anaheim-gazette 1913-04-17

PIONEER CANAL REPLACED BY PIPE LINE HALF CENTURY SERVICE GIVES IT HONORABLE RETIREMENT—FIRST DITCH IN VALLEY VOLUME OF WATER COMING TO TOWN WILL BE INCREASED FROM 700 TO 1,800 INCHES After a continuous service of 54 years the eastside ditch which brought the first water from the river to Anaheim in 1859, has been replaced for a distance of two miles by a 36-inch cement pipe line. Superintendent Arthur Porter has had a force of 125 men and 25 teams on the job for 16 days, and last week discontinued operations in order to permit water to be served irrigators in this section. Water was turned into the canal on Monday and will probably be continued for 10 days or two weeks. At the end of this time it is proposed to continue work upon the pipe line, which will be constructed to a conjunction of a pipe line of similar dimensions now running two miles hitherward from the Yorba res gravel, and the walls are three inches thick. Each of the two-foot joints has a weight of 786 pounds. The company's main pipe yard is located at Crowther's corner at pumping plant No. 2, and here also a gang of men is working overtime making pipe to be used in construction of the pipe line. Three hundred feet of pipe are also turned out here daily, making a total of 600 feet from the two yards. A carload of cement is used daily, or three carloads a week. On Friday operations were suspended for a time, the supply of cement in stock having been exhausted. The company had been promised three carloads a week, but this amount was not received last week. The company is making and laying the pipe line at a cost of approximately $1.20 per foot. A force of 125 men was kept busy during the laying of the pipe, digging the trench, trimming the willow bushes growing alongside the ditch, and uprooting other willow trees to make room for the workmen. A trench six feet deep and six feet wide was dug, the pipe laid, and the line covered for the two miles in 16 days. The line recently laid extends from the road in front of Mr. Tucker's place to the corner of East and Sycamore streets. The 1¼ miles remaining to be laid after local irrigators are supplied with water, extends from the Berry ranch to Tucker's place. Of the 125 men employed in laying the line, three crews of eight men each did the actual lay- ment pipe line. Superintendent Arthur Porter has had a force of 125 men and 25 teams on the job for 16 days, and last week discontinued operations in order to permit water to be served irrigators in this section. Water was turned into the canal on Monday and will probably be continued for 10 days or two weeks. At the end of this time it is proposed to continue work upon the pipe line, which will be constructed to a conjunction of a pipe line of similar dimensions now running two miles hitherward from the Yorba reservoir. When the pipe line is completed, the distance covered from the reservoir will be five and a quarter miles. At present one and a quarter miles of pipe line remains to be laid, and this will be completed within two weeks after resumption of operations. The cost of the entire pipe line will be about $25,000. It will carry a volume of 1,800 inches, which increases the capacity of the old earthen ditch 1,100 inches. Construction of the old earthen ditch was begun in 1859, a year following the organization of the colony enterprise in San Francisco, and was completed for the irrigating system of 1859. Its capacity was 700 inches. It was fringed by a willow hedge, and at the four principal roads leading into town a large swinging gate was erected which was closed at night in order to keep from the settlement stock which ranged the valley by thousands. The main canal continued in its present location to the present time, and one of the distributing ditches crossed Center street diagonally from a point where Kistler's bakery now stands, and crossing the street where Beebe's garage is now. The pipe line will bring water from the Yorba reservoir, which was constructed in 1898. The reservoir did away with night irrigation in this section, and is one of the contributing causes to the era of great progress and development which has characterized this locality for ten years past. Previous to building the reservoir, the earthen ditch continued from that point five miles up the river. In those days day and night irrigation was necessary, but following construction of the reservoir, night irrigation was cut out. Night water was turned into the reservoir and was taken out into distributing ditches at dawn the following day. For many years previously night irrigation had not been practiced on the north side of the district, the Tuffree reservoir caring for night water, and distributing it into laterals during the day time. The Yorba reservoir covers an area of 50 acres, and now contains water to a depth of 40 feet. It is one of the largest pipe