anaheim-gazette 1910-09-15

ALL THE JOYS OF LIFE AT SEVEN OAKS GERALD SANDILANDS WRITES INTERESTING DESCRIPTIVE LETTER First Leg of the Trip Made by Stage In Four Hours and a Half—A Refreshing Rest and Dinner at the Half-Way House—Party on Horse Back—Beautiful Scenery—No Flies or Fleas—One Never Feels Tired—Peter Weisel Applies Automobile Knowledge in Riding Horse—Carries Babe in Arms for 12 Miles Seven Oaks, Cal., Sept. 7, 1910. Editor Gazette. After spending the hottest and consequently most sleepless night it has ever been my luck (?) to experience at Redlands on Thursday, the 1st inst., we got away at 7 a.m. by stage Friday. On the first leg of our trip, passing through Mentone with its orange groves into the rocks and sage brush of the upper foothills. The sun came up hot and strong and the heat was instense. After two hours of steady driving the scenery began to assume a more interesting and refreshing appearance at every turn. After leaving the stream and climbing our way around the sides of the mountains, where at times one could look right straight down hundreds of feet among the pine trees and could look out for miles over the densely wooded valley, with here and there a natural meadow of wild grass, with the blue haze and varied shades of green and brown. Some of the views were absolutely breathtaking and beyond description, and we could only look and look, and in the absorbed intensity of our enraptured gaze and wonder forgot all about the long trail, our rocking beasts and our stiffening limbs. On reaching what is called the summit, 7000 feet, we dismounted and rested about half an hour under immense pine trees and found a soft seat on the sweet scented pine needles which covered the ground almost a foot deep. Mounting again (this time like veterans) as though it had been part of our every day life for years past we started on the homestretch of our journey, this time descending, dropping gradually along the sides of the mountains, in and out, in and out, always amongst the pines and redwoods, alders and oaks, with glimpses between them of a vast panorama below us, made more glorious by the now declining sun, the valley and forest comprising the im- Editor Gazette.—After spending the hottest and consequently most sleepless night it has ever been my luck (?) to experience at Redlands on Thursday, the 1st inst., we got away at 7 a.m. by stage Friday. On the first leg of our trip, passing through Mentone with its orange groves into the rocks and sage brush of the upper foothills. The sun came up hot and strong and the heat was instense. After two hours of steady driving the scenery began to assume a more interesting and refreshing aspect. We passed through a valley (we have since forgotten its name) where damaging frost is unknown, and where preparations are being made to set out an immense acreages to oranges. The nursery stock grown to set out. This immense tract will be watered from Mill creek. As we wended our way upward the beautiful Yucaipa Valley was passed on our right and further on the well-known Oak Glen section, made famous by its excellent apples. We were now well up in the Mill Creek canyon amidst the regulation canyon scenery of running water, rocks, sycamores and live oaks, with sagebrush covered hills higher up on both sides. As we got higher the canyon narrowed, the trees became larger and more of them, and it was necessary to stop often here to rest the horses, the road being quite steep and very rough. Finally, at 11:30 a.m., we reached the "Half Way House," almost entirely hidden amongst live oaks and apple trees, the condition and appearance of which proved to us the location to be very favorable for that fruit. We alighted from the stage and were glad of an opportunity to stretch our cramped limbs. Later we partook of a well cooked substantial dinner placed before us in the picturesque dining-room by the good people who hold down that lovely resting place. At 1:30 p.m. after thoroughly enjoying the rest and the novelty of the place, we went down to the corral where our steeds (the balance of the trip having to be made on horse or mule backs) had been made ready for us, and began the complicated operation of mounting and getting ready for the hardest and most exciting part of the trip. After much tightening of the girths and many complaining grunts from the patient horses and mules, we were all finally perched and balanced in the saddle, amidst much laughter and fun at each other's expense. Mounting again (this time like veterans) as though it had been part of our every day life for years past we started on the homestretch of our journey, this time descending, dropping gradually along the sides of the mountains, in and out, in and out, always amongst the pines and redwoods, alders and oaks, with glimpses between them of a vast panorama below us, made more glorious by the now declining sun, the valley and forest comprising the immense watershed of the Santa Ana river. At last, coming almost suddenly upon us by a turn of the trail we caught a glimpse of a log cabin nestling in it. Over a one we beheld, fluttering in the evening breeze, the Stars and Stripes, and we knew we had reached our destination. Dismounting in the corral made of logs, at 6:30 p.m., cold and stiff from the chilly mountain air, we were introduced by