anaheim-gazette 1913-09-18

LOCAL HIGHWAYS INSPECTED BY COMMISSION ORANGETHORPE AVENUE AND EAST SIDE ROAD TO OLIVE LOOKED OVER LATTER HIGHWAY TO BE PAVED AS SOON AS OLIVE BRIDGE IS ASSURED B. C. Pixley of Orange, Judge Richard Egan of San Juan, and M. M. Crookshank of Santa Ana, highway commissioners from Orange county, were in town on Friday, accompanied by Engineer Dan Halladay on an official inspection of county highways in this district. They paid a visit to this office and took dinner at the Germania restaurant. They met a number of personal friends while in town and after looking over road affairs here, drove in their automobile to Hunting- thorpe avenue where paving operations are now in progress for a distance of more than three miles from Spadra road westwardly. Residents of the avenue had filed a protest with the commission relative to unclean gravel used by the contractor. This defect had been remedied at the instance of the commission and work was now in progress satisfactorily. The commission after meeting a number of personal friends in town drove in its automobile to Huntington Beach where it inspected paved work now in progress there by Contractor Chamberlain of this city. POSTMASTER HAS ANOTHER BIRTHDAY Occasion Celebrated at the Home of His Sister, Mrs. Rexroad Postmaster J. W. Duckworth reached the 58th milestone on the road of life on Friday, September 12th, and the occasion was celebrated by his family with a birthday party and suitable spread at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Barrood on their return seven miles B. C. Pixley of Orange, Judge Richard Egan of San Juan, and M. M. Crookshank of Santa Ana, highway commissioners from Orange county, were in town on Friday, accompanied by Engineer Dan Halladay on an official inspection of county highways in this district. They paid a visit to this office and took dinner at the Germania restaurant. They met a number of personal friends while in town and after looking over road affairs here, drove in their automobile to Huntington Beach, where they made an official examination of work now under construction between that city and the county seat. They drove into town from the east, coming over the Olive bridge and the east side road, which they declared the commission would pave as soon as assurances were received that the new concrete bridge across the river at Olive would be constructed. Mr. Pixley said the commission was in this city for the purpose of hearing expression of opinion from citizens relative to roads in this part of the county. The commission was, he said, anxious to hear from all persons relative to road work. He was informed that matters now engaging the attention of our people centered about the road on the west side to the strip of territory recently segregated from the municipality of Stanton and the highway on the east side from this city to a junction with the road leading up the canyon to Riverside. These were two of the principal highways leading into Anaheim, and citizens hereabout were most anxious that something be done with them at an early date. He said in reference to the Stanton road that while no provisions had been made for that thoroughfare by the commission, because of the fact that it had been included in the municipality of Stanton, and no funds were now available for its paving since it had been excluded from that incorporation, yet he believed the board of supervisors would see to it that an appropriation of money was made for its pavement. He understood that the supervisors had offered to appropriate $10,000 for paving this road, contingent upon the formation of an assessment district for raising the balance necessary for paving. He had heard that residents of the west side had held a meeting and had unanimously voted against formation of an assessment district and against collection of any further taxes for this purpose. However he thought the importance of the road was such that the matter of paving it would be speedily taken up by the supervisors, and that the road ANOTHER BIRTHDAY Occasion Celebrated at the Home of His Sister, Mrs. Rexroad Postmaster J. W. Duckworth reached the 58th milestone on the road of life on Friday, September 12th, and the occasion was celebrated by his family with a birthday party and suitable spread at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Rexroad, on their ranch seven miles southwest of Anaheim. Besides the hosts and Mr. and Mrs. Duckworth there were present Mrs. Sibley, Guy Duckworth and family, Charley Pendleton and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dav Newman of Santa Ana and Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Rexroad and family. The day was enjoyed as most such happy family gatherings are in recalling reminiscences of the past, and living again for an hour the happy days of long ago. Mr. Duckworth was the recipient of several beautiful presents. NARROW ESCAPE FROM TRAGIC DEATH Billy Franz and Family Collide With Street Car in Los Angeles Billy Franz tells of an extremely narrow escape from being the principal actor in one of the street car tragedies which are so numerous of late. It happened in Los Angeles last