anaheim-gazette 1912-02-22

SAVED FROM GALLOWS IS ROSARIO SAIZ CONDEMNED MAN GIVEN REHEARING BY SUPREME COURT Findings of Jury in Lower Court Set Aside, and Accused Man Will Be Brought Back from Penitentiary to Stand Second Trial—His Attorneys Consider Him Innocent, and Will Fight for Freedom—Circumstantial Evidence Alone Against Him Attorneys Weisel & Dutton of this city on Friday evening received official notification from the clerk of the supreme court that that tribunal had granted Rosario Saiz, condemned to death for killing Jose Machado at Sunset Beach Sept. 22, 1909, a rehearing, the findings of the Orange county superior court having been set aside. Saiz will be brought back from San Quentin, where he has been in the condemned ward since last July. Another trial will be had some time next summer probably. Saiz was convicted of the murder of Machado and was sentenced by Judro West to be hanged August near future, and as soon as we are able we shall prepare for a new trial." Mr. Dutton stoutly maintained he was wearing the same sized hat. Mr. Weisel said he had not had time to try any on. The case is the first of its kind ever taken to the supreme court by the young attorneys, and during the week they have been receiving congratulations from their friends. WASHED UP BY WAVES Body of Unidentified Man Found at Corona Del Mar The body of an unidentified man, found about half a mile below Corona Del Mar, is at the Mills & Winbigler undertaking parlors at Santa Ana. The body is that of a man who went to Balboa on Friday forenoon, and hired a boatman to take him across the bay to Corona Del Mar. He instructed the boatman to call for him in the afternoon. The latter returned in the afternoon and made an unsuccessful effort to find his passenger. He made several trips across the bay for the purpose of getting the man. His body was found on the rocks below Del Mar. The face and head are badly disfigured. SON OF PEAT BANK ROBBIE FELONY WARRAG "Arrest and Wire Flashes Sheriff cers Throughout and Photograph Twice for Form pected of Five ty, Including T" Sheriff Ruddock instructions to office State for arrest of unknown person. had granted Rosario Saiz, condemned to death for killing Jose Machado at Sunset Beach Sept. 22, 1909, a rehearing, the findings of the Orange county superior court having been set aside. Saiz will be brought back from San Quentin, where he has been in the condemned ward since last July. Another trial will be had some time next summer probably. Saiz was convicted of the murder of Machado and was sentenced by Judge West to be hanged August 31. His attorneys announced they would appeal the case. Before the higher court, which sat in banc in Los Angeles some months later, they were opposed by Attorney General Webb and Deputy Beebe. After filing briefs, Webb filed a supplementary brief, which was answered by Weisel & Dutton. Court took the case under advisement, and on Friday decided to reverse the proceedings of the lower court and grant Saiz a new trial. Machado was shot at Santos Carrisosa's sheep-shearing camp at Sunset Beach at dark the evening of Sept. 22, 1909. No one saw Saiz do the shooting. Saiz on the witness stand denied the shooting, but conviction followed nevertheless. Saiz said he was drunk during the afternoon and had laid down outside a tent to sleep. It was dark when he awoke. A man came up and told him Machado had been killed and that Carrisosa and his friends were looking for him to kill him. He leaped upon a horse and escaped over the Mexican line. The fact of his escape weighed against him at his trial. Saiz was recaptured at Ensenada in 1910 and brought back to Santa Ana by Deputy Sheriff Cervantes. In the fall of 1910 he escaped from jail in company of Alejo Macias, one Sunday at noon as services were being held at the jail for prisoners. As Sheriff Lacy came up to unlock the door of the jail he was overpowered by Saiz and Macias and locked in a cell. The Mexicans made their escape, and while posses scoured the hills for them in all directions. They made their way to San Diego without molestations and escaped across the line. Saiz enlisted in the Mexican army, but his quarrelsome mood made him many enemies. He was again arrested at Ensenada. Sheriff Ruddock went after him, brought him back and lodged him in the county jail. The body is that of a man who went to Balboa on Friday forenoon, and hired a boatman to take him across the bay to Corona Del Mar. He instructed the boatman to call for him in the afternoon. The latter returned in the afternoon and made an unsuccessful effort to find his passenger. He made several trips across the bay for the purpose of getting the man. His body was found on the rocks below Del Mar. The face and head are badly disfigured by being thrown against the rocks by the waves, and when the coroner arrived at the place, he found crabs gnawing at the face. The fact that nothing except a cigar, lead pencil and one copper was found in the pocket of the clothes leads to the belief that it is a case of suicide. The body is that of a man about 60 years of age and weighing about 200 pounds; stubby gray mustache, and gray hair. FROSTED ORANGES Frut from Pasadena Condemned In Oregon Portland, Feb. 17.