anaheim-gazette 1910-01-27

SIMMERING COUNTY POLITICS NOW DOTH THE MERRY CANDIDATE JOYOUSLY APPEAR To Shake the Voter by the Hand and Treat Him to a Disquisition About His Ability for Holding down a Courthouse Job—Who's Who Political bees are buzzing at the county seat, and the average voter encounters the glad hand on every corner. The boys at the courthouse are beginning to sit up and take notice of the swarm of candidates out for their places, although a number of officials have not as yet learned the identity of those who may later appear to contest nominations with them at the August primary. The election to choose candidates is a long way off, and farmers and business men generally have not as yet had time to take a hand in the ever-popular game. The woods are said to be full of candidates, and the beginning of spring weather will probably cause many others to appear. It may be cold weather before the quadrennial thaw, and a number of incipient booms may be frost-bitten of politics, Hale kept the faith and returned to his home with his mind and conscience clear. W. F. Lutz of Santa Ana, another of the clean delegates to the senatorial convention, is spoken of for supervisor from the Santa Ana district, and a better man for the place could not be found. More men in politics of the Lutz and Hale kind would purify things in this county. D. A. MacMullan will have opposition for supervisor in the Orange district. A rumor has been current that MacMullan is slated for a position in one of the state institutions. If he accepts the offer, he will not be here to see those good roads he talks about, in the improbable event of their carrying at the polls. Tom Talbert will have Geo. Moore against him in the celery district, and partisans are said to be lining up behind each man. Jacob Walton is also spoken of, and would undoubtedly make a strong candidate. George Angle is still without opposition in the Tustin district, but the campaign is young yet. The democrats will have Theodore Lacy for sheriff, J. C. Joplin for treasurer and Horace Head for district attorney. Whether the Pink Under-shirt will be unfurled to the breezes appear to contest nominations with them at the August primary. The election to choose candidates is a long way off, and farmers and business men generally have not as yet had time to take a hand in the ever-popular game. The woods are said to be full of candidates, and the beginning of spring weather will probably cause many others to appear. It may be cold weather before the quadrennial thaw, and a number of incipient booms may be frost-bitten if left in exposed places over night. Only two men in the courthouse are thus far without opponents, namely, Recorder Peters and County Tax Collector Lamb. County Clerk Williams will be an aspirant to succeed himself, believing that one good term deserves another. Mr. Williams is admittedly the best county clerk ever serving the people of Orange county. Phil Krick, for nine years past secretary of the Anaheim Union Water company, will be a candidate for county clerk, and his nomination petitions are being signed by friends in a number of precincts. County Assessor Scott will have as opponents A. I. Stewart of Fullerton, who took a prominent part in last year's indignation gabfest, scoring the manner of Estudillo's nomination, and later landing in the Estudillo camp, speaking from the same platform with him and giving his moral if not political support to the Riverside man. Frank Vegely, whom Scott defeated in the republican convention four years ago, has emerged from the obscurity with which he has been since enshrouded, and is practicing for the meet.Vegely is thought by some to be a has-been, but others say the old man has still a trot left in him. Scott is sawing wood, attending to the duties of his office, and preparing for the coming assessment. He is regarded as one of the strongest men in the party, and will ask for re-election purely upon his record, which rings true. Charley Ruddock of Fullerton will be an aspirant for Sheriff, and a better for the place does not live in the county. Howard Wasson and Sid Smithwick of Santa Ana are also in the race. Cal Lester has his petition out for renomination as Auditor and will be kissing babies along with the rest of them before the foothills are garlanded with their springtime carpet of lovely flowers. Deep in the woods are signs of an opponent in the person of Frank Trickey of Santa Ana. Lester has a bad habit of stumping against him in the celery district, and partisans are said to be lining up behind each man. Jacob Walton is also spoken of, and would undoubtedly make a strong candidate. George Angle is still without opposition in the Tustin district, but the campaign is young yet. The democrats will have Theodore Lacy for sheriff, J. C. Joplin for treasurer and