anaheim-gazette 1913-09-11

BITTER CONTEST IN WET AND DRY FIGHT ELECTION ON THE ISSUE IS SCHEDULED FOR LATTER PART OF NOVEMBER LIST OF SIGNERS TO THE PETITION PROVEN TO BE SUFFICIENT IN NUMBERS Little time has been wasted by wet and dry forces in this city in jockying for position in the prohibition election which will probably be held the latter part of November, but both sides have gone at it hammer and togs, and that the most bitter contest ever waged in this city will be the result is a matter admitting of very little doubt. The petitions filed with City Clerk Merritt last week containing names of 249 voters as published in these columns last Thursday have been found to contain a sufficient number of names to insure calling an election. City Clerk Merritt has appointed J. J. Schneider and F. C. Rimpau as a committee of verification, and these gentlemen have, during the week, been at the county clerk's office at Santa Ana comparing signatures with the great election was not filed with the city clerk along with other petitions, and for this reason the names did not appear in the published list appearing in these columns last week. The petition was in possession of P. H. Krick who reported to a committee of temperance people on Tuesday evening that he had neglected to file the same with others when the list was filed at the city hall. It contains the names of Rev. A. B. Markle, C. E. Jones, Rev. F. W. Mitchell, Charles Holman, and others. Up to the time of going to press last evening it was impossible for us to procure the complete list. This list is not on file. An inspection of the official list of signers proves this, for none of their names appear. In the published list of names appended to the petition asking for an election on prohibition in this city, as printed in our last week's issue, there appeared the names of Sarah Hartfield and Helen A. Hartfield. These names should have been printed Sarah Hatfield and Helen A. Hatfield. An inspection of the petition on file at the office of the city clerk reveals the fact that a cursory examination of the same would indicate the names were written "Hartfield." The same was written, unintentionally, of course, and this error might easily have been made by a man copying the list of signatures. However the street and number following each signature eliminates all doubt as to the identity of the signatures. There is no such person in this city, so far as we can learn, as Helen A. Hartfield. We make this explanation. PROCEED VROOM LAW ONLY WAY TO SECURE OF CENTER STREET ION OF ITS ADVANTAGE MAJORITY OF PROFESSORS ON BOTH SIDES ARE FAVORING THIS DISCUSSION OF WIDENSTER STREET, between Lea Angeles, has reached where definite action must be taken on that side of the blooming. On the south side it has been registered but in charge of the work majority of the frontal improvement and that trait to be carried through. The proposition is to of the buildings ten feet side of the street and the north side, making the property lines on this city will be the result is a matter admitting of very little doubt. The petitions filed with City Clerk Merritt last week containing names of 249 voters as published in these columns last Thursday have been found to contain a sufficient number of names to insure calling an election. City Clerk Merritt has appointed J. J. Schneider and F. C. Rimpau as a committee of verification, and these gentlemen have, during the week, been at the county clerk's office at Santa Ana comparing signatures with the great register on file in that office. Mr. Schneider stated yesterday that only a few of the names attached to the petition were found to be ineligible. Some of the ladies signing used their husband's initials, whereas they are registered under their given names. The petitions ask that the election be called under the Wiley local option law, which provides that petitions must contain names of 25 per cent of voters voting at the last election for governor. Inasmuch as this election held three years ago was before women were admitted to suffrage the vote was about half what it is today. It is believed about 1,500 votes will be cast at the election. Temperance people circulating these petitions last week asked that signatures be affixed to them for the reason, as they maintain, that they should not be denied the privilege of being granted opportunities to express their sentiments upon the liquor question at an election. Many of the leading business men of the city, who are not at all interested in the liquor business, refused to sign the petition for the reason that they hold that such election was aimed at destruction of the wine industry and affiliated business interests. There are several hundred thousand dollars invested in the brewery and wine and liquor establishments here, and these gentlemen hold that a prohibition election is aimed at confiscation of their property. That they will wage vigorous warfare against such policy is already in evidence, for a perfect organization of these interests has been formed to fight