anaheim-gazette 1912-08-08

CHINA FACTORY LOOKING UP SITE HALF MILLION DOLLAR ENTERPRISE MAY LOCATE PLANT IN ANAHEIM STOCK SUBSCRIPTION ASKED FOR TO AMOUNT TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND E. W. Gillette and Theodore Dittell, of Los Angeles, representing a newly organized chinaware company, were in town on Friday afternoon in conference with a number of members of the board of trade with a view to securing subscriptions to the enterprise in sufficient amount to justify them in locating here. The meeting was held in the Anaheim National Bank, and the session continued for several hours. A display of chinaware was made upon the table by Mr. Dittell, he having be honest and capable management throughout. Adams said there might be objections to purchase of stock on the part of local people because of the fact that no voice in controlling the company would be had by the men who put up the money to build the factory. He regarded the enterprise as one of great moment and from a general view of the situation favored making an effort to locate it here. Gillette in reply stated that he and his associates could not be expected to put up any money for they had already been to much labor and expense in perfecting plans for organizing the company. They had obtained a 25-year contract upon extensive beds of material lying in this and adjoining states. Dittell was in possession of a secret method of manufacturing chinaware which was the equal of the best Dresden wares. Ahlborn asked what would be the result if anything should happen to Dittell and that gentleman replied that his secret process would be made known to others in the company. Krick said the limit of subscription to be taken here would be $50,000. He was of the opinion that should an effort be made to sell stock, a professional salesman be secured. WALTER ROBINSON INTERESTING FOR SPOON E. W. Gillette and Theodore Dittell, of Los Angeles, representing a newly organized chinaware company, were in town on Friday afternoon in conference with a number of members of the board of trade with a view to securing subscriptions to the enterprise in sufficient amount to justify them in locating here. The meeting was held in the Anaheim National Bank, and the session continued for several hours. A display of chinaware was made upon the table by Mr. Dittell, he having manufactured the same in Los Angeles recently from chinaware deposits in this and neighboring states upon which he and his associates hold a 25-year contract. The display consisted of cups and other articles of chinaware, many of them very handsomely decorated and were excellent specimens of chinaware manufacture. Mr. Dittell is by profession a maker of chinaware and was for a number of years manager of establishments in Germany, where there are more than 300 chinaware manufactories. In the United States there are only two such factories, both located in New York and material to operate them is imported from Europe. The chinaware display was the equal of the best German or French manufacture. Mr. Gillette acted as spokesman for the enterprise, saying it was his desire to form a $500,000 stock company. Shares have to be of a par value of $1 and a hundred and fifty thousand shares of preferred stock would be offered for sale here at 75 cents. He desired that $100,000 be subscribed. One hundred thousand shares of preferred stock would be placed in the treasury, there to remain until such time as it was deemed advisable to enlarge the plant. Two hundred and fifty thousand shares of common stock at $1 would go to Messrs. Gillette, Dittell and their associates as promotion stock without cost. This holding would represent their interest in the large deposits of materials to supply the factory. Mr. Dittell's secret process of manufacture and for other labors and expenses which they have been put to in perfecting the organization. Purchasers of preferred stock would be allotted 25 per cent of their holding in common stock. This stock would be turned over to them from the 250,000 shares of common stock held by the promoters. Upon preferred stock 7 per cent interest per annum would be paid out of the earnings. Holders of preferred stock would be entitled to this payment before any money is paid others and none of the earnings can be used for increasing the size of the states.. Dittell was in possession of a secret method of manufacturing chinaware which was the equal of the best Dresden wares. Ahlborn asked what would be the result if anything should happen to Dittell and that gentleman replied that his secret process would be made known to others in the company. Krick said the limit of subscription to be taken here would be $50,000. He was of the opinion that should an effort