Horace Head for district attorney. Whether the Pink Under-shirt will be unfurled to the breezes in the tax collector’s race is as yet not apparent. D. S. Linebarger will be out for supervisor in this district. A report that he would aspire for nomination as sheriff is incorrect. The old man said the other day he might not run for supervisor, but he exhibits indications of a desire to get into the game before cucumbers are ready for picking. The primary election has made an aviation field of politics, and while a number of candidates will probably go higher—than Paulhan, yet the increased salaries look good, and keep improving in appearance as warmer weather is being predicted by the political observer. ANAHEIM WINS DEBATE Defeats Huntington Beach at High-school Auditorium On Saturday evening, Jan. 22, occurred the first debate in the Orange county series of contests for the silver cup presented by District Attorney S. M. Davis. The debates differ from those of the Southern California league, in that the question is selected by a county committee and submitted to the schools one month before the debate. While 24 hours before the debate it is decided by lot which side of the debate shall be defended by each school. The intention is to eliminate all memorized set speeches from the debate. Between 175 and 200 persons were present to enjoy the experiment when Anaheim and Huntington Beach debated the question, Resolved, That in civil and criminal cases a three-fourths vote of the jury should be sufficient to convict. Anaheim in the affirmative was represented by Miss Irene Mills and Robert McAuley, while Huntington Beach in the negative was represented by Messrs. Worthy and Blodget. The work of Miss Mills was worthy of especial comment. It was her first appearance as a debater, yet she easily surpassed both her col- previous meeting to her bed and banks district reported that was caused to a great growth of brush and of drift in the bed gardens. Also that trees bank for protection houses, been destroyed. A. A. Mills offered voring the formation district, which caused bate, some of the believing the county was the expense of dredging This called District onto the floor who rated to such an extent andandoned the idea of it upon the county, and lution passed with voice Following is: Resolved, That it this meeting that a strict be formed including territory bounded about ginning at a point above the Yorba brine thence westerly along to the county line. along the county lines of northern boundary protection district; to along northern bounded protection district about a mile east or river; thence northerl include all territories Santa Ana river that detected, to point of be A committee of five pointed for the purpure and co-operating with Fullerton, Buena Park and all other points defining the boundaries appointed. The memittee are: Allan K Simmons, Stockwell, Gervais. This committed to engage an end the lines and determine should be included. A committee of three visor Linebarger as pointed for the purpure funds and superintendent within the district. Garden Grove and Chelsea other members began its work immens considerable sum of scribed. The meeting then Tuesday evening, Feb- Cal Lester has his petition out for renomination as Auditor and will be kissing babies along with the rest of them before the foothills are garlanded with their springtime carpet of lovely flowers. Deep in the woods are signs of an opponent in the person of Frank Trickey of Santa Ana. Lester has a bad habit of stampeding the bunch at primaries, and his many friends consider him a winner. Coroner Smith will have Theodore Winbigler of Santa Ana as his opponent for Coroner and Public Administrator. Smith makes the claim that not a single one of his subjects has ever made a kick against him, and there are many voters in the county who feel the same way toward him. County School Superintendent Mitchell will have L. A. Durfee of Orange contesting the spelling bee with him. County Surveyor Schenck will have J. L. McBride of Santa Ana contesting his right of way, and it looks like it will be a beautiful scrap. District Attorney Davis is out for renomination, and the names of F. C. Spencer and Clyde Bishop of Santa Ana are also mentioned in connection with the office. H. H. Hale is out for Supervisor of the Third district. Hale made his initial appearance in practical politics in Orange county a year ago, when he smashed the slate in the republican convention. He was chosen a delegate to the Thirty-ninth senatorial convention, defeating S. O. Walker, who was programmed for the place. Hale kept the pledge imposed upon the senatorial delegates not to support Estudillo, and though the selection of that gentleman was brought about by the rawest kind debated the question, Resolved, That in civil and criminal cases a