anaheim-gazette 1913-05-08

YOUNG JAPANESE KILLED BY SANTA FE CHIKAZO MARIKAMA COMMITS SUICIDE NORTH OF TOWN FRIDAY MORNING THROWS HIMSELF ON RAIL, BADLY LACERATED BY CARWHEELS OF FREIGHT TRAIN Chikazo Marikama, a Japanese aged 25 years, committed suicide Friday morning at 7:45 o'clock by hurling himself on the track in front of extra 794, southbound Santa Fe freight train, near the spur track running to the sugar factory north of town. The man, evidently demented, was walking north along the track outside the rails but when the approaching train was within a hundred feet of him, he deliberately threw himself lengthwise of the rail, with his head toward the approaching engine. The train's emergency brakes were immediately applied but the train was not stopped until the entire total of 12 cars composing it had passed over the body. The man was an abrasion in the forehead of the dead man. In the pockets of the man's coat were found several cards and postal cards addressed to Chikazo Marikama, and he judged this to be the man's name. In another pocket was found a pocketbook with perhaps $5 in coin, some of the pieces being battered by the car wheels, and in another pocket a doctor's thermometer. Mr. Terry further stated that from inquiries he had learned that Marikama had purchased a ticket at San Diego for Riverside and had gotten off the train at Orange to change cars for the latter place. By mistake he had gotten on the wrong train, leaving his suitcase in the Orange depot, and was brought to this city, where he had stayed in the Japanese rooming house on Los Angeles street two days. While there, he had threatened several times to kill himself and the third night he was told there was no bed for him. The next morning (Thursday) he had telephoned from the Southern Pacific depot to the sanitarium that he was sick and he was taken to that place for treatment. He remained in the sanitarium all day, but in the evening took French leave, no one knowing at what time he departed. The next morning he committed suicide by throwing himself in front of the train. Members of the Japanese association in Los Angeles were notified of the occurrence and three of them came to this city Sunday. Two of the men had known Marikama in Japan, and 794, southbound Santa Fe freight train, near the spur track running to the sugar factory north of town. The man, evidently demented, was walking north along the track outside the rails but when the approaching train was within a hundred feet of him, he deliberately threw himself lengthwise of the rail, with his head toward the approaching engine. The train's emergency brakes were immediately applied but the train was not stopped until the entire total of 12 cars composing it had passed over the body. The man was dead when the train crew reached him, having an abrasion in his forehead, his teeth being knocked out, his left arm cut off at the shoulder, and his left leg severed at the hip. He had evidently been killed instantly. It was no doubt his intention to lay lengthwise of the rail and be cut by the train wheels from head to foot, but the engine's pilot had shoved his head and part of the body to the outside the rail before the wheels reached him, and he was not lacerated as he had planned to be. The remains were gathered together, laid aside, and covered with a blanket. The train proceeded to this city where the station agent was notified of the occurrence and he in turn notified the coroner at Santa Ana. Undertaker Terry drove to the scene and brought the remains to the morgue of Backs & Terry in this city. Coroner Winbigler held an inquest at the undertaking rooms Sunday morning, at which were present Fireman R. B. Scott and Conductor H. H. Keely of the freight, and three members of the Japanese society of Los Angeles. Fireman Scott testified that the train had passed one bunch of men a quarter of a mile back down the track, and was going at a speed of 20 or 25 miles when he noticed a man walking toward the train four or five feet outside the rail on the east side of the track. The man would easily have been cleared by the approaching train had he remained on the path which he was following, so Scott thought nothing about it. Suddenly, however, when the man was a hundred feet from the train, he threw himself up the slight embankment to the track and lay down with his head toward the train directly on the east rail of the track. Scott yelled to the engineer to apply the emergency brakes, but the train could not be stopped until it had passed over the body. When Scott went back to the body, he found that the left arm and leg had been severed from the body and were lying inside the rails while the rest of the body was lying outside the track. He further stated that the track at that point was well telephoned from the Southern Pacific depot to the sanitarium that he was sick and he was taken to that place for treatment. He remained in the sanitarium all day, but in the evening took French leave, no one knowing at what time he departed. The next morning he committed suicide by throwing himself in front of the train. Members of the Japanese association in Los Angeles were notified of the occurrence and three of them came to this city Sunday. Two of the men had known Marikama in Japan, and testified that he was unmarried and about 25 years of