line. Superintendent Arthur Porter has had a force of 125 men and 25 teams on the job for 16 days, and last week discontinued operations in order to permit water to be served irrigators in this section. Water was turned into the canal on Monday and will probably be continued for 10 days or two weeks. At the end of this time it is proposed to continue work upon the pipe line, which will be constructed to a conjunction of a pipe line of similar dimensions now running two miles hitherward from the Yorba reservoir. When the pipe line is completed, the distance covered from the reservoir will be five and a quarter miles. At present one and a quarter miles of pipe line remains to be laid, and this will be completed within two weeks after resumption of operations. The cost of the entire pipe line will be about $25,000. It will carry a volume of 1,800 inches, which increases the capacity of the old earthen ditch 1,100 inches. Construction of the old earthen ditch was begun in 1859, a year following the organization of the colony enterprise in San Francisco, and was completed for the irrigating system of 1859. Its capacity was 700 inches. It was fringed by a willow hedge, and at the four principal roads leading into town a large swinging gate was erected which was closed at night in order to keep from the settlement stock which ranged the valley by thousands. The main canal continued in its present location to the present time, and one of the distributing ditches crossed Center street diagonally from a point where Kistler's bakery now stands, and crossing the street where Beebe's garage is now. The pipe line will bring water from the Yorba reservoir, which was constructed in 1898. The reservoir did away with night irrigation in this section, and is one of the contributing causes to the era of great progress and development which has characterized this locality for ten years past. Previous to building the reservoir, the earthen ditch continued from that point five miles up the river. In those days day and night irrigation was necessary, but following construction of the reservoir, night irrigation was cut out. Night water was turned into the reservoir and was taken out into distributing ditches at dawn the following day. For many years previously night irrigation had not been practiced on the north side of the district, the Tuffree reservoir caring for night water, and distributing it into laterals during the day time. The Yorba reservoir covers an area of 50 acres, and now contains water to a depth of 40 feet. It is one of the largest pipe lines in Superintendent Arthur Porter has had a force of 125 men and 25 teams on the job for 16 days, and last week discontinued operations in order to permit water to be served irrigators in this section. Water was turned into the canal on Monday and will probably be continued for 10 days or two weeks. At the end of this time it is proposed to continue work upon the pipe line, which will be constructed to a conjunction of a pipe line of similar dimensions now running two miles hitherward from the Yorba reservoir. When the pipe line is completed, the distance covered from the reservoir will be five and a quarter miles. At present one and a quarter miles of pipe line remains to be laid, and this will be completed within two weeks after resumption of operations. The cost of the entire pipe line will be about $25,000. It will carry a volume of 1,800 inches, which increases the capacity of the old earthen ditch 1,100 inches. Construction of the old earthen ditch was begun in 1859, a year following the organization of the colony enterprise in San Francisco, and was completed for the irrigating system of 1859. Its capacity was 700 inches. It was fringed by a willow hedge, and at the four principal roads leading into town a large swinging gate was erected which was closed at night in order to keep from the settlement stock which ranged the valley by thousands. The main canal continued in its present location to the present time, and one of the distributing ditches crossed Center street diagonally from a point where Kistler's bakery now stands, and crossing the street where Beebe's garage is now. The pipe line will bring water from the Yorba reservoir, which was constructed in 1898. The reservoir did away with night irrigation in this section, and is one of the contributing causes to the era of great progress and development which has characterized this locality for ten years past. Previous to building the reservoir, the earthen ditch continued from that point five miles up the river. In those days day and night irrigation was necessary, but following construction of the reservoir, night irrigation was cut out. Night water was turned into the reservoir and was taken out into distributing ditches at dawn the following day. For many years previously night irrigation had not been practiced on the north