three-fourths vote of the jury should be sufficient to convict. Anaheim in the affirmative was represented by Miss Irene Mills and Robert McAuley, while Huntington Beach in the negative was represented by Messrs. Worthy and Blodget. The work of Miss Mills was worthy of especial comment. It was her first appearance as a debater, yet she easily surpassed both her colleague and her opponents. Mr. McAuley was working under a heavy handicap, of having to spend all of his spare time in business, but did very good work. The decision was awarded to the affirmative and the cup remains in the possession of the Anaheim high school until the next debate, which will be held in Anaheim, at which time Orange high school will contest for it. This is the first time Huntington Beach has been defeated in debate. The victory in debate helped to balance the defeat in basket ball, when Anaheim lost to Huntington Beach by the score of 36 to 6. The judges were E. E. Keech and S. M. Davis of Santa Ana and Prof. Brunton of Fullerton. Remember the debate on Friday evening, Jan. 28, between Anaheim and L. A. Polytechnic H.S. Subject, Resolved, That California should be divided into two states. Anaheim will present the affirmative through Leland Lewis and Syril Tipton, while Carl Shaffer, a former Anaheim boy, will be one of the Polytechnic representatives. This is the first number of the entertainment course and admission will be by ticket or individual admission, 25 cents. Rexall Remedies at Mullinix drug store. Feast of Reason and for Monday After adjournment, the directors of the merce convened and following program for quiet to be held at Quet room on Monday. Toastmaster—H. S. Annual Report—A. Associated Chamber W. W. Wilson. The Garden of Edentury)—H. C. Head. Being Neighborly, county—A. I. Steward. Chamber of Commerce City Sanitary—Dr. Our School Children—Prof. Tople. Our Chamber of Conservation to our community Weisel. The Women of the Storm. Our Churches—Rev. Our Country, Bette R. Melrose. Future Anaheim—O. The Ladies—Dr. Vett. A splendid program ranged for this occasion; speakers of Orange city secured to help make quet a success. The chamber of co-operation a great factor in the CURBING RIVER OVERFLOW COMMITTES APPOINTED AT MASS MEETING TO CARRY ON WORK Boundaries of District to Be Determined and Money Raised for Protection from Flood Waters—County Cannot Be Charged With Expense of Undertaking—In Earnest The mass meeting called by the chamber of commerce for the purpose of devising some method of controlling the overflow of the Santa Ana river assembled in the chamber's room in the library building Monday evening with J. F. Ahlborn presiding. The committee appointed at the previous meeting to examine the river's bed and banks in the inundated district reported that the overflow was caused to a great extent by the growth of brush and the accumulation of drift in the bed and at the bridges. Also that trees planted on the bank for protection had, in some places, been destroyed. A. A. Mills offered a resolution favoring the formation of a protection district, which caused considerable debate, some of the parties present prosperity of Anaheim and vicinity. The untiring efforts of this institution has kept this community constantly before the homeseeker and investor and has aroused in our citizens a spirit of progress which will make Anaheim and surrounding country the center of attraction. Keep the good work up and attend this year's banquet in order to imbibe of the progressive spirit. The menu will be as follows: Soup—Mock Turtle Radishes. Olives Kingfish Egg Sauce Roast Young Turkey a la Prosperite Anaheim Leg of Veal — Champignons Entrees Chicken Croquettes. Green Peas Cold Ham. Potato Salad Vegetables Mashed Potatoes. Peas. Celery Fruits Bellefleur Apples. Nuts Pies—Apple. Peach. Lemon Coffee Royal INSTALL OFFICERS WILHELM'S FRIENDLY ADVICE COMPLIMENTS GUARDSMEN ON BEING FINE-LOOKING BODY OF MEN Talks from Standpoint of Army Officer and Criticises In Short Talk—Forty-five Men Assemble for Annual Inspectionn and Muster Forty-five members of Company E lined up at the armory Thursday evening to undergo the annual inspection by Col. Wilhelm. Col. Schrieber, commanding officer of the Seventh regiment, was not present, but the inspector was accompanied by Col. Smith, of the Second regiment, N.G.C. After putting the boys through a half-hour's strenuous drill Col. Wilhelm stood them up on the carpet and proceeded to tell them a few things in language that was plain and to the point. They were as nice looking body of men, he said, as he had seen in all his inspection work, but wearing a neat uniform and looking pretty did not constitute a good soldier, and he found them derelict in almost every other attribute. Some The committee appointed at the previous meeting to examine the river's bed and