—Frosted oranges from Southern California are still coming to Portland. Dr. C. H. Wheeler, city health officer, now meets all incoming steamers from San Pedro and examines the oranges on board. He has already condemned three large lots of frosted fruit. “These frosted oranges are all coming from a small district near Pasadena,” said Dr. Wheeler, “and are not sent out by the association. The worthless fruit is sent here on consignment. I am asking the steamer companies not to accept any more shipments from the persons handling these frosted oranges unless freight charged are prepaid. I think this will check the movement. “Despite our vigilance some frosted oranges were put on the market here this week, being handled by the hucksters on the streets. As an experiment I bought a dozen oranges of a huckster yesterday. Two were good and the rest were worthless. Of a dozen bought from another huckster only one was good.” GETS TWO YEARS Valentine Zuniga was in the superior court last week convicted of attempting to kill Ramon Reyes at Talbert on November 18th. He was sentenced by Judge Crow of Santa Barbara, occupying the bench during the trial, to two years in San Quen- a cell. The Mexicans made their escape, and while posses scoured the hills for them in all directions. They made their way to San Diego without molestations and escaped across the line. Salz enlisted in the Mexican army, but his quarrelsome mood made him many enemies. He was again arrested at Ensenada. Sheriff Rudock went after him, brought him back and lodged him in the county jail. Salz is a native of this city and his mother, Mrs. Para, lives here. After breaking jail he visited her here, and it was said that he was anxious to settle scores with his enemies. Word that Salz had been seen here caused consternation among his accusers. Santos Carrisosa went heavily armed. If the two had met doubtless a shooting would have been speedily in prospect. Weisel & Dutton were appointed by Judge West to defend Salz at his trial. They have labored assiduously on behalf of their client, without recompense. That they have done their duty by him well is indicated by the supreme court's decision. "I thoroughly believe the man to be innocent," said Mr. Weisel at his office while discussing the decision of the higher court. "He went into court with an intense feeling of hatred against him. The presumption of innocence was very hard to maintain. The fact that he escaped after Machado had been killed was detrimental to his case. Yet there was no evidence against him of a positive character. It was purely circumstantial, and at that came from his personal enemies—men who probably were not any better than he. Mr. Dutton and I naturally feel very satisfied over the decision. Salz will probably be brought back in the GETS TWO YEARS Valentine Zuniga was in the superior court last week convicted of attempting to kill Ramon Reyes at Talbert on November 18th. He was sentenced by Judge Crow of Santa Barbara, occupying the bench during the trial, to two years in San Quentin prison. Zuniga had a prior conviction of felony against him. He served two years in San Quentin for beating an old French woman near Cypress. While Zuniga was on trial his wife and two small children occupied a seat in the corridor. BOY SCOUTS HIKE The first hike of Anaheim Troop, No. 2, Boy Scouts of America, was held on Saturday afternoon. The trip was made on bicycles several miles up Santa Ana canyon and return. Members were present from both the "Wolf" and "Flying Eagle" patrols. These hikes, being a mixture of work and play, are popular among the boy scouts and will be held frequently. PYTHIAN SISTERS ENTERTAIN Saturday evening, Feb. 17, the Grand Chief of the Grand Jurisdiction of California, Mrs. Cora B.Langridge, paid Anaheim Temple an official visit. The work of the order was exemplified by the officers and degree staff, after which all adjourned to the banquet hall for a social time. A number of visitors were present from Whittier... John Cassou has repainted and repapered the stairway at his building on Center street. A few nights the mont cafe was roped off at midnight preceding evening characters were seen When photographs convicts were shown the men he saw those of Davis and two of the numbers. Bill Davis was sentent of the peat, waving a well-to-do rank five years ago he was larceny at Santa Ana to a year's imprisonment. J. W. Wade deputy sheriff, too itentiary. By a sally Hall, who is Wall Street released from turned home. Not petrated the Newport five years ago, accused entertained by officer apprehended. The lowed. Davis were not so successful His first job netted in prison. He retreated. The second Newport bank and mont cafe followed. A man giving the vis was arrested days ago, charged job. He was not red, and he was re-entered. In the opinion it is only a question-gards Davis' captain AHEIM GAZET ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1912 SON OF PEATLANDER BANK ROBBER SUSPECT FELONY WARRANT OUT FOR BILL DAVIS, CONVICT "Arrest and Wire at My Expense," Flashes Sheriff Ruddock to Officers Throughout State—Description