Tuesday. Mr. Franz and family were on the way to San Fernando in his auto and on entering Los Angeles they followed a street car down Seventh street until the intersection of San Julian street was reached when they switched off just in time to be caught by a car coming in an opposite direction. Both the car and the auto were traveling at a low rate of speed. Mr. Franz stopped on the track and attempted to back off but killed his engine. The car was stopped but the fender had rooted under the auto, smashed the radiator and otherwise damaged it to the extent of about $30. Willard, the 5-year-old son of Mr. Franz, was pitched head formost into the wind shield, smashing it to pieces and raising a large-sized contusion on his head. He was the only one of the party injured. VETERANS BANQUET AND ELECT OFFICERS Enrollment of students inheim Union High School From present indication 225 students registered month of school. As year class is largest ever the percentage numbers of this class as it generally is. There has an enrollment of 200 year class 52. Among the students graduates who are taking to prepare for specific partsments. These students congratulated on their commended for their new departure in the will undoubtedly prove as a number of the class are interested in courses to be offered. Spanish has been in school. Only one culed. The registration was 70, so it was four have three sections, men and 2:05 o'clock respite. The courses in English are also very popular it is heavy. Two need be organized to care for them. On account of the movement and the large number of classes, the board it necessary to engage teacher. Miss Croganthe University of Michigan several years of uscce as a high school teacher was selected. The high now numbers 14. There is great interest daily general exercise o'clock. At this time moments of general interneare made. It is an enjoyment of special talks. The principal number of men of Anwhere speak to the seing opportunities and women in variousness. In this age of spi helpful to young people thing of the various o'persons of experiencea selection of a life wof vocational directionognized more and more. Plans are being madeclass for the annual parschool, 'The Blue anbook met with enthusiasmthe part of the townsThe business men gasdorsement by generall contracts. It is one o VETERANS BANQUET AND ELECT OFFICERS Capt. L. R. Williams Elected Commander of Orange County Veterans' Association Two hundred and seventy-five persons, all members of the Orange County Veterans' Association and their wives, sat down to a luncheon at Fullerton Tuesday at the close of the business session of the Orange County Veterans' Association. It was a jolly crowd of old boys and there was much speech-making and music, the Los Angeles fire and drum corps furnishing the noise. In the business session of the organization the following officers were elected for the coming year: Commander, L. R. Williams, of Anaheim; vice-commander, E. J. Leggert, of Orange; second vice-commander, G. W. Rolfe, of Garden Grove; adjutant and quartermaster, A. B. Paul, of Santa Ana; chaplain, H. Koepsel, of Santa Ana. Anaheim was chosen as the place of meeting of the association next year. Harry Max Withers, native of Germany, in this country since 1903, and John Schar, Swiss, in this country since 1895, both of Anaheim, have applied for final letters of naturalization. William Goerdes and F. A. Backs are witnesses for Withers and Adolph Scheuner and K. E. Nethaway are witnesses for Schar. Plans are being made class for the annual p school, 'The Blue an book met with enthusiasm the part of the towns The business men g dorsement by gener al contracts. It is one o f showing the true s interests. In all cities a publication in the e nthusiasm of the their school has grown be no exception to th continue to welcome Gold," a production presenting the various life. The beautiful lawn t in at the high school miration of all. It is the rest of the plan for beautifying the ground scape gardener's plans pared and accepted b trustees and the plant shrubbery has begun only to have the most of buildings in the cour school, but she is to h a magnificent park th show place of the city. The senior class o Union High School he members of the "Blue on Thursday of last w the first number of th was published. This v and received the end community. A high s of this character gives student life of the pres ing else can. From th tors it is reasonable th publication this year, affairs of the annual AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1913 ENROLLMENT AT HIGH SCHOOL INCREASED 225 STUDENTS EXPECTED TO REGISTER DURING FIRST MONTH OF THE PRESENT TERM SIX PUPILS HAVE ENTERED FOR POST-GRADUATE COURSE AND MORE EXPECTED Enrollment of students at the Anaheim Union High School still continues. The number now enrolled is 195. From present indications there will be 225 students registered during the first month of school. As usual the first year class is largest. This year however the percentage of leadership in numbers of this class is not as large as it generally is. The first year class has an enrollment of 60 and the second year class 52. Among the students