banks in the inundated district reported that the overflow was caused to a great extent by the growth of brush and the accumulation of drift in the bed and at the bridges. Also that trees planted on the bank for protection had, in some places, been destroyed. A. A. Mills offered a resolution favoring the formation of a protection district, which caused considerable debate, some of the parties present believing the county ought to pay all the expense of dredging, dykeing, etc. This called District Attorney Davis onto the floor who read law and ordered to such an extent that they abandoned the idea of saddling the cost upon the county, and Mr. Mills' resolution passed without a dissenting voice. Following is the resolution: Resolved, That it be the sense of this meeting that a protection district be formed including all the territory bounded about as follows: Beginning at a point about one mile above the Yorba bridge and running thence westerly along the foothills to the county line. Thence southerly along the county line to intersect on of northern boundary line of Newbert protection district; thence easterly along northern boundary line of Newbert protection district to a point about a mile east of the Santa Ana river; thence northeasterly so as to include all territory east of the Santa Ana river that would be protected, to point of beginning. A committee of five was then appointed for the purpose of conferring and co-operating with the people of Fullerton, Buena Park, Garden Grove and all other points interested and defining the boundary lines with the appointed. The members of the committee are: Allan Knapp (chairman), Simmons, Stockwell, Dahlman and Gervais. This committee was instructed to engage an engineer to define the lines and determine what property should be included in the district. A committee of three with Supervisor Linebarger as chairman was appointed for the purpose of collecting funds and superintending the work within the district. Messrs. Holt of Garden Grove and Cook of Olive are the other members. The committee began its work immediately and a considerable sum of money was subscribed. The meeting then adjourned until Tuesday evening, February 8. ANNUAL BANQUET Cold Ham. Potato Salad Vegetables Mashed Potatoes. Peas. Celery Fruits Bellefleur Apples. Nuts Pies—Apple. Peach. Lemon Coffee Royal INSTALL OFFICERS Woodmen of World and Women of Woodcraft Have Enjoyable Meeting Thursday evening, Jan. 23, Woodmen of the World and the Women of Woodcraft participated in a joint installation. The Los Angeles lodge of Women of Woodcraft came here and brought their installing team, consisting of eight young ladies, all dressed in white. The work that the visiting team put on was certainly a credit to the order. Those installed in the Woodmen were as follows: W. B. Parrett, C.C.; Mr. Sayre, V. C.; Jos. M. Backs Jr., clerk; J. M. Pickering, banker; Elmer Imus, escort; Claude Glass, I.G.; F. Borth, O.G.; Wm. Falkenstein, and V. S. Amack, managers. Those installed in the Woodcraft were: Anna J. Westerman, V. G.; Mrs. J. S. Howard, V.G.; Eva Boyd, clerk; Mrs. Laura Millane, magician; B. V. Beebe, banker; Mrs. W. B.Parrett, captain guards; Mrs. M. Gade, I.G.; Elmer Imus, O.G. After the installation all repaired to an elaborate oyster supper prepared by Neighbors Parrett, Borth and Amack. WILL GO UP THE DITCH Water Board Will Inspect Main Canal Up the River Anaheim, Jan. 22, 1910. Regular meeting of the water board was held on above date. D. Gervais asked that a pipe crossing on Los Angeles street be lowered. Referred to superintendent. The board decided to go as a committee of the whole to visit the main canal with the engineer and superintendent, as soon as notified by the superintendent. The superintendent was instructed to fence the 40 acres at plant No.2. The superintendent was given power to sell the old engine which we no longer need. Director Sherwood was appointed a committee to interview Engineer Mulholland on matters relating to the Yorba dam. N.G.C. After putting the boys through a half-hour's strenuous drill Col. Wilhelm stood them up on the carpet and proceeded to tell them a few things in language that was plain and to the point. They were as nice looking body of men, he said, as he had seen in all his inspection work, but wearing a neat uniform and looking pretty did not constitute a good soldier, and he found them derelict in almost every other attribute. Some of the rifles had been neglected and were unfit for service, and much of the uniform was moth-eaten, some of it to such an extent as to be practically destroyed. All their accoutrements and equipment showed neglect and indifference. He said the government had recently sent $80,000 to the State of California for the purpose of buying equipment and maintaining an efficient National Guard, and it was