anaheim-gazette 1911-10-12

CHANGE DEMANDED IN TELEPHONE SERVICE BOARD OF TRADE DISSATISFIED WITH LONG DISTANCE SYSTEM Committee Appointed to Confer With Pacific Company's Officials—Board Donates $25 to Children's Home Society—Anaheim Not Getting Justice from Orange County's Exhibit at Los Angeles—Supervisors Endorse Committee's Highway Proposition—Other Notes of the Meeting The unsatisfactory service the long distance telephone exchanges are handing to the people of Anaheim was the subject of much discussion at the Board of Trade meeting on Monday night, and a committee was appointed to confer with officials of the Pacific telegraph and telephone company and demand the removal of the long distance exchange from Fullerton to Anaheim. The discussion was precipitated by a motion by Herman Stern. He moved that a petition be circulated among the business men demanding that the long distance station be re- P. Quarton and Earl Abbey had likewise had some experience with our county representative there, and Mr. Abbey stated that Anaheim fruit was actually exhibited as Santa Ana product. The matter will be brought before the associated chambers at the next meeting. Chairman Mills, of the highway committee, reported that the board of supervisors had endorsed the proposition to run the proposed state highway from Fullerton through Anaheim and Santa Ana. LIGHT VOTE POLLED Woman Suffrage Defeated, Recall and Initiative Carry A light vote was polled in Anaheim at Tuesday's election, only 293 votes being polled in the two city precincts. Little interest was taken in the voting. Woman suffrage claimed most of the attention, and was defeated by a decisive vote. The recall and initiative carried by safe majorities. The amendment relating to justices of the peace was snowed under. The vote in detail was as follows: For. Against No. 1 ...122 124 No. 2 ...91 136 No. 3 ...115 131 was the subject of much discussion at the Board of Trade meeting on Monday night, and a committee was appointed to confer with officials of the Pacific telegraph and telephone company and demand the removal of the long distance exchange from Fullerton to Anaheim. The discussion was precipitated by a motion by Herman Stern. He moved that a petition be circulated among the business men demanding that the long distance station be removed to Anaheim, and related some of his experiences in endeavoring to get connection through the Fullerton exchange. J. W. Duckworth supplemented his remarks with a few of like character, and Judge Howard followed suit. "As this appears to be an experience meeting, I will also relate my troubles," said he. "After vainly waiting for a long distance connection a day or two since I went up to the Pacific office to demand satisfaction, but after watching those girls working like galley slaves for a few moments my temper cooled considerably. The fault is not with the operators but with the company. The facilities are not sufficient for the business handled." Earl Abbey, local manager of the Pacific company, said his company was now expanding several thousand dollars improving the service between Anaheim and Los Angeles and in a few weeks it would be in better condition. A committee, composed of Duckworth, Stern and Howard, was appointed to confer with the official's authority and demand the establishment of a long distance exchange at Anaheim. John Waldo Ellis, representative of the Children's Home Society, of Los Angeles, addressed the board on behalf of the orphans and solicited a donation from the treasury or permission to circulate a petition for aid among the merchants. He got both. On motion of Eygabroad he was voted $25 from the general fund and the secretary was instructed to give him a letter of introduction, and recommendation to the merchants. A couple of Santa Ana men who are desirous of establishing an auto bus line between Anaheim and Olinda, petitioned the board for a bonus of $150 per month. They own a twenty-passenger automobile bus and purpose making two round trips daily, charging from 50c. to $1.00 for round trip. It was referred to the committee on trade and commerce. The proposition to offer a silver precincts. Little interest was taken in the voting. Woman suffrage claimed most of the attention, and was defeated by a decisive vote. The recall and initiative carried by safe majorities. The amendment relating to justices of the peace was snowed under. The vote in detail was as follows: For. Against No. 1 ...122 124 No. 2 ...91 136 No. 3 ...115 131 No. 4 ...103 160 (No. 4 is the