enrolled are six hands of two of the most competent young men of the class of 1914. The complete list of officers and editors follows: Arthur Turck, editor in chief; E. L. Miller, business manager; Gerald Whittaker, assistant business manager; Miss Veda Walker, faculty editor; Miss Edna Mills, literary editor; Miss Gladys Gervais, school editor; Miss Clarissa Bridge, staff artist; Miss Myrte Hein, music editor; Clarence Beebe, athletic editor; George Hedstrom, debate editor; Miss Lila Abbott, class editor and George Maas, joke editor. MEXICANS ENGAGE IN BLOODY BATTLE One Lands in the Hospital and Three Others in Jail Miguel Rodriguez is lying in the Anaheim sanitarium with a badly battered head from which it was at first doubtful if he would recover, and Louis Rodriguez is behind the bars at the city jail awaiting trial on the charge of assault. Gus Gonzales and A. Estrada are also in the jail on suspicion of having aided or abetted somebody during the scrap. OLIVE BRIDGE PROTECTION ASSURED BOARD OF TRADE GIVES SUPERVISOR SCHUMACHER POSITIVE PLEDGE MONDAY NIGHT EACH SUPERVISORAL DISTRICT WILL BE ASSESSED $1,000 FOR MAINTENANCE OF WORK Final assurances that the people of this city would adequately protect the $70,000 concrete bridge spanning the river at Olive after its construction, were given Supervisor Schmacher at a special meeting of the board of trade Monday night. For more than a year the question of a new bridge to supply the old wooden structure erected a quarter of a century ago has been before the people and it is now assured and protection to its approaches pledged by responsible people of Ana- Enrollment of students at the Anaheim Union High School still continues. The number now enrolled is 195. From present indications there will be 225 students registered during the first month of school. As usual the first year class is largest. This year however the percentage of leadership in numbers of this class is not as large as it generally is. The first year class has an enrollment of 60 and the second year class 52. Among the students enrolled are six graduates who are taking special work to prepare for specific university departments. These students are to be congratulated on their opportunity and commended for their enterprise. This new departure in the high school work will undoubtedly prove very popular as a number of the present senior class are interested in the plans for courses to be offered next year. Spanish has been introduced in the school. Only one class was scheduled. The registration for this work was 70, so it was found necessary to have three sections, meeting at 9, 11:15 and 2:05 o'clock respectively. The courses in English and history are also very popular and the registration is heavy. Two new classes had to be organized to care for this work. On account of the increased enrollment and the large number in some of the classes, the board of trustees found it necessary to engage an additional teacher. Miss Crogan, a graduate of the University of Minnesota, having several years of successful experience as a high school teacher and principal, was selected. The high school faculty now numbers 14. There is great interest shown in the daily general exercises held at 1 o'clock. At this time all announcements of general interest to the school are made. It is an occasion for the enjoyment of special music and short talks. The principal plans to have a number of men of Anaheim and elsewhere speak to the students concerning the opportunities of young men and women in various lines of business. In this age of specialization it is helpful to young people to hear something of the various occupations from persons of experience, before making a selection of a life work. The value of vocational direction is being recognized more and more. Plans are being made by the senior class for the annual publication of the school, 'The Blue and Gold.' This book met with enthusiastic support on the part of the townspeople last year. The business men gave it their endorsement by generous advertising contracts. It is one of the best means One Lands in the Hospital and Three Others in Jail Miguel Rodriguez is lying in the Anaheim sanitarium with a badly battered head from which it was at first doubtful if he would recover, and Louis Rodriguez is behind the bars at the city jail awaiting trial on the charge of assault. Gus Gonzales and A. Estrada are also in the jail on suspicion of having alced or abetted somebody during the scrap. The trouble occurred about 11:30 Saturday night at Sonoratown on the Santa Fe railroad. All the men concerned are section men on the Santa Fe. Notwithstanding the surnames of the two principals are the same they are not related. How the trouble started is not altogether clear, but it appears Miguel Rodriguez took exceptions to a remark made by Louis and started after him with a knife. Louis was armed with a heavy 44 revolver and opened fire. He fired four shots without effect and then, as his assailant continued to advance, clubbed the gun and beat him over the head and face. Three ugly gashes were cut, two in his face and one on top of the head from which he shed pints of blood. Officer