prohibition. They point out that the amount paid in licenses to the city government amounts to $8,000 annually, that a much larger amount is paid out to employees as well as for grapes, barley and other articles used in the manufacture of wine and beer. They also declare the liquor houses maintained in this city are most orderly conducted and that men engaged in that business are law-abiding and upright citizens as well as large tax payers. EBELL SOCIETY INSTALLS OFFICERS Will Hold Musical Entertainment on October 4 at Fremont School It was President's Day at the Ebell last Saturday, and also the first meeting of the year 1913-1914. The new officers for the year were installed as follows: President, Mrs. Ida Tipton; first vice-president, Mrs. Ida Dutton; second vice-president, Mrs. George Terry; recording secretary, Miss Alice Grimshaw; treasurer, Mrs. C. E. Chamberlain; corresponding secretary, Miss E. Kate Rea, general curator, Mrs. F. C. Spencer; librarian, Mrs. Grim; directors, one year, Mrs. E. E. Angell, Mrs. A. L. Lewis; two years, Mrs. Homer G. Ames, Mrs. Emil Boege; three years, Mrs. Dora Parker, Mrs. A. C. Pearson. Each of the new officers gave a little talk and all were enthusiastic about the outlook for the coming year. Mrs. Harry Dyer, the club's first president, also made a few remarks. After the business part of the meeting was over, a very enjoyable musical program was rendered. Miss Sutherland gave a vocal solo, accompanied on the piano by Miss Garrison. After an encore, Clarence Chamberlain gave a selection on the violin accompanied by Miss Sutherland on the piano. This was also encored. Then the meeting adjourned to meet at 2:30 P.M., October 4, at the Fremont building, when the club's annual reception to the teachers of Anaheim will be given. There will be a fine musical program on this occasion, following musicians from Los Angeles being engaged: Julius Bierlich, violinist, head of the Violin School of Los Angeles; Elsa von Groff Nicuasco, cellist and Prof. Stamm, pianoist. All of these musicians were students of the Royal Conservatory of Music, but one or two holders on that side of the blooming. On the south side he has been registered but in charge of the work majority of the frontal improvement and that tain to be carried through. The proposition is to tour of the buildings ten feet side of the street and on the north side, making the property lines on street. Emil Dreyfus, foot lot on the corner and Center street, is stacle, or the chief o movement on the southern ing off ten feet of the lot Mr. Dreyfus deman cash. A meeting of the party on both sides of the street the council chamber in Wednesday night for discussing the matter as to arrive at some definite F. C. Spencer was chosen the meeting and explained terested parties had been present. Nearly all owners were present either or by deputy. John Ziegler, chairman side committee, opened by declaring that Mr. D for $5,000 for his cons provement looked like he has only .36 feet," said "while I have 100 feet others holding much does. We are all willing frontage and stand ther Mr. Dreyfus wants $5,00 feet." Dr. Houck said he belief could be discussed dice and malice but he stand why all should not establishing a uniform list. Mr. Spencer had no speak for the Odd Fellow he believed the board would favor the idea m cost to them would heaviest of any prop that side of the street. H. A. Dickel declare perfectly willing to give his lot (the postoffice expense, he added, would be heavy, but the pr would have to bear it. Johnny Fisher state lieved a few feet add walk was of more value ground in the rear of thie he was in favor of thie When called upon fo They point out that the amount paid in licenses to the city government amounts to $8,000 annually, that a much larger amount is paid out to employees as well as for grapes, barley and other articles used in the manufacture of wine and beer. They also declare the liquor houses maintained in this city are most orderly conducted and that men engaged in that business are law-abiding and upright citizens as well as large tax payers. Opposed to these interests are the prohibitionists who are well organized for the purpose of wiping out the liquor industry. It is said Evangelist Brown will return to this city during the concluding days of the campaign, and Rev. E. S. Chapman and other prohibition speakers will be here for the purpose of carrying on the work of attempting to make the town dry. Already boycotts and rumors of boycotts are in the air. One lady is said to have made personal requests of temperance people to withdraw their patronage from business men who refused to sign the petition, and other requests are said to have been made to those opposed to prohibition to withdraw support from signers to the petition. One Los Angeles newspaper whose local agent signed the petition, is said to have lost about 100 subscribers during the week. That a bitter war is already in progress for and against liquor houses is apparent, and the prohibition election is the one topic of