and Photograph Mailed—Did Time Twice for Former Felonies—Suspected of Five Holdups in County, Including Two in this City Sheriff Ruddock has issued instructions to officers throughout the State for arrest of Bill Davis, son of "Unknown peatland farmer, on large. Along with instructions is a description of the man, together with his photograph. Davis is 42 years of age, of ruddy complexion and large build. He is suspected of being leader in the Newport bank robbery perpetrated in December. He is also suspected of the robbery of the Belmont cafe, of N. Hart's saloon five years ago, and of the Newport bank robbery about the time of the Hart holdup. After the two latter jobs Davis and his two companions went north. MINUTES OF WATER BOARD Official Record of Proceedings of Saturday's Session Anaheim, Cal., Feb. 17, 1912. The board of directors met in regular session on the date above given with all members present with the exception of Hale, who entered a few minutes later. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted. Mr. Dwyer reported that the open ditch connecting with the pipe line which crossed West street, between Center and Broadway, was causing a little trouble by overflowing, and he recommended that he present open ditch of about 200 feet, which connects the two pipe lines, be replaced by a pipe line. The superintendent was instructed to investiate and stop the overflow. Bradford reported that the Kraemer ditch in Placentia was a little low in places and the superintendent instructed to raise the banks where it was necessary. C. E. Holcomb appeared and requested that the present open ditch on Sycamore street, between Los Angeles and Lemon streets, be replaced by a pipe line. On motion duly seconded the superintendent is instructed to make the change as soon. WEEK'S LOCAL EVENTS OF TIMELY INTEREST IOWA SOCIETY SUPPORTS NON-TAXPAYING ELECTOR Fifty Members to Join Excursion to Los Angeles Today for Annual Picnic—Sugar Mill Officials Defer Expenditure of $60,000 for Enlarged Factory Until Rains Arrive—Frances Willard Memorial Service at Mrs. Gervais' Residence—Notes The Hawkeye association at its regular monthly meeting at Backs hall on Monday evening decided after an interesting debate that non-taxpayers should be given the electoral franchise. The question up for debate was: Resolved, That the non-taxpayer should be allowed to vote. The affirmative side of the question was upheld by W. C. Bullard, Charles M. Holman and Miss Flora Halloway, and they were opposed by Elmer Imus, Homer Calkins and Mrs. W. P. Webb. The speakers who had been previously chosen on the negative side being absent Elmer Imus was appointed to select two other unprepared orators to defend instructions is a description of the man, together with his photograph. Davis is 42 years of age, of ruddy complexion and large build. He is suspected of being leader in the Newport bank robbery perpetrated in December. He is also suspected of the robbery of the Belmont cafe, of N. Hart's saloon five years ago, and of the Newport bank robbery about the time of the Hart holdup. After the two latter jobs Davis and his two companions went north. They did a bank robbery, for which they were arrested, convicted and sentenced to seven years in San Quentin prison. By good behavior they were released in five years. Davis and his partner Doyle were seen in Los Angeles last December by Sid Smithwick, formerly connected with the sheriff's office in this county, and now with a detective agency. Smithwick went to Detective Flammer of Los Angeles and informed him of the arrival of the two convicts. "Davis and Doyle are in town," he said to Flammer, "look out for a job." A few nights thereafter the Newport Beach bank was robbed by three men. The safe was blown open with nitro-glycerine and about $3000 taken. The robbers dropped their loot as Billy Hall, who had been awakened by noise of the explosion, appeared in the street and began shooting at them. A score of shots were fired at Hall, but, taking his stand behind a telephone pole, he pumped lead into the highwaymen until they ran. That one of the robbers was hit was demonstrated by pools of blood along the route of their retreat. Some days afterward blood-stained garments were found in a house at Sunset Beach, where they had been exchanged for other apparel. Hall believes the bloody clothes belonged to the wounded robber. The men escaped in a light rig, and two of them were seen at Olive early the next morning, driving up the canyon. A few nights thereafter the Belmont cafe was robbed of $400 by three masked men. The job was pulled off at midnight. At 7 o'clock the preceding evening three suspicious characters were seen on the streets: When photographs of a number of convicts were shown the party who saw the men he immediately picked those of Davis and Doyle as being two of the number. Bill Davis was for years a resident of the Newport beach bank perpetrated in December. He is also suspected of the robbery of the Belmont cafe, of N. Hart's saloon five years ago, and of the Newport bank robbery about the time of the Hart holdup. After the two latter jobs Davis and his two companions went