anaheim-gazette 1912-12-05

PAVING BALL NOW OFFICIALLY ROLLING CITY ENGINEER INSTRUCTED TO DRAW UP PLANS AND SET GRADE STAKES NEW CITY HALL COMES UP FOR DISCUSSION—TALK OF VOTING BONDS FOR HALL AND PARK Aligning themselves with the spirit of progress and imbued with a purpose of placing the city in readiness for the coming of the state highway, members of the city board of trustees at Friday night’s meeting expressed themselves in no uncertain terms in favor of paving the city’s principal streets, and upon motion of Councilman Hamler, seconded by Councilman Cook, and unanimously adopted by the board, the city engineer was instructed to draw up plans and specifications and set grade stakes upon the streets where paving is now under discussion, namely, North and South Los Angeles, Lemon street and Broadway. Thus the hall was started rolling which he appeared before the trustees and officially announced that the board of trade had endorsed the Dr. Johnston site for a park and requested the trustees to consider the matter. He also stated that it was understood that a city hall could also be erected on the tract if deemed advisable. J. C. Craft and others petitioned for the installation of four lights on East Center street between the Santa Fe track and East street, and offering to pay half the cost of such installation. The petition was granted and the city electrician instructed to install the lights as requested. In regard to the widening of South street, Surveyor Steward reported that all property owners except Mr. Hoerner, had signed up for widening and that gentleman had agreed to do so if the city would pay him for orange trees which will be destroyed in the opening of South Lemon street. The clerk was instructed to draw a warrant in the amount required and deliver to Mr. Hoerner when he had signed for the widening of South street. Justice Howard put in a plea for a courtroom, saying he had furnished the city a room in which to hold his court for ten years and now is unable to locate rooms and asked the board to provide such quarters as may be possible. This again brought up the question of a new city hall and some talk ensued in regard to voting bonds for its construction. The present city hall of the city board of trustees at Friday night's meeting expressed themselves in no uncertain terms in favor of paving the city's principal streets, and upon motion of Councilman Hamler, seconded by Councilman Cook, and unanimously adopted by the board, the city engineer was instructed to draw up plans and specifications and set grade stakes upon the streets where paving is now under discussion, namely, North and South Los Angeles, Lemon street and Broadway. Thus the ball was started rolling which, before it stops, will cause to be paved upwards of four miles of the city's streets and so place Anaheim far ahead of any other city of its size in the state in the matter of street improvements. The matter was brought up for discussion by Judge Shanley and Alexander Henry, who appeared before the board and presented a communication from the board of trade requesting that North Los Angeles street be paved from Sycamore to North street and South Los Angeles street from Santa Ana to Broadway street, Broadway from city limits to city limits, Lemon street from city limits to city limits, and Center street from the Santa Fe tracks to East street. Petitions were then presented signed by numerous property owners on some of the streets mentioned requesting that paving be immediately begun. From these petitions it was seen that 1,480 feet had been signed up on East Broadway between Los Angeles and Atchison. It was reported also that Santa Fe railroad officials had signified a willingness to pave in front of property owned by the railroad; 1,010½ feet had been signed on North Lemon street between Center and North; 2,495 feet had been signed on South Lemon street between Center and South; 3,252 feet on West Broadway between Los Angeles street and western city limits, making a total of 8,237½ feet already signed up on these streets. When these petitions had been read, trustees present, Hamler, Stark, Cook and Nebelung expressed themselves as very much in favor of paving, and Hamler put himself on record as favoring the improvement by making the motion as stated. After the grade stakes, plans and specifications are accepted, necessary legal steps will be taken toward paving under the Vrooman act. Previous to taking up the matter of paving it was deemed advisable that all streets be officially named and for this purpose ordinance No. 257, "An ordinance naming certain streets and re-naming other certain streets in the City of Anaheim," was brought up for first time and held even for final clerk was instructed to draw a warrant In the amount required and deliver to Mr. Hoerner when he had signed for the widening of South street. Justice Howard put in a plea for a courtroom, saying he had furnished the city a room in which to hold his court for ten years and now is unable to locate rooms and asked the board to provide such quarters as may be possible. This again brought up the question of a new city hall and some talk ensued in