discussion throughout the city and adjacent neighborhood. A petition bearing the names of some 15 signers for the prohibition meeting adjourned to meet at 2:30 P.M., October 4, at the Fremont building, when the club's annual reception to the teachers of Anaheim will be given. There will be a fine musical program on this occasion, following musicians from Los Angeles being engaged: Julius Bierlich, violinist, head of the Violin School of Los Angeles; Elsa von Groff Nicuasco, cellist and Prof. Stamm, pianoist. All of these musicians were students of the Royal Conservatory of Music, Leipsic, Germany. It is hoped the people of Anaheim will take this opportunity of hearing fine music at a low cost. Everyone is invited to come. This invitation includes gentlemen. Admission will be only 25 cents. Tickets can be obtained from any member of the Ebell club. MRS. C. A. BOEGE, Member of the Press Committee of the Ebell Club. Trustee John Cook came within an ace of being a champion among fishermen Sunday. In company with M. W. Martenet, Billy Houts, Fritz Yungbluth, Johnny Walls, Mr. Cook's two boys and Mr. Burton and son of Los Angeles, he was fishing at Newport and hooked a 7-foot shark. He was using a light rod and line and for more than an hour fought the beast, finally bringing it in exhausted. Just as some one was going to gaff him it was discovered that the hook had fallen out of his mouth and the fish sank before he could be reached. Old fishermen who saw the performance claim it was the only shark of the kind ever known to bite at the bate Mr. Cook was using. H. A. Dickel declared perfectly willing to give his lot (the postoffice expense, he added, would be heavy, but the prize would have to bear it). Johnny Fisher stated a few feet add a walk was of more value ground in the rear of the he was in favor of the matter. When called upon four of his views Mr. Dreyer already seen his opinion Gazette that day and he could add anything pressed his attitude on persons favoring the going into it should first expense, the trouble a litigation. The matter been delayed too long brought up for consider years earlier there could objection to it. If carried it will simply get into nobody can estimate of the expense before suggested that before step every property figure up the exact cost. F. A. Yungbluth and both argued strenuous the proposition. Hugo not opposed to it but to get the sentiment o in the Strodhoff building senting to it. Aside from Mr. Dreyer was the only proponent who opposed the C. Rimpau, represent who owns the block PROCEED UNDER VROOMAN LAW ONLY WAY TO SECURE WIDENING OF CENTER STREET IS DECISION OF ITS ADVOCATES MAJORITY OF PROPERTY OWNERS ON BOTH SIDES OF BLOCK ARE FAVORING THE MOVE Discussion of widening West Center street, between Lemon and Los Angeles, has reached a point now where definite action must be taken or the project abandoned. That a majority of the property owners on the north side favor it is unquestioned as but one or two holders of real estate on that side of the block are hesitating. On the south side some objection has been registered but the committee in charge of the work claims that a majority of the frontage favors the improvement and that the work is certain to be carried through. The proposition is to cut the fronts of the buildings ten feet on the south side of the street and twelve feet on the north side, making it conform to the property lines on East Center Fairyland theater and the Ideal poolroom, stated that Mr. Iriarte was not enthusiastic in the matter but if the majority of property owners in the block favored it he would give his consent and do his part notwithstanding it will cost him considerable money to cut off the front of his new brick block. Two motions were placed before the house and both were voted down. The first was by Mr. Dreyfus that a committee be appointed to formulate an estimate on the cost of cutting down the property lines and reporting at a subsequent meeting. This was lost. The second was by Mr. Ziegler pledging those present to declare for a cut of 12 feet on the north side of the street and 10 feet on the south side, giving the property owners five years in which to make the change. This motion was favored by a number present but was declared out of order by Chairman Spencer as the previous motion was still before the house and it was not taken up afterward. The question was left in the hands of the committee, consisting of John Ziegler, Dr. F. H. Houck and F. A. Yungbluth. They will present petitions to the property owners and if sufficient signatures are secured the matter will be laid before the city trustees who will order the work done. An assessment district will be formed comprising the property in the block and commissioners appointed to appraise the property and assess the damages to each lot. Property owners will then be assessed on a pro rata fairyland theater and the Ideal poolroom, stated that Mr. Iriarte was not enthusiastic in the matter but if the majority of property owners in the block favored it he