anaheim-gazette 1912-01-25

THREE MASKED MEN ROB BELMONT CAFE TAKE $400 FROM CASH REGISTER AND SAFE Supposed to be Same Men who Twice Robbed Newport Beach Bank and N. Hart's Cafe Here Fve Years Ago—Recently Released from State Prison, Up to Old Tricks Again—Make Their Escape in Buggy Tied in Rear Alley — Overlook Money Moving with precision which stamped them as professionals and in record time, three masked highwaymen robbed the Belmont Cafe of $400 shortly before midnight on Friday night. Cautioning Fred Dyckman, the only man in the cafe at the time not to turn or lower his hands, they left the place, the last man backing away as he leveled a big automatic revolver at his head. The men ran west in the alley which runs north of the cafe, and at a point behind the Orange County Wine company's place of business entered a buggy, which overlooked, being in one of the inner drawers which the robber could not open. "Supply," cried the man with shot gun leveled at Dyckman. "Where's your whisky?" asked the tall man as he left the safe, placing the loot in his coat pocket. "Back in the rear room you will find a plenty of it," replied Dyckman. The tall man entered the rearroom and placed a bottle under his arm. He lost no time in taking what I quor he wanted, and walked about the place leisurely. "Break," called the robber with the sawed-off gun. Both short men ran out of the cafe. The tall man, who was breathing heavily during the robbery, backed away toward the front door. Dyckman remained behind the bar, hands up, eying the men through the glass. "If you turn or move, I'll blow your head off," said the tall man as he backed out. Dyckman saw the two short men run out of the door and then the tall fellow backed slowly out of the place. Although greatly alarmed, he rang in the red lights and called the police. DEBATE POST BY BOARD PARCELS POST WED BY LOCAL FEB. 20 Elaborate Preparation for the Annual Ba Evening, Feb. 12—Will Probably Have bit at San B Show—Advertisingders New Literature Received by $ The second of the on subjects of popcantly scheduled by Trade as part of the regular meetings faiize on Monday night misunderstanding appointed to select solved, That the U government should ad Post system," was discussed, but it de ord time, three masked highwaymen robbed the Belmont Cafe of $400 shortly before midnight on Friday night. Cautioning Fred Dyckman, the only man in the cafe at the time not to turn or lower his hands, they left the place, the last man backing away as he leveled a big automatic revolver at his head. The men ran west in the alley which runs north of the cafe, and at a point behind the Orange County Wine company’s place of business entered a buggy, which had been standing there and drove away. Tracks at this point show men's footprints as well as those of the horse. An automobile which drove east in the alley a short time before left tracks which the buggy crossed in the bandits' flight out of town. Dyckman was left standing with his back toward the front door as the robbers left. "If you turn around or move, I'll blow your brains out," called the tall man of the trio, who was leader of the gang. He backed out of the room, while the other two men had run out, his revolver leveled at the head of the cafe proprietor. In the looking-glass which rests behind the bar, Dyckman saw the tall robber back out of the front door. He immediately telephoned central to turn on the red lights. Marshal Kellenberger was telephoned and with Officer Germain was soon on the scene of the robbery. Sheriff Charles Ruddock with Deputy Squires arrived from Santa Ana before 1 o'clock. An officer was sent to the Santa Fe depot to watch the 1 o'clock southbound Owl, and another was sent to Garden Grove to watch the electric cars. The Fullerton officers were also notified to watch the Owl. No sight of the men was had, and they doubtless got away in the rig. Dyckman was upon the point of closing the cafe for the night, at 11:40. He had left his place behind the bar and was walking toward the front door, with a view to locking up before midnight, when a man, apparently in crouching position, with a mask over his lower features, peered through the door. Dyckman at first thought it was a joke, but in an instant he realized he was facing a robbery. Two other masked men, one wearing a blue cloth over his face, the other a red one, ran in, and took their places in the cafe. They were armed with sawed-off shotguns. One took his place near the stove and covered the front door. The vally during the robbery, backed away toward the front door. Dyckman remained behind the