north. They did a bank robbery, for which they were arrested, convicted and sentenced to seven years in San Quentin prison. By good behavior they were released in five years. Davis and his partner Doyle were seen in Los Angeles last December by Sid Smithwick, formerly connected with the sheriff's office in this county, and now with a detective agency. Smithwick went to Detective Flammer of Los Angeles and informed him of the arrival of the two convicts. "Davis and Doyle are in town," he said to Flammer, "look out for a job." A few nights thereafter the Newport Beach bank was robbed by three men. The safe was blown open with nitro-glycerine and about $3000 taken. The robbers dropped their loot as Billy Hall, who had been awakened by noise of the explosion, appeared in the street and began shooting at them. A score of shots were fired at Hall, but, taking his stand behind a telephone pole, he pumped lead into the highwaymen until they ran. That one of the robbers was hit was demonstrated by pools of blood along the route of their retreat. Some days afterward blood-stained garments were found in a house at Sunset Beach, where they had been exchanged for other apparel. Hall believes the bloody clothes belonged to the wounded robber. The men escaped in a light rig, and two of them were seen at Olive early the next morning, driving up the canyon. A few nights thereafter the Belmont cafe was robbed of $400 by three masked men. The job was pulled off at midnight. At 7 o'clock the preceding evening three suspicious characters were seen on the streets: When photographs of a number of convicts were shown the party who saw the men he immediately picked those of Davis and Doyle as being two of the number. Bradford reported that the Kraemer ditch in Placentia was a little low in places and the superintendent instructed to raise the banks where it was necessary. C. E. Holcomb appeared and requested that the present open ditch on Sycamore street, between Los Angeles and Lemon streets, be replaced by a pipe line. On motion duly seconded the superintendent is instructed to make the change as soon as the water company receives written agreements from the city of Anaheim and C. E. Holcomb, agreeing to pay one-fourth each of the cost of said change. Carried. Bradford reported that the contractors had gone down 60 feet on well at pumping plant No. 3, but were having a little trouble at that depth. Mr. Whitman, representing the Reinforced concrete pipe company of Los Angeles, was present with contract for laying the extension of the Placentia avenue pipe line. A few changes were made in the contract by Attorney Keech, which were agreed to by Mr. Whitman and upon motion of Bradford, seconded by Hale, the president and secretary of the company were authorized to sign the contract in behalf of the A.U.W.Co. Superintendent reported that the Reinforced concrete pipe company were wasting too much water at the pipe works, and the secretary was instructed to notify the concrete company to make other arrangements for taking water. F. R. Baxter of Fullerton requested the company to construct a division gate in the cement ditch on his property line. This request was referred to the superintendent with power to act. Mrs. Bryant appeared before the board and asked that one of the gates in the company ditch on her property be changed from the north to the south side of the ditch. On motion of Sherwood seconded by Bradford, the request was granted and the gate ordered changed, on condition that Mrs. Bryant sign an agreement which was being prepared by Attorney Keech. Carried. Bradford reported that the 4 inch pipe line was all strung out and being put together. He also suggested that the company build a 500 gallon tank at the Santa Fe tracks to be used as a safety tank, to relieve the pressure on the line after loading the cars. Resolved, That the non-taxpayer should be allowed to vote. The affirmative side of the question was upheld by W. C. Bullard, Charles M. Holman and Miss Flora Halloway, and they were opposed by Elmer Imus, Homer Calkins and Mrs. W. P. Webb. The speakers who had been previously chosen on the negative side being absent Elmer Imus was appointed to select two other unprepared orators to defend the cause of the non-taxpayer. The vote stood two to one in favor of the negative. Mr. Calkins made the hit of the debate by calling the affirmative down for citing a small town in the Sacramento valley and asked why they didn't point to Stanton as there was probably more room there. About fifty members of the association will attend the Iowa picnic in Los Angeles the 22d. It was expected a special train could be secured but the railroad company demanded a guarantee of one hundred and twenty-five tickets. The association will meet hereafter at the Masonic hall on the first Saturday evenings of each month. WAITING FOR RAIN Sugar Mill Men Defer Expenditure of $60,000 A meeting of the board of directors of the Anaheim sugar factory was held last week for the purpose of discussing the propriety of expending $60,000 for enlarging the mill President Peck presided, and Secretary Hadsell was also in attendance. Directors Steigerwald, Slawson, Melrose, Rust