anaheim-gazette 1913-05-15

RIVER BRIDGE ENGAGES RENEWED ATTENTION DEFEAT OF PROTECTION DISTRICT MAKES NECESSARY WORK ALONG OTHER LINES PRESENT STRUCTURE A MENACE TO TRAVEL, MUST SOON BE REPLACED That defeat of the proposed protection district eliminates possibility of immediate work upon a new concrete bridge across the river at Olive is apparent to taxpayers in this portion of the county who for a long time past have insisted that the present wooden bridge, which was erected 25 years ago, and is now a menace to travel, should at the earliest moment be replaced by a new structure. Indeed there are those who declare that it would be preferable to have the old bridge torn down and an oiled roadway constructed across the river bed. Supervisor Schumacher has expended several hundred dollars in replanking proposed protection district, it will be necessary to proceed along different lines in order that the present unsafe bridge be replaced by a substantial cement structure. The matter is of such great importance to people of this city and contiguous territory that it has been seriously considered to ask formation of a protection district of smaller area than that hitherto petitioned for. This contention, however, meets with opposition of many who claim the expense would be excessive to a small district, and who also adhere to the view that a number of localities which protested last week against formation of a protection district are more susceptible to overflow than this city and its environ. They hold that these outlying sections, which in years past have been damaged in no little degree by flood waters, should bear their just portion of expense in confining the river to its channel. If these sections cannot be prevailed upon to look at this matter in its true light, taxpayers of this section will probably oppose the creation of a smaller protection district. They also urge that it will require only a small appropriation for this small protection to the bridge and will probably ask the board of supervisors to set aside sufficient funds for the work. A mass meeting of citizens of the third supervisor district will probably be called to assemble here in the near bridge across the river at Olive is apparent to taxpayers in this portion of the county who for a long time past have insisted that the present wooden bridge, which was erected 25 years ago, and is now a menace to travel, should at the earliest moment be replaced by a new structure. Indeed there are those who declare that it would be preferable to have the old bridge torn down and an oiled roadway constructed across the river bed. Supervisor Schumacher has expended several hundred dollars in replanking the bridge and is one of the leaders in a movement which is gathering force and which will probably result in a mass meeting to be held here in the near future for the purpose of appointing a committee to go before the supervisors and insist that a new cement bridge be taken up for immediate consideration. Early in the present year the supervisors announced their intention of constructing a new cement bridge to cost $70,000, following the creation of a protection district which would confine the river to its natural channel. The board refused to go ahead with the work until such time as this protection to the bridge could be brought into effect. Now that the protection district has gone by the boards, travelers of this district are confronted by a condition and not a theory, and they hold the view that time is ripe for taking up the matter with the board along other lines. They are of opinion that a new bridge is an absolute necessity, and that with the present structure continuing in existence, the paved county highway leading east of this city to a junction with a road up River Canyon to Riverside county will be of little avail. When the new county highway system shall be constructed, a large amount of travel will come over the bridge by Riverside and San Bernardino people, who are desirous of reaching the coast. With an unsafe bridge along the route, this travel will be diverted southerly to Newport Beach and Huntington Beach. Many of these inland travelers desire to reach Bay City and Long Beach, and the direct route thither is by way of the Olive bridge and the paved road leading through this city. In some quarters moreover, it is held that unless the present unsafe bridge be replaced by a cement structure the proposed paved highway leading east from this city might be deferred until some distant time in the future. It becomes an absolute necessity, therefore, that the matter of constructing a new bridge be immediately taken up and pushed to successful consummation. That the river may be dyked, and its banks protected in the neigh. If these sections cannot be prevailed upon to look at this matter in its true light, taxpayers of this section will probably oppose the creation of a smaller protection district. They also urge that it will require only a small appropriation for this small protection to the bridge and will probably ask the board of supervisors to set aside sufficient funds for the work. A mass meeting of citizens of the third supervisor district will probably be called to assemble here in the near future for the