be made to sell stock, a professional salesman be secured. Adams said that Anaheim had raised $75,000 for the sugar factory but that Mr. Peck and his associates in the company had put up $850,000. What success might attend an effort to sell stock in the chinaware project he was unable to say, but in a general way he spoke in favor of making an effort to locate the plant here. Gillette said he had recently been in conference with the management of the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, which expends annually $60,000 for chinaware. He showed him samples of Dittell's manufactured wares and in reply the manager said he could not afford not to purchase such wares if they were on the market, for they were superior to foreign china in use at his hotel. A lengthy discussion ensued among those present, the understanding being that the board of trade will take the matter under advisement. A five-acre site in or near town will be necessary. This will be purchased from money paid in on stock subscriptions. In speaking of the beds of materials Gillette said they were west of the Rocky Mountains. He added that much of this material was located in this state near its eastern boundary line. The other beds, it is understood, are in Nevada. The company has a 25-year's contract upon them, with a privilege of renewal and a right to purchase hem at any time for $100,000. DEATH OF PHILIP DAVIS Former Anahelmer Dies at His Home in San Francisco Philip Davis, a pioneer merchant and banker of this city, died at his home in San Francisco July 29, after a lingering illness, aged 85 years. Mr. Davis removed to San Francisco with his family some 25 years ago. He was one of the pioneer merchants of Anaheim conducting a general merchandise store at the corner of Center and Los Angeles streets where the First National Bank now stands. He later erected the brick building now occupied by Fritz Yungbluth, and in addition to his merchandising business conducted a bank therein. Walter Robinson died from Trabuca the first time he investigated fracture limits. The season bits opened July 31st anxiously to see that he with the requirement is one of the oldest county and is a still prieties, especially wintions are backed up due date of the law. He are more plentiful than many seasons past, and doves offer better long time past. He has deer in the mountains years. "The closed season said, "has resulted in number largely, and cottontails in the foot than for several years more plentiful this year though coveys are no seasons past. Whether the dry winter or odo not know. Yet these that of last yearably had less qualification given over to the growth over we have more field. Men come in dreds, when formerly paratively few. Doves so badly, for they may yet their number is less years. Still I think doves in the foothills seasons past. "Scarcity of quail lain in a large part, as I fires, which burned during the nesting season was intermany birds did not While these birds are this year than last, I ening of the season. A less some means be their slaughter, we none of these birds in "I have seen more detains this year than sons past, yet they are numerous as ten every deer I expect th hunters in the field, as men who look for very hard sledding through Purchasers of preferred stock would be allotted 25 per cent of their holding in common stock. This stock would be turned over to them from the 250,000 shares of common stock held by the promoters. Upon preferred stock 7 per cent interest per annum would be paid out of the earnings. Holders of preferred stock would be entitled to this payment before any money is paid others and none of the earnings can be used for increasing the size of the plant until this 7 per cent is paid them. Should there be net profits over 7 per cent, and Gillette said the profits would be over 30 per cent, the remainder is paid equally upon all stock issued. Preferred stock has no vote in the conduct of the enterprise, that being entirely in control of holders of common stock. The plant will cost $150,000 and will give employment to 250 people. Its output will be $300,000 annually. The total expense will be $170,000, leaving a net return of $130,000. Gillett said these profits might be very largely increased and that he had $3,000,000 of business in sight. Many questions were put to the gentlemen by Henry Adams, J. F. Ahlborn, P. H. Krick, Frank N. Gibbs, Chas. Eygabroad, and other members of the board of trade present at the meeting. It was learned that Dittell would expect a five years' contract as manager at $500 a month. It was brought out that holders of preferred stock while receiving first moneys from dividends, would have no voice in selecting directors except as their nominal