and McLauchlin were also present. President Peck brought up the matter of enlarging the mill from a 600-ton plant to 900-tons daily capacity. This would entail, he said, an outlay of $60,000. However, the lack of rain was such as to impell the board to make haste slowly. Directors present discussed the subject from every viewpoint, and it was decided to adjourn the meeting two weeks to await action of Jupiter Pluvius. There is yet time for rain and abundant crops. The year has been dry, no rain having fallen since October. It has been one of the longest dry spells in the history of beet planting, and in consequence seed ing has been limited to moist and irrigated grounds. A few nights thereafter the Belmont cafe was robbed of $400 by three masked men. The job was pulled off at midnight. At 7 o'clock the preceding evening three suspicious characters were seen on the streets: When photographs of a number of convicts were shown the party who saw the men he immediately picked those of Davis and Doyle as being two of the number. Bill Davis was for years a resident of the peat, where his father is a well-to-do rancher. Some seven years ago he was convicted of grand larceny at Santa Ana and sentenced to a year's imprisonment in San Quentin. J. W. Walls, acting as a deputy sheriff, took him to the penitentiary. By a singular coincidence Hall, who is Walls' partner, frustrated the Newport bank job. On being released from prison, Davis returned home. Not long after he perpetrated the Newport bank robbery five years ago, according to theories entertained by officers, but was not apprehended. The Hart robbery followed. Davis went north, but was not so successful in his operations. His first job netted him five years in prison. He returned south in December.. The second robbery of the Newport bank and that at the Belmont cafe followed. A man giving the name of Bill Davis was arrested at Fresno some days ago, charged with the Newport job. He was not the Davis wanted, and he was released. In the opinion of Sheriff Ruddock it is only a question of time as regards Davis' capture. W. J. Elliott showed the sights of Orange county park to Mr. and Mrs. Peterman and family during an auto ride in the canyon on Sunday. ford, the request was granted and the gate ordered changed, on condition that Mrs. Bryant sign an agreement which was being prepared by Attorney Keech. Carried. Bradford reported that the 4 inch pipe line was all strung out and being put together. He also suggested that the company build a 500 gallon tank at the Santa Fe tracks to be used as a safety tank, to relieve the pressure on the line after loading the cars. On motion of Sherwood seconded by Hale the president and secretary were authorized to sign the contract with the petroleum company. A petition was received from Samuel Kraemer, asking the A.U.W.Co. to give 40 feet of land along the easterly line of the Gomber tract for a road. It was moved by McFadden, seconded by Bradford, that the company deed the county of Orange a strip of land 40 feet wide along the easterly line of the Gomber tract, south to the north line of the county road, and the president and secretary were authorized to sign a deed, when the county of Orange had fulfilled certain conditions. Carried. Applications on file for transfer of stock were on motion granted. After considering the various applications on file for the position to be created at the Amalgamated lease. C. W. Murphy was selected. A communication received from the city of Anaheim regarding the condition of the ditch at Palm and Broad streets, was referred to Dwyer to investigate. A communication received from C. G. Tucker, asking that the A.U.W.Co., ditch on his property be changed, was referred to Dwyer. The Amalgamated oil company re- Directors present discussed the subject from every viewpoint, and it was decided to adjourn the meeting two weeks to await action of Jupiter Pluvius. There is yet time for rain and abundant crops. The year has been dry, no rain having fallen since October. It has been one of the longest dry spells in the history of beet planting, and in consequence seed ing has been limited to moist and irrigated grounds. Rain within the next two or three weeks will save the season, and few have given up hope of seeing it come. FRANCES WILLARD MEMORIAL DAY Mrs. Blanchard Addresses W.C.T.U. Meeting Tuesday of last week was a great day for the W.C.T.U., being the closing of the membership contest and also Frances E. Willard memorial day: The union met with Mrs. D. Gervais of S. Los Angeles street and over eighty were in attendance. The spacious living room was decorated with cut flowers and bows of white ribbon—the W.C.T.U. emblem. A large picture of Miss Willard and the banner of the local union, bearing the words, "On to Victory" also being in evidence. After devotionals led by Mrs.Cone and a short business session and the receiving of twenty-five new members, the president, Mrs. Yoeman, introduced Mrs. Blanchard, the state vice president, who after giving very timely instruction on vital issues of the day, gave a delightful and inspiring address on the lifework of Miss Willard. Mrs. Blanchard is a consecrated worker and was thoroughly in touch with the subject in hand, and all who listened to her earnest words ZETTE The GAZETTE The Original Anaheim Booster. All the News for $1.50 per year The Best Advertising Medium JRY 22. 