purpose of taking up this question for consideration and it has been suggested that committees representing the several localities go before the board of supervisors and ask that this appropriation of money be made to the end that work upon the erection of a substantial concrete bridge may be taken up and pushed to completion before the county highway system shall be turned over to public use. In this connection, it is pointed out that if the money now in the bridge fund shall be withdrawn from the bridge at Olive, and devoted to similar structures along the coast highway, serious objection will ensue on the part of the people of the third district to such proceedings. It is necessary that in order to appropriate funds for construction of the coast highway a unanimous vote of the board of supervisors must be had in support of such measure. Pressure will be brought to bear upon Supervisor Schumacher to insist that an adequate appropriation of money be made for construction of this bridge and for roads in this district before moneys are set aside for the coast highway. This will be one of the matters up for discussion at the proposed meeting. While it is the purpose of taxpayers in this district to meet the coast people amicably so far as appropriations of county moneys are concerned, they insist that the Olive bridge be taken up for immediate consideration. This bridge will, upon completion of the county highway system, be a part of one of the most important thoroughfares in the county. They will follow the action of the coast people, who when they want any appropriation of public moneys from the supervisors, send delegations to appear before that body asking that such appropriations be made. They are very much in earnest about this bridge. Rather than see the old structure continue in its present form many of them would rather see it turn out and replaced by an oilled road over the sand. This would of course nullify the county paved highway leading from this city to a junction with a road traversing River Canyon to Riverside of trade meeting was then garbage disposal in the office W. H. Titchenal, off opened Cherry Blossom or brought up the matter, she had noticed since being that flies seem to be more here than in other nearby ascribed the nuisance to garbage about the city is systematically. No wagons trained by the city to remain he said, and nothing is except by private parties, and cursions are few and Practically the only way pose of garbage is either bury it, and while this done, the manner is not any way. In other cities Anaheim city garbage company maintained who make their appearance recently, way to abate the nuisance all garbage put in closed moved from the city once week by a collector paid by Mr. Titchenal was followed retary Ahlborn, who stated year an effort was made garbage collector appoincity, and that he had seen one time, but didn't know had made any more rods Some members thought they had only made one row stopped. After some funion, in which much faction was made concerning city trustees to designate teams and wagons as alector to make round twice a week, it was decided taking any action in more discussion shouldcerning it and more interest. The question will be morecussed and some decisive atthe next meeting of them is to be held May 26. Secretary Ahlborn alsothe matter of forming a change County Improvement saying that the beach county have formed such organization, and when they wailey they all pull together and generally get what they Here in this end of the coat when Anaheim wants an Anaheim, when Fullerton thing it is Fullerton, and are divided and are fight by way of the Olive bridge and the paved road leading through this city. In some quarters moreover, it is held that unless the present unsafe bridge be replaced by a cement structure the proposed paved highway leading east from this city might be deferred until some distant time in the future. It becomes an absolute necessity, therefore, that the matter of constructing a new bridge be immediately taken up and pushed to successful consummation. That the river may be dyked, and its banks protected in the neighborhood of the crossing so that a new bridge may be protected from its waters is the belief entertained by many travelers in this part of the county. Bridge bonds in the amount of $100,000 were voted last year. Of this amount $70,000 has already been expended on bridges in the southern end of the county, and the supervisors have now before them for consideration erection of a bridge across an estuary at Bay City which will cost a large amount of money. There remains in the bridge fund $30,000, and this amount the supervisors have agreed to set aside for construction of a new bridge across the river at Olive. The board has agreed to Supervisor Schumacher's suggestion that $40,000 be taken from the current expense fund for completion of this bridge. In return for this expenditure of money upon this much-needed structure, and as well for a more equitable distribution of public money upon roads in the third supervisor district, Mr. Schumacher some weeks ago agreed with the board to support a further appropriation of money for the Bay City bridge and for beginning work upon a coast highway, which will