amount of common stock would entitle them to that right. Gillette, Dittell and their associates would be in absolute control. Gillette stated that he and his associates were here to talk business with local men, that the factory would be an undoubted success and there would and banker of this city, died at his home in San Francisco July 29, after a lingering illness, aged 85 years. Mr. Davis removed to San Francisco with his family some 25 years ago. He was one of the pioneer merchants of Anaheim conducting a general merchandise store at the corner of Center and Los Angeles streets where the First National Bank now stands. He later erected the brick building now occupied by Fritz Yungbluth, and in addition to his merchandising business conducted a bank therein. He leaves a wife, four sons and one daughter. News of his death will be noted with regret by his many old-time friends in this city. JAMES NELSON TAKES BRIDE Married on July 24 to Miss Caroline Pettit of Fresno James F. Nelson, of Anaheim, who has been teaching school in Wyoming for the past year, on July 24 married Miss Caroline Pettit at her parents' home in Fresno. The two were classmates in Occidental college and the marriage was the happy culmination of a romance begun during the couple's school days. They have been spending several days at Newport Beach but returned to this city Monday for a week's visit with the groom's parents. The happy couple will leave in a few days for Cokeville, Wyoming, at which point Mr. Nelson has been re-elected as principal of the grammar school. Mr. Nelson is well known in Anaheim and is one of our most promising young men. Miss Pettit is popular among a wide circle of friends in her home town of Fresno and is an accomplished and charming young lady. The Gazette joins their many friends in wishing them a prosperous and happy future. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Champion and family are enjoying a two-weeks' outing at Balboa. ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1912 QUAIL, DOVES AND RABBITS VERY PLENTIFUL MORE DEER IN MOUNTAINS THAN FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS IN THE PAST WALTER ROBINSON GIVES SOME INTERESTING STATISTICS FOR SPORTSMEN Walter Robinson dropped into town from Trabuca the first of the week to investigate fractures of the rabbit limit. The season for shooting rabbits opened July 31, and Robinson is anxious to see that sportsmen comply with the requirements of the law. He is one of the oldest hunters in Orange county and is a stickler for the proprieties, especially when those conditions are backed up by the stern mandate of the law. He says that rabbits are more plentiful this year than for INFANTILE PARALYSIS Three Cases in Town — Patients All Doing Well Three cases of infantile paralysis are reported by Dr. Beebe. They are the 14-months-old son of G. Maxwell, living on Broadway between Lemon and Clementina streets, the 2-year-old daughter of L. J. Flala, living on Davis street near Palm, and the 3-year-old son of Mrs. Malcom, living on the corner of Broadway and Olive streets. The cases are all under quarantine. Dr. Beebe reports patients all doing well, and he looks for no spread of the malady. Last year there were two cases of infantile paralysis in Anaheim and one at Fullerton. No fatalities occurred. There is no need of alarm over the three cases of the malady in town. Dr. Beebe advises that all children be kept at home and should not be permitted to attend entertainments or places where large numbers congregate. Health Officer Beebe, in speaking of infantile paralysis yesterday, made the following statement concerning the malady: “Acute poliomyelitis (infantile paralysis) is an infectious disease, caused by CANDIDATES WILL BE CHOSEN SEPT. 3 REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS HOLD COUNTY CONVENTIONS SEPTEMBER 14 EACH PARTY WILL SELECT A NEW COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE Delegates to the Republican and Democratic County Conventions will be elected at a primary convention to be held September 3. At this primary election candidates will also be chosen for congressman, senator, and assemblyman, and in the first and third districts for supervisor. The Republicans and Democrats will hold their county conventions on the same date, September 14, at Santa Ana. The basis of apportionment of delegates to the Republican and Democratic County Conventions will be determined by a vote of the county legislature. Walter Robinson dropped into town from Trabuca the first of the week to investigate fractures of the rabbit limit. The season for shooting rabbits opened July 31, and Robinson is anxious to see that sportsmen comply with the requirements of the law. He is one of the