bar, hands up, eyeing the men through the glass. “If you turn or move, I’ll blow your head off,” said the tall man as he backed out. Dyckman saw the two short men run out of the door and then the tall fellow backed slowly out of the place. Although greatly alarmed, he rang in the red lights and called the police. The robbery consumed from ten to fifteen minutes. Three men answering the robbers’ descriptions were in the cafe at 5 o'clock on Friday afternoon. They were regarded with suspicion. The tall man stood at the bar engaging Billy Lake in conversation. The other two sat near the stove. The tall man walked to the rear of the cafe and remained for some time. Lake followed him presently and saw the man hastily cover with his coat an article, presumably a revolver, which he had been examining. The men shortly afterward left the place. The trio are supposed to be the same men who robbed the Newport Beach bank ten days ago, and five years ago as well. They are also supposed to be men who robbed N. Hart’s cafe five years ago last month. These men went north and committed a bank robbery in Colusa county. They were arrested, convicted and sentenced to seven years in San Quentin. They were released December 15th last, their terms having been cut down more than two years by good behavior. They were seen in Los Angeles shortly before Christmas by a former Orange county official. He notified the Los Angeles detective force. “Look out for another job,” he said. The Newport Beach bank robbery followed. Three rough-looking men, answering descriptions of the robbers, were seen on Center street near the city hall on Friday evening about 7 o'clock. The larger man of the bunch was doing the talking. He said: “When we go in, you take your places. Guard the bar door and we——” The rest of the sentence was not heard as the men continued their way downtown. Little was thought of the incident at the time, but the impression prevails that the men were planning the hold-up. The rig in which the robbers made their escape was stolen from the The second of them on subjects of pop culture recently scheduled by Trade as part of regular meetings fax size on Monday night misunderstanding appointed to select solved. That the Government should adopt Post system,” was discussed, but it deeply affirms our appointed. They will facts, figures and all overcome a parcel post system no one to refute their debate was postponed evening, February 26 Beebe appointed a lect orators on question. J. W. Duckworth,’ advertising committee of the committee had a fund of $641 for poses. That it had pamphlets and other leaving a balance availing purposes of $A communication with officials having cond annual nation which will be held February 19 to 24, a representative be Messrs. Ahlborn and appointed to confer packing house management to have a proper helm fruit on exhibit. Secretary Ahlbornthe circulation of this print was brought of enquiry from pre- throughout the east, ther information price of land, etc., would be good policy up literature ready was finally decided, cussion, to issue two describing the citrus other covering walnut retary Ahlborn and broad and Mills were committee to gather and write the circuit will collaborate with writing the walnut. In response to aceived from the secret resolution was passedgress to appropriate lars for the improvite Park, the same front door, with a view to locking up before midnight, when a man, apparently in crouching position, with a mask over his lower features, peered through the door. Dyckman at first thought it was a joke, but in an instant he realized he was facing a robbery. Two other masked men, one wearing a blue cloth over his face, the other a red one, ran in, and took their places in the cafe. They were armed with sawed-off shotguns. One took his place near the stove and covered the front door. The other stood near the center of the place and leveled his gun at Dyckman. The third, with two revolvers strapped to his front, ordered Dyckman behind the bar, where the cash register and safe were standing open. "Throw up your hands. Step live here. Line up here," the tall man commanded. Dyckman was taken to the cash register. One of the drawers was standing open. He was about to enter up the day's receipts when the robbers entered. From Dyckman's pants the robber took $5.75. He felt for a watch, but being unable to locate it, overlooked it. From the cash register the high-wayman took $78. He ordered Dyckman to open the other drawer. With a shotgun leveled at his head, Dyckman was a trifle unnerved, and was unable to open it. He rang it up