age. He had been working at Colegrove until two months ago, when he moved away and they had heard nothing further from him. Upon viewing the remains, the men said they were those of Marikama. A postcard on the man's person, written in Japanese, to a friend, stated that he was going to kill himself and gave as his reason that he was unable to be the father of baby boys who should grow up and help to expand the Japanese empire. The Japanese association had the body shipped to Los Angeles Monday morning for cremation. EBELL SOCIETY ELECTS OFFICERS Mrs. Ida Tipton Re-elected to Presidency, Other Business Transacted Saturday The following officers were elected for the ensuing year at the regular meeting of the Ebell Club held Saturday, May 3, at the Odd Fellows' hall: President, Mrs. Ida Tipton; first vice-president, Mrs. Ida Dutton; second vice-president, Mrs. Geo. Terry; corresponding secretary, Miss E. Kate Rea; recording secretary, Miss Grimshaw; treasurer, Mrs. Chamberlain; curator, Mrs. Spencer; librarian, Mrs. Grim; directors, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Angell. It was voted that the June meeting be an open meeting to the husbands and friends of members, that is, each member will be entitled to one guest. Supper will be served followed by an informal social gathering. There will also be a short business meeting during which time the reports of the local delegates who are now attending Fresno state convention will be heard. Heretofore during the months of July and August the club has held no meetings. It was suggested that this year the members meet during these months at their regular time for a state and nation, and to schools are keeping abroad little ahead of the process in the fact that many of grade students have home addition to those at school a pride to themselves and er, Miss Grace Tingley, ages the students of this club to plant gardens, new size, and get the practice of growing plants. At are 42 home gardens b and taken care of by my 8th grade agricultural cl direction of Miss Tingley to these gardens, three been made and are being est Heying, Fritz Kempel Grim, and one cold frame by Irving Quarton. In mental beds, valuable in gleaned by the student and intense interest is by the outcome of the School work has an added before experienced and sition to know, state t undertaken along practical lines is decidedly worse. So successful has this grammar school student report has emanated Superintendent of School office that the gardens in best in the county, a ley has been kept busy swering inquiries from and agricultural magazine heard of the excellent work here, and write for daily planting and care, and garden plots for use in institutions and text-books. A week previous to school on June 13, it have a grand exhibit due, to which all are then will be seen on hours of labor on the pa children of the city. Planner way for a banquet of produce from the gar by the domestic science Members of the classes quite skillful in furrow and mulching. Nine have state contest in sweeten and from present propected they will land on the prizes. Fritz Kemper has an garden and expends mthe plants growing in Krause also has a well-ishing garden, and is h success in her efforts. Athe crops harvested are nips, and kohl-rabbi. Ters in textbook work train, he threw himself up the slight embankment to the track and lay down with his head toward the train directly on the east rail of the track. Scott yelled to the engineer to apply the emergency brakes, but the train could not be stopped until it had passed over the body. When Scott went back to the body, he found that the left arm and leg had been severed from the body and were lying inside the rails while the rest of the body was lying outside the track. He further stated that the track at that point was well ballasted and the ties were on a level with the ground, so there was little possibility of the man's stumbling and falling in front of the train. He did not recognize the man as a Japanese until he had gone back to see the remains, having not been able to see the dead man's face before on account of his throwing himself to the ground as the train approached. Conductor Keely testified that he was in the locomotive cab conversing with the engineer when he heard the fireman tell the engineer to stop the train. The engineer applied all brakes and brought the train to a stop as soon as possible and he then alighted and went back to see what damage had been done. He found the body, lacerated as stated by the fireman. He assisted in removing the body to one side and covered it up with a blanket. On arriving in this city he notified the agent and asked him to notify the coroner at Santa Ana, then continuing his run to San Diego. Undertaker Terry was next examined, and testified that he had been called upon to bring the remains to this city, and had found the body lying six feet east of the track. The left arm was in three pieces, the left leg was severed from the body, and there be an open meeting to the husband and friends of members, that is, each member will be entitled to one guest. Supper will be served followed by an informal social gathering. There will also be a short business meeting during which time the reports of the local delegates who are now attending the Fresno state convention will be