suffrage amendment) No. 5 ...101 125 No. 6 ...107 127 No. 7 ...134 108 No. 8 ...149 107 No. 9 ...116 119 No. 10 ...106 124 No. 11 ...95 127 No. 12 ...104 134 No. 13 ...114 117 No. 14 ...118 110 No. 15 ...148 89 No. 16 ...100 141 No. 17 ...98 142 No. 18 ...60 175 No. 19 ...75 164 No. 20 ...93 139 No. 21 ...115 124 No. 22 ...83 146 No. 23 ...105 131 Reports last evening from all over the state were to the effect that all the amendments except woman's suffrage had carried. JOINT OCEAN OUTFALL Fullerton Trustees Ask Conference With Anaheim Trustees City Clerk Merritt has received a communication from the city trustees of Fullerton asking a conference on a joint ocean outfall for sewers. Officials of the sugar factory have also been invited to the conference, which will doubtless be held at an early date. The purpose is to discuss the propriety of joining in an ocean outfall for sewers for the two towns and for carrying away waste water from the sugar mill. A point on the ocean has not yet been selected, and this will be determined upon later, should the Anaheim trustees be disposed to co-operate with the project. Fullerton will in the near future take up the question of sewage, and residents of that city favor a joint ocean outfall. COUNTY TAX ROLLS Auditor Turns Them Over to Tax part in the conference their assistance were ever, Richard Melrose, W. Duckworth, Geoffrey V. U. Simpson and lengthy discussion it was decided to press-brick edifice than $75,000, and to $120x145 feet. The three stories in her floor will contain stairer capable of oneple. The second flued to hotel purposes rooms, with handsoffice, parlors, and juncts to a first-class third floor will contend on which the Knight agreed to take a lea period of years. tain a roof-garden pointed, with plants tain. Gen. Royer announces of investing $20,000 He also said the U.Knights of Pythiaean stock, and the subdivision much more. Walter Amstutz and Gen. Royer that he subscribe for $1000 Others present are nounced they were and with $10,000 pleagues hotel man, there is $35,000. With little stock from them present it is confided before the week is will pass the $50,000. Three sites were decision reached for is the Royer lot on another the Deutschner of Lemon and third is on North Linden at the corner of Cypress. George W. Hamlin the recent carnival spoken of as manager tel. Mr. Hamler his reliance in the main class hotels, and thou doubt that under the hotel will be start. A Los Angeles area begin preparation specifications for this thought work up about the first of it. It is known that siros of bringing state encampment thias. This meeting A couple of Santa Ana men who are desirous of establishing an auto bus line between Anaheim and Olinda, petitioned the board for a bonus of $150 per month. They own a twenty-passenger automobile bus and purpose making two round trips daily, charging from 50c. to $1.00 for round trip. It was referred to the committee on trade and commerce. The proposition to offer a silver cup as one of the prizes to be given at the Orange County Poultry Show, held at Santa Ana Dec. 27 to 30, was voted down. The vote on the motion was a tie, but President Adams put his veto on it. On motion of J. W. Duckworth a vote of thanks was extended the Santa Ana merchants association for the loan of their floats, queen's chariot, and other trappings and paraphernalia used during the carnival. The committee appointed to confer with Welle-Fargo officials and endeavor to secure an extension of the free express delivery zone reported that the agents here are working on commission which is so small they are not justified in increasing the expense of the service. A recent letter from the secretary of the Anaheim socialist society to Wm. Falkenstein calling his attention to the eight-hour law and asking for a statement as to the number of hours his female employees worked was read, also Mr. Falkenstein's reply with statement from the girls showing that they were working in strict conformity with the law. Herman Stern called the attention of the board to the fact that Anaheim was not getting justice from the Orange county exhibit maintained at Los Angeles as Santa Ana was getting all the glory and credit. W. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1911 HANDSOME NEW HOTEL TO BE ERECTED HERE THREE-STORY STRUCTURE TO COST $75,000 Theater and Storerooms to Occupy Lower Floor, Hotel on Second floor, and Lodgeropms on Third—Roof-Garden and Clubrooms—Building to Be 120x145 Feet—$50,000 Stock Already Subscribed, and Architects Plans to Be Ready Soon That Anaheim is shortly to have a magnificent new $75,000 hotel and theater was determined at a meeting of citizens held at Mr. Dickel's office on Sunday afternoon. Those taking part in the conference and pledging their assistance were Gen. J. O. Royer, Richard Melrose, H. A. Dickel, J. W. Duckworth, George W. Hamler, V. U. Simpson and Herman Stern. A lengthy discussion ensued, at which it was decided to erect a steel and pressed-brick edifice to cost not less than $75,000, and to have an area of 120x145 feet. The building will be three stories in height. The lower floor will contain storerooms and a theater capable of seating 1000 people. HAMLER EXTENDS THANKS Director-General of Carnival Has a Final Word to Say Director-General George W. Hamler has handed us the following letter with request for its publication: To the Citizens of Anaheim and Southern California:— Anaheim's biggest and best fair is over. It has been one glorious success, despite the efforts of the weather-man to interfere for two days. Not only are its financial results satisfactory to myself and the K. of P. committeemen who have worked for its success, but it has proven a big boost for Anaheim as a town worth more than a passing notice. Visitors, and there were thousands of them, from as far north as Santa Barbara to San Diego on the south, went away highly satisfied with the endeavors of its citizens to please with processions, pageants, exhibits, and the carnival amusements of the midway. "Anaheim's sure a live town," was their invariable comment as they departed for their homes. I wish to thank the citizens of Anaheim and Orange county for their generous contributions in various ways toward the fair's success. Particularly are thanks due to Gen. J. O. Royer, J. W. Duckworth, V. U. Simp- FOILS MASKED ROBBER WITH LOADED GUN MRS. J. B. CAMERON OF MAGNO-LIA HAS EXCITING EXPERIENCE Returns from This City in Evening After Selling Figs, Followed Into House by Footpad With Revolver, Demanding Money—Tells Him her Purse is In Buggy Outside—Blows Out Lamp and Escapes Into Yard—Goes to Neighbors—Calls Police Mrs. J. B. Cameron, who lives three and a half miles west of town, had an experience with a masked robber with a gun some evenings ago in which her rare presence of mind served to foil the designs of the highwayman. Mrs. Cameron had driven into her yard at dusk, after selling figs in town. She lives alone, her husband having died last May. She unhitched the horse, placed him in the barn, and entered the kitchen of her residence when she heard footsteps following her. Supposing it was one of the neighbors, she lighted a coal-oil lamp and went to see who it was. part in the conference and pledging their assistance were Gen. J. O. Royer, Richard Melrose, H. A. Dickel, J. W. Duckworth, George W. Hamler, V. U. Simpson and Herman Stern. A lengthy discussion ensued, at which it was decided to erect a steel and pressed-brick edifice to cost not less than $75,000, and to have an area of 120x145 feet. The building will be three stories in height. The lower floor will contain storerooms and a theater capable of seating 1000 people. The second floor will be devoted to hotel purposes, containing 100 rooms, with handsomely appointed office, parlors, and all necessary adjuncts to a first-class hostelry. The third floor will contain lodgerooms, upon which the Knights of Pythias have agreed to take a lease extending for a period of years. The roof will contain a roof-garden handsomely appointed, with plants, flowers and fountain. Gen. Royer announced his purpose of investing $20,000 in the enterprise. He also said the Uniform Rank, of Knights of Pythias, will take $2000 stock, and the subordinate lodge as much more. Walter Amstutz announced through Gen. Royer that he was ready to subscribe for $1000 worth of stock. Others present at the meeting announced they were ready to subscribe and with $10,000 pledged by a Los Angeles hotel man, the amount in sight is $35,000. With liberal subscriptions to stock from the other gentlemen present it is confidently believed that before the week is over the amount will pass the $50,000 figure. Three sites were suggested, but no decision reached for the present. One is the Royer lot on East Center St., another the Deutsch tract at the corner of Lemon and Center, and a third is on North Los Angeles street, at the corner of Cypress. George W. Hamler, who managed the recent carnival so successfully, is spoken of as manager of the new hotel. Mr. Hamler has had