the duty of the individual members to guard and protect the property entrusted to them with the same care they would give to their own. He impressed this point especially upon the non-commissioned officers. Furthermore, the colonel said he found the company very irregular in its attendance at drill and it was impossible for a man to make a good soldier unless he was properly drilled. He also found that they paid little attention to rifle practice. There were a few men in the company who had made high records with the rifle, but the majority of them had paid little attention to this important branch of the service. After a few more words of advice and encouragement the inspector ordered the company dismissed, and directed that the officers assemble in the captain's room, where Col. Smith gave them a few instructions. ALL-DAY MEETING W.C.T.U. to Assemble at Methodist Church on Tuesday The Orange County W.C.T.U. will hold an all-day executive meeting at the Methodist church on Tuesday,February 1. The following program will be carried out: Devotions, 10 a.m., Mrs. Crone of Anaheim; roll call; minutes; miscellaneous business; superintendent's question box, conducted by Mrs. Griffith; noontide prayer; lunch. 1:30 p.m.: Devotions, Mrs. Shatto of Tustin; music; 2:00, address by Miss Mary Stewart, State "Y" secretary. pointed for the purpose of collecting funds and superintending the work within the district. Messrs. Holt of Garden Grove and Cook of Olive are the other members. The committee began its work immediately and a considerable sum of money was subscribed. The meeting then adjourned until Tuesday evening, February 8. ANNUAL BANQUET Feast of Reason and Flow of Soul for Monday Evening After adjournment of the meeting the directors of the chamber of commerce convened and decided upon the following program for the annual banquet to be held at Odd Fellows banquet room on Monday evening next: Toastmaster—H. Stern. Annual Report—A. A. Mills. Associated Chambers of Commerce—W. W. Wilson. The Garden of Eden (Orange county)—H. C. Head. Being Neighborly, Northern Orange county—A. I. Stewart for Fullerton Chamber of Commerce. City Sanitary—Dr. J. L. Beebe. Our School Children's Playground—Prof. Tople. Our Chamber of Commerce; Its relation to our community—Hans V. Weisel. The Women of the Hour—Mrs. O. Storm. Our Churches—Rev. A. B. Markle. Our Country, Better Government—R. Melrose. Future Anaheim—C. F. Grim. The Ladies—Dr. W. Harold Wickett. A splendid program has been arranged for this occasion, and the best speakers of Orange county have been secured to help make this year's banquet a success. The chamber of commerce has been a great factor in the upbuilding and committee of the whole to visit the main canal with the engineer and superintendent, as soon as notified by the superintendent. The superintendent was instructed to fence the 40 acres at plant No.2. The superintendent was given power to sell the old engine which we no longer need. Director Sherwood was appointed a committee to interview Engineer Mulholland on matters relating to the Yorba dam. Mr. Muckenthaler asked that a crossing be placed at his place. To the superintendent. A communication from Mr. Chaffey, superintendent of the California Domestic Water Co. of Whittier, referred to the secretary to answer. Request from N. Anderson for an arch crossing at his own expense was granted. Applications on file for transfer of stock were on motion granted. On motion Mr. Armstrong, secretary elect, was appointed a committee on typewriter, to report at next meeting. Adjourned. TIN SHOWER On Thursday evening last Mr. and Mrs. B. V. Beebe were tendered a novel tinshower surprise by a score or more of friends, who appeared on the scene with their tokens in the shape of uniquely decorated headgear representing every style of bonnet for centuries past. Aside from the numerous articles for the culinary department a handsome silver-mounted table mirror was presented Mr. and Mrs. Beebe. Many were the good things brought along to eat, and much jollity prevailed throughout the evening. At a late hour the happy donor party dispersed for their homes, wishing host and hostess all sorts of joy and prosperity. hold an all-day executive meeting at the Methodist church on Tuesday, February 1. The following program will be carried out: Devotions, 10 a.m., Mrs. Crone of Anaheim; roll call; minutes; miscellaneous business; superintendent's question box, conducted by Mrs. Griffith; noontide prayer; lunch. 1:30 p.m.: Devotions, Mrs. Shatto of Tustin; music; 2:00, address by Miss Mary Stewart, State "Y" secretary. 2:30—Music. 