Germann and others, attracted by the shots, rushed to the scene and found Miguel lying in a pool of blood. They sent him to the sanitarium where his wounds were dressed and where he now lies. Louis Rodriguez was placed under arrest as were also Gonzales and Estrada who were present. The two latter had no hand in the fight but are held pending the outcome. According to Louis Rodriguez' story he only acted in self-defense. "Mike came at me with a knife," he said, "and I only fired to stop him. I could easily have killed him. When he got within reach I knocked him down with the gun. I didn't want to kill him and didn't want him to kill me." None of the parties can speak English. They are all section hands and Officer Germann says none of them were drunk. Louis Rodriguez, Estrada and Gonzeles were arraigned in justice court Monday. Rodriguez pleaded guilty to a charge of assault and was given 90 days in the county jail. The other two entered a not guilty plea and will be tried at an early day, and the man languishing in the hospital will also have to answer before the court. From testimony introduced in Judge Howard's court at the trial it is extremely doubtful if the wounded man had a knife. If this should be proven Final assurances that the people of this city would adequately protect the $70,000 concrete bridge spanning the river at Olive after its construction, were given Supervisor Schmacher at a special meeting of the board of trade Monday night. For more than a year the question of a new bridge to supply the old wooden structure erected a quarter of a century ago has been before the people and it is now assured and protection to its approaches pledged by responsible people of Anaheim and its neighborhood. A special meeting of the board was called Monday evening to meet Supervisor Schumacher who was desirous of securing a pledge from the board that ample protection would be furnished in order to be able to report the same to the board of supervisors at Tuesday's meeting when the bids for the construction of the bridge were to be opened. Mr. Schumacher stated to the board that the law gives the supervisors authority to draw $1,000 from each of the five supervisoral districts for protection after its construction. The district attorney had ruled that a channel could be established, and deeds must be secured from the property owners on the banks of the river for the ground, the deeds to convey land to the county. Three thousand dollars, he thought, would be ample for the purpose. There would be no liabilities for damages, he thought, so long as the course of the stream was not changed and the outlines of what is supposed to be a channel maintained. He wanted the promises of the board and the parties most vitally interested that the protection asked would be accorded. He received enthusiastic assurances from those present that all necessary work for the protection of structure would be undertaken and accomplished by the Anaheim board of trade. "You can inform the board of supervisors," said F. C. Krause, "that we have all kinds of money pledged for this purpose and there can be no question of adequate protection of the approaches." Henry Adams suggested that the board immediately begin circulating blanks for signatures pledging the necessary funds for the work. It is estimated that it will cost $2.50 each to drive the piles along the river's bank which will form the foreground for the levees which it is proposed to construct. Three hundred piles will be required and the cost, therefore, of placing them will be $750. The Santa Fe and Southern Pacific railroad companies have promised helpful to young people to hear something of the various occupations from persons of experience, before making a selection of a life work. The value of vocational direction is being recognized more and more. Plans are being made by the senior class for the annual publication of the school, "The Blue and Gold." This book met with enthusiastic support on the part of the townspeople last year. The business men gave it their endorsement by generous advertising contracts. It is one of the best means of showing the true school spirit and interests. In all cities that have such a publication in the high school the enthusiasm of the townspeople for their school has grown. Anaheim will be no exception to the rule but will continue to welcome the "Blue and Gold," a production of the students, presenting the various phases of their life. The beautiful lawn that has been put in at the high school receives the admiration of all. It is a forerunner of the rest of the plan for laying out and beautifying the grounds. The landscape gardener's plans have been prepared and accepted by the board of trustees and the planting of trees and shrubbery has begun. Anaheim is not only to have the most beautiful group of buildings in the county for her high school, but she is to have them set in a magnificent park that will be the show place of the city. The senior class of the Anaheim Union High School held an election of members of the "Blue and Gold" staff on Thursday of last week. Last year the first number of the school annual was published. This was deserving