heard. Heretofore during the months of July and August the club has held no meetings. It was suggested that this year the members meet during these months at their regular time for a social afternoon. Business will be postponed until the September meeting as always. The club women present listened to the following program: Vocal solo, Miss Ada Brown; reading, Miss Finney; piano duet, Mrs. Goodale and Miss Helena Goodale. BACK FROM MEXICO Dr. L. C. Bailey and wife were in town on Friday visiting friends. Dr. Bailey had just returned from Mazatlan, coming up from San Diego, where his wife went some days previously to meet him. He reports revolutionary sentiments spreading throughout the state of Sinaloa, as well as in Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, and other border states. He was present at Mazatlan on arrival of the cruiser Colorado, and states the warship created considerable excitement there, the natives having never seen so powerful a vessel. He disposed of his interests in that city and will take up his permanent residence in Los Angeles. He lived 14 years in Mazatlan, and was there last year during the bombardment of that city. Business is for the most part at a standstill throughout the state of Sinaloa, and little if any attention has been given to raining crops. EXCELLENT WORK BEING DONE BY STUDENTS GRAMMAR SCHOOL PUPILS PLANT SUCCESSFUL HOME GARDENS AND STUDY AGRICULTURE LARGE EXHIBIT OF PRODUCE TO BE MADE BEFORE CLOSE OF SCHOOL IN JUNE Planting of gardens in the schools is coming to be one of the regular requirements of pupils studying agriculture in the grammar schools of the state and nation, and that Anaheim schools are keeping abreast of and a little ahead of the procession is shown in the fact that many of the local 8th grade students have home gardens, in addition to those at school, which are a pride to themselves and their teacher, Miss Grace Tingley, who encourages the students of the agricultural club to plant gardens, no matter what size, and get the practical experience of growing plants. At present there are 42 home gardens being kept up and taken care of by members of the dertaken by the public school. We extend congratulations to Miss Tingley and her students for their excellent work, and hope that their success in agriculture in the future will even outclass their work this season. We shall look forward to a generous exhibit of produce in June, and shall expect those entered in the state sweet pea contest to carry off some of the honors in that line of work. NEW MANAGER F. B. Foss, of San Dimas, was in town on Tuesday, having come here to take the place of J. C. Delaney, manager of the Randolph Fruit Company, who mysteriously disappeared some 10 days ago. Mr. Delaney some years ago underwent an operation to the skull which left his brain in weakened condition, and it is supposed his disappearance is due to that fact. A man answering his description appeared in Butte, Mont., some days ago, and that fact was wired here, but subsequent efforts to locate the missing man were futile. Delaney’s wife resides in this city where the couple were married about six weeks ago. Delaney left here driving in a Buick automobile, intending to go to Placentia where he was shipping a carload of oranges for Butte. Nothing has since been heard or seen of him or the automobile. Mr. Foss will take up Mr. Delaney’s work and will give personal attention to all oranges shipped by his company from this section. PETITION FOR PROTECTION DENIED SUPERVISORS REJECT APPLICATION FOR FORMATION OF A DISTRICT OVERWHELMING OPPOSITION TO THE PROJECT DEVELOPS AT THE HEARING The Santa Ana river can henceforth overflow its banks unrestrained and run amuck through the flourishing ranches in its fertile bottoms with impunity, provided it can accumulate enough water. The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday turned down the application for authority to establish a protection district, and the efforts of the men who have for months labored for the formation of such district came to naught. Seldom or never has a session of the Board of Supervisors been beset by a mob like unto the one which invaded the court house Tuesday morning. Chairman Talbert, on taking his seat at 10 o’clock announced that, as there state and nation, and that Anaheim schools are keeping abreast of and a little ahead of the procession is shown in the fact that many of the local 8th grade students have home gardens, in addition to those at school, which are a pride to themselves and their teacher, Miss Grace Tingley, who encourages the students of the agricultural club to plant gardens, no matter what size, and get the practical experience of growing plants. At present there are 42 home gardens being kept up and taken care of by members of the 8th grade agricultural club, under the direction of Miss Tingley. In addition to these gardens, three hot beds have been made and are being used by Ernest Heying, Fritz Kemper and Ruth Grim, and one cold frame is being used by Irving Quarton. In these experimental beds, valuable information is gleaned by the student of agriculture, and intense interest is being taken in the outcome of the experiments. School work has an added zest never before experienced and those in a position to know, state that any work undertaken along practical