Myron Mayhew, Aledo, Ill., showed the first prize pig. In a division of the congress distinctly southern in nature, the four Baker boys, Hensell, Clyde, George and Seaborn Baker, from Menlo, Ga., won the cotton exhibit for their state. Blanche River, Mich., in winning the poultry championship compiled a remarkable record in the face of many difficulties. Keen competition this year is expected for the Lipton trophy, presented by Sir Thomas Lipton annually, which was won last year by Helen M. Haldiman of Monroe, Wis., and John C. Patrick of White Oak, S. C. The trophies are awarded for the best 4-H club project record in work over a period of years. Besides those mentioned there are the crops judging contests, poultry judging, corn and potato exhibitions, meat identification contests, girls style show, the decathlon and health contest, canning competition and scores of others. These contests show only a part of the functions of the clubs, and the Chicago congress. Interesting as it is, is only a part of the whole year's work for the youngsters. "The outstanding characteristic of 4-H club work", said Dr. C. B. Smith. 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In front of his newspaper office, pack trains trampled up the street, and Brannan posted this sign: "This street is impassable, Not even jackassable." A great man this Brannan, who had forgotten that he was ever a Mormon saint. Whatever he did was presumed to be right, because he did it. An old add, salvaged from the wreck of things the wild days of the diggins when even sane heads went giddy, reads: "Try Tono, Buy Bungay—Sam Brannan buys it." Sam Brannan was more than a booster for California; he was California while he lived. He outlived his glory, however, for drink got the better of him. And generosity also eked away his wealth. As an old man he vanished out of the scenes wherein he had played such a big part—went to San Diego, married a peon woman, bought a little sagebrush ranch and died. May 14, 1889. That's the story of the little book and the three men whose names appear on the title page. It is a story from the Huntington Library, which has saved from loss many thousands of books, which mean as much to other states and other peoples as this book means to California and Californians. EXAMINATION FOR WEST POINT Representative Swing has asked the U. S. Civil Service Commission to conduct at the county seats throughout his district a competitive examination for the benefit of those boys who are seeking the congressman's appointment to the Military Academy at West Point. The examination will be conducted by the local representative of the Civil Service Commission at the Post Office at the county seat in each county (unless otherwise designated by the local representative). January 10. A letter from the Congressman will be necessary in order to take this examination. The persons who may be considered for appointment must be not under 17 nor over 22 years of age on July 1st next, and not less than 5 feet 4 inches in height. Boys interested should write Mr. Swing at Washington for further information. Three highest of those examined will be asked to submit additional evidence as to their physical and moral qualifications, and their natural aptitude for leadership, and the appointed will be need a lot of shooting at before it falls. Another Iowan who featured the congress last year was Waldo Mommsen, 18, of Miles, Iowa. His "Mike", a 1,225-pound, 20-months-old Aberdeen-Angus steer, won the junior feeding contest. The champion pen of lambs was shown by Earnest Moore, 16, of Eaton, Ind., while Myron Mayhew, Aledo, Ill., showed the first prize pig. In a division of the congress distinctly southern in nature, the four Baker boys, Hensell, Clyde, Georgé and Seaborn Baker, from Menlo, Ga., won the cotton exhibit for their state. Blanche Rose of Decorah, Iowa; and Betty Higgins of Croton, Ohio, carried off the honors for home improvement exhibits and window curtain treatment, respectively, while Ingrid Mattson of Iron Mother! Clean Child's Bowels "California Fig Syrup" is Dependable Laxative for Sick Children Hurry Mother! Even & frettin feverish, billious or constipated child loves the pleasant taste of "California Fig Syrup" and it never fails to sweeten the stomach and open the bowels. A teaspoonful today may prevent a sick child tomorrow. It doesn't cramp or overact. Contains no narcotics or soothing drugs. Ask your druggist for genuine "California Fig Syrup" which has directions Auto Laundries Mort Jones Service 142 W. Commonwealth, Fullerton 655 Auto Painting Louis Hennig 200 S. Los Angeles, Anaheim 2407 Quality Auto Paint Shop 316 N. Spadra, Fullerton 1240 Auto Service Station Pendleton Super Service 446 W. Center, Anaheim 3004 Automobile Wrecking Curran Auto Wrecking Co, L. 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Center, Anaheim 4413 Contracting Business Wells & Bressler 4th at Bush, Santa Ana 227 Dental Laboratories C. A. Crane 400 Bank of America, Anaheim 2325 A letter from the Congressman will be necessary in order to take this examination. The persons who may be considered for appointment must be not under 17 nor over 22 years of age on July 1st next, and not less than 5 feet 4 inches in height. Boys interested should write Mr. Swing at Washington for further information. Three highest of those examined will be asked to submit additional evidence as to their physical and moral qualifications, and their natural aptitude for leadership, and the appointed will be based upon the combined showing. An unusual amount of interest has already been expressed by boys in this appointment, which will be made to take effect July first next. Hurry Mother! Even & frettin, feverish, billious or constipated child loves the pleasant taste of "California Fig Syrup" and it never fails to sweeten the stomach and open the bowels. A teaspoonful today may prevent a sick child tomorrow. It doesn't cramp or overact. Contains no narcotics or soothing drugs. Ask your druggist for genuine "California Fig Syrup" which has directions for babies and children of all ages printed on bottle. Mother! You must say "California" or you may get an imitation fig syrup. Children Cry for Hletcher's CASTORIA MOTHER:-- Fletcher's Castoria is a pleasant, harmless Substitute for Castor Oil, Paregoric, Teething Drops and Soothing Syrups, especially prepared for Infants in arms and Children all ages. To avoid imitations, always look for the signature of Proven directions on each package. Physicians everywhere recommend... PAGE SEVEN running the poultry ed a remarkable many difficulties. this year is extrophy, presented annually, which by Helen M. Halldiand John C. PatC. The trophies rest 4-H club proover a period of alienated there are contests, poultry potato exhibitions, contests, girls style and health contion and scores of new only a part of clubs, and the treating as it is, is whole year's work characteristic of Dr. C. B. Smith. chief of the federal end of the work. "is that each member conducts a substantial piece of work, designed to show some better practice on the farm or in the home or community; keeps a record of results; explains the work to others; and makes a final report on the work." Dr. Smith instanced the growing of an acre or more of cotton in accordance with the directions of the agricultural college, raising a sow and litter of pigs according to instructions, growing fruits and vegetables in accordance with the needs of the family, and canning the surplus in the most approved ways. In summary, he added, the four H's themselves are accurate indications of what the work is: Head, Heart, Hands, Health. As Dr. Smith said, they train "their hands to be useful, their minds to think clearly, their hearts to be kind and build up their bodies through right living." The work grew out of the regular extension work of the department of agriculture. Following the passage of the Smith-Lever act, which had received the hearty support of so many diverse elements of agriculture, those interested in bettering rural conditions naturally turned to the young people. The result was the 4-H club. It is conducted cooperatively by the federal government, the state agriculural colleges and interested individuals. Few other instances of the state-federal system can show more success. Each club is organized by local interests, who ask the state agriculural college or the department here, for a county agent who can help them get organized. After organization, a county agent, always, if possible, a local man takes charge and begins the yearling practical study of better living in all its phrases. 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