of and received the endorsement of the community. A high school publication of this character gives an insight into student life of the present day as nothing else can. From the choice of editors it is reasonable to expect a good publication this year. The business affairs of the annual will be in the Louis Rodriguez, Estrada and Gonzeles were arraigned in justice court Monday. Rodriguez pleaded guilty to a charge of assault and was given 90 days in the county jail. The other two entered a not guilty plea and will be tried at an early day, and the man languishing in the hospital will also have to answer before the court. From testimony introduced in Judge Howard's court at the trial it is extremely doubtful if the wounded man had a knife. If this should be proven his assailant will have to stand trial for a felony charge. HOLD BARBECUE IN TRABUCO CANYON Merry Party of Anaheimers Spend Sunday in Pleasurable Manner It was a merry party which left Anaheim last Sunday morning for Trabuco canyon in a couple of automobiles. The party consisted of M. W. Martenet and wife, Councilman John Cook and wife, J. W. Walls and wife, Henry Hanson, wife and son, Walter, William McCann and wife, and W. H. Houts, wife and daughter. The day was passed principally by lounging in the shade, but a barbecued dinner added to the enjoyment of the occasion. Several pounds of porterhouse steak was barbecued for the feast under the direction of Billy Houts, who is, or claims to be, an expert in this line, and the testimony of those who partook of the moats justifies the claim. The party returned in the evening after having spent an extremely pleasant day. The Ganahl Lumber Company's office was burglarized last week but the plunder carried away by the thieves was insignificant. Henry Adams suggested that the board immediately begin circulating blanks for signatures pledging the necessary funds for the work. It is estimated that it will cost $2.50 each to drive the piles along the river's bank which will form the foreground for the levees which it is proposed to construct. Three hundred piles will be required and the cost, therefore, of placing them will be $750. The Santa Fe and Southern Pacific railroad companies have promised to donate the piling, consequently that sum would cover all the cost. The distance between the Olive bridge and the railroad bridge is one and one-half miles but 1,800 feet of dykking will give ample protection to the bridge approaches. G. L. Dietrick suggested that after the piles had been driven and bundles of brushwood planted along the frontage, the city trustees be requested to discontinue the city's dumping ground on East street and hereafter haul all garbage to the river's bank and dump it into the levees. Also that the small mountain of tin cans, wire, etc., now on the dump be utilized for this purpose. The idea met with unanimous approval and the trustees will be asked to co-operate to this extent. As every property owner along the river's bank is an earnest advocate for protection there is no question of the county's securing the deeds to the necessary ground for establishing a permanent channel for the stream. County Surveyor McBride, when he makes the survey, and establishes the line, will secure the deeds. The river's channel will probably be fixed at 600 feet in width. The supervisors on Tuesday opened a number of offers of plans and specifications for the new bridge. These were laid over until next Tuesday, when selection will be made and active work upon the bridge will probably begin soon thereafter. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY JETTE 18, 1913 NUMBER 51 BRIDGE RECTION RED THE GIVES SUPERHER POSITIVE DAY NIGHT DURAL DISTRICT USED $1,000 FOR THE OF WORK What the people of quately protect the bridge spanning the its construction, or Schmacher at a board of trade more than a year new bridge to superstructure erectedury ago has been and it is now assur- to its approaches people of Ana. MAGNOLIA PEOPLE HOLD A FESTIVAL High Jinks Performed by Our Lively Neighbors on the West Editor Gazette: You requested me to send you in a report of the Magnolia Civic League meeting and banquet of Saturday night. In the first place we had a beautiful Southern California moonlight night. The supper, which the ladies started to serve at 6 P. M., was a grand success. There was 157 people present. The tables were arranged in front of the school house on the lawn and the very tempting food was arranged on the tables in a convenient manner so that it could be served cafeteria style. The ladies of the league deserve our praises and many thanks for the nice way they served the large crowd with the many good things they had prepared before hand. After everybody had been feed to their heart's content, or rather their stomach's, they played various games. Among the most interesting was one called eloping. Mrs. Lawerance and Mr. Douglas took the lead and made a record of five minutes: 110 NAMES MORE THAN REQUIRED NUMBER PROHIBITION ELECTION TO BE CALLED NOT LATER THAN TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 THIRTY-FOUR NAMES ON ORIGINAL PETITION REJECTED BY VERIFYING COMMITTEE A revision of signatures