three times, but it failed to open. In the excitement he had overlooked the operation of the mechanism. He was about to ring it up again, when the robber said: "Don't ring that again. Open that drawer or I'll blow your head off." "I can't open it," said Dyckman. The robber moved over to the open safe, while Dyckman was left standing with hands up, face to the glass. From the safe $320 was taken besides a valuable gold watch. Fifty dollars in gold, wrapped in paper, and a diamond ring worth $40, were clock. The larger man of the bunch was doing the talking. He said: "When we go in, you take your places. Guard the bar door and we——" The rest of the sentence was not heard as the men continued their way downtown. Little was thought of the incident at the time, but the impression prevails that the men were planning the hold-up. The rig in which the robbers made their escape was stolen from the barn of Ernest Yorde, living at the old Paty place at West Anaheim. The theft was not discovered until next morning. The barn had been entered some time during the night, and a horse and single buggy taken. It was driven up town, and hitched in the alley a short distance east of Lemon street. Near the Yorde place officers found a blue handkerchief, folded, as if it had been recently used as a mask. On the bank of a ditch they saw where one of the men had seated himself on the sand, and footprints showed where the men had stood. The rig has not yet been recovered. Sheriff Ruddock, Marshal Kellenberger and Deputies Squires and Germain followed the robbers as far as Brookshurst, where the trail was lost. WILL QUIT The Santa Ana Easter Lily Company has petitioned the superior court to dissolve the corporation. This corporation was formed primarily to propagate easter lilies. Recently the land owned by the company, located at the west edge of Santa Ana, was sold, and the company will disincorporeate. The directors were John Cubbon, Dr. Raugh, J. N. Anderson, John Parsons and E. A. Metcalfe. J. W. Dickenson reports the sale of an Oakland 40 to Mrs. Hannah C. Johnson. In response to a received from the secret resolution was passed grets to appropriate lars for the improvement Park, the same ed in installments of num. This proposition last legislature in charge of the parish having it beautified ing of the world's Chairman Abbey ment committee, ask in selling the ticket banquet on February mittee was empower young ladles to sell committee expects ordinary entertainmen sion, with a record of guests. JOT WOOD MA Former Anaheim Bo Ten Western Jot Wood was in traveling in the int'l sale cigar house. includes ten western makes the largest twice a year. He months of each yeand gives considera southern counties. Anaheim, and has word to say regard stamping ground. he went north, with his objective point he has an appointm head of his employin es headquarters in "Anaheim has a ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1912 DEBATE POSTPONED BY BOARD OF TRADE PARCELS POST WILL BE DISCUSSED BY LOCAL ORATORS FEB. 26TH Elaborate Preparations Being Made for the Annual Banquet on Monday Evening, Feb. 12—Packing Houses Will Probably Have Anaheim Exhibit at San Bernardino Orange Show—Advertising Committee Orders New Literature—Many Enquiries Received by Secretary Ahlborn The second of the series of debates on subjects of popular interest recently scheduled by the Board of Trade as part of the program of its regular meetings failed to materialize on Monday night by reason of a misunderstanding of the committee appointed to select the debaters. "Resolved, That the United States government should adopt the Parcels Post system," was the subject to be discussed, but it developed that only the affirmative orators had been among commercial travelers," he said. "I met one of them in Arizona the other day. He advised me that when I came to Southern California, to be sure to stop off at Anaheim. That's the only town between Los Angeles and San Diego, and it's getting better every day." "I told him I used to live here, and never failed to make it when I'm in California. I note many improvements since my last trip here last year, and I learn a number of substantial brick structures are in contemplation this coming spring." Jot has the credit of selling more cigars than any man on the road, one of his recent orders being for 150,000 high-priced smokes. For this he was amply rewarded by his employers, and his Christmas present was $100 in gold. ENJOYABLE SOCIAL EVENT W.C.T.U. Ladies Entertain in Honor of Mrs. Ellis Jayne The home of Mrs. Foster, 124 Kroger street, was the scene of a