regard to voting bonds for its construction. The present city hall is inadequate and is several years behind the times for a city like Anaheim and a new one is an imperative demand. The matter was taken under advisement as no hasty action is wanted, and the police committee instructed to locate temporary rooms for the recorder's court. The following building permits were granted: To J. M. Norman to alter and construct residence on Emily street, cost $300. To H. J. Westerman to construct an addition to residence on North Olive street, cost $25. To J. F. Calkins to construct addition to residence on county road, cost $100. To Winnie Adams to construct garage on East Center street, cost $100. To F. C. Rimpau to construct a residence on Chestnut street, cost $1,000. To E. E. Heinze, contractor for Mrs. F. Clark, construct and repair residence on Adele street, cost $1,600. To H. S. Jayne to construct a residence on East Broadway, cost $400. To E. E. Heinze, contractor, for Mrs. Mary Stroker, to construct a residence on Clementina street, cost $1,500. To Jos. Backs to construct an addition to brick building on North Los Angeles street, cost $10. To Jos. Backs to construct a corrugated iron building on rear North Los Angeles street, cost $25. To Angell & Redit Machine Company, to construct an addition to garage on Oak street, cost $60. To Kern Cycle Company to construct an addition to store on West Center street, cost $10. SOME OF THE SIGNERS Property Owners Aligning Themselves With Spirit of Progress Among property owners on Lemon and Broadway streets whose names were appended to petitions asking for paving are the following. A number of other property owners have signified willingness to sign, and by the time the city board is ready to proceed with clerk was instructed to draw a warrant In the amount required and deliver to Mr. Hoerner when he had signed for the widening of South street. Justice Howard put in a plea for a courtroom, saying he had furnished the city a room in which to hold his court for ten years and now is unable to locate rooms and asked the board to provide such quarters as may be possible. This again brought up the question of a new city hall and some talk ensued in regard to voting bonds for its construction. The present city hall is inadequate and is several years behind the times for a city like Anaheim and a new one is an imperative demand. The matter was taken under advisement as no hasty action is wanted, and the police committee instructed to locate temporary rooms for the recorder's court. The following building permits were granted: To J. M. Norman to alter and construct residence on Emily street, cost $300. To H. J. Westerman to construct an addition to residence on North Olive street, cost $25. To J. F. Calkins to construct addition to residence on county road, cost $100. To Winnie Adams to construct garage on East Center街，cost $400。 To E. E. Heinze，contractor，对 Mrs.Mary Stroker，to construct a residence on Clementina街，cost $1,500。 To Jos.Backs.toconstructanadditiontobrickbuildingonNorthLosAngeles街，cost$10。 To Jos.Backs.toconstructacorrugatedironbuildingonrearNorthLosAngeles街，cost$25。 To Angell&ReditMachineCompany，toconstructanadditiontogarageonOak街，cost$60。 To KernCycleCompanytoconstructanadditiontostoreonWestCenter街，cost$10。 SOME OF THE SIGNERS Property Owners Aligning Themselves With Spirit of Progress Among property owners on Lemon and Broadway streets whose names were appended to petitions asking for paving are the following. A number of other property owners have signified willingness to sign, and by the time the city board is ready to proceed with the work early in the new year, frontage signed up will be very largely increased: West Broadway Feet. J. W. Duckworth 170 A. W. Wood 50 Frank Jauernik 50 A. Silbernagel 100 F. C. Goodrich 50 Union Brewing Co. 320 Theo. Rimpau 1125 Frank Baum 111 G. W. Alexander 136 G. J. Stock 130 D. A. Wedel 50 Mrs. C. P. Wedel 50 Mrs. L. Pratt 120 Mrs. M. Hurtado 110 D. Campbell 100 F. J. Dubbel 330 Mrs. C. Langenberger 100 Geo. Bender 100 Ed. Angell 50 Total ... 3252 East Broadway Feet. W. M. Wickett 50 F. H. Houck 50 John M. Henry 50 Alex. N. Henry 50 J. B. Rea 70 Wm. Falkenstein 50 O. E. Steward 40 H. M. Adams 50 L. M. Beckman 40 B. Hartfield 50 E. Yoern 50 J. W. Walls 90 H. A. Johnston 90 Philip Germann 100 Fred Koesel 50 A. V. Nelson 50 (Continued on page 8) ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 5, 1912 BISHOP CONATY'S THANKSGIVING SERMON ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY DEDICATED TO PURPOSES OF EDUCATION AND RELIGION GOD'S GREATEST BLESSING TO MANKIND IS CHILDREN—WE SHOULD CARE FOR THEM Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Conaty, bishop of diocese of Los Angeles and Monterey, preached to a congregation which filled St. Boniface church to its limits on Thanksgiving morning. The bishop's visit was for the purpose of dedicating St. Joseph's academy, and at conclusion of his sermon he repaired to the new academy and blessed the edifice. He was tendered a reception by leading men and women of the community and expressed particular joy at meeting them upon so happy an occasion. Of particular