Charlie Wagner to the accommodating and efficient manager of this resort, Mr. W. D. Morgan, who immediately assigned to us our respective log cabins. After taking time to wash off at least the first layer of the stains of travel we repaired to the dining-room and partook of a hearty supper, arising therefrom much refreshed and rested. We retired almost immediately and slept the sleep of the proverbial log until daybreak. And right here I want to tell you something that is no fish story: that so invigorating and life-giving is the air here that we got out of bed without the least feeling of the weariness and stiffness we expected to feel, after our strenuous trip of the day before; and what's more we didn't eat our breakfast standing up, feeling perfectly comfortable and at ease in our usual attitude. In conclusion, I can only say that for beauty, grandness of scenery and healthfulness, this spot beats anything we have yet struck in California. Its 5200 feet elevation seems to be just right; the water is ice-cold; there are no fleas or flies, and one pever feels tired. What more do you want? With best regards from all, very truly yours, GERALD W. SANDILANDS. FOR MAID OF HONOR Pretty Anaheim Girls In a Lively Contest The course of a fortune gave his attention to work upon the factory. Engineer Egge willons, N. Y., the first month to superintend of the new machinery at that point, and he will be purchased at other eastern cities for factory here. Mr. Hadsell is engaging the acreage, and contract the best beds and adjoining counties being taken up entire tails of the work before states active operations factory buildings will end of the present month. Maps of Santa Ana into the factory group received, and as soon been approved, work on the roadbed and layinggin. Said a gentleman was beet sugar yeesterday prised the Oxnards Anaheim sugar factory foothold here. This is the richest sugar-producer in the world, and will be an entire successception admits of no doubt. No sugar factored States are creating characteristic of South factories, and the A will take its place at column. Mark what new factory, which may Anaheim, will be a stockholders and beer. Mr. Hadsell said yeeral firms have submitted these will be opened week, and that work (the balance of the trip having to be made on horse or mule backs) had been made ready for us, and began the complicated operation of mounting and getting ready for the hardest and most exciting part of the trip. After much tightening of the girths and many complaining grunts from the patient horses and mules, we were all finally perched and balanced in the saddle, amidst much laughter and fun at each other's expense. Charlie Wagner of Placentia met us here and had it not been for his expert assistance I don't know how we would have ever got started. So long had it been since any of us had handled saddle animals that our ignorance thereof was deplorable and pitiful, not to say unfortunate. This was especially the case with Peter Weisel, who was so chuck full of automobile knowledge that he kept applying it to his horse, continually looking for the horn at every corner, controlling levers, when he thought it necessary to shift to low, intermediate or high speeds, according to the going. We all know he is the finest fellow with children that ever lived, but actually the way he carried his baby in his arms (and it slept part of the way, too) over that long, dangerous trail, and handled his grey charger at the same time was nothing short of marvellous. The trail was narrow, it was steep and very winding. They call it 12 miles, but that must surely be a la aeroplane, because we certainly covered 20 miles if we covered one, and didn't begrudge a single mile of it. As we climbed we reached the belt of pine fir trees, the redwoods, black oaks, crossing the boiling dashing stream at least fifty times. And there were new scenes and new sur- nia. Its 5200 feet elevation seems to be just right; the water is ice-cold; there are no fleas or flies, and one pearl feels tired. What more do you want? With best regards from all, very truly yours, GERALD W. SANDILANDS. FOR MAID OF HONOR Pretty Anaheim Girls In a Lively Contest Five pretty Anaheim girls are in a merry contest to determine which one shall be chosen Maid of Honor to the Queen of the Carnival of Products at Santa Ana. Voting is in progress at the principal stores, and already considerable interest is being taken. Votes are charged for at the rate one cent each, the funds to go to purchasing appropriate gowns for the successful contestant and for defraying expenses of preparing a float to be entered by the Merchants' Association of Anaheim. Voting closes Sept. 22. The vote up to yesterday at noon stood: Miss Elsie Meinecke 460, Miss Gladys Goble 105, Miss Mary Wisser 135,Miss Jennie McAulay 105, Miss Hazel Lemon 150. YOUNG PEOPLE WEDDED James L. Reddish and Ethel Mattocks, both of Anaheim, were married in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 10. After the wedding ceremony was performed they repaired to the home of the bridesmaid, Mrs. Ethel Sweet, where a very delightful wedding dinner awaited them. They were guests of honor at a theater party in the evening. The entire party spent a pleasant day at Venice on Sunday. MANY CONTRACTORS EAGER TO SUBMITTED FOR NEW SUGAR MILL