oldest hunters in Orange county and is a stickler for the proprieties, especially when those conditions are backed up by the stern mandate of the law. He says that rabbits are more plentiful this year than for many seasons past, and that quail and doves offer better sport than for a long time past. He has also seen more deer in the mountains than for many years. "The closed season for rabbits," he said, "has resulted in increasing their number largely, and there are more cottontails in the foothills and valleys than for several years past. Quail are more plentiful this year than last, although coveys are not so large as in seasons past. Whether this is due to the dry winter or other conditions, I do not know. Yet their number exceeds that of last year, when we probably had less quail than ever before in the history of the county. This shortage was due to forest fires in the mountains, which destroyed thousands of birds, and it is also due to the increased farming area in valley and upland. There are few quail in the valley districts, and many mountain canyons which formerly harbored them, and where they had their nests, are now given over to the grain crops. Moreover we have more hunters in the field. Men come in autos, by hundreds, when formerly they were comparatively few. Doves have not fared so badly, for they nest in the trees, yet their number is less than in former years. Still I think there are more doves in the foothills than for several seasons past. "Scarcity of quail last year was due in a large part, as I say, to mountain fires, which burned over large areas during the nesting season. Their mating season was interfered with, and many birds did not pair off at all. While these birds are more numerous this year than last, I look for a shortening of the season. At all events, unless some means be taken to check their slaughter, we shall soon have none of these birds in the county. "I have seen more deer in the mountains this year than for several seasons past, yet they are not nearly so numerous as ten years ago. For every deer I expect there will be ten hunters in the field, and those sportsmen who look for venison will find it hard sledding throughout the mount." There is no need of alarm over the three cases of the malady in town. Dr. Beebe advises that all children be kept at home and should not be permitted to attend entertainments or places where large numbers congregate. Health Officer Beebe, in speaking of infantile paralysis yesterday, made the following statement concerning the malady: "Acute poliomyelitis (infantile paralysis) is an infectious disease, caused by a germ as is the case in typhoid fever, acute meningitis, etc. It may be transmitted by one infected person to another, children under 10 years of age being most susceptible. There are several types of the disease, the two general divisions being the paralytic and the abortive. The abortive case is one which may take the infection in a mild form, but does not continue to the paralytic stage. It is characterized by the following symptoms: fever, headache, especially at back of neck, pains in back and legs. There may also be drowsiness, delirium, vomiting and persistent diarrhoea. The whole attack may be sudden and terminate in a week or so. All that remains may be a general feeling of weakness for a time. Of course there may be many other symptoms, depending upon the severity of the infection. "The abortive cases are less easily recognized and hence are the ones most likely to carry the disease and transmit it to others. The paralytic type is not so difficult of diagnosis, because of some muscle or group of muscles being affected at an early stage of the attack. "Infection is carried in the sections of the nose and throat as well as the intestinal canals of those who are afflicted either mildly or severely. The mild case in one child may become the paralytic in another. "Although the disease is often found in isolated cases, three having occurred in this community the past year, it is only recently that its infections and epidemic characteristics have been recognized. The local board of health feels justified in recommending the following preventive measures: "In the acute stage, the patient having the infection or suspected of having it, should be isolated and a screen put about the bed. The period of isolation should be at least three weeks. All discharges from patients should be disinfected. "When the patient is released, the premises should be fumigated. The members of patient's families should refrain from mingling with others for at least three weeks." While these birds are more numerous this year than last, I look for a shortening of the season. At all events, unless some means be taken to check their