interest to him was an address of welcome read by one of the young lady students. IN THE LAND OF FLOWERS Local High School Students to Join in Japanese Operetta As announced in the columns of the Gazette last week, the second number of the High School entertainment course will be given tonight in the school auditorium. Ross Crane, the cartoonist, was to have filled this bill, but was unable to get here in time, and rather than accept a substitute, the local management planned to put on a local talent operetta. This will be given tonight entirely by students of the local High School. It will be Japanese in character and costumes and stage settings will be typically Japanese. A house used in the production was made by students of the manual training department, costumes were made by the domestic science department and the production will be staged by members of the music and literary departments, making it the result of harmonious co-operation among several different departments of the High School. The art department also aided in good work by doing necessary stage painting and making show cards for advertising in local stores. Under the direction of Mrs. E. M. Bartlett and Miss Veda Walker, extensive preparations have been made and much rehearsing done, and attendants INEQUALITIES IN VALUATION SHOWN COMMITTEE CALLING MEETING SUBMITTS SIGNED REPORT TO TAXPAYERS THIRD SUPERVISOR DISTRICT IS SHOWN TO BE MORE HEAVILY ASSESSED THAN OTHERS A committee consisting of A. A. Mills, S. S. Twombly and Arthur Stailey, who called last week's meeting to consider inequalities in valuations placed by County Assessor Sleeper, has made a report which is appended herewith. County Assessor Sleeper who was present at the meeting, made the statement that he had not personally gone over some of the districts in this section of the county, not having time in the multifarious duties of his office so to do and that such inequalities in valuations as exist will have his personal attention before another assessment was made. While inequalities doubtless exist, Sleeper's record shows The bishop was accompanied by a number of Catholic pastors who participated in the impressive ceremonies at the church. He never spoke more eloquently, his thoughts well up spontaneously from the heart. He said it was appropriate to dedicate the academy on this day of Thanksgiving and offer it as a Thanksgiving to God. He welcomed the nuns in charge of the academy to the community and the diocese, and bespoke for them that kindness and liberal spirit which is characteristic of our people. He said God's greatest gift to mankind was children and their education and religious teaching should command our care and earnest attention. Occupying as he does, commanding pre-eminence in the Catholic church, he nevertheless loses no occasion to ask a blessing for non-Catholic friends. Men go to hear him for the eloquence of his sermon, and come away impressed with the depth and breadth and broadmindness of his religion. Officers of the Mass were as follows: Celebrant...Rev. J. J. Gallagher Deacon...Rev. Gratian Ardens Sub-deacon...Rev. Joseph McManus Master of Ceremonies....Rev. F. J. Conaty Deacons of honor to the Rt. Rev. Bishop Conaty—Revs. Joseph Nunan and F. J. Dubbel. Visiting Clergy in the Sanctuary—Revs. R. F. Byrne, P. J. O'Reilly, M. J. Conneally, J. O'Sullivan, Hilary Cassal, M. O'Gorman, S. F. Cain, P. J. McGrath. Bishop Conaty took for his text lines as follows: "Unless the Lord build the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the Lord keep the city, he watcheth in vain that keepeth it."—Psalms 126:1-2. Bishop Conaty said he most sincerely congratulated the pastor, sisters and the people of Anaheim upon the magnificent academy which had just been solemnly blessed and commissioned to go forth upon its mission of education. The bishop publicly extended his welcome and the welcome of the diocese to the Sisters of St. Dominic, who, in answer to the invitation of Rev. F. J. Dubbel, the pastor of the parish, had made this foundation, and had expended the necessary money for the erection of this beautiful school. The bishop said: Under the direction of Mrs. E. M. Bartlett and Miss Veda Walker, extensive preparations have been made and much rehearsing done, and attendants at the High School tonight will witness the finished production given in the best manner possible and with costumes and stage settings of a very high order of merit. "In the Land of Flowers" is the title of the production. Between acts high class specialties will be given. The play starts promptly at 8 o'clock. The only reserved seats for the occasion are those reserved for the season. The remainder of the main floor and the balcony will be open at 35 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. MUTUAL AID SOCIETY'S SUPPER Buena Park Ladies Will Hold Annual Affair Tomorrow Evening (Buena Park Correspondence.) The Ladies' Mutual Aid Society will hold their annual sale and supper on Friday evening, December 6th, in the school hall. All kinds of useful and fancy articles on sale at very reasonable prices. Tea will be served in the afternoon and from 6 to 9 P.M. a turkey supper. The Park ladies have a reputation for serving excellent meals. Supper 35 cents. The Whist Club recently enlarged its membership by adding a fifth table. The new members are Mr. and Mrs. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Weisbach. Their next meeting will be with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Chamberlain in their new home on Olive's street, Anaheim. The Eastern Star Chapter will give a dancing party to the members and friends before the holidays. Date will be announced next week. Too much praise cannot be given the Chamber of Commerce for fixing up the sidewalk leading to their town hall. It was sadly in need of repair, and these public spirited men went at it, in dead earnest, and accomplished—a whole lot. They have arranged for a reception for Mr. Schumacher on Friday, December 13th. The school entertainment given on Friday evening was a grand success. The Hiawatha drill led by Mrs. Nettie Robeson was especially fine. The Parent Teachers' organization at the Park has recently purchased a consider inequalities in valuations placed by County Assessor Sleeper, has made a report which is appended herewith. County Assessor Sleeper who was present at the meeting, made the statement that he had not personally gone over some of the districts in this section of the county, not having time in the multifarious duties of his office so to do and that such inequalities in valuations as exist will have his personal attention before another assessment was made. While inequalities doubtless exist, Sleeper's record shows that he raised the valuation of Orange county this year $8,000,000 and this raise was entirely levied upon corporations in the county which have hitherto be inadequately assessed. We confidently believe he will make good his statement that all inequalities will be eradicated. The committee's statement follows: "At the recent meeting of taxpayers following matters were brought out: Assessor Sleeper made a statement and declared that where he had personally gone over the territory assessments had been equalized and that he intended to go ahead with the work until the problem was finally and equitably solved. Maps of the Fullerton-Placentia section and Tustin had been prepared and lantern slides made from these and the maps thrown on a screen. Gross inequalities were shown in all sections, this in face of the statement of the assessor that the Tustin district had been checked up and properly adjusted. To illustrate, Mr. E. E Beazley, of Fullerton, is assessed $70 per acre more than are his neighbors which causes him to pay $48.30 more taxes on his 20 acres than some of his neighbors pay on like ground and same acreage. The des Granges family are assessed at $56 per acre more than are neighbors across the road, which causes them to pay $174.72 more taxes on their 80 acres than neighbors must pay on equal acreage, the land being the same quality in both cases. In Tustin it was found that some good lemon ground was assessed at $125 per acre, while in Placentia good lemon land is assessed as high as $312 per acre, being an increase of 150 per cent for Placentia. This will increase the Placentia man's taxes by $54, $23 on 20 acres, for county and state purposes alone, and will cost the des Granges family $209.96 on 80 acres over like ground in Tustin for county and state taxes alone. By taking the 10 highest and the 10 lowest in each section it is seen that the Tustin section averages $180 per acre while the Fullerton-Placentia section averages $240, showing an increase of just one third; in Placentia, being that section between Acacia avenue and Placentia avenue, the average is $266, showing an increase over Tustin of 48 per cent. The assessor suggested that committees be appointed to assist in adjusting these unequalities and this was agreed to." "Enormous Increase" Though it was stated that the as Bishop Conaty said he most sincerely congratulated the pastor, sisters and the people of Anaheim upon the magnificent academy which had just been solemnly blessed and commissioned to go forth upon its mission of education. The bishop publicly extended his welcome and the welcome of the diocese to the Sisters of St. Dominic, who, in answer to the invitation of Rev. F. J. Dubbel, the pastor of the parish, had made this foundation, and had expended the necessary money for the erection of this beautiful school. The bishop said: "This is indeed an eventful day on which we dedicate to religion and education, this academy. In all parts of our country on this Thanksgiving day, people unite to thank God for the many blessings which they have received at his hands. As a nation we have indeed reason to thank God for our national prosperity, for the material and spiritual opportunities that are presented to us. We are citizens of a great Republic and we enjoy the inestimable blessings of civil and religious liberty. On all sides we witness the bounty of God, and especially here in California, we have the riches of our fields and the good health brought about by the magnificent climate in which we live. The gifts of nature and of grace should prompt us to sincere thanksgiving. Let