cost before completion probably $200,000. Now that construction of this bridge has been set in abeyance by defeat of the Mrs. E. N. Cook left this week for Murietta Hot Springs where she will remain a month taking the waters for an attack of rheumatism from which she has been recently a sufferer. Mr. Cook owns 12 acres of Valencia oranges on the east side, and his orchard is one of the show places of this valley. His trees are three years old, were absolutely untouched by the cold weather in January, and are making splendid growth. He paid $6,700 for the ranch four years ago, and today values his property at $20,000. He has recently laid 1,500 feet of pipe through the orchard and has improved it in many other ways. This is the first orchard Mr. Cook ever owned, having been engaged in the printing business before determining to become a horticulturalist. He never plowed a furrow before in his life and if there is a better kept orchard in Orange county it is hard to find. His cup of happiness will be brimming over when Mrs. Cook comes back from the springs cured of rheumatism. Secretary Ahlborn also noted the matter of forming a change County Improvement Commission saying that the beach county have formed such a commission, and when they waived they all pull together and generally get what they want. Here in this end of the course when Anaheim wants and Anaheim, when Fullerton thing it is Fullerton, and are divided and are fighting ourselves, instead of uniting what we go after. Also spoke in favor of succession, and it was decided up the matter of forming ment club of all the Commerce in this end of the year and have meetings together better understanding might tween the various sections district. C. T. Webber, the West Side piano man, was elected to serve in the board of trade. It was moved and unanimously voted that a vote of thanks be given to the Orange County Bankruptcy and the banks of this county excellent work in taking sure bonds sufficient to construct road through this county. A. A. Mills brought up widening North Los Angeles side the city limits so as street as wide as inside the stands ready to donate to general feet of land for street, but the property-held west side of the thorough signified their intention owing the land which would be The state highway and a boulevard from Mexico to pass along the street and th AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY. MAY 15, 1913 BOARD OF TRADE TALKS GARBAGE DISPOSAL NEED OF ADEQUATE PROVISION FOR KEEPING CITY CLEAN OF WASTE POINTED OUT LARGE NUMBER FLIES IN TOWN CAUSED BY LACK OF STREET AND ALLEY CLEANLINESS Probably the most important matter discussed at Monday evening's board of trade meeting was the matter of garbage disposal in the city. Proprietor W. H. Titchenal, of the newly opened Cherry Blossom confectionery, brought up the matter, saying that he had noticed since being in the city that flies seem to be more numerous here than in other nearby cities and he ascribed the nuisance to the fact that garbage about the city is not removed systematically. No wagon is maintained by the city to remove garbage, he said, and nothing is removed ex- fare should be wider than it is at present. While no legal action can be taken, the board of trade will probably make an effort to get the land deeded to the county for widening the highway to the desired width. TRACES OF MISSING MAN Officers of the Randolph Fruit Company this week located at Whittier the automobile in which J. C. Delaney, until recently local manager of that company, drove from this city two weeks ago Tuesday. For a week thereafter he was not seen or heard of until a wire reached here that he had walked into the offices of the company in Butte, Montana. He conversed with company officials at that point, and there can be no doubt that he went to that town immediately upon leaving here. He was preparing to ship a carload of oranges to that point, and it is supposed that in his unbalanced mental condition he took a train and proceeded to that point. Mr. Delaney some years ago sustained a surgical operation upon the skull which left part of the brain revealed and it is supposed he is now suffering with mental aberration. His books and accounts have been found to be straight and no accusations can be made against him. His young wife remains here and is prostrated at his unexplained disappearance. The Randolph TOWN BUILDERS FOR WINDING-UP PROCESS MEETING CALLED FOR TODAY TO DISCUSS AFFAIRS OF MISMANAGED CORPORATION SOME VERY QUEER PROCEEDINGS WHICH HAVE RECENTLY COME TO LIGHT Men who were beguiled into placing money in the Orange County Investment Company some years ago and later voted to have the moribund concern taken over by the National Home & Town Builders' Company of Los Angeles, will have an opportunity today of listening to something which may be of interest to them in an attempt to wind up the affairs of the company. These shareholders on voting to transfer their stock to the Town Builders accepted 7 per cent first mortgage bonds against the property so transferred as well as that of the Town Builders, which appears to be selves therestment it was thereto hold Will the ness in tLocal puzzledthe comptitle totheir boo these la posed towhich this proc least on county trust deen, is a hereabout illar proc about. 