wide experience in the management of first-class hotels, and there can be no doubt that under his able direction the hotel will be successful from the start. A Los Angeles architect will shortly begin preparation of plans and specifications for the building, and it is thought work upon it will begin about the first of the new year. It is known that Gen. Royer is desirous of bringing to Anaheim the state encampment of Knights of Pythias. This meeting would have been went away highly satisfied with the endeavors of its citizens to please with processions, pageants, exhibits, and the carnival amusements of the midway. "Anaheim's sure a live town," was their invariable comment as they departed for their homes. I wish to thank the citizens of Anaheim and Orange county for their ge nerous contributions in various ways toward the fair's success. Particularly are thanks due to Gen. J. O. Royer, J. W. Duckworth, V. U. Simpson, H. A. Dickel, H. M. Adams,Henry Kuchel and J. E. Valjean, as well as Mrs. Lemon and Nate Ulm of Santa Ana. Queen Monica's reign was much enjoyed. The only regret is that Olinda and her people could not dance constant attendance upon Her Majesty and remain amongst us. They aided materially in the success of the affair. Other towns which should be congratulated on their showing include Orange, Fullerton, Santa Ana, Placentia, Buena Park and many others, which contributed exhibits as well as large delegations of their citizens. Anaheim has been well advertised by the event. The press throughout the southern part of its state has been kind and gave the big doings lots of space. The effects will be far-reaching, and the next affair of the kind will without doubt prove the assertion. There is no keeping Anaheim down. Everyone of her citizens did himself proud in entertaining. The decorations and the illumination by the electric light committee, A. L. Lewis and E. Adams, bespoke the general interest, and the attendance did the rest. I thank you all, on behalf of the committee, in the heartiest terms. Respectfully, George W. Hamler, Director-General. There are thanks here for every one except the director-general of the carnival, who modestly refrains from mentioning the part he played in the proceedings. Without his guiding hand, the carnival could not have been a success. He was in charge of the details of the work, and the task consumed his time from early morning until late at night. No one worked harder than he, and no one is more richly entitled to the public praise. All those in favor of extending a vote of thanks to Mr. Hamler for his work as director-general of the carnival, manifest the same by saying Aye. It is unanimous, and so ordered in which her rare presence of mind served to foll the designs of the highwayman. Mrs. Cameron had driven into her yard at dusk, after selling figs in town. She lives alone, her husband having died last May. She unhitched the horse, placed him in the barn, and entered the kitchen of her residence when she heard footsteps following her. Supposing it was one of the neighbors, she lighted a coal-oil lamp and went to see who it was. She was accosted by a stranger, who asked the road to this city. She gave him the desired information, telling him of a newly oiled stretch of road, and indicating the best way into town. As Mrs. Cameron entered the house she placed a satchel containing $15 and her husband's gold watch upon a box resting upon the floor. A moment after the man left he again reappeared, this time with a mask partly covering his face. Approaching the startled woman, he placed a pistol to her breast, saying "I want your money." Mrs. Cameron informed the robber that if he wanted her money he could find it in the buggy, where she had left her satchel on returning from town. As he stepped out of the house, he spoke to another man standing outside. Mrs. Cameron had a gun in the house with two cartridges in it. She thought of this when the masked robber appeared, but when she heard him speak to a confederate outside, she concluded not to engage them in a duel. She extinguished the lamp, and ran from the house, crawling through a hole in the fence and hid behind a clump of weeds in the adjoining field. From this point of vantage she could see quite clearly. She heard the robber walking about her house. Fearing he might take a random shot at her, she ran across two twenty-acre lots to the residence of S.D.Winters and unfolded her story. Winters telephoned Marshal Kellenberger and Officer LaRue of Cypress. Both arrived on the scene