side of the district, the Tuffree reservoir caring for night water, and distributing it into laterals during the day time. The Yorba reservoir covers an area of 50 acres, and now contains water to a depth of 40 feet. It is one of the largest pipe lines in Superintendent Arthur Porter has had a force of 125 men and 25 teams on the job for 16 days, and last week discontinued operations in order to permit water to be served irrigators in this section. Water was turned into the canal on Monday and will probably be continued for 10 days or two weeks. At the end of this time it is proposed to continue work upon the pipe line, which will be constructed to a conjunction of a pipe line of similar dimensions now running two miles hitherward from the Yorba reservoir. When the pipe line is completed, the distance covered from the reservoir will be five and a quarter miles. At present one and a quarter miles of pipe线 remains to be laid, and this will be constructed for little more than a week. At one point it was necessary to make a cut through a hill, 18 feet in height, and extending 1,400 feet. On Saturday a gang of workmen was engaged in laying concrete for a gate at the outlet of the reservoir, and water will be flowing through the line in a few days. The pipe yards are also working at present manufacturing 36-inch pipe for North Branch ditch, which is to be piped from Chapman’s corner a distance of 2½ miles to the city of Fullerton to provide more water for irrigators in that section, and this work will be taken up in near future. During the year past, the water company has expended more than $100,000 in permanent improvements throughout the district. Its royalty from the Amalgamated oil amounts to $8,000 monthly, and as new wells are brought in at La Habra reservoir site, this sum increases. It is believed that amount to be received by company this year from oil royalties will exceed $100,000. None of the company's outstanding bonds mature before two years, and the oil money will probably be largely used in further permanent improvements to the system. As outstanding obligations fall due, it is calculated that oil will be more than sufficient to meet them. Thus local irrigators are on velvet, and with increase in their water supply from 700 to 1,800 inches daily by construction of pipe lines their lot promises to be Alto for second place in registerscolastic event. 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The point winningStockton，25；AnasAlto，13；Pomona，1High，6；Marysville，6；Ukiah，5；PasadauUnion，5；Berkeley，4；3；Oakland，3；SanRosa，3；Petluma，Healdsburg，1；Pacific Two athletesfromwonthemeet. A heavy wind blewaway.preventtheregisteringfasttime.AngelesHighranseenStocktoninboththe was necessary, but following construction of the reservoir, night irrigation was cut out. Night water was turned into the reservoir and was taken out into distributing ditches at dawn the following day. For many years previously night irrigation had not been practiced on the north side of the district, the Tuffree reservoir caring for night water, and distributing it into laterals during the day time. The Yorba reservoir covers an area of 50 acres, and now contains water to a depth of 40 feet. It is one of the largest reservoirs in Southern California. While the old earthen ditch now passing into history dates back to more than half a century, and brought the first water to the colony, it was not the first irrigating canal to be built in Orange county. More than a hundred years before this time, the Mission Fathers at San Juan had built ditches for the distribution of water. These early canals afterwards passed into disuse, but for many years past, have brought water from the river to the fertile fields about the old mission town. It is therefore not too much to say that the eastside ditch is the oldest irrigating canal in continuous service in Southern California. Superintendent Porter completed the present line in record time, and but for the necessity of turning in water, would probably have had the entire line completed this week. He has a force of 25 men engaged in making the pipe to be used in the work at a yard on Anna Dierkson's ranch adjoining the ditch, where clean gravel is obtainable, and the cost of hauling is lessened. Two molds are in use, making pipe joints two feet in length and 300 feet of pipe are turned out daily at this yard. The pipe is made of concrete, one part of cement to four parts this year from oil royalties will exceed $100,000. None of the company's outstanding bonds mature before two years, and the oil money will probably be largely used in further permanent improvements to the system. As outstanding obligations fall due, it is calculated that oil will be more than sufficient to meet them. Thus local irrigators are on velvet, and with increase in their water supply from 700 to 1,800 inches daily by construction of