'gaged deed has board of parties o money.cation o sharehold On the tive stock that the yet be ha as to brthe origi ers belie are so co of trade meeting was the matter of garbage disposal in the city. Proprietor W. H. Titchenal, of the newly opened Cherry Blossom confectionery, brought up the matter, saying that he had noticed since being in the city that flies seem to be more numerous here than in other near-by cities and he ascribed the nuisance to the fact that garbage about the city is not removed systematically. No wagon is maintained by the city to remove garbage, he said, and nothing is removed except by private parties, and these excursions are few and far between. Practically the only way left to dispose of garbage is either to burn or bury it, and while this is sometimes done, the manner is not satisfactory in any way. In other cities the size of Anaheim city garbage collectors are maintained who make the rounds of the alleyways two or three times a week and remove from the garbage cans all refuse and waste matter which is so dangerous to the public health as fly-breeding places. An uncommonly large number of flies have made their appearance recently, and the only way to abate the nuisance is to have all garbage put in closed cans, and removed from the city once or twice a week by a collector paid by the city. Mr. Titchenal was followed by Secretary Ahlborn, who stated that last year an effort was made to have a garbage collector appointed by the city, and that he had seen the outfit one time, but didn't know whether it had made any more rounds or not. Some members thought the collector had only made the one round, and then stopped. After some further discussion, in which much favorable comment was made concerning asking the city trustees to designate one of its teams and wagons as a garbage collector to make the rounds of the city twice a week, it was decided that before taking any action in the matter, more discussion should be had concerning it and more interest aroused. The question will be more fully discussed and some decisive action taken at the next meeting of the board which is to be held May 26. Secretary Ahlborn also brought up the matter of forming a Northern Orange County Improvement Association, saying that the beach cities of the county have formed such an organization, and when they want anything, they all pull together and as a result generally get what they are after. Here in this end of the county, he said, when Anaheim wants anything it is Anaheim, when Fullerton wants anything it is Fullerton, and so on. We are divided and are fighting among load of oranges to that point, and it is supposed that in his unbalanced mental condition he took a train and proceeded to that point. Mr. Delaney some years ago sustained a surgical operation upon the skull which left part of the brain revealed and it is supposed he is now suffering with mental aberration. His books and accounts have been found to be straight and no accusations can be made against him. His young wife remains here and is prostrated at his unexplained disappearance. The Randolph Fruit Company is doing all its power to locate the missing man and wires have been dispatched from Butte in all directions in an endeavor to find him. It is believed he is temporarily lodged at some sanitarium. BACK FROM MEXICO, SAW FERTILE FIELDS Rich Lands at $10 Per Acre, Plenty of Water, Too Much Fighting Bob McKee is home from a two-weeks' trip into Sonora, Mexico, having gone to within 60 miles of the City of Hermosillo. He declined a polite invitation to proceed as far as that point, for the reason that a fierce battle was in progress there between Federals and Constitutionalists, in which several hundred were slain. He stopped off at Magdalena where fighting had been in progress some days before his visit. With a party of friends he entered the prison at this place and saw many Federal soldiers incarcerated therein. The prison was guarded by armed Constitutionalists, who at first refused permission for entering the shack. A member of his party spoke Spanish and they were later permitted to enter and remained some time. At Nogales 40 men had been killed in battle the day before his arrival. He saw the trench in which the wretched men were interred. He also saw many graves at Nori, where a battle had been fought some days previous to his arrival. He says the state of Sonora is in a ferment of revolution against the national authorities. At Nogales he saw 1,000 Federal troops fully armed. Across the line on American soil the United States maintains a large force patrolling the border. Despite these adverse conditions prevailing throughout Sonora, Mr. McKee saw miles upon miles of fertile valley land as fertile as anything which lies outdoors. He saw many orange orchards which seemed to be made against him. His young wife remains here and is prostrated at his unexplained disappearance. The Randolph Fruit Company is doing all its power to locate the missing man and wires have been dispatched from Butte in all directions in an endeavor to find him. It is believed he is temporarily lodged at some sanitarium. and later voted to have the moribund concern taken over by