slaughter, we shall soon have none of these birds in the county. "I have seen more deer in the mountains this year than for several seasons past, yet they are not nearly so numerous as ten years ago. For every deer I expect there will be ten hunters in the field, and those sportsmen who look for venison will find it hard sledding throughout the mountains of this county." The season for rabbits opened August 1 and continues until February 1. The bag limit is 15. The deer season opens August 15 and continues for one month. The limit is two bucks in one season. The season for valley quail opens October 15 and continues until November 15. The bag limit is 20 in one day. The season for mountain quail, begins September 1, and continues to December 1. Bag limit is 10 in one day. Dove season opens September 1 and continues until November 1. The limit is 20. LOCAL WOODMEN INSTALL Anaheim Camp No. 432, Woodmen of the World, installed the following officers at last Thursday evening's meeting: Consel Commander, U. S. Amack; Advisory Lieutenant, E. A. Anderson; Escort, J. F. Till; Watchman, J. H. Clabaugh; Sentry, A. Gotschalk; Manager, O. A. Horn; Banker, F. A. Borth; Captain of the Team, W. B. Parrett. Other officers are: Clerk, Jos. M. Backs, Jr.; Manager, R. B. Ingram and A. G. Miller. After the installation ceremonies which were conducted by Wm. Davidson, a visiting Woodman, a bounteous dinner was discussed in the banquet hall. The Fullerton lodge officers and team had been invited over for the occasion but on account of a miscarriage of communications, they failed to show up. "In the acute stage, the patient having the infection or suspected of having it, should be isolated and a screen put about the bed. The period of isolation should be at least three weeks. All discharges from patients should be disinfected. "When the patient is released, the premises should be fumigated. The members of patient's families should refrain from mingling with others for at least three weeks. "The noses and throats of those who live in or near infected localities should be kept clean and bland, nonirritating ointment, such as pure vaseline should be applied to the children's noses each morning. "All household articles used by the patients should be disinfected, knives and forks, bed clothes, tooth brushes, etc. When the patient is to be released from isolation, the entire body, including the hair, should be washed with soap and water. All water used in washing the patient or utensils should be carefully thrown away so as not to lie in an open place. "The internal administration of a formaldehyde producing antiseptic, in doses suitable to the age and strength of the child, has recently been recognized as very significant in the prevention of this dread disease." PICNIC POSTPONED Iowa Gathering at Santiago Canyon Is Called Off Owing to a desire for extreme caution on the part of many Hawkeyes and their families, because of the existence of several cases of infantile paralysis, the Iowa picnic scheduled for Santiago Canyon next Sunday has been indefinitely postponed. The gathering promised to be one of the most largely attended of the year, but after all preparations had been made it was deemed best, on account of the possibility of danger, to cancel the date. "DUTCH SOCIAL" The Iowa association gave a Dutch social last Saturday evening in the Masonic hall. Hon. C. H. Parsons, secretary of the Iowa Association of Southern California, also secretary of the State Federation of State Societies, was down from Los Angeles and paid the local Hawkeyes an enjoyable visit. He talked of the growth of the Iowa association over all other state societies and of the work the association was doing in regard to advertising the different localities. All who attended the meeting were presented with a handsome souvenir. L. J. Winney made the hit of the evening by giving the German jig with the Irish movement. He was awarded a cob pipe for his trouble. Jerry Howard, who spoke the piece, "The Mule Stood on the Burning Deck," was also awarded a cob pipe. Miss Dorothy Rockwell gave a splendid German recitation and Mrs. Merridith and Mrs. Flagg each gave a piano selection. After the program a real Dutch supper was discussed. In the small hours of the morning the "Dutchmanns" and their wives, friends and "others" returned home regretting that the association only meets once a month. ZETTE AUGUST 8, 1912 NUMBER 42 STATES WILL HOSEN PT. 3 AND DEMOCRATS CONVENTIONS MEMBER 14 WILL SELECT A CITY CENTRAL COMMITTEE The Republican and Democratic conventions will primary convention to September 3. At this primary, the will also be chosen senator, and assemmate first and third district. The Republicans will hold their county same date, September 