pipe lines, their lot promises to be a still happier one. EVANGELISTIC MEETING The German Methodist and German Baptist churches of Anaheim will unite in a campaign of evangelistic meetings. Rev. J. H. Merkel, who traveled a number of years in the East and Middle West as evangelist, singing and preaching the Gospel, will be with us one or possibly two weeks. The meetings will be held at the German Baptist church, corner Broadway and Lemon streets, commencing Monday, April 21 at 7:30 P.M., every evening except Saturday. The evangelist will sing and preach in German only. Come, every evening and hear good tidings of great joy. A suit brought recently by Anna Rothfuss against her former husband, C. F. Rothfuss of Anaheim and his present wife, Mina Rothfuss, was dismissed this week at the request of Attorney E. D. Martindale of Los Angeles. The plaintiff asked for judgment decreeing title to her in certain stocks alleged to have been turned over by Rothfuss to his present wife to defeat a $1,600 judgment secured in Los Angeles against him by the plaintiff. AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1913 BEEBE-ELLIOTT AGAIN WIN HONORS FORMER SETS TWO NEW INTER-SCHOLASTIC RECORDS IN STAN-FORD TRACK MEET LATTER LANDS SECOND IN DISCUS THROW—ANAHEIM'S TOTAL IS 13 POINTS Clarence Beebe and Raymond Elliott returned Tuesday from Stanford, where they cleaned up 13 points for Anaheim in the track meet held in that city Saturday, and tied this city with Palo Alto for second place in the annual interscolastic event. Beebe won first in the mile and half-mile runs and Elliott annexed second in the discus throw. Beebe made the mile in 4:38 2-5, setting a new record and clipping off 3-5 seconds from the Stanford "Prep" record made by Ken Lee of Los Angeles in 1906. He negotiated the half-mile in 2:31 5, breaking the record made by Boone of San Bernardino two years ago. He thus set two new inter-scolastic records, and again showed The 100-yard dash—Parker (Stockton) first, Johnson (Los Angeles High) second, Briggs (Healdsburg) third; time, 10 3-5 seconds. Broad jump—Wallace (Palo Alto) first, Lachmund (Palo Alto) second, Chapman (Berkeley) third; distance, 22 feet 10 inches. The 440-yard dash—Parker (Stockton) first, Parker (Pomona) second, Lawton (Berkeley) third; time, 52 seconds. The 220-yard hurdles — Grunsky (Stockton) first, Urban (Marysville) second, Wood (Gridley) third; time, 27 seconds. Pole vault—Munger (Santa Paula) first, Nicols (Pomona) second, Hall (Santa Paula) third height, 11 feet 8 inches. The 220-yard dash—Parker (Stockton) first, Johnson (Los Angeles High) second, Lachmund (Palo Alto) third; time, 23 1-5 second. Half-mile run—Beebe (Anaheim) first, Chapman (Santa Rosa) second, Frye (Berkeley) third; time, 2 minutes 13-5 seconds. Discus throw—Bagnard (Pasadena) first, Elliott (Anaheim) second, Thompson (Pacific Grove) third; distance, 122 feet 3 inches. High jump—Nichols (Pomona) first, Lachmund (Palo Alto) and Dykes (Petaluma) tied for second; height, 5 feet 10¼ inches. Mile relay (five-men teams) won by Berkeley High; time, 3 minutes and progress closely to the outset say a few eyes the paper, see how was over "Yes," has not ing this. BUCK BEEBE AND RAY ELLIOTT RECEIVE HEARTY WELCOME AFTER SUCCESSFUL TRIP MET BY SCHOOL EN MASSE WITH BAND, AND PARADE THROUGH STREETS FOLLOWS Crowned with glory by their success in the track meets recently held at Berkeley and Stanford, "Buck" Beebe and Ray Elliott were met upon their return to this city Tuesday afternoon by the entire student body of the high school and merchants of the city, and were triumphantly driven about the city in automobiles, preceded by the Cadet band, and followed by a long procession of high school students rejoicing over the honor brought the local school by the two lad's success in the up-state meets. The boys returned from Stanford on the Yale, arriving at San Pedro at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. There they were met by a committee from the high school and members of the board of trade to the BIG RECEPTION ACCORDED TO ATHLETES BUCK BEEBE AND RAY ELLIOTT RECEIVE HEARTY WELCOME AFTER SUCCESSFUL TRIP MET BY SCHOOL EN MASSE WITH BAND, AND PARADE THROUGH STREETS FOLLOWS Crowned with glory by their success in the track meets recently held at Berkeley and Stanford, "Buck" Beebe and Ray Elliott were met upon their return to this city Tuesday afternoon by the entire student body of the high school and merchants of the city, and were triumphantly driven about the city in automobiles, preceded by the Cadet band, and followed by a long procession of high school students rejoicing over the honor brought the local school by the two lad's success in the up-state meets. The boys returned from Stanford on the Yale, arriving at San Pedro at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. There they were met by a committee from the high