the National Home & Town Builders' Company of Los Angeles, will have an opportunity today of listening to something which may be of interest to them in an attempt to wind up the affairs of the company. These shareholders on voting to transfer their stock to the Town Builders accepted 7 per cent first mortgage bonds against the property so transferred as well as that of the Town Builders, which appears to be nil. It seemed to be a case of any port in a storm, and subsequent proceedings proved it was also a case of jumping from the frying pan into the fire. Before transferring this local stock to the Los Angeles concern an investigation of its books was made by a committee representing local investors, and it was upon their endorsement the transfer was made. It subsequently developed that the Los Angeles concern was in sore need of application of Blue Sky ointment. Two of its board of directors were charged with having taken over $110,000 shares of stock at a price said to be 1 cent per share. Whether any real money actually passed for this large holding has not yet been developed, but it will probably take a powerful microscope to get a line on it. It was also charged, subsequent to the transfer, that large blocks of stock had been issued to dummy directors, for which no money had passed into the treasury of the company. As if this were not enough, suits were some months ago brought against the company by two of its former directors, one for $80,000 damages, the other for 25 per cent commission on the transfer of $60,000 of Orange County Investment stock to the Los Angeles concern. At the time of this transfer stockholders accepting bonds for their holdings agreed to pool them for the term of a year and a half. One of the Los Angeles directors holding 110,000 shares of stock for which he paid little or nothing sought to have his stock released from pool. The directors, following advice of their attorneys, declined to stand for such release, and the result is that this man has sued the company for $80,000 damages. The second suit for commissions on transferring local stock for Los Angeles concern's holdings represents an amount of about $15,000. A meeting of bondholders will be held in Los Angeles today to consider the matter of winding up the affairs of this luridly mismanaged corporation. A letter received by bondholders this week reads as follows: "To the Bondholders of the National Home & Town Builders:—The committee appointed to wind up the interests..." Secretary Ahlborn also brought up the matter of forming a Northern Orange County Improvement Association, saying that the beach cities of the county have formed such an organization, and when they want anything, they all pull together and as a result generally get what they are after. Here in this end of the county, he said, when Anaheim wants anything it is Anaheim, when Fullerton wants anything it is Fullerton, and so on. We are divided and are fighting among ourselves, instead of uniting and securing what we go after. B. V. Beebe also spoke in favor of such an organization, and it was decided to later take up the matter of forming an improvement club of all the Chambers of Commerce in this end of the county, and have meetings together so that a better understanding might be had between the various sections of the third district. C. T. Webber, the West Center street piano man, was elected to membership on the board of trade. It was moved and unanimously carried that a vote of thanks be tendered by the Orange County Bankers' Association and the banks of this city for their excellent work in taking state highway bonds sufficient to construct the state road through this county. A. A. Mills brought up the matter of widening North Los Angeles street outside the city limits so as to make the street as wide as inside the city. He stands ready to donate to the city several feet of land for widening the street, but the property-holders on the west side of the thoroughfare have signified their intention of not donating the land which would be required. The state highway and a continuous boulevard from Mexico to Canada will pass along the street and the thorough- He went south with a party of Los Angeles friends with a view to making extensive purchases of land, but was deterred from investing by reason of the troublous condition of internal affairs. Everybody in Mexico seems to be anxious to fight, and some of the poor wretches are probably ignorant of what they are fighting for. He and his party were treated courteously by Mexicans whom they encountered and he comes away from the sister republic with words of praise for its fertile fields and splendid opportunities for investment. He may return to Sonora at a later date, when war's alarms are over, and may purchase a large tract for orange growing. He says the state of Sonora is in a ferment of revolution against the national authorities. At Nogales he saw 1,000 Federal troops fully armed. Across the line on American soil the United States maintains a large force patrolling the border. Despite these adverse conditions prevailing throughout Sonora, Mr. McKee saw miles upon miles of fertile valley land as fertile as anything which lies outdoors. He saw many orange orchards which seemed