appended to petition asking the city trustees to call an election for a vote upon prohibition shows that out of an original total of 258 names, 224 remain as qualified electors eligible to sign such petition. Thirty-four names were rejected, for various reasons set forth in full below. The Wiley election law, under which call for this election is made, provides that not less than 25 per cent of voters voting at the last election at which a governor was that the people of quately protect the bridge spanning the its construction, for Schmacher at a the board of trade more than a year new bridge to supstructure erected bury ago has been it is now assurto its approaches people of Anaborhood. of the board was going to meet Superwho was desirous from the board would be furbe able to report card of supervisors ing when the bids of the bridge were stated to the board the supervisors au000 from each of districts for prostruction. The distuled that a chanished, and deeds from the property of the river for bids to convey the Three thousand would be ample there would be no nies, he thought, so of the stream was outlines of what channel maintainpromises of the most vitally inprotection asked asiastic assurances that all necessary section of structure and accomplishboard of trade. The board of superKrause, "that we money pledged for here can be no question of the ap- suggested that the begin circulating pledging the necwork. It it will cost $2.50 les along the rivall form the forems which it is proThree hundred ed and the cost, ing them will be and Southern Pa- ing food was arranged on the tables in a convenient manner so that it could be served cafeteria style. The ladies of the league deserve our praises and many thanks for the nice way they served the large crowd with the many good things they had prepared before hand. After everybody had been feed to their heart's content, or rather their stomach's, they played various games. Among the most interesting was one called eloping. Mrs. Lawerance and Mr. Douglas took the lead and made a record of five minutes; Mrs. Douglas and Mr. DeWitt beat that time one-half minute. Mrs. Murphy and Mr. Lawerance turned the trick in three minutes. Mrs. Wallace and Mr. Summers came in next and by cheating a little done the stunt in less than two minutes. The next thing on the program was ice cream and cake, and to save me I couldn't tell how they got around it all, unless, perchance, they all ate as much as myself. Next came several selections of instrumental music well rendered by a Los Angeles orchestra, and some short speeches on timely topics by President DeWitt, Vice-President Lawerance, Mr. Douglas and Mr. Murphy. By this time it was getting quite late and President DeWitt called the league to order and all necessary business was attended to, and as the league has accomplished its mission, it was unanimously voted to meet hereafter once a month instead of once a week as heretofore. It seemed to be the sense of the meeting to change our league into a chamber of commerce or some other permanent body. The league cordially invites all who might be interested to attend our next meeting, October 1. J. T. WALLACE. ORANGE COUNTY'S BIG WALNUT CROP Growers Will Receive Nearly a Million and a Half Dollars This week and the week following will find walnut growers all over Orange county beginning the harvest of its walnut crop. There is every indication that this year the growers of the county will receive not less than $1,400,000 for walnuts. Last year the county produced 4,726 tons of that product, of which 2,526 was shipped through the associations, and 2,200 through independent buyers. This county is the stronghold of the independents, who handle fully 1,000 tons of walnuts raised elsewhere, but bought by local packing-houses and A revision of signatures appended to petition asking the city trustees to call an election for a vote upon prohibition shows that out of an original total of 258 names, 224 remain as qualified electors eligible to sign such petition. Thirty-four names were rejected, for various reasons set forth in full below. The Wiley election law, under which call for this election is made, provides that not less than 25 per cent of voters voting at the last election at which a governor was chosen, shall append signatures to such petitions before an election under the law can be legally authorized. The total vote polled in this city in 1910 at which Governor Johnson was elected, was 459; 25 per cent of this number is 114. Thus the petition filed with the city clerk bears an excess of 110 names over and above the legal requirement. The petition was officially certified to by City Clerk Merritt on Friday, the ten days legal limit provided in the act for such verification of signatures expiring on that day. The city trustees had been in session the evening before and a large delegation of temperance men and women were present, expecting the petition would be certified to the board by the city clerk, and an election called. When Merritt reported to the board at conclusion of its evening deliberations that he would not certify to the petition until the following day considerable dissatisfaction