would give his consent and do his part notwithstanding it will cost him considerable money to cut off the front of his new brick block. Two motions were placed before the house and both were voted down. The first was by Mr. Dreyfus that a committee be appointed to formulate an estimate on the cost of cutting down the property lines and reporting at a subsequent meeting. This was lost. The second was by Mr. Ziegler pledging those present to declare for a cut of 12 feet on the north side of the street and 10 feet on the south side, giving the property owners five years in which to make the change. This motion was favored by a number present but was declared out of order by Chairman Spencer as the previous motion was still before the house and it was not taken up afterward. The question was left in the hands of the committee, consisting of John Ziegler, Dr. F. H. Houck and F. A. Yungbluth. They will present petitions to the property owners and if sufficient signatures are secured the matter will be laid before the city trustees who will order the work done. An assessment district will be formed comprising the property in the block and commissioners appointed to appraise the property and assess the damages to each lot. Property owners will then be assessed on a pro rata fairyland theater and the Ideal poolroom, stated that Mr. Iriarte was not enthusiastic in the matter but if the majority of property owners in the block favored it he would give his consent and do his part notwithstanding it will cost him considerable money to cut off the front of his new brick block. Two motions were placed before the house and both were voted down. The first was by Mr. Dreyfus that a committee be appointed to formulate an estimate on the cost of cutting down the property lines and reporting at a subsequent meeting. This was lost. The second was by Mr. Ziegler pledging those present to declare for a cut of 12 feet on the north side of the street and 10 feet on the south side, giving the property owners five years in which to make the change. This motion was favored by a number present but was declared out of order by Chairman Spencer as the previous motion was still before the house and it was not taken up afterward. The question was left in the hands of the committee, consisting of John Ziegler, Dr. F. H. Houck and F. A. Yungbluth. They will present petitions to the property owners and if sufficient signatures are secured the matter will be laid before the city trustees who will order the work done. An assessment district will be formed comprising the property in the block and commissioners appointed to appraise the property and assess the damages to each lot. Property owners will then be assessed on a pro rata fairyland theater and the Ideal poolroom, stated that Mr. Iriarte was not enthusiastic in the matter but if the majority of property owners in the block favored it he would give his consent and do his part notwithstanding it will cost him considerable money to cut off the front of his new brick block. BROWN SCORES THE ANAHEIM SALOONS LAST SERMON OF REVIVAL MEETINGS DEVOTED TO EXCORIACTION OF LIQUOR DEALERS ALL ORANGE COUNTY ASSISTING IN THE CAMPAIGN TO MAKE ANAHEIM DRY TOWN "Chickens Come Home to Roost," was the foundation of the sermon which Evangelist Brown delivered to a large audience of interested listeners from all sections of Orange county Sunday night. His text was, "Be not deceived; God is not mocked. For whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap." Mr. Brown's entire sermon was devoted to the saloon and its deleterious influence on society. Nearly all the evils which afflict mankind, nearly all the crimes committed by man or woman he traced back to the saloon. Licensing a saloon he compared to licensing a man to stand on the brink of a precipice and push every person off who happened to pass along. God loves the saloon keeper, he said, but he hates the saloon. God loves them that Mr. Brown showing is stricter than any other event at this time. Mr. Brown held once only at an event where he received $500 from an organization named "Fuller." but one or two holders of real estate on that side of the block are hesitating. On the south side some objection has been registered but the committee in charge of the work claims that a majority of the frontage favors the improvement and that the work is certain to be carried through. The proposition is to cut the fronts of the buildings ten feet on the south side of the street and twelve feet on the north side, making it conform to the property lines on East Center street. Emil Dreyfus, owner of a 36-foot lot on the corner of Los Angeles and Center street, is the chief obstacle, or the chief objector to the movement on the south side. For slicing off ten feet of the frontage of his lot Mr. Dreyfus demands $5,000 in cash. A meeting of the property owners on both sides of the street was held at the council chamber in the city hall Wednesday night for the purpose of discussing the matter and endeavoring to arrive at some definite