3. CITIZENS' MASS MEETING Will Discuss Paving at Board of Trade Rooms Friday Evening A mass meeting of citizens interested in paving will be held at the Board of Trade rooms in the Public Library building on Friday evening at 8 o'clock. A call has been issued especially to property-owners on North and South Los Angeles street, Broadway, Lemon, Philadelphia and Emily streets who are now engaged in a discussion relative to paving. The purpose of the meeting is not only to discuss the paving situation, but to acquire all other necessary information relative thereto. All property-owners interested are urged to be present. An invitation has been sent N. D. Darlington, of Los Angeles, member of the state highway commission, to be present and give information relative to the building of the state high-way through this county, and he is expected to attend the meeting. MRS. LEAH DREYFUS KILLED Former Resident Run Over by Street Car in San Francisco Mrs. Leah Dreyfus, formerly a well-known figure in San Francisco, passed away on October 21, 1908. WALKING FROM BUENOS AIRES TO FRISCO FOUR YEARS ON JOURNEY, TWO MEN REACH THIS CITY SUNDAY EVENING PASSED THROUGH FIVE REVOLUTIONS IN MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICAN STATES On a hike of 16,000 miles from Buenos Aires to San Francisco, Edward Geist of Munich, Germany, and Jose Dionisio Yax, of Totonicapan, Guatamala, spent Monday in Anaheim. Mr. Geist is an author, and is writing a book dealing with sights seen and adventures on the trip. They left Buenos Aires July 26, 1908, and have thus been more than four years on their journey. They are making the entire trip afloat and Geist says he has An invitation has been sent N. D. Darlington, of Los Angeles, member of the state highway commission, to be present and give information relative to the building of the state highway through this county, and he is expected to attend the meeting. MRS. LEAH DREYFUS KILLED Former Resident Run Over by Street Car in San Francisco Mrs. Leah Dreyfus, formerly a well-known and highly respected resident of this city, was killed in San Francisco July 26 by being run over by a street car. Mrs. Dreyfus had alighted from a Powell-street car, at the corner of Sutter street and was run over and killed by a Sutter-street car. News of the fatality reached Anaheim on Tuesday, when Isaac Davis arrived from San Francisco with advices of the shocking affair. Mrs. Dreyfus was a woman of large wealth and lived in a mansion in the fashionable west end. The great fire of six years ago burned to within a block of her residence. She moved to San Francisco from this city in the early 80's following the death of Mr. Dreyfus here. She leaves two sons, Emil and Walter, each of whom have recently visited here. They have the heartfelt condolence of their many friends in Anaheim in the loss of their mother by this shocking tragedy. AUTOMOBILE SMASH-UP Careless Driver Breaks Rig—Will Pay Damages An accident that came near resulting fatally happened about 10 o'clock Sunday evening on Center street in front of the S. Q. R store. A two-seated surry in which were Harry Sisson, John Sullivan, Miss Ruth Winters and Miss Iilo Winters, all of Stanton, was driving west on Center street and had reached a point in front of the S. Q. R store when the occupants noticed an automobile driving south on Los Angeles street. The machine was coming at a good rate of speed. It swerved and cut the corner turning east on Center street. John Sullivan, who was driving the surry, saw the machine make the turn and in an effort to avert a collision, jerked his horse to the right. This saved the horse from injury but the machine hit the left front wheel of the rig, smashing it up considerably and giving the occupants a severe shaking up. John Sullivan and Miss Ruth Winters, who were in the front seat of the rig, were thrown out by the force of TRAL AMERICAN STATES On a hike of 16,000 miles from Buenos Aires to San Francisco, Edward Geist of Munich, Germany, and Jose Dionisio Yax, of Totonicapan, Guatamala, spent Monday in Anaheim. Mr. Geist is an author, and is writing a book dealing with sights seen and adventures on the trip. They left Buenos Aires July 26, 1908, and have thus been more than four years on their journey. They are making the entire trip afoot, and Geist says he has worn out 39 pairs of shoes on the hike. The men started on their trip without funds and are paying their way solely by donations from business men whom they meet on their journey. They traveled through Argentine, Chile, Bolivia, Equador and the states of Central America. They passed through Mexico during the Madero and Orozco revolutions and were also on revolutionary ground in Colombia, Nicaragua and Ecuador. When they