FIGURES BEING SUBMITTED FOR NEW SUGAR MILL Award to Be Made September 20th, and Work Upon Foundation and Buildings to Begin Immediately— Maps of Santa Fe Spur Tracks Received, and Forwarded to Eastern Headquarter for Approval—Mr. Stelgerwald Sails from Hamburg With Contracts for Sixty Tons of Beet Seed—Mr. Egge Goes East to Ship Machinery and Equipment for Mill Officials of the Anaheim Sugar factory are this week preparing for the opening of contracts for the foundation and buildings of the new enterprise. These contracts will probably be opened by the 20th inst., and it is expected active work will begin before the end of the month. Already more than 5000 acres have been signed up for the coming season, and probably an additional 1000 acres will be secured before planting of beets begins early in December. Frederick Steigerwald sailed on FREE DELIVERY OF MAIL Inspector Will Approve When Houses Are Numbered Inspector H. R. Knox of the postoffice department was in town on Thursday for the purpose of passing upon the petition of Postmaster Duckworth for free city mail delivery. The Anaheim postoffice during the past fiscal year showed receipts in excess of $10,300, which entitles it to free mail delivery. Mr. Duckworth addressed the postoffice department at Washington, petitioning for free mail delivery, and Mr. Knox's visit was in response to instructions from the postmaster-general. He was taken in an auto for a drive over town, and expressed himself as being favorably impressed with the city and its business importance. It was found that one-third of the houses in town were not numbered, and that names of streets had not been placed upon a number of the thoroughfares. Mr. Knox stated that before he could recommend free delivery, these matters must be attended to, and he was assured they would be taken up immediately. It is believed the work will be completed this week or next. The inspector was entertained at lunch by Potsmaster Duckworth at the Commercial hotel. He was met BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN EXTRA SESSION HOUSE NUMBERING MUST BE DONE WITHOUT DELAY Entire Responsibility Turned Over to Marshal Simpson—W. A. Wallace Engaged to Perform the Work—Inspector Holds Up His Report Until Saturday to Allow Sufficient Time for Numbering--Three Carriers to Be Recommended Instead of the Usual Number of Two for beginners On the recommendation of Postmaster Duckworth the city trustees met in extraordinary session on Tuesday evening for the purpose of considering the best and speediest method of numbering the houses and labeling the streets of Anaheim in accordance with the demands of the Postoffice Department. The annual receipts of the Anaheim postoffice have reached a figure which entitles this city to free delivery of malls, and Postoffice Inspector Knox has been here the past few days for the purpose of establishing the system, but he found the house numbering and street labeling so deplorably inadequate to the require tory are this week preparing for the opening of contracts for the foundation and buildings of the new enterprise. These contracts will probably be opened by the 20th inst., and it is expected active work will begin before the end of the month. Already more than 5000 acres have been signed up for the coming season, and probably an additional 1000 acres will be secured before planting of beets begins early in December. Frederick Steigerwald sailed on Saturday for New York from Hamburg, a cablegram having been received from him on Monday. He has purchased sixty tons of beetseed, which he shipped here immediately to arrive in course of a fortnight, and will give his attention to the starting of work upon the factory buildings. Engineer Egge will proceed to Lyons, N. Y., the first of the coming month to superintend the shipment of the new machinery from the factory at that point, and other machinery will be purchased at Pittsburg and other eastern cities for equipping the factory here. Mr. Hadsell is engaged in classifying the acreage, and will have under contract the best beet lands in this and adjoining counties. His time is being taken up entirely with the details of the work before him, and he states active operations upon the factory buildings will begin before the end of the present month. Maps of the Santa Fe spur tracks into the factory grounds, have been received, and as soon as these have been approved, work upon grading the roadbed and laying steel will begin. Said a gentleman well posted upon beet sugar yeesterday: "I am surprised the Oxnards permitted the Anaheim sugar factory to obtain its foothold here. This is undoubtedly the richest sugar-producing territory in the world, and that the factory will be an entire success from its inception admits of not a particle of doubt. No sugar factories in the United States are creating the wealth characteristic of Southern California factories, and the Anaheim factory will take its place at the head of the column. Mark what I tell you, this new factory, which means much to Anaheim, will be a bonanza to its stockholders and beet raisers." Mr. Hadsell said yesterday that several firms have submitted bids for the erection of the factory buildings, and these will be opened probably by next week, and that work will begin immediate houses in town were not numbered, and