agreement. F. C. Spencer was chosen chairman of the meeting and explained that all interested parties had been notified to be present. Nearly all the property owners were present either in person or by deputy. John Ziegler, chairman of the south side committee, opened the discussion by declaring that Mr. Dreyfus' demand for $5,000 for his consent to the improvement looked like a hold up. "He has only 36 feet," said Mr. Ziegler, "while I have 100 feet, and there are others holding much more than he does. We are all willing to give our frontage and stand the expenses but Mr. Dreyfus wants $5,000 for his ten feet." Dr. Houck said he believed the question could be discussed without prejudice and malice but he couldn't understand why all should not agree on establishing a uniform line. Mr. Spencer had no authority to speak for the Odd Fellows, he said, but he believed the board of directors would favor the idea notwithstanding the cost to them would be perhaps the heaviest of any property owner on that side of the street. H. A. Dickel declared that he was perfectly willing to give the front of his lot (the postoffice building.) The expense, he added, would undoubtedly be heavy, but the property owners would have to bear it. Johnny Fisher stated that he believed a few feet added to the sidewalk was of more value than the same ground in the rear of the building, and he was in favor of the movement. When called upon for an expression ON ROAD TO RACES SPEND NIGHT IN JAIL Two Long Beach Men Were Late in Reaching Corona Race Course Instead of reaching Corona Monday night in time to get good position in the line-up at the race course, two Long Beach men spent the night behind the bars at the Anaheim jail. They were traveling in an auto and reached this city about 10 o'clock. In order to let the natives know they were on the way one of them began firing a revolver while the auto was passing the corner of Center and Los Angeles. Officer Clarence Sackett happened to be within hearing distance, headed them off and lodged them in the city jail where they registered as B. J. Bronson and H. F. Epperson, of Long Beach. At 8 o'clock Tuesday morning Judge Howard let them go after each had deposited $10, and they wended their way to Corona. An hour later on the same night three youths from Fullerton, in a buggy, started home after spending the evening in Anaheim. A parting yell or two attracted the attention of Night Policeman Jack Iman who gave chase and overhauled them. There was a fourth man in the rig, a colored gentleman, who sprang out and ran across the fields making his escape. Iman landed the three in jail where they spent the night, and next morning were also released on depositing $10 each. They gave the names of E. Jewell, H. Morse and C. Townsen. GERMAN LUTHERAN COOL DEDICATED Mr. Brown's entire sermon was devoted to the saloon and its deleterious influence on society. Nearly all the evils which afflict mankind, nearly all the crimes committed by man or woman he traced back to the saloon. Licensing a saloon he compared to licensing a man to stand on the brink of a precipice and push every person off who happened to pass along. God loves the saloon keeper, he said, but he hates the saloon. God loves the sinner but hates the sin. God knows the sins of the parents are transmitted to children even to third generation. God gave you the Ten Commandments for your protection and the protection of those who come after you; 82 per cent of the crime committed in this world is directly traceable to the liquor traffic. It would be just as sensible to license a man to murder, to steal, to commit adultery or to violate all the Ten Commandments as to license him to run a saloon which is the foundation of all crimes. Mr. Brown took the Ten Commandments as sub-heads of his discourse and charged the violation of each one directly to the saloon. He took them from the "Thou Shalt Not Kill," down to the last and argued that 82 per cent of the violations were attributable to the saloons. Thou shalt now kill is a command that will rise in judgment against you, he said. No state is justified in taking life and in licensing saloons which cause 82 per cent of crime. The state or city is responsible. For every drop of blood shed caused by such license you who sanction it will be judged for murder. So far as I know some of you may have red hands. The man who sells the liquor is guilty of the murder that is committed through its cause. Thou shalt not commit adultery was the next text. The saloon and the house of ill repute go hand in hand. There is no sin like impurity and some day it is going to rise and scourge this nation. There are two million suffering from hideous disease caused by impure life in this country; 53,000 of them are in California and 750,000 are suffering from a lesser disease and all are traceable to the damnable saloon. Thou shalt not steal was the next text handled. Gambling, he said, is pretty close to stealing. The saloon is a thief and always has been. The saloon, the harlot and the gambler compose a trinity. I