2:40—Address by Mrs. Hester Griffith, state president, of Los Angeles. Mrs. Viola S. Norman of Santa Ana, county president, will preside. Representatives from each union in the county will be present. The local union will serve a fifteen cent lunch at the church. Mrs. Hester Griffith, state president, will also address an evening meeting at the Methodist church at 8 p.m. Her subject will be "The Boy and Girl Problem." The public is cordially invited to all the meetings. PUBLIC LIBRARY NOTES Circulation of Books and Magazines Increasing—New Members The circulation of books is still increasing, nearly 900 books and magazines going out in December, 1909. New members are being added every week. The children's room is quite an attraction both to the children and the parents. Thanks are due to the teachers of the different grades in our schools for the interest taken in this work. Any time the teachers have any particularly nice work of their scholars the librarian will give them a place for the same in the children's room, which will be an incentive to the children to do better work in their studies. The following donations have been ZE'TE 1910 NUMBER 15 FENDLY ADVICE GUARDSMEN ON BOOKING BODY MEN point of Army Offices In Short Talk—Assemble for And Muster sors of Company E memory Thursday evithe annual inspecelm. Col. Schrieofficer of the Sevnot present, but accompanied by Second regiment, boys through a drill Col. Wilup on the carpet tell them a few that was plain and were as nice looke said, as he had inspection work, but iform and looking institute a good solthem derelict in attribute. Some received this week from Mrs. S. M. Grover: The July, August, September, October and December numbers, 1908, of the Etude, a musical magazine, full of snappy music and instruction, which will be loaned out same as other magazines. Also the Xmas number of a Swede magazine and several issues of the Sweedish TribuneNews of Chicago. These papers can be had here every week, so if there is anyone who would like to read them they can get them at the library. Sorry to say our lawn has not as yet been put in around the library. We are living in hopes of having it done as soon as our city fathers open the purse strings a little. V. U. SIMPSON FOR MARSHAL Well-Known Citizen Announces Candidacy Responding to solicitation by many citizens, Bert Simpson has announced his candidacy for the office of City Marshal to be filled at the April election. Mr. Simpson came here from Montana two years ago and purchased a home on Philadelphia St., where he resides with his family. He has worked at the carpenter's trade during his residence here, and is not averse to carrying his dinner pail to HONOR COMES UNSOLICITED J. W. DUCKWORTH REAPPOINTED POSTMASTER Aaked If He Desired Place, Referred Congressmann to Postoffice Department—Efficient Service Rewarded—On Trail of Free City Mall Delivery Postmaster Duckworth was on Monday reappointed postmaster of Anaheim. The honor comes to him unsolicited, and is thus all the more a credit to him. He was asked some weeks ago by Congressman Smith whether he desired reappointment, and for reply referred the congressman to the postoffice department, adding that if that branch of the government was satisfied with his record it could so state, and if not, then he did not wish reappointment. Mr. Smith learned from headquarters that Mr. Duckworth's management of the postoffice had been eminently satisfactory, and his appointment was accordingly made without his knowledge Since assuming charge of the office four years ago the business has more than doubled, and in the increased number of clerks required, the post- Well-Known Citizen Announces Candidacy Responding to solicitation by many citizens, Bert Simpson has announced his candidacy for the office of City Marshal to be filled at the April election. Mr. Simpson came here from Montana two years ago and purchased a home on Philadelphia St., where he resides with his family. He has worked at the carpenter’s trade during his residence here, and is not averse to carrying his dinner pail to and from the place of his employment. Of large physique and muscular development, he will be a terror to evil-doers, and promises if elected to give the city a house-cleaning of undesirables, with which Anaheim has had its share in the presence of hoboes for some time past. He will give personal attention to the public streets and will see that all thoroughfares are cleanly and orderly kept. His administration will be characterized by economy in expenditures and such as to appeal to all taxpayers. Mr. Simpson is in no manner a seeker after office, and has for months past declined to enter the contest; but in obedience to the request of a large number of voters has decided to forego his personal wishes, and has consented to serve if elected. He is qualified in every way to fill the duties of the position, and his personal popularity among all classes is such that his candidacy will appeal to the people with unfeigned sentiments of satisfaction. His friends declare he will