school and members of the board of trade to the Alto for second place in the annual interscolastic event. Beebe won first in the mile and half-mile runs and Elliott annexed second in the discus throw. Beebe made the mile in 4:38 2-5, setting a new record and clipping off 3-5 seconds from the Stanford "Prep" record made by Ken Lee of Los Angeles in 1906. He negotiated the half-mile in 2:31-5, breaking the record made by Boone of San Bernardino two years ago. He thus set two new coast inter-scolastic records, and again showed that he was living up to the name of "Anaheim Marvel," which has been bestowed upon him recently. Elliott came second in the discus throw, first place being won by Bagnard of Pasadena with a heave of 122 feet 3 inches. Next to Parker of Stockton, who won three firsts, the 100, 220 and 440 yard dashes, Beebe was the star of the meet. In his matchless style, he rambled around the track, beating his nearest competitor by several yards, and finishing in seemingly as good condition as when he started. First winning the mile and later in the day winning the half-mile, he was vigorously applauded and echoing cheers were given for him by people in the grandstands. He won first in the mile and first in the half-mile on the Berkeley oval a week ago Saturday and at the same time Elliott came third in the discus, tieing Anaheim with Healdsburg for third place with 10 points. At the Stanford meet Saturday they scored a total of 13 points and tied Palo Alto for second place. Previous to this, both boys had distinguished themselves in track work in county and Southern California meets, and their friends here confidently looked forward to their winning high honors in the coast meets at Berkeley and Stanford. They were not disappointed, for the local lads placed Anaheim on the athletic map of the coast, and people who had never heard the name before, are looking on their dust-covered maps to see where Anaheim is located. The point winning by schools was: Stockton, 25; Anaheim, 13; Palo Alto, 13; Pomona, 11; Los Angeles High, 6; Marysville, 6; Santa Paula, 6; Ukiah, 5; Pasadena, 5; Exeter Union, 5; Berkeley, 4; Harvard School, 3; Oakland, 3; San Benito, 3; Santa Rosa, 3; Petluma, 2; Gridley, 2; Healdsburg, 1; Pacific Grove, 1. Two athletes from Stockton High won the meet. A heavy wind blew up the straight away, preventing the sprinters from registering fast time. Johnson of Los Angeles High ran second to Parker of Stockton in both the 100 and 220-yard first. Chapman (Santa Rosa) second, Frye (Berkeley) third; time, 2 minutes 13-5 seconds. Discus throw—Bagnard (Pasadena) first, Elliott (Anaheim) second, Thompson (Pacific Grove) third; distance, 122 feet 3 inches. High jump—Nichols (Pomona) first, Lachmund (Palo Alto) and Dykes (Petaluma) tied for second; height, 5 feet 10¼ inches. Mile relay (five-men teams) won by Berkeley High; time, 3 minutes and 23 seconds. West, Anderson and Adkinson of Santa Ana were in the meet but were unable to score any points. Beebe is in a winning class all by himself and his many friends in this city and throughout the county confidently look forward to his being entered in the international games at Stockholm in a few years. He belongs in that class and if present indications are anything, he will surely be there and come home as the world's champion. Why not? OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SUPERVISORS Report of Tuesday's Proceedings by County Clerk Williams Santa Ana, Cal., April 15, 1913. The board met pursuant to adjournment. All members and the clerk present. Demands on the county of Orange on the hospital fund were allowed as read. The sheriff was directed to serve notice upon L. N. Brooks and Mrs. Zadie F. Jones, to remove all obstructions on a certain street in the town of Laguna Beach, which has been dedicated to the county. The application of the Pacific Electric Railway Company to excavate and fill in Electric avenue, Main street and Ocean avenue near Bay City, was granted. The county surveyor was directed to prepare plans and specifications for the building of a bridge across Anaheim Bay, said plans and specifications to be submitted to the United States engineer's office. Bids were received for the construction of Myers bridge, and the contract was awarded to S. E. Talbert for $2,879.00, said bid being the lowest bid. The petition of John Beneke, et al., of Anaheim road district, to discontinue Citron street, was set for hearing on May 7, 1913, at 11 A.M. The deeds were accepted for right of way for a county road in Placentia townsite, known as Melrose avenue. The county auditor by the entire student body of the high school and merchants of the city, and were triumphantly driven about the city in automobiles, preceded by the Cadet band, and followed by a long procession of high school students rejoicing over the honor brought the local school by the two