that names of streets had not been placed upon a number of the thoroughfares. Mr. Knox stated that before he could recommend free delivery,these matters must be attended to, and he was assured they would be taken up immediately. It is believed the work will be completed this week or next. The inspector was entertained at lunch by Potsmaster Duckworth at the Commercial hotel. He was met by H. A. Dickel, J. F. Ahlborn, Joseph M. Backs, F. C. Spencer, V. U. Simpson and J. S. Howard, who were guests at the table. The situation was discussed, and Mr. Knox said many cities of less population and business importance had free delivery of mails, and nothing prevented similar action here except the numbering of houses and proper designation of thoroughfares. Those present resolved themselves in committees to see that this was at once attended to, and the work is now in progress. Frank Gates began on Monday taking out the corner cement block at street crossings where thoroughfares are not designated, and replacing them with others bearing the names stamped in the cement. House numbering is now in progress.. Aluminum numbers may be procured free of charge on application at the city hall, and the street superintendent will see that they are properly placed without cost. Mr. Knox will probably return in a fortnight and will forward to Washington his recommendation for a free delivery of mails here. He said Anaheim would be entitled to three carriers, and that three deliveries of mail would be made daily in the business districts, and one in the outlying districts. In town the deliveries will be made immediately after receipt of the early morning mail, again at 11 o'clock and another at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Outside districts will be served at 11 o'clock. Twelve mail boxes will be placed about town, one at each of the two depots and others at street intersections in convenient places. Inspector Knox returned to Los Angeles on the evening train, expressing great delight at his visit to this city. Postmaster Duckworth is in receipt of telegraphic instructions from Washington to forward mail for Olive from this city. Mail trains on the Santa Fe discontinued running on through Olive on the opening of the Placentia cut-off. Mail for that point ling the best and speediest method of numbering the houses and labeling the streets of Anaheim in accordance with the demands of the Postoffice Department. The annual receipts of the Anaheim postoffice have reached a figure which entitles this city to free delivery of mails, and Postoffice Inspector Knox has been here the past few days for the purpose of establishing the system, but he found the house numbering and street labeling so plurally inadequate to the requirements of the department that he could not make a favorable recommendation to the authorities at Washington, so he agreed to hold up his report until Saturday by which time, Postmaster Duckworth thought, he could report all the houses properly numbered. At least one-third of the houses, according to Mr. Duckworth's statement, were not numbered at all, and some of them were wrongfully numbered, so a great deal of work is required to get the streets and houses in the perfect order required by the postal authorities, and it must be done without delay. The fact that certain side streets intersect the main thoroughfares only on one side, caused some confusion and misunderstanding with the inspector who could not understand why No. 550 should confront No. 650 directly opposite. Under the proposed system of beginning a new hundred at each street corner this will have the peculiar effect of running one side of the street a couple of hundred numbers in advance of the opposite side. The job of numbering the lots and labeling the streets is a particular one, requiring care and accurate judgment and thorough knowledge of the map of Anaheim. There were two or three applicants for the position, and City Marshal Simpson recommended the appointment of W. A. Wallace. Mr. Wallace, he said, was thoroughly conversant with the peculiarities of our streets and in every way competent to properly perform the work in the shortest possible time. After discussing the matter for a hour the board on motion of Gates, finally washed its hands of all responsibility by turning the matter over to Marshal Simpson with authority to engage such assistance as he may require. Inspector Knox was very generous to Anaheim and will recommend the appointment of three carriers instead of two as is usual with beginners. ed States are creating the wealth characteristic of Southern California factories, and the Anaheim factory will take its place at the head of the column. Mark what I tell you, this new factory, which means much to Anaheim, will be a bonanza to its stockholders and beet raisers." Mr. Hadsell said yesterday that several firms have submitted bids for the erection of the factory buildings, and these will be opened probably by next week, and that work will begin immediately thereafter. Structural steel will be purchased in Los Angeles and Pittsburg, and with the construction of the Santa Fe tracks into the factory grounds shipment of material will begin. OILING COUNTY ROADS Frank Steadman Giving People Good Thoroughfares Frank Steadman has purchased a span of mules from