us then give thanks to God for all that God has done for us. "On this beautiful Thanksgiving day we dedicate this school to God and to the people. May we not offer it as an act of thanksgiving to Him for the blessings which He so bountifully bestows upon us, hoping that the work done here, may always be pleasing to Him and draw down from Him the blessings it needs for its continued success. "No greater blessing can come to a people than that brought by the successful school, in which the spirit of Christian doctrine forms the warp and woof of its instruction. From the beginning of Christianity the importance of the school has been recognized as essential to the proper instruction of the people in accordance with their religious belief. The school has always (Continued from page 2)" Chamber of Commerce for fixing up the sidewalk leading to their town hall. It was sadly in need of repair, and these public spirited men went at it, in dead earnest, and accomplished a whole lot. They have arranged for a reception for Mr. Schumacher on Friday, December 13th. The school entertainment given on Friday evening was a grand success. The Hiawatha drill led by Mrs. Nettie Robeson was especially fine. The Parent Teachers' organization at the Park has recently purchased a moving picture machine and will give their first regular entertainment on Saturday evening, December 7th, in the school hall. J. K. Wayward and family have returned to their ranch in Orangethorpe from a six-months' visit to their old home in Pittsburg, Pa. ODD FELLOWS WIN BANNER Local Team Demonstrates Superiority Over Orange Brethren The degree team of the local Odd Fellows lodge was awarded the silken banner for superiority of team work over Orange at a final competition held in that city Saturday evening. The local lodge has already won the banner from Fullerton. It is offered the team most creditably exemplifying work in the first degree. The team is composed of 25 members. Orange sent its team to this city Tuesday evening of last week when work in first degree was exemplified. The local team returned the call on Saturday evening and at conclusion of its work was declared to be the winner. Judges were W. A. Goodwin, Walter Trindle and George A. Riley. The locals have held the silken banner two years and are expecting a challenge from the Santa Ana lodge. By taking the 10 highest and the 10 lowest in each section it is seen that the Tustin section averages $180 per acre while the Fullerton-Placentia section averages $240, showing an increase of just one-third; in Placentia, being that section between Acacia avenue and Placentia avenue, the average is $266, showing an increase over Tustin of 48 per cent. The assessor suggested that committees be appointed to assist in adjusting these unequalities and this was agreed to. "Enormous Increase" Though it was stated that the assessor was in nowise responsible for tax increase, he insisted in showing the increase in school taxes in general. There was very little complaint voiced against the school or road taxes, both present or prospective. In fact there was a disposition manifested to inquire into the way of the increase and where it was found necessary no complaint was interposed. In short, all were aware that if we had good schools and good roads these must be paid for. However, as to increase in county and state taxes this was found to be enormous and no explanation was obtained as to why. The increase for county and state purposes alone the current year is $98,206.84, being 24 per cent. This increase has been going on for years as in the past four years it has increased 109 per cent, or more than doubled. This enormous increase has been unequally levied, as the third supervisor district must stand $48,167.95 of the current year increase, being 49 per cent of the increase of the whole county. Of the increase that territory south of Santa Ana stands for but 17 per cent, while north of Santa Ana the increase is 37 per cent, this latter territory including Orange and Garden Grove; for four years the increase has been south of Santa Ana 66 per cent and north of Santa Ana it is 166 per cent. Of increases Assessor Sleeper submitted figures showing that he had caused to be collected from several of the larger corporations an increase of $91,609.97 in two years. He also showed that nine large property owners had been increased $10,360 in taxes in two years, being 80 per cent or averaging MILITIES IN EQUATION DOWN BELLING MEETING ED REPORT TO LAYERS SOR DISTRICT IS MORE HEAVILY THAN OTHERS consisting of A. A. bally and Arthur Statter week's meeting to ties in valuations lessor Sleeper, has which is appended herelessor Sleeper who meeting, made the had not personally the districts in this city, not having time duties of his office such inequalities in will have his perfore another assessWhile inequalities sleeper's record shows 40 per cent each year. Our maps show that in the Fullerton district there are 10 small fellows who were increased in assessed valuation in one year as follows: 1911 1912 Pct E. E. Beazley...