pleasant social gathering last Saturday afternoon, when the W.C.T.U. entertained informally in honor of Mrs. A FIGHT IN PROSPECT AT ANNUAL ELECTION NEXT SATURDAY'S WATER MEETING PROMISES TO BE LIVELY C. C. Chapman, Largest Shareholder in Company, Avowed Candidate for Directorate, on Platform of Segregating Oil and Water Stock — Ralph McFadden, Who Opposes Segregation, Also a Candidate—Others Spoken of—Proxies Being Gathered—Shakeup Impending At the eleventh hour and like a thunderbolt from a clear sky, comes announcement that next Saturday's annual water meeting, at which a new board of directors will be elected, is marked for lively times, and that several of the present directorate will retire. No election has been held in five years, there having been no quorum at the annual meeting since 1907. At that time an amiable election was held, and the secretary cast the ballot for seven directors. The second of the series of debates on subjects of popular interest recently scheduled by the Board of Trade as part of the program of its regular meetings failed to materialize on Monday night by reason of a misunderstanding of the committee appointed to select the debators. "Resolved, That the United States government should adopt the Parcels Post system," was the subject to be discussed, but it developed that only the affirmative orators had been appointed. They were present with facts, figures and arguments proving the overwhelming advantages of a parcels post system, but there was no one to refute their claims. The debate was postponed until Monday evening, February 24, and Chairman Beeber appointed a committee to select the orators on both sides of the question. J. W. Duckworth, chairman of the advertising committee, reported that the committee had recently collected a fund of $641 for advertising purposes. That it had expended for pamphlets and other printing $562.03 leaving a balance available for advertising purposes of $86.97. A communication was received from the officials having in charge the second annual national orange show, which will be held at San Bernardino February 19 to 24, and asking that a representative be sent from here. Messrs. Ahlborn and Eygabroad were appointed to confer with the local packing house managers and endeavor to have a proper display of Anaheim fruit on exhibition. Secretary Ahlborn reported that the circulation of the booklet recently printed was bringing many letters of enquiry from prospective settlers throughout the east, all soliciting further information relative to crops, price of land, etc., and he believed it would be good policy to have follow-up literature ready for them. It was finally decided, after much discussion, to issue two leaflets, one describing the citrus industry and the other covering walnut growing. Secretary Ahlborn and Messrs. Eygabroad and Mills were appointed as a committee to gather the information and write the circulars. Mr. Mills will collaborate with J. B. Neff in writing the walnut leaflet. In response to a communication received from the secretary of state a resolution was passed petitioning congress to appropriate one million dollars for the improvement of Yosemite Park, the same to be appropriated by his employers, and his Christmas present was $100 in gold. ENJOYABLE SOCIAL EVENT W.C.T.U. Ladies Entertain in Honor of Mrs. Ellis Jayne The home of Mrs. Foster, 124 Kroeger street, was the scene of a pleasant social gathering last Saturday afternoon, when the W.C.T.U. entertained informally in honor of Mrs. Ellis Jayne, an esteemed member of the union, who leaves Anaheim to reside in Santa Ana. About thirty-five were present and the beautiful day added to the pleasure of the occasion. During the afternoon the guests were favored with a reading by Mrs. Yoeman and a solo by Mrs. Ferber. Mrs. Jayne was presented with a beautiful salad fork and berry spoon as a token of love and esteem from the union. At five o'clock a dainty lunch was served. Mrs. Jayne has been a faithful and willing worker in the union and she will be greatly missed; but what is loss here will be gain some where else, and as she goes to her new home she carries with her the well-wishes of many friends. JOHN COX HAD ASTHMA Contracted Severe Attack of Souse, Goes to Jail John Cox was a sorrowful looking specimen of humanity as he sat in Judge Howard's courtroom on Monday morning charged with having acquired a souse. Mr. Cox assured the court that he was afflicted with asthma, and took a bit of liquor to cure it. The judge observed he also had trouble with asthma, but had never yet heard that whisky was good for it. Mr. Cox