in speeding autos, but the robber had fled. Mrs. Cameron's satchel containing her money and husband's watch was not disturbed. She has looked over her rifle, filled it with cartridges and will give the next masked robber who calls a warm reception. She says she will be able to identify the man if she ever sees him again. He was a young man, smooth faced, stooped shouldered, and wore a light grey suit class hotels, and there can be no doubt that under his able direction the hotel will be successful from the start. A Los Angeles architect will shortly begin preparation of plans and specifications for the building, and it is thought work upon it will begin about the first of the new year. It is known that Gen. Royer is desirous of bringing to Anaheim the state encampment of Knights of Pythias. This meeting would have been held in Anaheim last year had sufficient hotel accommodations been at hand. With the erection of the new hostelry he will again take the matter up with the grand lodge, and it may be confidently expected that the encampment will be brought here in the not distant future. WILL TRY TO DISINCORPORATE Citizens of Stanton Will Bring Test Case In Court Dissatisfied residents of the city of Stanton are preparing to contest the validity of formation of the town. A case will probably be brought in the superior court in the near future. That the case will be carried to the supreme court, be the decision of the lower court what it may, is certain. A citizen of the town said yesterday that if a vote upon incorporation were to be taken at the present time it would be overwhelmingly defeated. The city trustees of Stanton have levied a tax of $1.60 on the $100 of valuation, whereas the candidates for that office in a signed statement before the election pledged themselves to keep the expenses of the municipality down to $300 per year. That the advocates of incorporation will fight the purpose of disincorporation is admitted. A bitter contest in the courts will result. ORANGES BRING HIGH PRICES $5.90 Per Box In New York and $5.15 In Boston Gerald Sandilands has received advice from New York and Boston that Anaheim Valenclas sold in auction sales in those cities on Wednesday and Thursday last at $5.90 per box in the former and $5.15 in the latter. These are the highest prices ever received for Anaheim oranges in the eastern market, excepting a return of $5.95 per box in the New York auction sales three weeks ago. These figures speak in high praise not only for the quality of local fruit, but for the excellent pack put up by Mr. Sandilands at the packing-house. UNCLAIMED LETTERS H. T. Beal, J. McLean, P. Hart, L. Pettet, Aurella W. Ruiz, J. Mussalur, Mrs. Lizzie Thomas, R. O. Bolton, R. Rallie, Francisco Asesdio, J. W.Wood W. A. Seymour, A. Keith, G. Kanamoshi, Wm. G. Wandeben, Mrs. Mosinouro Marinolejo, J. Mona, Ed Plantika, L. Moikowtz, Emma Belac,Mrs. A. W. Ramillo, Anna M. Jones, Myrl Dunbar, Carl Gumas Anderson. Attorney H. G. Ames transacted legal business in Los Angeles Monday. Both arrived on the scene in speeding autos, but the robber had fled. Mrs. Cameron's satchel containing her money and husband's watch was not disturbed. She has looked over her rifle, filled it with cartridges and will give the next masked robber who calls a warm reception. She says she will be able to identify the man if she ever sees him again. He was a young man, smooth faced, stooped shouldered, and wore a light grey suit of clothes. HE SAYS IT'S BLACKMAIL Huntington Beach Man Accused of Serious Crime David O. Stewart, member of the Huntington Beach council and one of that city's best known residents, is charged with attempted criminal assault on Mrs. Fred Spoonhauer, a resident of the Vista Del Mar tract at Huntington Beach. The complaint was sworn to by Fred Spoonhauer, who alleges the attempted assault occurred a week ago at the woman's home. Spoonhauer was absent in Colorado at the time, but returning Saturday evening heard the story from his wife and after vain looking for Stewart, went to Santa Ana and swore to the complaint charging Stewart with a felony. Deputy Sheriff Jernigan was given the warrant for Stewart's arrest and went to Huntington Beach and arrested him. Stewart gave bail in the sum of $5000 for his appearance in court next Friday morning for preliminary examination. Stewart is quoted as saying he does not know the woman, and that the affair is a scheme to blackmail him. Spoonhauer can neither read nor write, and when signing the complaint made a cross for his signature. ZETTE 2. 