$126 $250 98 Zyen Estate ...135 200 48 M. Durnbough ...135 200 48 C. O. Rust ...135 200 48 F. J. Starbuck...102 250 148 P. Nicolas ...45 125 179 C. E. Ruddock ...44 124 185 M. A. Spencer ...45 125 179 Fullerton Inv. Co 45 125 179 Clara T. West ..29 75 160 Average ..... 127 Tustin District 1911 1912 Pct J. C. Lamb ...$60 $125 108 E. G. Holmes ...60 125 108 A. D. Clayton...60 125 108 M. A. Menges...52 125 151 O. S. Lewis...50 176 252 Average ..... 145 "The small fellow who has been increased 40 per cent in one year, his name is legion. "Expenditures "When it comes to expending the money there is a reversal of affairs. For the first quarter of the current year there has been taken from the current expense fund of the county $22,874.89 for road purposes. Of this $15,103.32 has been expended in the second and fifth districts, south of Santa Ana, and $7,771.57 in the third and fourth districts. On a basis of assessed valuation this shows an excess of expenditures of 47 per cent south of Santa Ana and a deficiency of 38 per cent north." "Redistrict" IMPROVEMENTS ORDER OF THE DAY IN CITY COMING OF STATE HIGHWAY LEADS TO MANY CIVIC BETTERMENTS MILES OF STREET PAVING AT HAND—CITY HALL AND PARK IN PROSPECT The city council did well at its meeting Friday evening when it ordered preliminary work taken up for paving three miles or more of city thoroughfares. We have no doubt that this area will be largely increased before paving shall have been completed, and that other streets will be added for this great civic improvement. It may be six months or more before this work begins but that commencement upon preliminaries has been ordered is cause for congratulation on the part of our citizens. The coming of the state highway through Anaheim is of course the leading incentive to this action for Anaheim purposes to make of itself "Expenditures" "When it comes to expending the money there is a reversal of affairs. For the first quarter of the current year there has been taken from the current expense fund of the county $22,874.89 for road purposes. Of this $15,103.32 has been expended in the second and fifth districts, south of Santa Ana, and $7,771.57 in the third and fourth districts. On a basis of assessed valuation this shows an excess of expenditures of 47 per cent south of Santa Ana and a deficiency of 38 per cent north. "Redistrict" To correct this growing tendency it was decided to institute a redistricting of the supervisor districts of the county by the initiative. The third district now contains 31 per cent of the voters and 35 per cent of the assessed valuation of the county. To equalize this it was proposed to redistrict the county, the new second and third districts to be as published in the Gazette of last week. A. A. MILLS, S. S. TWOMBLY, ARTHUR STALEY. HURT IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT "Shorty" Susmil Receives Injuries in Collision With Automobile Fletcher Susmil, commonly known as "Shorty," received severe injuries about 1 o'clock on Thanksgiving day by having the motorcycle which he was riding crash into an automobile headed in the opposite direction driven by Mr. Huff of Tustin. Susmil was on his way to Santa Ana to attend the races and was going at a good rate of speed a short distance south of the Gervais ranch when the accident occurred. A machine was standing in the road, its owner making some repairs when the auto driven by Mr. Huff and the motorcycle attempted to pass it, both going on the same side of the machine. Mr. Huff, wishing to give Susmil the best part of the road, veered off to the left to allow him to pass between the two automobiles. Susmil did not see it that way, and, obeying the rules of the road, kept to the extreme right. The two machines came together with a crash and Susmil was thrown against the machine and then to the side of the road, landing in a cement irrigating ditch. He suffered a compound commuted fracture of both legs below the knee and the left arm at the wrist. Besides this he was bruised all over and has been complaining of pains in the head and back. The injured man was rushed to the office of a physician and later taken to the sanitarium where the bones were set and the patient made as comfortable as possible. Dr. Janss, his attending physician, said Tuesday that the young man was doing nicely and had a good chance for recovery. With this great civic improvement now officially under way will come the question of a city park and a magnificent city hall. These items of civic adornment will engage the earnest attention and well wishes of the community and will be taken in hand and pushed to consummation ere long. The city is on the upward trend and is moving to set its house in order to the end that we may make favorable impression upon the tens of thousands of visitors who will pass through our gates the coming year. Credit is due the city trustees for starting initial steps for this great work and credit is also due the board of trade for unanimously backing the enterprise. Likewise credit it due to members of the board of trade committee circulating petitions for signatures, with especial credit to Judge Frank Shanley Alexander Henry and A. W. Wood, who have given much of their time and attention for some weeks past for bringing