agricultural lines is decidedly worth while. So successful has the work of local grammar school students been, that the report has emanated from County Superintendent of Schools Mitchell's office that the gardens in this city are the best in the county, and Miss Tingley has been kept busy recently, answering inquiries from state boards and agricultural magazines which have heard of the excellent work being done here, and write for data regarding planting and care, and diagrams of garden plots for use in their 'publications and text-books. A week previous to the closing of school on June 13, it is planned to have a grand exhibit of garden produce, to which all are welcome, and then will be seen the fruits of many hours of labor on the part of the school children of the city. Plans are also under way for a banquet for the classes of produce from the gardens, prepared by the domestic science classes. Members of the classes have become quite skillful in furrowing, irrigating and mulching. Nine have entered the state contest in sweet pea growing, and from present progress it is expected they will land their share of the prizes. Fritz Kemper has an excellent home garden and expends much care upon the plants growing in it. Miss Lucile Krause also has a well kept and flourishing garden, and is having good success in her efforts. Among some of the crops harvested are radishes, turnips, and kohl-rabbi. To aid 7th graders in text-book work next season to local news of interest Bob McKee is in Sonora, Mexico, where he went a fortnight ago with a party of Los Angeles friends to look into mining claims in that state. He is expected to return in a few days. Amended articles of incorporation have been filed by the Section 2 Water Company, which has a pumping plant near this city. The capital stock of $4,500 is all subscribed by 19 irrigators. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Holcomb and Miss Dora Zeyn motored to Hollywood one day last week and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Derge, formerly of this city who are temporarily sojourning in that town. S. M. Davis was over from Santa Ana on Monday getting endorsements to his petition to be forwarded the governor asking his appointment as the new superior judge for Orange county. Kurt Epstein has resigned his position in Falkenstein’s department store and has gone to San Francisco, where he is now holding down with credit a position as buyer and manager of a large drygoods establishment. J. B. Neff is in Kern county this week, holding farmers’ institutes at Wasco, McFarland, Delano and other localities. He goes to Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo next week to hold meetings at various up-coast points. Oliver Hill contemplates making a trip in the near future to his old home in Ireland. Oliver has promised to bring back for Judge Shanley a package of poteen, with which the judge will regale all his Irish friends at a reception to Oliver on his return. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Witman were visitors in Pomona the latter part of the week, driving over in their new auto. They were accompanied by Mrs. Chas. Eygabroad, who returned here Sunday with Mr. Eygabroad, who spent the week-end at Pomona. A merry party consisting of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Wallop, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Hudson, Miss Grace Adams, Misses It was a lengthy document, several typewritten pages being filled with a description of the zig-zag boundary lines. At the conclusion of the reading Attorney H. C. Head suggested that, as the corridors of the court house were filled with persons interested in the question before the board, many of whom desired to participate in the proceedings; an adjournment to the more commodious district court room, where all could be within hearing would be appropriate. Talbert accepted the suggestion and adjourned the board to assemble forthwith in Judge West’s room upstairs, but before the supervisors had taken their seats the big room was crowded to its full capacity and still there was a small overflow in the corridor. After calling the assemblage to order the chair stated that the prayer of the petitioners had been heard in the supervisors' room and if there were any objections to the establishment of the district along the lines proposed the board would hear them before taking action in the matter. The clerk answered that he had a few and proceeded to read them, but after reading half a dozen he was ordered to confine himself to giving the first name on each protest and the number of signatures. Twelve hundred and seventeen names of residents and land owners within the boundary lines of the proposed district were recorded in opposition to it, and that was not all. One man arose in the audience and announced that his district had not been canvassed but he and all his neighbors were opposed to it. R. Y. Williams, representing Buena Park, Garden Grove and other protesting districts, then took the floor and made a 10-minute address in opposi- pity, provided it can accumulate enough water. The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday turned down the application for authority to establish a protection district, and the efforts of the men who have for months labored for the formation of such