reached this city on Sunday evening from San Bernardino, they had traveled 14,630 miles. They expect to reach San Francisco some time next year, traveling by circuitous routes and viewing scenes of interest along the way. They carry with them a large book filled with signatures of notable men met upon their journey and have credentials attesting the truthfulness of their statements about their long hike. In many places in South America where there were only Indians, the two men were forced to go with very little food and drink, and suffered many hardships and privations. Five months were lost on account of sickness in the torrid climate of Central and South America. The men were held up by bandits several times, and had exciting adventures with wild beasts in South American jungles. They have been through earthquakes, rainstorms and all kinds of hot and cold weather. Mr. Geist says that Anaheim is the finest little city he has seen since he crossed the United States boundary line. We have the best and cleanest streets most beautiful homes and attractive business blocks. The two men left Tuesday, continuing on their journey to San Francisco. PIANO CONTEST CLOSES F. T. Edmiston Awards $350 Instrument to Mrs. Valenzuela The $350 plano which has been on exhibition in F. T. Edmiston's cash grocery store for the past four months was won Thursday by Mrs. R. Valenzuela with 56,000 notes. and cut the corner turning east on Center street. John Sullivan, who was driving the surry, saw the machine make the turn and in an effort to avert a collision, jerked his horse to the right. This saved the horse from injury but the machine hit the left front wheel of the rig, smashing it up considerably and giving the occupants a severe shaking up. John Sullivan and Miss Ruth Winters, who were in the front seat of the rig, were thrown out by the force of the impact and severely bruised. The young man was knocked unconscious but came to a few minutes later. The occupants of the rear seat escaped with a severe jolting. The horse was not frightened and was unhitched from the rig without mishap. The damaged vehicle was taken to a blacksmith shop for repairs, and another secured to take the party home. Henry Trapp, the driver of the automobile, assumed the responsibility for all damages and will settle same without compulsion. This adds another to the list of many accidents which would not happen if we had and enforced an ordinance against cutting the corners. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR MEETING Local Presbyterian Society to Have Live Meeting Sunday Evening W. H. Thomas, of Santa Ana, county evangelistic superintendent of the Y. P. S. C. E., will conduct the evening meeting of the Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society next Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Mr. Thomas is a lawyer and is noted as a live wire. He was formerly a district attorney in North Dakota. Two weeks after his election, 11 of his fellow townsmen were in jail due to his efforts to punish law-breakers. Mr. Thomas is an enthusiastic Endeavor and has talked and acted Christian citizenship from coast to coast. His topic for Sunday will be "The Message of the Prince of Peace." He is a live wire! Come! Hear him, and get shocked! PIANO CONTEST CLOSES F. T. Edmiston Awards $350 Instrument to Mrs. Valenzuela The $350 plano which has been on exhibition in F. T. Edmiston's cash grocery store for the past four months was won Thursday by Mrs. R. Valenzuela with 56,900 votes. Miss Nellie Friend and Miss Anna Gerken took second and third places respectively. They were given coupons entitling them to part payment on planos. The contest has been running four months and competition waxed keen among the various contestants. Silver prizes were given away every two weeks to the contestant making the best score for the two weeks. Silver prizes were awarded to Mrs. Valenzuela, Mrs. Dr. Myers, Miss Nellie Friend, Miss Anna Gerken, Mrs. A. E. Combs, Mrs. Morales and Mr. Martinez. KELLENBERGER RECOVERING Will Be Out Meeting Friends in a Few Days Marshal Kellenberger is steadily recovering from the effects of the murderous assault made upon him by the cholo, Almendares, a month ago. He is resting at his home on Olive street and will be able to resume his duties in the near future. He walked to the sanitarium Saturday morning and on his way met many friends, who shook his hand cordially and expressed hearty pleasure at his miraculous escape. The blood clot in the lungs has been entirely absorbed. There yet remains a small clot in the pleural cavity, which is also being gradually absorbed. His physicians' counsel further rest for several days after which time he intends to be out meeting his friends again.