about its glorious consummation. Therefore, congratulations are extended all around. With a greater and more magnificent Anaheim view, Jet us take up this work of street paving and push it to a speedy conclusion. BASKETBALL AND TENNIS Huntington Beach and Anaheim Will Hold Contest Saturday The third game of the season for three miles or more of city thoroughfares. We have no doubt that this area will be largely increased before paving shall have been completed, and that other streets will be added for this great civic improvement. It may be six months or more before this work begins but that commencement upon preliminaries has been ordered is cause for congratulation on the part of our citizens. The coming of the state highway through Anaheim is of course the leading incentive to this action for Anaheim purposes to make of itself one of the most attractive cities in the Southland. Within a year we shall have hundreds of autos passing through, bearing tourist travelers from the East, many of them looking for homes in this famous clime. It is to these people the city desires to appeal with a view to adding many of them to our population. They are of the desirable class. We have such men and women here already, coming as tourist travelers they were so impressed with the beauties of the valley that, like the man who ate of the fruit of the lotus tree, they would fein live forever by its side. In less than five years' time we hope to see the population of Anaheim doubled. With this great civic improvement now officially under way will come the question of a city park and a magnificent city hall. These items of civic adornment will engage the earnest attention and well wishes of the community and will be taken in hand and pushed to consummation ere long. The city is on the upward trend and is moving to set its house in order to the end that we may make favorable impression upon the tens of thousands of visitors who will pass through our gates the coming year. Credit is due the city trustees for starting initial steps for this great work and credit is also due the board of trade for unanimously backing the enterprise. Likewise credit it due to members of the board of trade committee circulating petitions for signatures, with especial credit to Judge Frank Shanley Alexander Henry and A. W. Wood, who have given much of their time and attention for some weeks past for bringing about its glorious consummation. Therefore, congratulations are extended all around. With a greater and more magnificent Anaheim view, Jet us take up this work of street paving and push it to a speedy conclusion. BASKETBALL AND TENNIS Huntington Beach and Anaheim Will Hold Contest Saturday The third game of the season for THANKSGIVING SERVICE Interesting Meeting Held in Christian Church on Tuesday Last The local W. C. T. U. held a Thanksgiving and praise meeting at the Christian church, Tuesday the 26th. The meeting was opened by the president and devotionals were led by Mrs. Crone. Two songs, appropriate for the occasion, were rendered by high school pupils. Interesting reports from the superintendents of the different departments were given and showed good work being done. Songs by a quartet were given after which Rev. C. R. Moore delivered the address of the afternoon. Many things to be thankful for were brought out in a vivid and instructive manner and the statistics given were very interesting. The closing prayer was offered by Rev. Sutherland and the meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. G. Foster, December 10. Mrs. Lagourge requests that all fruit jars for the Southern California Home for Women and Children be taken to Mrs. Foster's home by the next meeting or before if possible. The Ladies' Guild of St. Michael's Episcopal church will meet this Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Harry Dyer on North Lemon street. BASKETBALL AND TENNIS Huntington Beach and Anaheim Will Hold Contest Saturday The third game of the season for the Anaheim High School in the county basketball league will be held with Huntington Beach on the local high school grounds Saturday. Both teams have been doing good work and a good game is looked forward to. The Anaheim team has won from Orange by a score of 40 to 25, and last Wednesday lost to Fullerton by the score of 26 to 23, so this is something of an important game and the locals are determined to win. They have been putting up a hard fight for the championship and will go in Saturday's game at their best. A good game is promised, and the public is invited to attend. The Huntington Beach school has challenged the Anaheim school to a faculty and student tennis tournament to be held Saturday morning. The challenge has been accepted and some very interesting games are anticipated. The local faculty will be represented by Messrs. Turner, Hall, Lent and Miss Veda Walker. The student body will be represented by Alexander Huch, Lawrence Evans, John Spencer, Miss Lila Abbott and Miss Fern Fergus. The tournament will begin at 10 o'clock A.M. Saturday. Postmaster and Mrs. Duckworth were hosts at a family reunion and turkey dinner at their hospitable home on Broadway Thanksgiving.