lad's success in the up-state meets. The boys returned from Stanford on the Yale, arriving at San Pedro at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. There they were met by a committee from the high school and members of the board of trade to the number of 22, in four automobiles and were taken to Long Beach where they were treated to a swell luncheon at one of the city's most stylish cafes. After waiting a short time the trip to this city was begun and at 2:45 o'clock the party arrived at the corner of Center street and the county road where it was greeted by the entire student body numbering 200, with Crowther's Cadet band in attendance. The autos stopped on West Center street near the high school and the victorious athletes were soon surrounded by their many friends who were eager to shake their hands and extend congratulations on their success. The parade was soon started, with the band in front, followed by several machines, in the first of which Beebe, and in the second Elliott, were riding. Then came machines filled with students of the high school, singing, yelling and waving their pennants. At one point in the procession through town, the machines stopped to allow of congratulations by merchants of the city, and then the parade was resumed and the party returned to the high school where a rousing session was held. School songs and yells were rendered with a spirit never shown before for many years past, and there was danger for a time of the roof's cracking from the deafening noise. When Beebe and Elliott, with Coach Hall, Chas. Eygabroad and Rev. Markle appeared it was the sign for tremendous applause upon the part of the large crowd assembled in the hall. Coach Walter Hall, to whose efforts Beebe's success is largely due, was the first speaker, and he extolled the virtues of the Anaheim athletes in fine manner, commending them to anybody wishing for traveling companions, and praising them for their conduct while in the north. He said their gentlemanly actions were something of which the whole town might be proud. He then mentioned the athletic success of the local representatives, saying that Beebe was slightly "peeved" because there was no live competition for him, no one being on hand who could make him run and he had things all his own Two athletes from Stockton High won the meet. A heavy wind blew up the straight away, preventing the sprinters from registering fast time. Johnson of Los Angeles High ran second to Parker of Stockton in both the 100 and 220-yard dashes. Grunsky of Stockton was first in both hurdle events and his points, added to Parker’s, gave his school a big lead. Bagnard of Pasadena High won the discus throw and established a new record of 122 feet 3 inches for the Stanford meet. Nichols of Pomona easily won the high jump and took second in the pole vault. Parker of Pomona took second to Parker of Stockton in the 440-yard dash. Caughey of Ukiah put the twelve-pound shot 50 feet, establishing a new record here. Summary Mile run—Beebe (Anaheim) first, Wilson (San Benito) second, Swain (Palo Alto) third; time, 4 minutes 38 2-5 seconds. Hammer throw — Walter (Exeter Union) first, Melvin (Oakland) second, Peach (Palo Alto) third; distance, 166 feet 2 inches. The 120-yard hurdles — Grunsky (Stockton) first; Nourse (Harvard School) second, Wood (Gridley) third; time, 16 3-5 seconds. Shot put—Caughey (Ukiah) first, Bihlman (Marysville) second, Reimers (Berkeley) third; distance, 50 feet. specifications to be submitted to the United States engineer’s office. Bids were received for the construction of the Myers bridge, and the contract was awarded to S. E. Talbert for $2,879.00, said bid being the lowest bid. The petition of John Beneke, et al., of Anaheim road district, to discontinue Citron street, was set for hearing on May 7, 1913, at 11 A.M. The deeds were accepted for right of way for a county road in Placentia townsite, known as Melrose avenue. The county auditor was directed to transfer $4,864.50 from the highway fund to the current expense fund. The board purchased one 40 horse-power Overland automobile for $1,600, and one 30 horse-power readster for $1,300, from F. L. Austin. Said automobiles being for the use of the highway commission. Supervisor Schumacher was given permission to purchase an oil heater at a cost to exceed $300.00. The board adjourned to May 6, 1913, at 10 A.M. W. B. WILLIAMS, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. Three members of the faculty of the College of Music of the University of Southern California will give an interesting recital in the Fremont school auditorium on the evening of the 24th of April. The piano department will be represented by Miss Trowbridge, the cello by Prof. Carl Bright, and the vocal by Prof. Horatio Cogswell. All are accomplished musicians and a rare treat is promised to everyone who hears them. In addition to