1912 NUMBER 19 LOCAL EVENTS FREELY INTEREST To Join Excursion to today for Annual Picnic Officials Defer Expenditure of $60,000 for Enlarged Rains Arrive—Frank Memorial Service at Residence—Notes Association at its re- meeting at Backs hall being decided after an issue that non-taxpayers the electoral franchise up for debate was: at the non-taxpayer to vote. Side of the question by W. C. Bullard, man and Miss Flora they were opposed by former Calkins and Rebb. The speakers previously chosen on the being absent Elm-pointed to select two orators to defend could not help but be benefited. During the afternoon vocal solos were given by Miss Imus and Mrs. Yoeman. After the close of the program, fruitade and wafers were served in the dining room by Mrs. Gervais, assisted by Mrs. Fishering. It was the opinion of all that the afternoon had been very profitably and pleasantly spent, and all voted Mrs. Gervais a royal hostess. A silver offering for the Frances E. Willard memorial fund was taken which amounted to ten dollars. The next meeting of the union will be Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the M. E. Church. This will be a public mass meeting to which men as well as women are cordially invited. An address will be given by Steele Finley, a Santa Ana attorney. The meeting will begin promptly at 2.30. SAN DIEGO EXPOSITION Work in Progress Upon Broadening Character of Enterprise There is jubilation in San Diego since the hopes of months and the work of many days to enlarge the scope and enhance the character of her Panama California exposition ended happily with the action of the senate committee in Washington in refusing to abide by the program as NO PRIMARY ELECTION FOR CITY CONTEST MANY CANDIDATES MENTIONED FOR APRIL ELECTION Trustees Stark, Stock and Gates Retire—Mr. Stark Will Accept Renomination—George W. Hamler and John Cook to Be In at the Finish—Socialists Name Complete Ticket—City Treasurer Boege and John Hartung in Race A number of candidates are mentioned for city officials to be voted for at the municipal election to be held April 8. Contrary to expectations in some quarters, no primary election will be held March 12. City Attorney Ames announces cities of the sixth class are exempted from provisions of the law requiring primaries, and candidates will have their names placed upon ballots by petition. Each candidate will name a verification deputy, and names signed to petitions must be verified to. City Clerk Merritt on Monday received from the secretary of state copies of nominating petitions which SAN DIEGO EXPOSITION Work in Progress Upon Broadening Character of Enterprise There is jubilation in San Diego since the hopes of months and the work of many days to enlarge the scope and enhance the character of her Panama California exposition ended happily with the action of the senate committee in Washington in refusing to abide by the program as laid down in the agreement between the San Francisco and San Diego expositions. This agreement was made two years ago and restricted the San Diego exposition to exhibits of archaeology, ethnology, history, conservation reclamation, and kindred subjects in the southwestern portion of the United States and in the republics of Latin-America. San Diego has lived up to the letter of the agreement, though it limited her enterprise; but when the senate committee declined to ratify it and instruct President Taft to issue the invitations to the Latin-American governments along those lines, the San Diegans whooped for joy and the exposition will now go to the whole world for its features, and will attract exhibitors and spectators from every country under the sun. San Diego is building now. The administration building of her exposition is to be occupied by the general offices in March. Her foreign department is organized and her agents will be able to start at once on the work of gathering the exhibits and features she wants for her exposition. It will be many months before San Francisco will be able to talk to exhibitors and in the meantime San Diego will pick and choose for her exposition those things that will be unique and spectacular. President D. C. Collier returns to San Diego February 22 to start work along broader lines than before. Collier has laid plans that he will now put into action and has been waiting and hoping for release from the onerous agreement with San Francisco for months. With $2,700,000 already in her exposition fund, San Diego intends to make such an exposition now as has never been seen in the world. It will be more spectacular and beautiful than ever. Instead of being confined to a few dry subjects, it will attract the best exposition features of the world. The mission architecture and the horticultural features will make one of the finest pictures election will be held March 12. City Attorney Ames announces cities of the sixth class are exempted from provisions of the law requiring