was unable to cough up the necessary five pilasters, and went jail for as many days. A companion went up for a similar period, and a hobo was consigned to the county jail for thirty days. FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY Odd Fellows Entertain Encampment and Rebekkas Bountifully filled banquet tables,the centerpiece a mammoth birthday cake decked out with forty lighted candles of variegated hue, attracted the eye of a crowded house at Odd Fellows' hall on Tuesday evening. The occasion was the fortyth anniversary of At, the eleventh hour and like a thunderbolt from a clear sky, comes announcement that next Saturday's annual water meeting, at which a new board of directors will be elected, is marked for lively times, and that several of the present directorate will retire. No election has been held in five years, there having been no quorum at the annual meeting since 1907. At that time an amiable election was held, and the secretary cast the ballot for seven directors. No fight has resulted in recent years, and the student of contemporaneous history must go back a decade to come upon an old-fashioned contest. Going back to fifteen years ago some beautiful fights may be encountered. In recent years, however, annual meetings have been characterized by brotherly love, and the lion and lamb have lain down together. Boss Crowther has measured swords with Er. Sherwood, and after the smoke of battle has cleared away, both gentlemen have been found to have been elected members of the board, but Sherwood has generally been on the inside of the boss. Now both of these gentlemen are 'to be given a fight, and a new alignment of things seems cropping upon the horizon. C. C. Chapman, the largest shareholder in the company, who firmly believes in segregating water from oil, will, it is announced, be a candidate, and has already in his vest pocket enough shares to elect himself. Starting with 402 shares of his own, he has secured enough proxies to elect him, and it was yesterday conceded that he will grace the new board. That he will have a hard time in segregating oil from water, as way things appear at this writing, is undoubted, but Chapman is a fighter and man of large influence, and many things may happen with a man of his virility on the board. Ralph McFadden, who opposes segregation, is also spoken of as a candidate, and to keep him company there are George B. Key, Steve McCulloch, manager of the Gilman ranch Clarence McFadden, J. W. Newell, Bert Annin, William Berkenstock and Frank Morse. From the list two candidates may be selected to run with Mr. Chapman, although it is said the bulk of this stock is agin separation of oil and water. How all this will affect Mr. Sherwood, who has had support of much of this stock, is a problem. It is said he is slated for the discard, but other covering walnut growing. Secretary Ahlborn and Messrs. Eygabroad and Mills were appointed as a committee to gather the information and write the circulars. Mr. Mills will collaborate with J. B. Neff in writing the walnut leaflet. In response to a communication received from the secretary of state a resolution was passed petitioning congress to appropriate one million dollars for the improvement of Yosemite Park, the same to be appropriated in installments of $250,000 per annum. This proposition originated in the last legislature. The authorities in charge of the park are desirous of having it beautified before the opening of the world's fair. Chairman Abbey of the entertainment committee, asked for assistance in selling the tickets for the annual banquet on February 12. The committee was empowered to employ two young ladies to sell the tickets. The committee expects to have an extraordinary entertainment on this occasion, with a record-breaking number of guests. JOT WOOD MAKING GOOD Former Anaheim Boy Sells Cigars in Ten Western States Jot Wood was in town this week traveling in the interest of a wholesale cigar house. Jot's territory includes ten western states, and he makes the largest cities in each twice a year. He devotes three months of each year to California, and gives considerable time to the southern counties. He never misses Anaheim, and has always a good word to say regarding his former stamping ground. On leaving here he went north, with Billings, Mont., his objective point, at which place he has an appointment to meet the head of his employing firm, who makes headquarters in Chicago. "Anaheim has a fine lot of boost-period, and a hobo was consigned to the county jail for thirty days. FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY Odd Fellows Entertain Encampment and Rebekkas Bountifully filled banquet tables, the centerpiece a mammoth birthday cake decked out with forty lighted candles of variegated hue, attracted the eye of a crowded house at Odd Fellows' hall on Tuesday evening. The occasion was the fortieth anniversary of the institution of the Odd Fellows' lodge here, on January 23, 1872. Invitations were issued to the Encampment and Rebekka lodges, and several hundred guests were present, including a number of the charter members. A literary and musical program was given, after which all present sat down to an elaborate banquet. The program was as follows: Music, Sister Adams, Bros. Tausch, and McEachran; introductory remarks Noble Grand Carl Pressel; reading by Sister Frieda Janss; statistics of Anaheim Lodge No. 199, Bro. F. S. Gates; the Hall Association, Bro. F. C. Spencer; vocal solo, Miss Louisa Paschall; reminiscences, Charter Members Max Nebelung and others; Anaheim Lodge No. 199 present and future, J. S. Howard; auto piano selection, Bro. Earl Steadman; vocal solo, Bro. H. A. Dickel; banjo solo, Sisters Adams and Bayliss; recitation, Sister Charlotte Calkins; music, Sisters Adams, Bros. Tausch and McEachran. LAPIQUE AGAIN LOSER The Court of Appeals refused to grant a writ of review, brought against the superior court of Orange county and Judge West by John Laplique. The petitioner asked the court to compel Judge West to certify to certain omitted papers in a case pending in the courts of Orange county, and appealed to the court of appeals. there are George B. Key, Steve McCulloch, manager of the Gilman ranch Clarence McFadden, J. W. Newell, Bert Annin, William Berkenstock and Frank Morse. From the list two candidates may be selected to run with Mr. Chapman, although it is said the bulk of this stock is agin separation of oil and water. How all this will affect Mr. Sherwood, who has had support of much of this stock, is a problem. It is said he is slated for the discard, but such things have been heard of before, and he may not be so easily lost in the woods as his enemies might infer. His views on oil and water meet those of Mr. Chapman, and the latter may be tempted to throw a block of stock to him in his fight, although in the past the two gentlemen have been forlorn one another. Boss Crowther hit the trail for proxies early in the week, and was said last night to have his coattails pocket well weighted down with them. Mr. Crowther can give any man in the company cards and spades at proxy gathering, and he has never been beaten at a water election in the memory of the oldest inhabitant. Yet a few days ago, and there was nothing doing in the proxy line, and it seemed that another annual meeting would come and go without a quorum. Now it is different, decidedly different. The McFadden boys and their associated braves have, it is said, better than 2500 shares, and which will more than elect two directors. With floating stock falling their way they may name three men, and with Chapman control the board. With this new material on the boards what members are to give way to them? It is admitted J. J. Dwyer, the only southside man on the board, will be retained. Mr. Dwyer has already enough stock to elect himself, and as there is enough stock ZETTE JULY 25, 1912 NUMBER 15 PROSPECT GENERAL ELECTION WATER MEETING TO BE HELD Largest Shareholder Avowed Candidate on Platform of Seed Water Stock — Who Opposes See A Candidate—OthProxies Being Gaimpending hour and like a clear sky, comes next Saturday's meeting, at which a director will be elected lively times, and the present director-election has been there having been annual meeting at time an amiable and the secretary seven directors. on the southside to elect two men, will probably be in position to do business with men of his way of thinking. He takes his oil and water straight. Of the other members of the present board, A. S. Bradford, H. H. Hale, B. F. Porter and L. P. Drake, two or three of them, or maybe all of them, may retire. It was said last evening that neither cared to sit upon the board, if it took a fight to retain the seat. Indications point to an old-fashioned shakeup at Saturday's meeting. Besides oil and water, it is hinted at that other matters will be an issue, and a general accounting and overhauling demanded. The report of the board of audit, now being printed, will be submitted to the meeting, and will show the company to be in gilt-edged condition. WOODMEN INSTALL Also Hold Banquet at I.O.O.F. Hall Thursday Night One of the most enjoyable of the social functions of the season was the