these accomplished musicians from the U. S. C. College of Music, our own popular and talented Miss Veda Walker has kindly consented to assist. To all lovers of art this will be an opportunity of enjoyment not to be missed. first speaker, and he extolled the virtues of the Anaheim athletes in fine manner, commending them to anybody wishing for traveling companions, and praising them for their conduct while in the north. He said their gentlemanly actions were something of which the whole town might be proud. He then mentioned the athletic success of the local representatives, saying that Beebe was slightly "peeved" because there was no live competition for him, no one being on hand who could make him run, and he had things all his own way without trying. He said that while Anaheim was beaten by Hollywood, Pomona and other high schools in Southern California, she had beaten them all in the big coast meet, Hollywood being shut out, and Pomona winning only 1 point. And Elliott, he continued, has done excellent consistent work, doing better in every meet in which he has taken part. This year was held the eighth interscholastic meet at Stanford and Beebe beat the mile and half-mile records made in those eight years, and for that he was presented with two silver cups. These were on display on the stage at the time and were greeted with applause. The perpetual cup, to be presented the school winning second place was also shown, and was likewise greeted with applause. "Beebe has been entered in 10 races this season," said Mr. Hall, "in each of which gold medals were given winner of first place, silver medals to winner of second place, and bronze medals to winner of third. As a result of participating in these races, Beebe now wears 10 gold medals." Cheer upon cheer was given for Beebe, his cups and medals by the loyal students. Rev. Markle, who has followed the MISS HAHN MEETS FRIGHTFUL DEATH WENT TO FILL INCUBATOR LAMP, RUSHES FROM BASEMENT IN FLAMES—DIES NEXT DAY WAS ONE OF COUNTY'S MOST BEAUTIFUL AND LOVING YOUNG LADIES—HAS MANY FRIENDS Miss Lydia Hahn, 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Hahn, residing on the Garden Grove road, was burned to death by kerosene at the family home on Thursday evening last at 5:30 o'clock. Miss Hahn had just returned from taking a music lesson in this city, when her mother requested her to fill the lamps in two incubators in use in the basement of the residence, as Mr. Hahn was busy in the field. The young lady complied and procuring the oil can, went to the basement to fill the lamps. She had entered the basement only a few moments, when her mother was horrified to see her rush out, her clothing a flame from head to foot. Hearing the the applause had died away, said "if you people were as near seasick as I am, you wouldn't ask me to make a speech." Elliott was next called upon for a talk. He said the day had been one of surprises. They had been surprised when they were met by such a large crowd of Anaheim people at San Pedro; they had been surprised when they were met by the entire school here in town and they had been surprised when they were accorded the honor of a parade through town with a band. "All that got our goats," he concluded. Chas. Eygabroad, president of the board of trade, was next introduced. Mr. Eygabroad commended the students for their loyal support of their representatives, and said that the merchants of the city were back of the school in everything it undertakes. "We are proud of our magnificent high school," he said, "and we're proud of the students of that school." Reaching behind a pedestal on the school platform he drew aside a piece of paper, disclosing two large silver cups, which he raised so that all might see them. These were presented Beebe and Elliott in an appropriate speech by Mr. Eygabroad, representing the board of trade. Vice-President Walter Spaeth of the student body organization, in conclusion said, "no matter how seasick the boys are, they aren't half as sick as they made their competitors feel over the results of the track meets." Dr. George Bunker and Mrs. Ernestine Kraatz were married on Monday afternoon at the bride's residence on Claudina street by Rev. Moore of the Christian church. The groom is 62 and the bride 53. The happy couple drove to Santa Ana Monday morning and procured a marriage license, returning to this city for the marriage ceremony in the afternoon. The bride is a sister of Mrs. N. Hart and has resided in this city a number of years. She is a lady of amiable disposition and has many friends throughout the community who extend felicitations over the happy event. Dr. Bunker has resided here for some months past, having offices at the home of the bride. The marriage follows a short courtship and the couple's many friends extend to them best wishes for a long and happy wedded life. A large delegation of Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, went to Whittier on Friday evening in autos and participated in lodge work during the opening. The delegation numbered 50 at 5:30 o'clock. Miss Hahn had just returned from taking a music lesson in this city, when her mother requested her to fill the lamps in two incubators in use in the basement of the residence, as Mr. Hahn was busy in the field. The young lady complied and procuring the oil can, went to the basement to fill the lamps. She had entered the basement only a few moments, when her mother was horrified to see her rush out, her clothing a flame from head to foot. Hearing the screams of Mrs. Hahn and the children of the family, and seeing the frightful spectacle of his daughter in flames, Mr. Hahn rushed to the scene and quickly procuring a rug, wrapped it about the unfortunate girl and put out the fire. A telephone call was immediately sent to this city, and Dr. Beebe responded, breaking a few speed regulations in reaching the scene of the accident. He found the girl had sustained such serious burns that she would not be able to survive. Her body was very badly burned, her breast and other portions of her body being charred deeply. The lower part of her face was burned badly and she was beyond recognition. All that was possible was done for the unfortunate girl. The pain being lessened and everything made easy for her, but her burns were so bad that she could not live, and she passed away at 8 o'clock Friday morning. Funeral services were held in this city Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the German-Lutheran church, of which deceased had been a member, Rev. Schmelzer officiating. Short services were held at the Hahn residence previous to the services at the church. Interment was made in Anaheim cemetery. It is not known how the frightful accident occurred, as Miss Hahn is accustomed to filling the lamps and taking care of the incubators, and she was always careful in the proceeding, removing the lamps to the outside of the building for filling. Although she was conscious to the last, she was not questioned about the cause of the accident, for fear of exciting her. She was calm and bid her parents and friends an affectionate farewell, telling her mother not to grieve about her. At 8 o'clock Friday morning she passed away. Miss Hahn was a very beautiful girl, and was surrounded by a host of friends, in this city and neighboring sections, who regret exceedingly the untimely end of one of the county's fairest daughters, one whose faithful and loving disposition made her a favorite among all with whom she came in contact. The family has the sym- A large delegation of Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, went to Whittier on Friday evening in autos and participated in lodge work during the evening. The delegation numbered 50 members of Company 26, under command of Captain Walter Amstutz. Features of the evening were a parade through the streets, attended by several hundred knights and two brass bands. Later in the evening all hands attended a minstrel performance given by local talent. Company 26 will send a large delegation to Los Angeles on the evening of the 22nd, when they will participate in lodge work in that city. Miss Ryan entertained the 500 Club Wednesday afternoon at her home, Ramona Villa, Miss Everhardy winning first prize and Mrs. Closson second. Delicious refreshments were served in the dining room where the violet color scheme was carried out. The tally and place cards were the artistic work of Miss Beryl Kennedy who assisted her aunt, Miss Ryan, in receiving. The Plaindealer Zoo has been for some weeks past minus its principal curiosity, Editor Valjean having been detained at his home with a severe attack of sciatic rheumatism. Mr. Valjean is improving in health, and threatens to throw away his crutches at the first favorable opportunity. Mr. Hahn had hardly extinguished the flames on the girl's clothing when he saw a fire raging in the basement of his residence, and quickly procuring a hose, he extinguished the confagration with water from his tank near-by. The entire contents of the basement had been burned, and all evidence which might have solved the mystery of how the fire started was destroyed. It is thought the oil must have in some way been spilled on the girl's dress and on the floor and this caught fire from the burning lamps in the incubators. The house was very seriously endangered and would probably not have been saved had not Mr. Hahn been present at the time. Ross Phegley has accepted a position as stenographer and clerk in the German American bank, and is on the job early and late. Mr. Phegley has been for more than a year past with the Provident Life & Trust Company in Los Angeles. An increase of business at the local banking institution made additional help necessary and he accepted a call to come to this city.