would rather die a bankrupt than be a party to or consent to such a trinity. Gambling is on increase and the high cost of living is attributable to it. For every hole of cotton raised there are five H. A. Dickel declared that he was perfectly willing to give the front of his lot (the postoffice building.) The expense, he added, would undoubtedly be heavy, but the property owners would have to bear it. Johnny Fisher stated that he believed a few feet added to the sidewalk was of more value than the same ground in the rear of the building, and he was in favor of the movement. When called upon for an expression of his views Mr. Dreyfus said he had already seen his opinion printed in the Gazette that day and he didn't think he could add anything to it. It expressed his attitude on the subject and persons favoring the project before going into it should first consider the expense, the trouble and the possible litigation. The matter, he said, has been delayed too long. If it had been brought up for consideration several years earlier there could have been no objection to it. If carried through now it will simply get into the court and nobody can estimate the possibilities of the expense before it is settled. He suggested that before taking a definite step every property owner should figure up the exact cost to himself. F. A. Yungbluth and B. Hartfield both argued strenuously in favor of the proposition. Hugo Strodhoff was not opposed to it but he wanted first to get the sentiment of the tenements in the Strodhoff building before consenting to it. Aside from Mr. Dreyfus, Louis Kroeger was the only property owner present who opposed the proposition. F. C. Rimpau, representing P. Iriarte, who owns the block occupied by the GERMAN LUTHERAN SCHOOL DEDICATED Brass Band From Olive Takes Part in the Ceremonies Sunday afternoon the ceremony of dedicating the new school just completed by the Lutheran church people on Chartres street was performed, Rev. H. D. Schmelzer, pastor of the church, having charge. A large audience gathered in front of the building where the pastor read the services in the German language. The Olive brass band was present and furnished music and Rev. Mieger, of Olive, preached the dedicatory sermon in the church immediately adjoining the school. In the afternoon Rev. Kagler, of Santa Ana, vice-president of the Southern California district, delivered a short lecture in the new school building. The Lutherans have just completed a neat two-room school building and will probably conduct school in both rooms this winter. Heretofore the pastor of the church had been the teacher but hereafter one and possibly two teachers will be engaged. Thou shalt not steal was the next text handled. Gambling, he said, is pretty close to stealing. The saloon is a thief and always has been. The saillon, the harlot and the gambler compose a trinity. I would rather die a bankrupt than be a party to or consent to such a trinity. Gambling is on the increase and the high cost of living is attributable to it. For every bale of cotton raised there are five hundred sold on the markets, for evry bushel of wheat grown one hundred bushels are handled in the market quotations by the gamblers. These gamblers lead lives of luxury. Soloman in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. There is no use trying to stop this gambling until you go to the fountain head. For a few paltry dollars these men will push your brother into hell. Many bankers, lawyers, doctors, and merchants and other businessmen are afraid to join in this move for fear of losing a few dollars. For the sake of selling a few yards of calico merchants would refuse to join in the crusade and help put the liquor dealers of Anaheim out of business. During his remarks Mr. Brown took occasion to rap the Concordia Society. This society happens to disagree with him on the question of prohibition and published its views in last week's issue of the Gazette. He referred to it as the "Concertina Society" and let them down easily, merely criticising the grammatical construction of the article. A contemporary newspaper having made the statement last week HOMEAGAIN FROM EUROPEAN VISIT THEODORE DIETRICH AND HENRY OELKERS RETURN TUESDAY AFTER THREE MONTHS' TOUR MANY POINTS OF INTEREST VISITED IN THE FATHERLAND AND OLD TIMES RENEWED After an absence of five months, most of the time being spent in reviewing old scenes, renewing old acquaintanceships and visiting relatives Theodore Dietrich and Henry Oelkers returned to their Anaheim homes on Tuesday, September 2d. Messrs. Dietrich and Oelkers left Anaheim on May 2d, sailing on the 10th from New York on the North German Lloyd steamer Prince Frederick Wilhelm. They landed at Bremen on the 20th, being ten days on the ocean. Mr. Dietrich's old home was in Oldenberg, which he left in 1881, 32 years ago. Two brothers and two sisters are still living in the town, but the old home in which he was born has been dismantled and the changes and developments during that period have been so great that only a few