Mr. Edson, paying $675 for them, and he makes the claim that they are the best team in the county. They are five years old and weigh 2800 pounds. Frank has oiled 15 miles of county roads in this district the past two months, and is still at work placing county highways hereabout in the best condition they were ever in. Among the roads oiled are the Ball road leading west from Los Angeles street south of the city limits a distance of four miles, the Garden Grove, Olive, Brookshurst roads, and the thoroughfare leading to Fullerton. Weeds along the roads have been chopped down, and the thoroughfares thoroughly graded and oiled properly. These roads are now in better condition than ever before, and the new road boss says he's just begun. depots and others at street intersections in convenient places. Inspector Knox returned to Los Angeles on the evening train, expressing great delight at his visit to this city. Postmaster Duckworth is in receipt of telegraphic instructions from Washington to forward mail for Olive from this city. Mail trains on the Santa Fe discontinued running on through Olive on the opening of the Placentia cut-off. Mail for that point arrives here early in the morning, and is carried to Olive by E rural Mail Carrier Bogue. It is said the Olive postoffice may be discontinued, in which event patrons will be served by rural carrier from this city. SPEED MANIA EPIDEMIC Life and Limb In Danger—Time to Stop It Somebody will probably learn to his cost some day that the streets of Anaheim are not maintained as speedways for automobiles. Reckless driving is becoming a fad, especially in the suburbs where an officer of the law is not likely to be in sight. The lives and limbs of old people, cripples, children and dogs are in constant danger from the swiftly-speeding machines, and now that school is again in session, and the streets will be crowded with children at certain hours of the day, it will be almost a miracle if some child is not killed or crippled if the custom is not stopped. Some drivers, it appears, consider it sport to see people fleeing for their lives from a machine traveling at the rate of forty miles an hour, and will even go out of their way to run over a dog. Perhaps a heavy fine is the only thing that will induce them to slow down—and the city needs the money. the shortest possible time. After discussing the matter for a hour the board on motion of Gates, finally washed its hands of all responsibility by turning the matter over to Marshal Simpson with authority to engage such assistance as he may require. Inspector Knox was very generous to Anaheim and will recommend the appointment of three carriers instead of two as is usual with beginners. TRIES TO MURDER WOMAN Man Fires Fusilade of Shots Into Her House Robert S. Fish of Garden Grove is in the county jail charged with an assault with a deadly weapon upon Mrs. B. L. Wilson, whose house near Garden Grove he riddled with shot on Monday night in a drunken attempt to slay her. Mrs. Wilson spent four hours of terror in her house while the infuriated man fired again and again into the building. Fish and Wilson came to this city early on Monday evening and began drinking. Mrs. Wilson objected to their going, and on their return to the ranch trouble arose which culminated in the shooting. Mrs. Wilson was unhurt. Mrs. Wilson took the buggy whip. Fish says she struck him with it, but this she denies. A row ensued and Mrs. Wilson ran into her house, while Fish went to his house and procured his shotgun. He remained outside the house the greater part of the night, firing at the house. Early on Tuesday morning, when the fusilade had subsided, Mrs. Wilson ran from the house to a neighbors and gave the alarm. Fish was arrested by Sheriff Lacy and lodged in jail. ZETTE 1910 NUMBER 48 BUSTEES RA SESSION RING MUST BE BUT DELAY Turned Over to W. A. Wallace from the Work—InHis Report Unallow Sufficient Three Carriers Instead of the Two for beginners ation of Postmascity trustees met mission on Tuesday pose of considerneediest method of es and labeling him in accordance of the Postoffice ots of the Anare reached a figure city to free delivpostoffice Inspector are the past few use of establishing found the house et labeling so deto the require BRYAN LOOKS AT RIVER Shown Point Where Overflow Waters Leave Channel Engineer M. C. Bryan of the Santa Fe arrived from San Bernardino on Saturday morning and was driven in an auto, accompanied by Jos. Fiscus and J. F. Ahlborn, to the Olive bridge, where the river leaves its channel during the heavy rains of winter and overflows, submerging the country east, south and southwest of the city. He had with him a map upon which he noted the point of the water's divergence from the channel, as well as where it struck the city and overflowed his company's tracks. The overflow of January last ran down the Olive road several feet deep to East street, and continued west on that thoroughfare through town. It also submerged the territory east, south and southwest of town, washing out both railroad tracks and interfering with traffic for several days. Had it not been for the cessation of rain at the moment, much damage to property would have resulted. The Southern Pacific company some time ago agreed to contribute 150 piles to be driven at the Olive bridge, if the Santa Fe