1911 NUMBER 52 ED ROBBER LOADED GUN ERON OF MAGNO-CITING EXPERIENCE City in Evening igs, Followed Into oad With Revolver, ley—Tells Him her gy Outside—Blows Escape Into Yard bors—Calls Police meron, who lives miles west of town, with a masked robsome evenings ago presence of mind designs of the Cameron had driat dusk, after sellShe lives alone, died last May. horse, placed him entered the kitchen when she heard her. Supposing it neighbors, she lightand went to see TO PROTECT PUMPING PLANTS Water Board Will Go Up River to Prepare for Winter Overflow Anaheim, October 7, 1911. The board of directors of the A.U. W.Co. met in regular session on the above date. Vice-Pres. Bradford in the chair. Members present Hale, Dwyer, Porter, Sherwood and Bradford. Absent Crowther, Drake. Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of Sept. 18 were read and approved. The ditch committee reported on adjustment of matter of preventing damage to the property of J. F. Hahn by excessive seepage. The following proposition was agreed upon with Mr. Hahn, namely, that the A.U.W.Co. furnish the pipe to replace the portion of the ditch in bad condition, and that Hahn excavate for the pipe line, furnish sand for laying the pipe, and give his assistance to the company in laying of same. The action of committee was approved, and the report accepted. The report of the finance committee was received and filed, and warrants were ordered drawn in payment of the various demands therein recommended. The reports of the treasurer, superintendent and secretary were each BOARD OF TRADE’S BOOK READY TO CIRCULATE NEW PAMPHLET IS A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF WORK Contains a Well-Written Description of the Mother Colony and Its Industries, and Thirty-Seven Illustrations — Statistics Showing Remarkable Development Given — Also a Brief Sketch of the Original Settlement by Colony San Francisco Germans The descriptive pamphlet of Anaheim and its immediate surroundings, issued by the Board of Trade, the contract for printing which was awarded to the Gazette a month ago, is off the press and ready for distribution. It is the best piece of advertising matter ever gotten out in Anaheim, and is a credit to the men who compiled it. The book contains thirty-four pages of well written matter descriptive of Anaheim, its industries and points of interest, and gives many statistics of the remarkable growth and improvements of the town during the past year or two. It gives a brief history of the colonization of the town more than fifty years ago by a company of enterprising San Francisco Germans, presence of mind designs of the Cameron had drilled at dusk, after selling died last May. horse, placed him entered the kitchen when she heard her. Supposing it neighbors, she lighted and went to see by a stranger, had to this city. She used information, tellingly oiled stretch of the best way interior. The man left he this time with a engring his face. Apptled woman, he placer breast, saying "I" informed the robated her money he buggy, where she hel on returning stepped out of the another man stand a gun in the cartridges in it. She then the masked robwhen she heard him delicate outside, she engage them in a guished the lamp, house, crawling of the fence and hid weeds in the addemin this point of vanquite clearly. She walking about her might take a ranshe ran across two to the residence of unfolded her stohoned Marshal Kellicer LaRue of Cyced on the scene in out the robber had satchel containing husband's watch was has looked over with cartridges and masked robber who exception. She says to identify the man. him again. He was a faced, stooped a light grey suit overacker's trial will begin next week, despite McNamara case The trial of S. H. Overacker, charged with the murder of G. A. Winn in January, 1910, will commence on Oct. 18. Judge West set all questions at rest as to that Monday morning. There seems to have been some doubt as to whether or not the attorneys for the defense would be ready to go on at that time, for the reason that Attorneys Davis & Rush of Los the best piece of advertising matter ever gotten out in Anaheim, and is a credit to the men who compiled it. The book contains thirty-four pages of well written matter descriptive of Anaheim, its industries and points of interest, and gives many statistics of the remarkable growth and improvements of the town during the past year or two. It gives a brief history of the colonization of the town more than fifty years ago by a company of