and ill feeling was apparent among the delegation. City Attorney Ames makes the statement that while the petition will be officially acted upon by the board of trustees at its next regular meeting, September 25, the date of petition begins with its certification by the city clerk. An election must be called not earlier than 30 days nor later than 60 days from date of such certification, therefore it matters not whether the city trustees act upon the petition at one meeting or the other. The date of election cannot be fixed later than Tuesday, November 11. Failing to vote the town dry, no other election under the Wiley act can be called under two years. While reports are current that minor legal technicalities may be urged against some of the signatures remaining upon the petition, there seems to be little probability of a legal contest involving the same. City Clerk Merritt appointed J. J. Schneider and F. C. Rimpau as a committee to verify names upon the petition. They repaired to County Clerk Williams' office at Santa Ana, and went carefully over the great register between the Olive road bridge is one about 1,800 feet of simple protection to treses. G. L. Dietrick the piles had been used of brushwood frontage, the city decided to discontinue ground on East Haul all garbage and dump it into the small mountec, etc., now on this purpose. The famous approval and asked to co-operate owner along the earliest advocate for no question of the deeds to the nec-establishing a per-the stream. Counsellor, when he makes establishes the line, reads. The river's only be fixed at 600 feet Tuesday opened of plans and speci-new bridge. These will next Tuesday, be made and active bridge will probably be erected. will and walnut growers all over Orange county beginning the harvest of its walnut crop. There is every indication that this year the growers of the county will receive not less than $1,400,000 for walnuts. Last year the county produced 4,726 tons of that product, of which 2,526 was shipped through the associations, and 2,200 through independent buyers. This county is the stronghold of the independents, who handle fully 1,000 tons of walnuts raised elsewhere, but bought by local packing-houses and shipped from here East. The Orange county association estimate that this county will have a slightly heavier crop this year than last, and that the price will be better than last. The county produces very close to half of the walnuts grown in the state. As a rule the percentage is put at 40 per cent. From La Habra Valley, on the north, to San Juan Capistrano on the south, new walnut orchards are coming into bearing. The crop is one that has been uniformly good and prices uniformly rendering a fair profit. Many of the orchards have excellent crops upon them. Last year one ten-acre orchard produced fourteen tons, rendering an income of $350 an acre. Other orchards, however, may not bring in $75 an acre, the yield depending upon proper care, variety and weather conditions. The summer has been favorable to the development of the nuts, and as a rule the crop is ten days to two weeks earlier than usual. Association members are making no sales. A meeting of the Executive Committee of the central association, formed of all the associations in California, will be held in Los Angeles soon to determine what price shall be asked for walnuts this year. Last year's crop has been cleaned up, and local growers think conditions are ripe for a good price and quick disposal of their crop. While reports are current that minor legal technicalities may be urged against some of the signatures remaining upon the petition, there seems to be little probability of a legal contest involving the same. City Clerk Merritt appointed J. J. Schneider and F. C. Rimpau as a committee to verify names upon the petition. They repaired to County Clerk Williams' office at Santa Ana, and went carefully over the great register comparing names of signers therewith. Twenty-one names were eliminated because they were written differently from their signatures appearing upon the great register. This list includes the following names: Charles M. Holman, Mrs. F. C. Spencer, Loren C. Wilcox, M. Alice Grimshaw, Mrs. E. J. Mundell, John W. Kohlenburger, H. F. Ashley, Allice Davis, Mrs. J. M. Blair, H. L. Horwitz, Mrs. J. Miller, M. L. Litten, Luther Elmer Imus, Mrs. M. E. Nethaway, M. A. Jordan, James C. Callaway, Mrs. Jessie McAulay, Neta K. Kennedy, Mrs. S. A. Casey, Mrs. K. Jackson, Belle Matthews. Eleven names were not found to be upon the great register. They are: Mrs. Lybarger, Mrs. E. R. Deering, Mrs. H. P. Tobin, Mrs. H. G. Spielman, Mrs. L. O. Culp, Addie Hanns, Mrs. Margaret Gilmore, Mrs. Jane Bogue, Jason B. Root, Conrad Ollenberg and Elizabeth Kleslon. Two signers, Christian Spaeth and Emerson P. Squire gave no precinct number. DEATH OF GEORGE C. KUCHEL A telegram received yesterday from Escondido brings announcement of the death on Tuesday at his ranch near that town, of George C. Kuchel. Deceased was a pioneer of this city, arriving here in 1862. For many years he has resided near Escondido. His death will cause regret among his many old-time friends in Anaheim.