public installation and banquet. CHINAWARE. FACTORY UNDER CONSIDERATION BOARD OF TRADE HOLD CONFERENCE WITH PROMOTERS $300,000 Stock Company Proposed, With Local Subscriptions of $75,000 —Promoters Stand Ready to Invest $75,000 Cash—Five-Acre Site Asked for—Offer of Dreyfus Winery Property Made at $30,000, of Which $10,000 Is to Be Taken In Stock A meeting was held at the public library on Tuesday morning between representatives of the Los Angeles China Manufacturing Company and directors of the Board of Trade relative to locating the plant of that concern in this city. There were present Theodore Dittell, P. H. Berg and M. Railsbach of the construction company and Henry M. Adams, J. F. Ahlborn, J. S. Howard, F. C. Krause, C. Eygabroad, J. W. Walls, John Cook and George Hamler of this city and A. A. Mills. The report of the board of audits now being printed, will be submitted to the meeting, and will show the company to be in gilt-edged condition. WOODMEN INSTALL Also Hold Banquet at I.O.O.F. Hall Thursday Night One of the most enjoyable of the social functions of the season was the public installation and banquet given by the Anaheim Woodmen of the World and Women of Woodcraft at Odd Fellows' hall on Thursday evening, January 18. The Fullerton team, 25 strong, had charge of the work of installing the Woodman officers, and performed the duty without a hitch and in a creditable manner. Following is a list of the newly elected officers: W. E. Duckworth past commander, Elmer Imus council commander, U. S. Amack advisor lieutenant, Joe Backs secretary, F. A. Borth banker, John Moore escort, W. Boons inner guard, J. Tiel outer guard, W. B. Parrett captain of the team. Twenty members of Laurestina Circle, of Los Angeles, accompanied Mrs. Heiner, the installing officer, who officiated at the installation of the Women of Woodcraft officials. The new officers are: Anna G. Westerman past guardian neighbor, Elmer Imus guardian neighbor, Mary Gade advisor, Eva Boyd clerk, Bird V. Beebe banker, Elsie Borth magician, O. A. Horne attendant and manager, Addie Glass captain of guard, Minnie Howard inner sentinel, Walter Parrett outer guard, Lela Horne musician. The ritualistic work was completed at half past eleven o'clock after which 150 guests sat down to a sumptuous banquet. An hour was devoted to feasting, and after all the appetites had been appeased Toastmaster Parrett rapped for order and introduced Neighbor Heiner of Los Angeles, the principal speaker of the evening, who delivered a splendid address on the order, its achievements and aims. Mrs. Crawford, captain of the guard of the Los Angeles team, also made an excellent talk, and the local orators who made short speeches pertinent to the occasion were W. E. Duckworth, past council commander, J. H. Clabaugh and Bird V. Beebe. A discussion was entered into regarding the merits of the company, which proposes to manufacture chinaware, and feels it has a very promising market for its wares in this state. The company proposes to capitalize at $300,000, $60,000 of which is to be held in escrow by Mr. Dittell until such time as the company shall prove to be successful. Local subscriptions to stock in the amount of $75,000 are asked for, together with a free site of five acres for the works. The company will give employment to 250 men. A. A. Mills offered a site of five acres of his property north of town at $1500 per acre. J. W. Walls, on behalf of himself and John Cook, owners of the Dreyfus winery site, offered nine acres and the large brick building situated thereon, for $30,000. Of this amount he offered to subscribe $10,000 in stock of the corporation. A committee consisting of George W. Hamler, Charles Eygabroad and F. C. Krause was appointed to meet Messrs. Dittell, Berg and Railsbach, and during the afternoon were in conference with those gentlemen. Mr. Dittell has lately acquired a five years option upon a bed of material in Nevada suitable for manufacturing chinaware, and asserts this can be shipped here at much less than eastern manufacturers are required to pay. At an executive conference between the committee and promoters Mr. Railsbach said he and his associates stood ready to invest $75,000 cash in the enterprise. He was confident in the ultimate success of the company, and promised profits of from 10 to 25 per cent on the investment. For the board of trade the committee said they would take the matter under consideration, and give out their decision at a meeting to be held next week. SAM LEE IN BAD Released from Prison Under Bond, library on Tuesday morning between representatives of the Los