enterprising San Francisco Germans, and relates how, under the corporation name of the Los Angeles Vineyard Company they transformed what was supposed to be desert land into a Garden of Eden and thus paved the way for the settlement of the most fertile section of agricultural or horticultural lands in the United States. It describes in brief the wonderful orange orchards and packing establishments, the walnut groves, the famous celery fields, the oil industry and the beet sugar industry, all of which are rapidly developing and making Anaheim the chief point of distribution. There are thirty-seven beautiful illustrations in the book, the frontis-piece being a splendid birdseye view of Anaheim. A double-page cut in the center shows the four school buildings and the Anaheim public library. There are two street views, one "Looking East on Center Street," taken from a point opposite the postoffice, and the other "Looking North on Los Angeles Street," beginning half a block south of Center. There is also a short section of a residence street, showing a block of beautiful homes half hidden behind a row of palms. Five of the beautiful churches of the town are shown in one illustration, and the sugar factory and the new Anaheim Sanitarium are each given a full page. Picking and packing oranges, gathering and drying walnuts, drying apricots, marketing cabbages, harvesting potatoes, gathering and drying the famous Anaheim chili are all shown by illustration as well as described in the text. An irrigation canal and a pumping plant are also shown in picture and the inexhaustable irrigation facilities of Anaheim described. St. Catherine's orphanage, the municipal light and water plant, and beautiful and cozy residences of various styles of architecture are depicted. Several thousand copies of the pamphlet were issued. It is well written, beautifully illustrated and neatly printed, and will furnish ample information to the hundreds of home seekers. Will Begin Next Week, Despite McNamara Case The trial of S. H. Overacker, charged with the murder of G. A. Winn in January, 1910, will commence on Oct. 18. Judge West set all questions at rest as to that Monday morning. There seems to have been some doubt as to whether or not the attorneys for the defense would be ready to go on at that time, for the reason that Attorneys Davis & Rush of Los Angeles, who with Montgomery & Tarver of Santa Ana, are to defend Overacker, are also employed in the McNamara dynamiting cases in Los Angeles. "The Overacker case was set before the McNamara case," said Judge West from the bench Monday morning. "This court is co-ordinate with the superior court of Los Angeles and the Overacker case having been set first, the date here will not be changed for the McNamara case." It seems to be generally understood at the courthouse that Attorney Davis will devote his time to the McNamara trial and that Attorney Rush will be here on the Overacker trial. The prosecution will be conducted by District Attorney West and Deputy Koepsel. It is thought the trial will take four weeks. The first trial was lengthy. The jury brought in a verdict of guilty in the first degree with the penalty fixed at life imprisonment. The supreme court ordered a new trial, which will begin Oct. 18. William Crowther and daughter, Miss Ruby Crowther, arrived in Boston last week after a several months' tour of Europe, and are expected to arrive home in a few days. Attorney Spencer goes to Los Angeles on Monday to transact business before the Supreme Court. OIL REFINERY If Plant at Richfield is Successful, Will Prove Boon to the Fields A feature that is of interest in the Olinda oil fields is the new oil refinery at Richfield, which is situated between Olinda and Yorba. If this plant proves successful, as there is every reason to expect from trials so far conducted, the plant will revolutionize the business of refining in the fields and prove a great boon to the oil industry. This plant is the first to be erected for practical work. One section of the Richfield plant has been tried out and the results were so highly satisfactory that the constructing force was taken into Los Angeles as guests at a dinner of the pleased owners of the patent. Within a few days the plant will be ready for business and will be started up on a permanent operating basis. The Kellogg oil refining company, with a large plant in Los Angeles and plants in other parts of the state, owns the new Richfield plant and the inventions on which it is based and for which patents have been applied.