company would do the same. The piles are to be 18 feet in length, driven 12 feet into the AFTER THE RAILROAD WITH A SHARP STICK SANTA FE SERVICE INTOLERA-ABLE UNDER PRESENT SYSTEM Chamber of Commerce Board and Merchants' Association Co-operate In Asking Change of Schedule — New Vegetable Packing House to Be Opened in Two Weeks—Anaheim Asking 53 Miles of New Road—Numerous Letters of Inquiry Received by Board The unsatisfactory train service on the Santa Fe railroad was the topic of chiefest interest discussed by the chamber of commerce board on Monday evening. While the board was in session a committee from the Merchants' Association and the local Knights of Pythias arrived and asked the co-operation of the chamber of commerce in presenting the grievances of Anaheim to the powers who control the road and demand better service. Under the new schedule some of the trains do not stop at Anaheim, and others switch off at Fullerton onto the new cut-off, causing passengers for Anaheim to be The Southern Pacific company some time ago agreed to contribute 150 pilots to be driven at the Olive bridge, if the Santa Fe company would do the same. The pilots are to be 18 feet in length, driven 12 feet into the ground, and boards nailed upon them. The citizens will undertake to dredge a channel at this point, throwing the sand outside an embankment to be erected where the pilies are driven. The levee will extend 1200 feet, and it is believed the river's overflow will be thus effectually checked at this point. Eucalyptus will be planted outside the embankment and thus a permanent levee in time will be established. Bryan was also down to the point of overflow south of town, where he made notes of the course of the flood waters. He said he would make report to headquarters, and expressed no doubt that his company would do what lies in its power to prevent a repetition of last winter's floods. He returned to San Bernardino on the afternoon train. He visited the Yorba bridge some days ago, and said his company had under consideration the creation of a levee at this point to prevent future overflow. His company is now engaged in expending $125,000 in building cement bulkheads and otherwise protecting its tracks in the canyons beyond San Bernardino. FLOYD HATFIELD, FORGER Passes Worthless Checks on Business Men Floyd Hatfield was chased by officers on Friday night after passing two worthless checks upon business men in this city. Shortly after 8 o'clock he entered Fred Conrad's place of business and obtained $10 upon a check to which the name of C. E. McFadden of Placentia had been forged. At 9 o'clock he went to Hall & Walls' place and obtained $30 on a check to which the name of R. B. Ingram of Olinda was forged. Conrad telephoned McFadden and received a reply that Hatfield was not in his employ, as the forger claimed. Conrad notified the city officials. Deputy Marshal Kellenberger and Wm. Hall immediately set out in a search for Hatfield. They went was very generous will recommend the three carriers in usual with beginDER WOMAN of Shots Into House of Garden Grove is charged with an assaweapon upon Mrs. the house near Garlled with shot on a drunken attempt Wilson spent four other house while the had again and again came to this city evening and began Wilson objected to them their return to arose which culhooting. Mrs. WilMrs. Wilson took Irish says she struck this she denies. A Mrs. Wilson ran in the Fish went to his and his shotgun. He the house the great light, firing at the day morning, when subsided, Mrs. Wil- house to a neigh- alarm. ed by Sheriff Lacy Conrad telephoned McFadden and received a reply that Hatfield was not in his employ, as the forger claimed. Conrad notified the city officials. Deputy Marshal Kellenberger and Wm. Hall immediately set out in a search for Hatfield. They went to Fullerton in an auto and scoured the countryside until an early hour on Saturday morning, without catching a glimpse of the man who made good his escape. Johnny Walls watched the Santa Fe depot until the midnight train for San Diego pulled out, but saw nothing of his man. Hatfield cashed a check some time ago at Andy Fuhrberg's poolroom for $18, and obtained $10 at Keller's pool room about the same time, both being on forged checks. He has been employed at Olinda and has lived in this section a number of years. Will Hall went to Los Angeles, San Pedro, Long Beach and Newport on Saturday in an effort to locate Hatfield, but was unable to get a sight of him. A warrant charging Hatfield with forgery was sworn to by J. W. Walls on Monday, and given into the custody of Sheriff Lacy to serve. Descriptions of the forger have been sent out, and it is confidently believed he will be apprehended. A report was current in town this week that a man answering Hatfield's description had been seen by Santa Ana officers on Saturday night, making his way south in company of a companion. An officer called upon him to stop, and when he failed to do so, he was shot at, but escaped in the darkness. J. S. Hatfield, father of the youth, was in town on Tuesday in an effort to settle his son's misdeeds by paying the amounts obtained upon his forged checks. He was told that the charge against his son would not be compromised, but would be prosecuted and that the sheriff's office is now searching for the culprit.