Angeles China Manufacturing Company and directors of the Board of Trade relative to locating the plant of that concern in this city. There were present Theodore Dittell, P. H. Berg and M. Railsbach of the construction company and Henry M. Adams, J. F. Ahlborn, J. S. Howard, F. C. Krause, C. Eygabroad, J. W. Walls, John Cook and George Hamler of this city and A. A. Mills. A discussion was entered into regarding the merits of the company, which proposes to manufacture chinaware, and feels it has a very promising market for its wares in this state. The company proposes to capitalize at $300,000, $60,000 of which is to be held in escrow by Mr. Dittell until such time as the company shall prove to be successful. Local subscriptions to stock in the amount of $75,000 are asked for, together with a free site of five acres for the works. The company will give employment to 250 men. A. A. Mills offered a site of five acres of his property north of town at $1500 per acre. J. W. Walls, on behalf of himself and John Cook, owners of the Dreyfus winery site, offered nine acres and the large brick building situated thereon, for $30,000. Of this amount he offered to subscribe $10,000 in stock of the corporation. A committee consisting of George W. Hamler, Charles Eygabroad and F. C. Krause was appointed to meet Messrs. Dittell, Berg and Railsbach, and during the afternoon were in conference with those gentlemen. Mr. Dittell has lately acquired a five years option upon a bed of material in Nevada suitable for manufacturing chinaware, and asserts this can be shipped here at much less than eastern manufacturers are required to pay. At an executive conference between the committee and promoters Mr. Railsbach said he and his associates stood ready to invest $75,000 cash in the enterprise. He was confident in the ultimate success of the company, and promised profits of from 10 to 25 per cent on the investment. For the board of trade the committee said they would take the matter under consideration, and give out their decision at a meeting to be held next week. CLIMBED ON SPRINKLER CLIMBED ON SPRINKLER Mexican Boy Narrowly Escapes Fatal Injury Ernisto Martinez, a Mexican lad of 10 years who lives on East Chartres street near the gas works, had a narrow escape from serious injury on Friday last by being caught in a rear wheel of the city sprinkling cart. Sprinkler Fossek was driving along that street at 12:45 o'clock when he heard screams issuing from the rear of his wagon. He immediately stopped his team, alighted and going to the rear of the sprinkler found the boy tightly wedged between the left rear wheel and timbers supporting the bed. He unhitched the team, then drained the water from the sprinkler, removed the wheel and released the boy. Martinez with other boys of the neighborhood have been in the habit of climbing upon the rear of the sprinkler, and have been repeatedly warned off by Fossek. On Friday Martinez again climbed upon the sprinkler, and his leg was caught in the wheel. He became wedged in between the wheel and wagon bed, and was in fair way to being crushed when his cries saved him. He was carried into his parents' home and a physician telephoned for. It was found that he was painfully bruised about the leg, but no bones were broken. W. F. Laird was in town from Los Angeles on Tuesday. SAM LEE IN BAD Released from Prison Under Bond, Lands in Jail Again A lesson for attorneys is involved in the story of Wong Wing Hing, the local Chinese merchant, who is again in the county jail, facing a two-year sentence to McNell's island, on a charge of smuggling. Wong Wing Hing, familiarly known as Sam Lee, was released on a bond of $5000, furnished by the Six Companies of San Francisco on the 5th inst., after he had been in jail several months following his conviction by a federal jury. No sooner was he at liberty than he was again arrested, with no recourse now but to serve his time. FILES ANSWER The Southern California Sugar Co. has filed an answer in the action for $25,000 damages brought by Mrs. M. Miller for the death of her husband, James M., at the factory on August 11, 1910. The answer alleges Miller acted on his own responsibility in placing a belt on a pulley, during which act he was caught on a shaft and killed. G. D. Kellar drove down from Los Angeles the first of the week. He has transferrd the scene of his activities from Orange county to Pomona valley, where he is engaged in installing deep-water pumping plants. He still retains a lively interest in local happenings, and drives down occasionally to look over the country and meet his many friends.