of the landmarks could be recognized. MISS SEIDEMAN WRITES A VERY LONG LETTER Councilman Hamler Has Near Faint-ing Fit on Seeing Its Voluminous Proportions Councilman Hamler this week received a letter from Miss Seideman which was so voluminous in its proportions that he almost fell over in a fainting fit, and had to call for restoratives before regaining his usual normal composure. The letter was written upon a large sized sheet of newspaper, both sides being filled with clearly written manuscript, and to make up for good measure Miss Seideman added a half sheet supplement filled with writing on both sides. Miss Seideman is now at her parents' home at Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She was for several years a member of the faculty at Fremont school, and lived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hamler. Since her return East she has corresponded with them, but had not written for several weeks. A fortnight since Mr. Hamler wrote her, saying his family had not heard from her, and politely requesting an explanation. She responded with the largest letter ever received by that gentleman and probably the largest ever written by any correspondent. Miss Seideman will not teach in Anaheim this year, but her friends expect to see her here again next term. She was a favorite among all with whom she came in contact, and was one of the most popular teachers at the school. Mr. Dietrich's old home was in Oldenberg, which he left in 1881, 32 years ago. Two brothers and two sisters are still living in the town, but the old home in which he was born has been dismantled and the changes and developments during that period have been so great that only a few of the landmarks could be recognized. He made a trip up the historic Rhine and among the armload of photos depicting the scenes of interest which he brought home with him is a long narrow strip which in pictorial print follows the river from its source to its mouth. "The Rhine," said Mr. Dietrich, "flows through one vast vineyard. Grape culture and the manufacture of wine is practically the only industry along its banks. The land is cut up into small holdings some of them being scarcely larger than a good-sized room and every inch is made to produce the utmost the soil is capable of." Among the many wineries along the Rhine there are also a few distilleries and from a big one at Nordhausen he brought a sample of whiskey. This town in addition to making good whiskey, boasts of the fine men it produces and Mr. Dietrich referred to his honor, Mayor Nebelung, and Charley Hilles as examples. Most of his time was spent with his relatives in Oldenberg, but he made a visit to the great capital of the empire and has much to say of the Unter den Linden, the world's most beautiful street. He saw the palaces where lives the Kaiser. He saw the vast buildings of stone and mortar, the magnificent parks and the many costly monuments erected to the memory of dead heroes, but nothing was so beautiful in his estimation as the well kept and highly cultivated vineyards in the valley of the Rhine and the picturesque towns and castles on its banks. Many changes had been made during the 32 years of his absence in his old home town, said Mr. Dietrich, still a few landmarks remained reminding him of the days when he was a bare-foot boy and roamed the hills and dales of Oldenberg. Mr. Oelkers spent nearly all the three months of his absence at Tastadt, two hours' journey from Oldenberg, his home when he was a citizen of the Fatherland. He and Mr. Dietrich parted at Bremen but met again at Hamburg on August 14th and sailed for New York on the President CHURCH HIT HARD Bethel Baptist Church of Anaheim Makes a Deposit County Clerk W. B. Williams Monday morning received $695 from the Bethel Baptist church of Anaheim. The money is not due the clerk, but is money due from the church on a contract that has caused considerable trouble for the church. Last October O. Lagman, a contractor, agreed to do building for the church for $2,700. Lagman failed to pay some of the carpenters and subcontractors, and F. R. Lagourgue, as assignee, brought suit against Lagman and the church on a mechanic's lien. Monday the church filed its answer through Attorneys Tipton & Cailor, alleging that Lagman gave a bond in the U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Company and that according to contract $695 of the contract price was held out. This sum is turned over to the court awaiting disposition of the case. ODD FELLOWS TO BUILD Ten Thousand Dollar Structure to Be Erected at Fullerton The Odd Fellows of Fullerton have decided to begin the erection of a $10,000 two-story brick building on their East Commonwealth avenue lot this fall and report that a lot of stock has already been subscribed at $10 a share. A corporation will be formed at once to take the work in charge. The building will have a frontage of 50 feet and will be modern in every detail. The upper floor will be used exclusively for lodge purposes and the first floor for a large store room.