be a winner at the polls, and a number of them are already in the field making his fight for him. IMPROVEMENTS AT SCHOOL-HOUSE Central Building to Have Basement and Other Accessories School trustees’ Chambers, Schwenckert and Clabaugh held a special meeting on Saturday afternoon and decided to adopt plans prepared by Contractor Tedford for a basement at the Central school building. The board resolved to advertise for bids for the work. The advertisement will be found in another column. The basement will contain lavatories and toilets, together with rack for bicycles and bins for fuel. The unsanitary outbuildings will be removed, this not only adding to the sightliness of the grounds, but increasing their area as well. The school trustees determined some time ago to replace the outing that if that branch of the government was satisfied with his record it could so state, and if not, then he did not wish reappointment. Mr. Smith learned from headquarters that Mr. Duckworth’s management of the postoffice had been eminently satisfactory, and his appointment was accordingly made without his knowledge Since assuming charge of the office four years ago the business has more than doubled, and in the increased number of clerks required, the postmaster has not saved enough from his salary to make it interesting. He hopes for better returns when free city delivery of mail is inaugurated, and he is keenly on the trail of that civic betterment. He needs help. There are only about two months more of the year remaining, and it is necessary to bunch up considerable dinero before free delivery is in sight. Congratulations to the Postmaster, and good luck to him. BUNCH OF SOGGY WAFFLES One Held for Burglary, Another Gets Floater, Jury for Third James Colan, a typical hobo, was bound over by Judge Howard Monday to appear before the superior court on a charge of burglary. Colan entered the house of Bert Ryssman on the Olive road some days ago and stole a gold watch and a quantity of clothing. He offered the watch for sale to R. Fossek at the city dumping grounds. Fossek informed Marshal Steadman and the man was arrested. District Attorney Davis prosecuted the case. In default of $2000 bail Mr. Colan went to jail. J. M. Harding, another hobo, was given a thirty-day floater for disturbing the peace of John Ziegler at the Commercial hotel. Harding showed up and asked for food. He was introduced to the woodpile. He began chopping wood, and soon a tray of breakfast victuals was brought out to him. He kicked the tray out of the hands of Mrs. Ziegler, who took the food to him. Mr. Ziegler ordered him off the place, and the hobo invited him out into the street to fight. Constable Litten ran him in. Fred Miller, a one-armed hobo, is in jail awaiting a jury trial today on a charge of disturbing the peace. He is one of the bunch of fifteen recently sent to jail for thirty days for vagrancy. He entered Kimball’s store asking for money. When this was refused, he attempted to inaugurate a rough-house, but Kimball took him by the neck and turned him over to GREAT FLOOD AT PARIS Ladies of Ebell Hold An Interesting Session Twenty-three travelers almost submerged under historical facts at the highschool, while a good imitation of Parisian bread riot is going on outside, by the young people playing ball. This was the greatest meeting the travel section of the Ebell has ever had, nearly all members were present, and every one had an excellent paper. The following twelve topics have been given out for next meeting, Feb. 12: The Charm of Paris—Mrs. Calkins. Academic Francaise—Mrs. Dutton. French Homes—Mrs. Eygabroad. Latin Quarter—Mrs. Falkenstein. Men of Letters—Mrs. Grim. Restaurants—Mrs. Harbeson. The Great Shops—Miss Hayler. The Museum of Cluny—Mrs. Juny. Les Invalides—Mrs. Marsh. The Studios—Mrs. McKee. The Mode—Mrs. Nagel. Notre Dame—Mrs. Pearson. Members will please respond to roll call with facts about France. APOLLO CLUB Very Pleasantly Entertained at Residence of Mrs. Grim The Apollo Club met at the home of Mrs. C. F. Grim on Friday last with Dudley Buck as composer for the day. After the usual order of business the following delightful program was rendered: Editorial on Life and Character of Dudley Buck—Mrs. Grim. Prelude—Raclmonoff—op 3 No. 2—Marie Rimpau. Sacred Quartette—Dudley Buck —Mrs. Juny. Song—Where did you come from baby, dear—D. Buck—Mrs. Dyer. At the Seaside—Schuman —Mrs. Storm. Slumber Song—Heller —Miss Rehwoldt. Piano Selection—Mrs. Wallop. Following the musicale a delightful tea was served by the hostess. Next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Juny, Feb. 18th. TOWN LOOKS FAVORABLE Handsome Harold Moore of the Santa Fe was doing the town on Tuesday afternoon. He stated he would report favorably on the appearance of the town to his company.Welcome to our city, Harold.