district came to naught. Seldom or never has a session of the Board of Supervisors been beset by a mob like unto the one which invaded the court house Tuesday morning. Chairman Talbert, on taking his seat at 10 o'clock announced that, as there appeared to be a number of parties present interested in the establishment of a river protection district, the petition for which was on file with the clerk, that matter would be moved to the top of the calendar and other business side-tracked until it was disposed of. Clerk Williams was then instructed to read the petition, which he did. It was a lengthy document, several typewritten pages being filled with a description of the zig-zag boundary lines. At the conclusion of the reading Attorney H. C. Head suggested that, as the corridors of the court house were filled with persons interested in the question before the board, many of whom desired to participate in the proceedings; an adjournment to the more commodious district court room, where all could be within hearing would be appropriate. Talbert accepted the suggestion and adjourned the board to assemble forthwith in Judge West’s room upstairs, but before the supervisors had taken their seats the big room was crowded to its full capacity and still there was a small overflow in the corridor. After calling the assemblage to order the chair stated that the prayer of the petitioners had been heard in the supervisors' room and if there were any objections to the establishment of the district along the lines proposed the board would hear them before taking action in the matter. The clerk answered that he had a few and proceeded to read them, but after reading half a dozen he was ordered to confine himself to giving the first name on each protest and the number of signatures. Twelve hundred and seventeen names of residents and land owners within the boundary lines of the proposed district were recorded in opposition to it, and that was not all. One man arose in the audience and announced that his district had not been canvassed but he and all his neighbors were opposed to it. R. Y. Williams, representing Buena Park, Garden Grove and other protesting districts, then took the floor and made a 10-minute address in opposi- and mulching. Nine have entered the state contest in sweet pea growing, and from present progress it is expected they will land their share of the prizes. Fritz Kemper has an excellent home garden and expends much care upon the plants growing in it. Miss Lucile Krause also has a well kept and flourishing garden, and is having good success in her efforts. Among some of the crops harvested are radishes, turnips, and kohl-rabbi. To aid 7th graders in text-book work next season, tomato, cabbage and cauliflower plants have been distributed among members of that grade so they might get some practical experience before taking up work next year. Some grafting has been done by members of the class and three boys, Leslie Abbott, Virgil Simpson and Irving Quarton have done some very successful grafting of roses. Six members of the class have new rose, berry and grape plants by layering, begun three months ago. Seventeen boys and girls have grown cuttings of roses, carnations, iris, poinsetta, grape and loquot. Eight of the class have experimented with bulbs of various kinds. Misses Venice McKeel and Thelma Gade have a very successful home garden, using government seed secured through the Gazette, and are raising a fine crop of onions, beets, lettuce and other vegetables. Others who have been very successful in home garden work are Ernest Heying, Irving Quarton, Fritz Kemper, Clare Cavanaugh, Wayne Amack, Francis Backs, Jessie Boyd and Ruth Grim. The planting and care of home, as well as school gardens, has passed the experimental stage in this city, and has been admitted to be one of the most important lines of work ever unbring back for Judge Shanley a package of poten, with which the judge will regale all his Irish friends at a reception to Oliver on his return. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Witman were visitors in Pomona the latter part of the week, driving over in their new auto. They were accompanied by Mrs. Chas. Eygabroad, who returned here Sunday with Mr. Eygabroad, who spent the week-end at Pomona. A merry party consisting of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Wallop, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Hudson, Miss Grace Adams, Misses Paula and Emma Palm, E. E. Smith, Leo Sheridan and Ed. Lamhofer, drove to Santiago Canyon some evenings ago and participated in a most enjoyable Dutch pot, which was composed of two chickens and a number of other delicacies prepared in the highest style of the art by Chef Wallop. They returned at midnight and report having had a way up time. Miss Lizzie Yoern who for two years and a half past has been the capable stenographer at the office of City Attorney Ames, has resigned her position to accept a similar place at the First National Bank, where her duties will begin June first. She succeeds Miss Esta VanNess, who has filled the position at the bank for a year, and returns next month to her home in Pennsylvania. Rae Laidlaw was host to a number of friends Friday evening at his palatial home in Placentia. He had as week-end guests eight classmates from the University of