primaries, and candidates will have their names placed upon ballots by petition. Each candidate will name a verification deputy, and names signed to petitions must be verified to. City Clerk Merritt on Monday received from the secretary of state copies of nominating petitions, which are now at his office for use by candidates. In order to secure a place upon the ballot candidates must secure three per cent of the total vote at the last election. Registration for the city election closes March 8. Clerk Merritt has also written the secretary of state for a copy of the election laws, and has received in reply a communication saying the same are now in press and a copy will be forwarded about the first of the month. Among candidates for city trustees mentioned are William Stark, at present a member of the board of trustees. Mr. Stark's term expires along with those of Trustees Gates and Stock. It is announced neither of the latter will be candidates for re-election. Other candidates mentioned are George W. Hamler and J. W. Cook. Other names mentioned are Chas. Eygabroad and Joseph Fiscus. Socialists have named a complete municipal ticket. Their nominees for trustees are Frank Steadman, Frank Fox and Carl Pressel. City Clerk Merritt will be a candidate to succeed himself. His opponent will be Frank Nemetz, socialist nominee. City Treasurer Boege of the German-American bank will ask re-election, and will have as his opponent John Hartung of the First National. For the treasurer's office socialists have named Lucien Wisser. Under the new law the marshal is appointed by the city trustees, as are also city attorney and recorder. At the municipal election two years ago 500 votes were cast, and it is believed 1000 votes will be polled this year. Already nearly that number have been registered and it is believed total registrations will exceed 1,200. CALIFORNIA INVITATION DAY Friday, February 23, is "California Invitation Day." The Southern Pacific Company has had printed two waiting and hoping for release from the onerous agreement with San Francisco for months. With $2,700,000 already in her exposition fund, San Diego intends to make such an exposition now as has never been seen in the world. It will be more spectacular and beautiful than ever. Instead of being confined to a few dry subjects, it will attract the best exposition features of the world. The mission architecture and the horticultural features will make one of the finest pictures in Balboa Park ever seen. At work now is Commissioner at Large John A. Fox, former managing director of the rivers and harbors congress. Mr. Fox is busy with the states and is revising his whole program. His first visit will be to New Mexico and Arizona. The victory of San Diego before the senate committee is only another proof that it is never proper to give up a fight. The plucky battle San Diego has put up in spite of enormous odds, has excited the admiration of the commercial world and San Diego is in a better position today, through her exposition project, than she has ever been before. She is "enlisted for the war" and has won every important engagement so far simply by staying on the firing line and fighting it out. Her Panama-California exposition will be bigger and better than ever, thanks to her energy and her refusal to accept defeat. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Ames and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wallop enjoyed an auto ride on Sunday to Santa Ana and other points in the southern end of the county. B. T. Beale leaves next week for a two-months visit in New York where he goes to close up his father's estate. At the municipal election two years ago 500 votes were cast, and it is believed 1000 votes will be polled this year. Already nearly that number have been registered and it is believed total registrations will exceed 1,200. CALIFORNIA INVITATION DAY Friday, February 23, is "California Invitation Day." The Southern Pacific Company has had printed two million and a half post cards showing typical California scenes. On each card is an invitation to "Come to California and be Happy." If you have friends or relations in the east who would like to come to California, invite them by sending one of these cards. The Southern Pacific is furnishing the cards free. The chamber of commerce, board of trade, civic league or Southern Pacific agent in your city will give them to you on Friday. The pictures on these cards will be representative of your own section and when you send these cards east you will be boosting for your own particular territory. There is a detachable return card with each postal, so place your name and address on it so that your eastern friends can answer and tell you what California has that they are interested in. Mrs. Wm. Konig has returned from a fortnight's visit with her parents in San Francisco. She is accompanied by her nephew, Eddie Eichler, who will spend some time in this city before returning north. Eddie contemplates entering the university of California next term. Judge Howard goes to Los Angeles today to chaperone a party of half a hundred Iowaans who will attend the annual Hawkeye picnic.