to be in good condition but the fruit had been severely frozen in the January freeze. Fields of corn and wheat in the Hermosillo valley were as fine as anything he had ever beheld. This land, he said, is as rich as any soil in Orange county, with an abundance of water at a depth of from 40 to 80 feet. This land may be purchased at from $10 to $25 per acre. Much of it is unused except for grazing purposes, and stock and cattle are rolling fat. Further south there is an abundant supply of river water, and nearer the border he saw many pumping plants lifting large volumes of pure water. To the Bondholders of the National Home & Town Builders:—The committee appointed to wind up the interests of the bondholders in the above company have decided to call a meeting for Thursday, May 15th at 2 P. M. This meeting will be held upstairs over the Delmonico restaurant at No. 355 South Hill street. “This is a very important meeting as matters of vital importance to the bondholders will be considered and definite action taken. The question of what shall be done with Highland Heights property is very urgent, and a full attendance at this meeting is necessary in order that immediate action may be taken. All matters connected with the business to date will be fully explained at the meeting. “Very respectfully, "EDGAR JOHNSTON, "THOS. L. McFADDEN, "HARRY L. DEERING." The Highland Heights tract referred to is located in San Bernardino county, and upon this land there rests a large mortgage which the company will probably be unable to meet. A sum of money, said to be five or six thousand dollars was said to have been paid upon this tract last year, when indications pointed unerringly to the fact that the company would experience great difficulty in raising money to meet subsequent payments. Local stockholders have been asking them- NETTE NUMBER 30 BUILDERS BUILDINGCESS FOR TODAY TO OF MISMANRATION PROCEEDINGS RECENTLY RIGHT illed into placage County Inne years ago the moribund by the National Company of an opportunity something which them in an ataffairs of the holders on votck to the Town per cent first at the property as that of the appears to be selves the question, Why was this investment made, was the price at which it was taken over advantageous, and who holds the mortgage against it? Will there develop more funny business in this funny transaction? Local stockholders have also been puzzled to figure out how directors of the company have been able to acquire title to property held by them under their bonds and trust deeds, when these lands have all along been supposed to rest under a mortgage upon which their bonds are based. That this proceeding was carried out in at least one instance involving Orange county property released from the trust deed, and to which title was given, is a matter of common notoriety hereabouts. It is said that other similar proceedings have been brought about. That is to say, property mortgaged to hondholders under a trust deed has been by resolution of the board of directors released to private parties on payment of certain sums of money. If this is not a case for application of Blue Sky ointment, local shareholders miss their guess. On the part of a number of conservative stockholders there exists the idea that the property of the company may yet be handled with sufficient judgment as to bring about a small return for the original investment made. But others believe the affairs of the company are so complicated and that they have LOCAL ATHLETES WIN TRIANGLE TRACKMEET BRING HOME BANNER FOR ATHLETICS, SEVENTH GRADE CUP FOR SPELLING ANAHEIM LADS AND LASSIES AGAIN DEMONSTRATE SUPERIORITY OVER COMPETITORS With a total of 49 points to their credit, the young athletes of Fremont school in this city on Saturday captured the county championship banner in the annual Triangle League track meet held on the Lincoln athletic field in Santa Ana. Local students were out in force and were everywhere in evidence. Thirty were entered in the contests and a goodly number of them came home with ribbons and bronze badges to their credit. A total of 171 bronze badges were presented at the meet and ribbons to the number of 97 were won. Twenty-four schools, representing all parts of the county were entered and a total of 341 entries were INCUBATOR BURNS HOUSE DESTROYED Home of W. H. Kerr on Westside Reduced to Ashes Monday Evening The three-room residence of W. H. Kerr, situated on the north side of the county road, 5½ miles west of this city was burned to the ground at 6 o'clock on Monday evening. Fire resulted from a defective coal-oil lamp in an incubator, and the blaze was discovered while Mrs. Kerr was preparing the evening meal. The incubator was kept in one of the rooms of the house and contained 500 eggs which were ready to hatch. Fifty chicks in the room tured the county championship banner in the annual Triangle League track meet held on the Lincoln athletic field in Santa Ana. Local students were out in force and were everywhere in evidence. Thirty were entered in the contests and a goodly number of them came home with ribbons and bronze badges to their credit. A total of 171 bronze badges were presented at the meet and ribbons to the number of 97 were won. Twenty-four schools, representing