Southern California, and invited in for the evening a number of friends from this city and Placentia. The entire party, numbering 35, spent a most delightful evening with music and dancing, and enjoyed a delicious tamale supper upon conclusion of the entertainment. Twelve hundred and seventeen names of residents and land owners within the boundary lines of the proposed district were recorded in opposition to it, and that was not all. One man arose in the audience and announced that his district had not been canvassed but he and all his neighbors were opposed to it. R. Y. Williams, representing Buena Park, Garden Grove and other protesting districts, then took the floor and made a 10-minute address in opposition to the petition. He said his clients were immune from danger from the overflow, otherwise they would have subscribed to and been incorporated in the Newbert district, which was established several years ago. He quoted copiously from court records and denounced the proposition to force men outside the danger zone to pay taxes without deriving any benefit therefrom. He asked that the petition be rejected and recommended that people living within the overflowed districts form local companies and protect their own without asking outsiders to assist. At the conclusion of Mr. Williams' speech H. G. Ames addressed the board, and asked that the petition be laid over for the present. Mr. Ames stated that he represented the petitioners, but to continue the case at present would mean a long drawn and tedious trial before the board. The petitioners, he said, did not anticipate such an overwhelming opposition as the parties who drew the lines believed that little objection to the proposition existed in the territory. As such a determined protest had developed he deemed it best to hold up the matter for the present. At the suggestion of the chairman FOR TION ED ECT APPLICATION OF A POSITION TO VELOPS AT ING can henceforth restrained and the flourishing bottoms with immanaculate board of Supered down the apto establish a the efforts of months labored with district came a session of the keen beset by a which invaded day morning. Taking his seat that, as there the board then returned to the supervisorial room and, on motion, rejected the petition by a unanimous vote. The hundreds of opponents of the petition naturally enthused somewhat over their easy victory but were modest in their demonstrations, being content with the result. There was much comment and many arguments advanced by the large crowd on every side of the question. "There are three impregnable sand banks," said one of the protestants, "between my ranch and the river, protecting it from any possible overflow. Why should I be assessed, therefore, to keep it within its banks when I am in no possible danger." "I am here," said another one, "in support of the petition, although the establishment of the district will be of little benefit to either myself or my neighbors. The New river is the greatest menace to my neighborhood and this district will not protect us from it. My opinion is this is a matter the county should handle and dykes should be built, irrespective of protection districts, wherever they are needed." LOS ANGELES' GREATEST CONVENTION Over 50,000 Endeavorers of World to Gather in Near-by Metropolis When the Christian Endeavorers of ANAHEIM BOYS SLAUGHTER OLINDA REVENGE THEMSELVES FOR PREVIOUS DEFEATS IN SUNDAY'S BALL GAME EIGHTEEN TO SIX WAS THE SCORE, AND IT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE It is much to be regretted that last Sunday's game of ball was not pulled off on the home grounds. The Anaheim fans have so often seen defeat meted out to the locals this season that the spectacle of a glorious victory unfolded before them would have exhibited their lagging spirits and revived hope for the future. It was not merely a defeat which the Olinda boys suffered at the hands of their Anaheim rivals Sunday afternoon—it was a massacre, and that, too, on their own diamond, with the beauty and the chivalry of Olinda looking on. Eighteen to six was the score, and the disparity in figures would even have been greater had not the ump, for humanity's sake, declared Staats out on the fourth lap of a home run in the ninth LOS ANGELES' GREATEST CONVENTION Over 50,000 Endeavorers of World to Gather in Near-by Metropolis When the Christian Endeavorers of the world gather in Los Angeles for their 26th international convention July 9-14, that city will entertain one of the largest conventions over held there. These international conventions are among the world's biggest gatherings, there being from 40,000 to 50,000 registered delegates attending them. Prior to the convention in San Francisco in 1897, John Willis Baer, now president of Occidental College, then general secretary of the world's union, conferred with the officials of the Southern Pacific railway company in regard to reduced rates. When called upon for an estimate of attendance, he replied that 5,000 would be there. The officials laughed at him and called for records of previous conventions on the Pacific Coast. The highest attendance had been 3,500. In due time the convention was held—for a week not a freight train was moved in California. The locomotives and cars were all busy hauling delegates. Many delegates never saw their baggage, and left orders to recheck it home. When the excitement was over, it was found that there were 26,000 registered delegates, and that 48,000 convention tickets had been sold by the railroads. No one can accurately estimate the attendance this year, but it is expected to be far greater due to increased membership and better railroad facilities. For months this convention has been advertised all over the world. Hundreds of thousands of pieces of literature have been distributed. Special trains from all over the country are ordered, and many reservations are made. For two years a committee has been working on plans for the convention. Los Angeles will spend thousands of dollars in entertaining. The merchants are arranging one of their celebrated electrical parades. California expects to be represented by 10,000 delegates, while 800 will be there from Orange county. The Orange county delegates will be both seen and heard. They will have their own hotel, badge, banner, headquarters, booth, song and yell. unfolded before them would have exhibited their lagging spirits and revived hope for the future. It was not merely a defeat which the Olinda boys suffered at the hands of their Anaheim rivals Sunday afternoon—it was a massacre, and that, too, on their own diamond, with the beauty and the chivalry of Olinda looking on. Eighteen to six was the score, and the disparity in figures would even have been greater had not the ump, for humanity's sake, declared Staats out on the fourth lap of a home run in the ninth, thus putting an end to the run-getting. The game was not so one-sided until the beginning of the eventful seventh. Kuchel, of Orange, occupied the mound for Olinda and did good work until he began to weaken and was superseded by Andrada. The game was an even break up to this point, but the locals had begun to swat the ball with unanimity and vigor, and Andrada's curves did not stop them. The official score-keeper quit his job in disgust after the sixth session and devoted his time to counting the men who crossed the plate, consequently there is no detailed score of the game in existence. Thirteen Anaheimers made the circuit in the last three innings, while goose-eggs were hung up on the board for their opponents. The fierce batting recalled the heavy hitting of former days. Three three-baggers were made, and Fisher's cork-screw drive down third base line would have been a homer had he not waited at the plate for the umpire's decision. Nevertheless he reached second and three men on bases ahead of him galloped home. Huntington was in the box for the locals and was steady and effective from the first to the ninth inning. Menzenkamp was in reserve but Stump held his form throughout the game. This is the fifth game Anaheim has played with Olinda this season, the four previous ones being won by the oil well boys. Another game will be pulled off on the local grounds Sunday, May 18. B. T. Beale was in Los Angeles on Sunday attending a meeting of Uniform Rank K. P. at the residence of Gen. J. O. Royer, at which plans for the forthcoming Fourth of July celebration in this city were discussed. Gen. Royer stated that he would bring 3,500 members of the Uniform Rank in special trains, and that the celebration would be one of the most notable ever held in Southern California. On behalf of the local company, Mr. Beale stated that it would provide all prizes for contestants and would also enter MRS. JOHNSTON ENTERTAINS Mrs. H. A. Johnston entertained members of her Sunday school class at her beautiful Broadway home Saturday afternoon, 14 guests being present. The afternoon was delightfully spent at games, chief among which was a millinery contest to see which of the young ladies present could make the most beautiful and becoming hat, being furnished with a roll of crepe paper, a pair of scissors and some pins. Many lovely hats were fashioned from these materials, and it became a difficult task for the judges to decide on the winner. Miss Elva Stark was finally decided upon as having done the most creditable work, and she received as a prize a beautiful hat pin. A dainty lunch was served at 5 o'clock, Miss Juanita Powers assisting the hostess. The guests for the occasion were the Misses Margaret Flagg, Lucile Krause, Edith Simpson, Hazel Waidler, Ruth Coons, Ruth Lemon, Mildred Ratkin, Hazel Kemp, Elva Stark, Johanna Jessurun, Grace Bliss, Irma Steadman and Adela Howard. Herman Stern on Saturday sold 12 Deering mowers to the Bastenchury Ranch Company, the sale being probably the largest of its kind in the history of the county. The machines made quite an imposing display in front of the Pacific Implement house, and a picture of them was taken by Photographer Hudson. The mowers began work on the Bastenchury ranch Monday morning, where a notably fine barley crop is being harvested. Mr. Stern during the day sold another mowing machine and various other implements to customers, the day's business being one of the largest ever experienced by the implement house. Mr. Stern and his wife contemplate a trip to Hawaii in the fall. Eagles will entertain wives and sweethearts of members at a social hop to be given at their hall on South Lemon street Monday evening. This is the first dance given by this popular organization in honor of the ladies and an enjoyable social event is anticipated.