all parts of the county were entered and a total of 341 entries were made. Anaheim's total was 10 points ahead of its nearest competitor, Roosevelt school, Santa Ana. The standing of the various schools of the county was a follows: Anaheim, 49 points; Roosevelt school, Santa Ana, 39; Lincoln school, Santa Ana, 39; Glassell school, Orange, 33; Fullerton school, Fullerton, 32; Spurgeon school, Santa Ana, 29; Orange Center, 28; El Modena, 27; Tustin, 22; McKinley, Santa Ana, 21; Villa Park, 16 La Habra, 14; Loara, 14; Olive, 11; Jefferson, Santa Ana, 10; Garden Grove, 8; Buena Park, 7; Magnolia, 7; San Juan, 4; Bolsa, 2; Newhope, 2; Contralia, 2; Huntington Beach, 2. That Anaheim has some record breakers in the way of grammar school athletics was proven Saturday. Darroll Webb proved himself a record breaker in two events, high jumping five feet one inch, and putting the shot 43 feet 10 inches, setting new county records in each event. Conrad Schneider broad jumped 18 feet 8 inches, setting a new county record in that event. Others entered did exceptionally well, and give promise of becoming winners later on in high school and college contests. The trophy for the winning school, a large banner with the triangle monogram emblazoned upon it, was proudly borne to this city and Saturday evening was on display in the show window of Falkenstein's store. Now it hangs on the wall of the Fremont school auditorium alongside the two banners won last year for athletics and spelling. The track meet began at 1 o'clock Saturday and lasted all afternoon. The girls' athletic contests was won by Orange, the entering teams giving a splendid wand drill, rose folk dance, and a gorgeous May-pole dance. The girls were very effectively costumed and the performance was highly creditable in every way. McKinley school secured second place and Westminster came third. The exhibition of school yard games and athletics by the girls was very pleasing and was much enjoyed by the large crowd in attend- The three-room residence of W. H. Kerr, situated on the north side of the county road, 5½ miles west of this city was burned to the ground at 6 o'clock on Monday evening. Fire resulted from a defective coal-oil lamp in an incubator, and the blaze was discovered while Mrs. Kerr was preparing the evening meal. The incubator was kept in one of the rooms of the house and contained 500 eggs which were ready to hatch. Fifty chicks in the room were burned, together with the incubator, the residence and its entire contents. With Mrs. Kerr at the home were her mother, aunt and three children. The blaze burned so fiercely that none of their clothing nor any of the household furniture could be saved. Neighbors quickly gathered and by Herculean efforts saved an adjoining building, barn, and tank and windmill. None of the family were injured. The loss is estimated at $750. Mrs. Kerr and her mother and aunt spent the night in the saved building and the children were taken to the homes of neighbors. Mr. Kerr was absent in Los Angeles at the time of the fire and was communicated with by telephone. He came down on Tuesday morning. He will probably rebuild. Members of the Four Four Club to the number of 17 tendered an enjoyable surprise to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Melrose at their new home on North Philadelphia street Monday evening. They brought with them quantities of delicious refreshments which were discussed later in the evening. Games and social converse occupied the attention of the party until a late hour. O. H. Egge was a visitor in town Saturday from Santa Ana. The girls' athletic contests was won by Orange, the entering teams giving a splendid wand drill, rose folk dance, and a gorgeous May-pole dance. The girls were very effectively costumed and the performance was highly creditable in every way. McKinley school secured second place and Westminster came third. The exhibition of school yard games and athletics by the girls was very pleasing and was much enjoyed by the large crowd in attendance. Next year it is planned to give more time and attention to girls' athletics and gymnastics and the display at the Triangle League contest will doubtless be more elaborate than this year. Anaheim also won high honors in the spelling contest held in the morning of the same day, the seventh grade in the commercial building of the Santa Ana high school and the eighth grade in the high school auditorium. The attendance, number of entries and enthusiasm exceeded that of last year and the entire affair was very successful in every way. Miss Dorothy Garrison of this city won first honors in the seventh grade contest and was presented with a silver cup, awarded by the W. C. T. U. of Anaheim, President Mrs. C. H. Owen making the presentation. She duplicated the success of Miss Vieva Walker, who last year won for the Anaheim school first place in spelling. Theodore Duzenbury, of Fullerton, won first honors in the eighth grade spelling contest and was presented with a cup donated by the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, Secretary Metzgar making the presentation. The entire day was enjoyed by the students taking part and those on the side lines, and the contests were very successful in every way.